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    High Hopes When All Is Not Well

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 26, 2025
     | 274 views

    Faith is not measured by certainty or outcomes, but by a living relationship with Jesus—trusting Him faithfully when answers are delayed and life remains unresolved.

    Some of us are old enough to remember a simple song that used to show up on the radio and in cartoons. It wasn’t trying to be profound. It wasn’t aiming for insight. It was lighthearted—almost silly. And yet, it stayed with people far longer than you’d expect. --- High Hopes Next time you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What Is The Sign PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 677 views

    Explore the themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and love as depicted in Matthew 18:15-20, emphasizing the importance of these qualities in our relationships with others.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to be looking at Matthew 18:15-20, and we'll be talking about the signs of reconciliation, forgiveness, and love that are evident in this passage. As we begin, let's remember this truth from Dr. Lucas D. Shallua, "One day in your presence can't compare ...read more

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    We Need Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,238 views

    To make an urgent call for repentance and turning to God, emphasizing the power of Jesus and the need to seize the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Him.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving headfirst into a message that's as urgent as it is timeless. It's about the need for repentance, the power of Jesus, and the urgency of now. The late, great Christian author, Leonard Ravenhill once said, "The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within ...read more

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    Recognition PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,130 views

    This sermon explores recognizing God in our lives, receiving His grace, and finding meaning in our relationship with Him to cultivate hope.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am glad to see you all here today. It's a fine day, isn't it? A day filled with promise. A day that reminds us of the hope we have in the Lord. I am reminded of a quote by Alister McGrath, who once said, "Within each of us exists the image of God, however disfigured ...read more

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    The Necessity Of Flesh PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 701 views

    Explores the transformative power of grace, brought into the world through Jesus, and its profound impact on our lives, faith, and relationship with God.

    Good morning, friends. It's a joy to be here with you today. We're here to talk about something that's at the very heart of our faith. It's something that has changed the course of history. It's something that has the power to change our lives. It's something called grace. Grace. A simple word. ...read more

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    Thankfulness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,527 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of thankfulness, emphasizing its ability to change our perspective, relationships, and overall life experience. Key

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be gathered here once again in the house of the Lord, a place where hearts are mended, spirits are lifted, and souls are nourished. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives ...read more

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    Who Is Jesus To You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,444 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to personally know Jesus, publicly proclaim Him as the Messiah, and persistently pursue a relationship with Him in their daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, the bread of life, and to commune with you in this sacred space we call fellowship. As we gather together under the banner of Christ's love, let's remember that we are here not ...read more

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    Prophetic Declaration PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,724 views

    This sermon explores the power of intercessory prayer and our role as believers in restoring relationships and reconciling differences through God's love and faith.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the house of our Lord? We are here today to open our hearts and minds to the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a passage from the book of Ezekiel, a book that often goes ...read more

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    Leisure PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 633 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of balancing work and rest, appreciating leisure time, and cultivating relationships during periods of rest, as exemplified by Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to seek His face, and to open our hearts to the wisdom of His Word. Today, we stand on the cusp of a new understanding, a fresh revelation that will no doubt shape the way we live our lives as followers of ...read more

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    What Does God Require/Expect From Us? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,182 views

    This sermon explores how to manifest mercy, maintain humility, and master justice in our lives as essential aspects of our relationship with God.

    Beloved in Christ, it is my joy to stand before you today, not because I am worthy, but because God is. His grace is our constant, His love our foundation, and His Word our guiding light. We gather not as perfect people, but as those who have been redeemed by a perfect Savior. We are here because ...read more

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    Loving The Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 650 views

    This sermon explores how God's mercy, grace, and acceptance are revealed through Jesus Christ, transforming believers' understanding and relationship with Him.

    Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy and a message burning with divine truth. As we gather in fellowship, let's turn our hearts and minds to the holy words of John 3:14-21. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the ...read more

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    Express God’s Graciousness To Others PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 85 views

    The sermon calls believers to embody Christlike unity, compassion, and humility, serving others with kindness and mercy in everyday relationships and all creation.

    If you could hold the heartbeat of the early church in your hands, you might feel something steady and strong: a rhythm of humility, a pulse of compassion, and a gentle strength that held people together when everything around them seemed to be coming apart. That same heartbeat is available to us ...read more

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    Psst. It's Not A Secret

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025
     | 235 views

    Truth isn’t hidden or mystical; God revealed Himself openly in Jesus, offering relationship, forgiveness, and meaning beyond the illusions of modern “secret wisdom.”

    There’s a moment in almost everyone’s life where you wonder if the universe is trying to tell you something. You’re scrolling TikTok late at night… You see a video that says, “Here’s the secret you’ve been missing.” You hear someone whisper, “You’re more powerful than you think.” You see a post ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Real Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 26, 2017
     | 5,411 views

    CHRISTMAS IS GOD WANTING TO BE WITH YOU! To go with you to your work, to your house, to be a part of every aspect of our lives. God yearns for relationship, fellowship with us.

    THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS INTRO HUMOR: CHRISTMAS FIREMAN 1. A man visited a small Mississippi town. There was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothered him. 2. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets. Totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faithful Turncoats Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,089 views

    The gift of salvation is the door opened to a relationship with God for people who know they’re separated from God and don’t want to be.

    The country once called Zaire is gone. It’s hard to believe how fast it happened, isn’t it? The suffering has been terrible, but 7 months is an incredibly short time for a civil war to begin, run its course, and end, especially a country the size of Zaire. I mean, the Republic of Congo. It’s as big ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed