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    A Spirit-Filled Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
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     | 155 views

    The sermon encourages believers to rely on the Holy Spirit’s presence and power to transform daily life, bringing peace, unity, and Christlike character.

    Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel hurried and hands that feel heavy. You’ve prayed for peace but still feel the pull. You’ve promised yourself patience and then snapped before breakfast. You’ve wanted joy and found only jitters. Friend, you’re not alone. What if, in the middle of ...read more

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    From Doubt To Life Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,252 views

    This sermon explores the disciples' journey from doubt to faith, emphasizing that doubt is a part of the faith journey, and encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith journey towards eternal life.

    Growing in faith is a lifelong process. For most of us, doubt is a part of the process, and for some of us, it is an integral one. In our passage today from John we get a front row seat while the disciples move from doubt to faith to life as they are commissioned to go and share the gospel with ...read more

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    Brand New You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 739 views

    This sermon encourages believers to break free from sin, become transformed in Christ, and build a consistent, faithful life that glorifies God.

    Greetings, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as the one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler walking along the path of faith, hand in hand with you, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father. Today, we are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. ...read more

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    "What Every Young Person Should Know"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to teach the hearers to pay close attention to their parents as they try to prepare them for life’s challenges.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT THE MINISTRY OF PARENTING ISN’T EASY TO LEARN. REFERENCES: Proverbs 1:8-10 (MSG) Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Become A Great Servant!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    A challenge to serve one another in love.An encouragement that greatness in life and christain life is through serving others!

    “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mathew 20:26-28 We all want to be great in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Amazing Grace When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 8, 2013
     | 6,393 views

    It is often in the difficult times of life that we grow the most in Christ. Those times when it may even seem as though God has forsaken us, are times we can look back at later, and see his presence and grace abiding with us. It is often in those times

    GOD’S GRACE WHEN LIFE IS HARD Rom. 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: 1.)Several years ago Lanny and Marietta Wolfe wrote a hymn of the faith whose chorus goes: A.)"For whatever it takes to draw closer to you, Lord, That’s what I’ll be willing to do; For whatever it takes to be more like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Determining Your Path

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 21,050 views

    A challenge to chart the course for the year by following the "Path of Life" that God has revealed.

    Determining Your Path Text: Psa. 16:11 "Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures forever." Introduction: Today on this first Sunday of the year 2002, we stand facing the journey of the uncharted, not yet traveled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What To Do When You Hit The Wall

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    In the Christian life we will face challenges but we can never give up

    What to do When you Hit the Wall Philippians 2:25-30 August 19, 2001 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I was a part of the cross country team. A cross country meet would consist of a 3.1 mile or 5 kilometer race. As you crossed the finish line you would be given your time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who's The Boss Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,547 views

    As you examine this sermon you will be challenged to consider the "real" Lord of your life.

    A few years ago there was a television series entitled “Who’s The Boss?” The show was about a man named Tony who worked for a lady named Angela. The subtle plot behind the show raised a question. The question, who is the real boss? Was it Tony? (or) Was it Angela? I’m sure the show was inspired by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rock And Pray Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,773 views

    Life is a series of challenges and battles, and its main issue is "Who gets the glory?"

    Rock and Pray Exodus 17:1-16 1. The Virginia Tech Massacre is on our minds. You may not know this, but Matt and Janet Dawson graduated frome there -- and met at Virginia Tech. ICR founder Henry Morris was at one time a faculty member there. 2. Marylu and I have literally dozens of friends who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cruise Control Or Self-Control

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,396 views

    This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

    “CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have A Heart For God?

    Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,551 views

    This message challenges us through the life of Noah, how to have a heart for God.

    “A HEART FOR GOD” TEXT: GENESIS 6: 1-9; GENESIS 8:21 VS. 9-“These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.” INTRO: As I examine the theme of Noah’s life, I fall under the convicting power of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live God Aloud

    Contributed by Selvan John on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    This sermon challenges to view life from the exemplary living of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

    The theme that I wanted to highlight in this sermon is about how we live and through our living how we proclaim to the others the way we live, that is why I have titled it as, “Live God Aloud.” The scripture that I have taken is from Galatians 1:24 that states, “And they praised God because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do I Do When My Faith Is Under Attack? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,567 views

    Daniel faces the greatest challenge of his life by relying on his faith in God.

    Introduction The year is 2022, and our faith is under attack. It should not surprise us because all throughout the Bible men and woman of faith have come under attack. Noah as he worked on building the Ark probably his faith in God suffered great ridicule by those around him. The Bible describes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 16, 2025
     | 425 views

    Based on Psalm 15 - Challenges hearers to live a holy life in the presence of God.

    “LIVING IN HOLINESS” Psalm 15 FBCF – 6/15/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Living in Holiness” – When you think of holiness, what comes to your mind? Maybe your idea of holiness is like the sweet family I saw eating in lobby of hotel in Dallas this week – dad, mom, 3 boys from Deridder, LA – mom was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist