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    Faith That Goes

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 15, 2025
     | 136 views

    Faith that Goes challenges us to move beyond watching and start walking in Jesus’ mission—bringing His peace, love, and healing to those around us.

    INTRODUCTION – From Floating, to Following, to Going We’ve been in this Get Going series for a few weeks now — and it’s been about movement. Week one, we talked about “Faith that Floats.” We looked at Peter stepping out of the boat — trusting Jesus when the waves were high and the wind was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Will Not Be Defeated

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jan 1, 2026
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    Though Christians are not immune from challenges of life, our Savior helps us in times of trouble, so we are able to stand undefeated. Praise God.

    Song: I have Jesus, I cannot fail, I cannot fail, I cannot fail. To defeat is to “win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; …” – Google. As human beings, we all face various kinds of battles in life that want to win a victory over us. Some battles manifest in the form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Is More Than A Theory Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 702 views

    Love requires action, not just theories. It's about stepping out of our comfort zones and loving those around us, despite the messiness and challenges.

    You know how you have all these ideas about what you're going to do when you grow up? You've got it all planned out, right? But then reality hits, and it's not as easy as you thought. That's kind of like love. We all talk about love, we hashtag it, we post about it, but do we really know what it ...read more

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    Trust In God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,983 views

    The main point of this sermon is to encourage us to trust in God's wisdom, strength, and guidance, especially during challenging times, as He is always with us and cares for us.

    Hey everyone, I’m excited to share today’s sermon with you. It's about those three things we all need to navigate life's rough waters - Trust in God's Wisdom, Trust in God's Strength, and Trust in God's Guidance. From the Book of Proverbs (3:5) we read, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and ...read more

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    Lions And Tigers And Bears PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 742 views

    Encourage believers to face their life challenges with joy and unwavering faith, understanding that no problem is too big when we have a mighty God fighting for us.

    Good morning, family! It's great to be together in the house of the Lord. Today we're going to dive into an incredible story you all may remember from Sunday school, David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. Now, I'm not talking about literal giants here, but those life challenges that seem ...read more

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    Facing Your Goliath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 763 views

    This sermon explores how unwavering faith in God empowers us to confront and overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, as exemplified by David's victory over Goliath. Key

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather here, united in faith and love, to delve into the heart of the Scriptures, to seek wisdom and guidance, to find solace and strength in the eternal Word of God. We are here to delve into a story that is as old as time, yet as ...read more

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    Facing Your Goliath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 752 views

    This sermon explores how unwavering faith in God empowers us to confront and overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, as exemplified by David's victory over Goliath. Key

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather here, united in faith and love, to delve into the heart of the Scriptures, to seek wisdom and guidance, to find solace and strength in the eternal Word of God. We are here to delve into a story that is as old as time, yet as ...read more

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    Facing Your Goliath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 616 views

    This sermon explores how unwavering faith in God empowers us to confront and overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, as exemplified by David's victory over Goliath. Key

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather here, united in faith and love, to delve into the heart of the Scriptures, to seek wisdom and guidance, to find solace and strength in the eternal Word of God. We are here to delve into a story that is as old as time, yet as ...read more

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    The Benefits Of Following A Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,924 views

    Explores how God, as our Good Shepherd, provides, protects, and promises us a permanent dwelling, enabling us to face life's challenges with faith and hope.

    Good morning, my dear church family! It's a beautiful day to gather together and share in the Word of God. We're going to spend some time today with one of the most cherished, most quoted, and most comforting passages in the entire Bible - Psalms 23. This Psalm, written by David, is a beautiful ...read more

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    After Giving Thanks PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 916 views

    This sermon explores Matthew 25:31-46, challenging us to live out the Christian ideal of serving others as if we were serving Christ Himself.

    Welcome, friends. It's good to be together again. We gather in this sacred space, united in our faith. We're here to learn. We're here to grow. We're here to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Today, we're focusing on a powerful passage from the book of Matthew. It's a passage that challenges us. It ...read more

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    Loving Your Enemy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 840 views

    This sermon explores the challenging Christian call to love our enemies, breaking barriers through love, and embodying Christ-like love in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here today, standing on holy ground, in a house built not of stone and mortar, but of faith, hope, and love. It's in this warm embrace of fellowship that we find ourselves today, ready to unwrap the divine wisdom of God's word. We're ...read more

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    The Heart Of Flesh PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,168 views

    This sermon explores God's transformative power to change hardened hearts, His promise of restoration, and the hope found in spiritual renewal amidst life's challenges. Key

    Greetings, beloved, in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so thankful to be standing before you today, under the banner of His grace, ready to share the richness of His Word. We live in a world that often feels like a desert, parched and barren. The challenges of life can ...read more

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    Jesus: The Difference Maker PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 738 views

    This sermon encourages self-reflection on our faith journey, challenging us to overcome spiritual blindness and live out our faith with open-mindedness and discernment.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, to draw near to Him through His Word. There's a certain warmth, a certain comfort that comes from being among fellow believers, a mutual understanding that transcends our ...read more

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    What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 121 views

    When overwhelmed and uncertain, honestly seek God in prayer, fix your eyes on Him, and trust Him to guide and deliver you through every challenge.

    Some days feel like you wake up to a wall of wind. The inbox pings with pressure. The headlines hum with heaviness. A diagnosis raises questions you never wanted to ask. A bill arrives that your bank account can’t meet. And your heart—your faithful, beating companion—feels like it’s carrying a ...read more

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    Living Into God’s 'a' PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 161 views

    God’s presence gives us courage and strength to face new challenges, assuring us that we are never alone as we step forward in faith.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile for others and a storm inside. You’ve been staring at a calendar date that scares you. There’s a chair at the table that sits empty. There’s a decision lurking in your inbox with your name on it. Life does that. It brings us to riverbanks we’ve never crossed, ...read more

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