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    Rejoice Always! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,362 views

    This sermon explores the joy, jubilation, and divine light available to us in Jesus Christ, as illuminated in various Scripture passages.

    Welcome, beloved family of faith. It is indeed a privilege and a joy to gather in the house of the Lord, united in our pursuit to know Him better and to make Him known. Our hearts are brimming with anticipation as we prepare to delve into the richness of God's word today. Let's take a moment to ...read more

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    Die To Himself PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 707 views

    Explores Elijah's despair, emphasizing the challenges of faith and the importance of trusting God's plan in times of difficulty.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you today. We gather in this place of worship, in the presence of our Lord. We are united in our faith, our love for God, and our desire to understand His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of 1 Kings. Specifically, we will ...read more

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    Jesus Presented At The Temple PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,192 views

    This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' purification, the prophecies about Him, and His role in salvation, emphasizing living in God's Word for transformation. Key

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in this house of worship, to lift our hearts and voices in praise to our King, to immerse ourselves in the wisdom of His Word? It is indeed a joy to be in His presence with all of you today. As we prepare our hearts to ...read more

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    The Father's Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,295 views

    This sermon explores the unshakeable love of God, emphasizing its transformative power and presence during life's trials, as a source of strength, refuge, and salvation.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts, a symphony of souls in search of solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family, united under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father. Our lives, like threads in a divine tapestry, are woven ...read more

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    Committed To Sharing The Gospel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,504 views

    This sermon emphasizes the Christian's responsibility and joy in sharing the Gospel, urging commitment to this mission and reflection on its transformative power.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather to reflect on God's Word. It's a joy to be with you today, as we open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom found in the pages of Scripture. We are all on a path, a path of faith, a path of love, a path of service. And today, we will ...read more

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    Haters PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 883 views

    This sermon explores how David's faith, love, and hope in God guided him through hostility, gave him purpose, and helped him persevere in the face of doubt.

    Good morning, cherished family of God. It's such a joy to gather together, united by our shared love of Christ and a desire to grow in our understanding of His Word. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds towards the life of young David, a shepherd boy who would become a king. Our Scripture ...read more

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    Love Difficult People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 905 views

    This sermon encourages believers to respond to trials and adversaries with love, kindness, and prayer, reflecting God's grace and becoming better, not bitter.

    Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? We are here, filled with hope, brimming with expectation, and united in faith. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to let His truth seep into our very being, to allow His wisdom to shape our ...read more

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    Zeal For Our Father's House PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,004 views

    This sermon explores the power of belief, the significance of Jesus' words, and the importance of maintaining balance in accordance with divine order.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united by the common thread of faith, hope, and love. We are here, not by happenstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather under the canopy of God’s grace, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon: “Nobody ever ...read more

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    He Did It For Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,252 views

    Explores the transformative power of faith, God's promise of deliverance, and the spiritual liberation from fear through understanding Psalm 34:4.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in the pursuit of divine wisdom and spiritual nourishment. We are here, not merely to share in fellowship, but to experience a deep and profound encounter with God's Word. Today, we turn our focus to a powerful passage from the Book of ...read more

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    Power PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,233 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power, indwelling presence, and boundless love of God, as revealed in Ephesians 3, encouraging believers to embrace these truths. Key

    For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. In reading this, then, you will be ...read more

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    Water And The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,117 views

    This sermon explores the mystery of the Trinity, the transformative power of prayer, and the transcendent relationship believers can have with God through His Spirit.

    Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, to stand together under the banner of our faith, and to seek wisdom from the Holy Word of God. It's a privilege to share in this fellowship, to bask in the warmth of our shared love for our Savior, and to ...read more

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    A Home Built By God Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 26, 2020
     | 4,112 views

    One could imagine the book of Ruth ending with - "They lived happily ever after." However, this account is not a children's story of fairy tale. In fact, it is part of the scarlet thread that runs through the Old Testament, leading to the birth of our Savior.

    A Home Built by God Ruth 4: 13-22 I think you would all agree that it has been a pleasant and encouraging journey through the book of Ruth. We are all familiar with the fairy tales of our youth. Most of them begin with “Once upon a time” and end with “Happily ever-after.” The book of Ruth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Angel Visits Mary Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021
     | 5,366 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:26-38 This sermon fell on the Second Sunday of Advent

    Sermon: “An Angel Visits Mary” Luke 1:26-38 A sermon for December 6, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 1 “26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2025
     | 350 views

    The hopes and expectations of those first disciples seemed to die when Jesus died on Calvary's cross. But when two disciples walked back to their homes, they received something they didn't expect at all!

    Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Introduction: The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was one of the most significant events in all of history. It goes without saying that there were several different expectations when this event took place, depending on each person’s point of ...read more

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    The Gift PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,545 views

    This sermon reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its significance as a beacon of hope, a symbol of grace, and a promise of new beginnings. Key

    Welcome, beloved friends and family of faith. What a joy it is to gather here, in this sacred space, where we can share in the divine fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to reflect, to rejoice, and to rekindle our faith in the light of God's Word. As we stand on the precipice of a new ...read more

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