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    Free Will Vs. God's Plan PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
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    This sermon explores reconciling human free will with God's divine plan, emphasizing trust in God's guidance and His promise of a hopeful future.

    Ladies and gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I am overjoyed to stand before you today, not as a speaker, but as a fellow traveler, walking hand in hand with each of you on this winding road of faith. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united by a bond that transcends ...read more

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    Holy Hands PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024
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    This sermon explores the importance of harmony, holiness, and heavenly connection in worship, urging believers to align their lives with God's divine will.

    Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, it is such a joy to gather with you once again in the house of the Lord. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a word for us today, a word that will stir our hearts, stir our spirits, and stir our lives to a deeper and more profound ...read more

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    On The Mountain And Down The Mountain PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the transfiguration of Jesus, emphasizing the power of faith and the call to live out this transfiguration in our own lives.

    Good morning, family. Today, we are going to dive deep into a profound passage from the Gospel of Mark. It's a passage that takes us to a mountaintop, shows us the glory of Christ, and then brings us back down to the valley of everyday life. It's a passage that shines a light on the power of faith ...read more

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    Moving Forward PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Encourage believers to step out in faith and courage, trusting in God's promise of His presence and the power of His Word, to accomplish the impossible tasks He calls us to.

    Good morning, Church family. A.W. Tozer once wrote, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan only the things we can do by ourselves." Isn't that a profound statement? It's easy to get caught up in the things we can do, isn't it? But what about the things ...read more

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    I Believe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    God is bigger than our doubts and through faith in Him, even amidst our struggles with unbelief, we can experience His miraculous healing power.

    Good morning, church family. I hope this day finds you blessed and ready to receive God's word. Today, we're going to dive into a scripture that reminds us of a powerful truth: God is bigger than our doubts. There are moments in life when our faith can waver, where doubt creeps in, and we question ...read more

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    Shine

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
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    Sharing your life and witness

    Matt. 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rewards Of Seeking God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
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    The Bible clearly affirms that God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Seeking God is not in vain—there is a guaranteed return for every spiritual investment made in pursuing His presence.

    THE REWARDS OF SEEKING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:10, Proverbs 8:17–21, Isaiah 45:19 INTRODUCTION: The Bible clearly affirms that God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Seeking God is not in vain—there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Experiencing Epiphany

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Jan 1, 2009
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     | 9,643 views

    A sermon for the Sunday of Epiphany, encouraging us to develop in ourselves the capacity to experience our own epiphanies of faith

    Matthew 2:1-12 Experiencing Epiphany It isn’t very often that, here in (this part of) the UK, we get a ‘White Christmas’. In fact, last year (2008) we had a White Easter! But the last time I remember that we had ‘significant’ snowfall was at this time in 2004 – even then it missed Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ever Opened And Made New

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 1, 2020
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    The Holy Spirit of God fills us up with the divine will and sends us into the world that we may be agents of God's life and healing love.

    May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21 Ever Opened and Made New Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Pray with me: Breathe on me, Breath of God! Fill me with life anew. That I may love ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons From The Christmas Event

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
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     | 14,063 views

    This sermon (1) examines how four categories of people interacted with the first coming of Messiah (2) draws lessons from their experiences and (3) applies those lessons to decisions we must make now and in the days ahead.

    Luke 1:26-38 12-20-15 I recently read about an atheist who went on a hike on a remote nature trail. He was enjoying the scenery and wild life so much that he lost track of the trail. When it was time for him to go back, he realized that he was hopelessly lost. In that state of panic, he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Healing The Hurting Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2015
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     | 17,529 views

    When you bring Jesus to your home, your home will become headquarters for ministry.

    Healing the Hurting Mark 1:29-34 Rev. Brian Bill October 10-11, 2015 Have you noticed how many mother-in-law jokes are out there? Mothers-in-law have been the brunt of jokes since the beginning of time, well maybe not because Adam and Eve didn’t have any in-laws. When I did a Google ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Make God Look Like

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 12, 2026
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    Holiness is not about impressing others, but accurately reflecting God’s character through our tone, reactions, and everyday faithfulness.

    We care about what we believe, what we say, and how we live. We want our faith to mean something. We want it to be credible. We want it to make sense to the people who know us best — our families, our coworkers, our children, our neighbors. And yet, if we’re honest, many of us live with a quiet ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Who Are The Pure In Heart?

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 26, 2023
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    Have you ever wondered why people considered pure in heart often have an unwavering faith in God and seem at peace with themselves? In this study, we will explore why they believe that no matter their life challenges, God will ensure that everything works out for their benefit.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 5:8) "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." (Psalms 73:1) "Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart." (Psalms 51:10-12) (10) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Risen King- Easter Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Apr 14, 2015
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    Sermon for Easter Sunday, about Jesus as the Risen King

    Easter 2015 Risen King, by Pastor Rob Ketterling We are here at River Valley and at all of our campuses, seven campuses, and I'm very excited to say the number seven, as we have our new Woodbury campus launching this weekend. And we are here to remember what Jesus did over two thousand years ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Opening Eyes!

    Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Mar 29, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,336 views

    Open your eyes, your 2020 vision is not over! It should be growing. The current pandemic is an opportunity to open our eyes to a new vision, to opportunity, to come together as a world and heal divisiveness. After all, 'We are the world, We are 'Thee' children".

    Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons conducted an experiment at Harvard University more than a decade ago that became infamous in psychology circles. Their book The Invisible Gorilla popularized it. And you may be one of the millions of viewers who made their Selective Attention Test one of ...read more

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