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  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    "you May Go -- Your Son Will Live" (Message 10 In Gospel Of John 2021) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 31, 2021
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    This is the message of Jesus healing the Royal Official's son, even from a distance.

    THE HEALING OF THE OFFICIAL’S SON John 4:43-54 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ March 21, 2021 Maplewood Manor March 25, 2021 Sermon 10 In 2021 Series on Gospel of John Video Link: https://youtu.be/aCT27izOElU INTRODUCTION: 1.) After Jesus encounter with the Samaritan woman and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Cup Of Cold Water PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 942 views

    Emphasize the importance of hospitality, welcoming Jesus into our lives, and the rewards that come from offering kindness and compassion to others.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Matthew that teaches us about the power of hospitality, the blessing of welcoming Jesus, and the reward of offering a cup of cold water. As Henri Nouwen once said, "Hospitality means primarily the creation of ...read more

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    Our Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,278 views

    Learn to find our strength in God, practice contentment in every circumstance, and experience the resulting joy and peace that comes from relying on His provision.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Philippians 4. In these few verses, the Apostle Paul teaches us about the importance of relying on God's provision, finding contentment in every circumstance, and experiencing joy and peace as a result. As Christian author ...read more

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    Time To Grow Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 978 views

    Encourage Christians to live in unity, grow in maturity, and serve with humility by tuning our hearts to Jesus Christ as our standard.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Ephesians 4:1-11, where the Apostle Paul encourages us to live in unity, grow in maturity, and serve with humility. Before we get started, I want to share a quote with you from Corrie Ten Boom. She once said, "Be united ...read more

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    The Faith Of The Canaanite Woman PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,892 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persist in faith and humility, trusting in God's power to overcome obstacles.

    Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and minds towards a passage that is as challenging as it is inspiring, a passage that speaks of faith, humility, and the ...read more

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    Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 12, 2023
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    Spiritual life means nurturing our connection with the divine and finding meaning in our existence beyond material possessions and worldly pursuits. It involves practicing the idea that our purpose extends beyond the physical realm and embracing the idea that a higher power is guiding us.

    SPIRITUAL LIFE Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 12, 2023 "For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit." Romans 8:5 INTRODUCTION The significance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joshua 5: Time To Take Care Of Some Things Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 21, 2024
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    Joshua chapter 5 reflects a couple of items Israel hadn't done in nearly 40 years. Israel had crossed the Jordan River, ready to claim their Promised Land, but they had to take care of a couple of items first.

    Introduction: Israel had crossed over the Jordan River and now they were camping in Canaan, the Promised Land! God had kept every promise He had made to Israel. Israel, though, had not kept every promise they had made to God. One of those promises was to circumcise (definition omitted here but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter, Our Hearts For The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Mar 28, 2024
     | 1,099 views

    Easter, our hearts for the resurrection means hope and renewal. It reminds us of the power of faith and the promise of new beginnings.

    Easter, Our hearts for the resurrection Written by Senior pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel. March 28, 2024 Matthew 28:2–7 (NLT): "Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. His face shone like lightning, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unsearchable Riches

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 6, 2023
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    Those in relationship with Christ have received the unsearchable riches of His grace and are obligated to be good stewards of such grace. I pray we are reminded of the gracious provision we have received and renewed in our commitment to share this grace with those who have yet to receive this gift.

    Unsearchable Riches Ephesians 3: 8-13 In our text today, Paul continues to expound upon the great mystery of grace, offered by the loving and gracious Lord to those who are undeserving. Having discussed the expanse of such grace and the obligation to be a good steward of the grace received, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 3) Discovering God In Surprising Ways Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,413 views

    Many of us have had moments when we expected God to act a certain way, only to be surprised by how He actually revealed Himself. Perhaps you were praying for a breakthrough, but God brought transformation in a different form.

    The Unexpected Jesus: Discovering God in Surprising Ways Introduction Today, I want to explore a theme that could radically transform your relationship with God: the idea that Jesus often shows up in ways we least expect. Many of us have had moments when we expected God to act a certain way, only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Altar PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 3,092 views

    To focus on the importance of the altar, the responsibility of servicing the altar, and the blessing of keeping the fire burning.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to dive deep into the book of Leviticus, specifically Leviticus 6:8-13. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "Leviticus? Really? Isn't that just a bunch of rules and regulations?" Well, yes and no. You see, Leviticus is more than just a list of ...read more

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    Are You Attached?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,097 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

    5th Sunday after Easter John. 15:1-8 "Are YOU Attached??? 15:1 ¶ "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already made clean by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Heart For The Lost

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,058 views

    God loves people desperately. People are lost without him and they need Jesus. We need to have more of God’s heart for the lost.

    John 3:16-21 God’s Heart for the Lost Do you remember the commercial that was running just before, and during the Olympics? The one that had snapshots of different people playing or watching hockey throughout the country? Everybody yells out “He shoots, he scores!” The tag line at the end is, ...read more

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    Identify Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007
     | 3,158 views

    Identify those I want to reach for Christ

    Theme: Spring Life—evangelism Purpose: Identify those I want to reach—and develop the “want to” What do you tend to notice when you’re out and around? What kinds of things naturally catch your eye? Based on our gender, our likes/dislikes, our personalities, our natural inclinations, we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Becoming Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,466 views

    How do you respond to the success of those around you? Do you rejoice with those who rejoice or do you rejoice when others mourn? Is your faith a community or a zero sum game?

    10. The Book of Acts July 26th, 2009 Becoming Barnabas Through our study of the book of Acts we have been trying to see what the church is supposed to look like. In our efforts we have turned to pictures of the early church to see principles that we adopt today to become the church that desires ...read more

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