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    Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,840 views

    Highlight the importance of gratitude in recognizing God's mercy and the healing it brings into our lives.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive into the richness of God's word, exploring the themes of God's mercy, gratitude, and healing. Let's read our passages for today: [Read passages] As David Jeremiah once said, "The Bible tells us that whenever we come before ...read more

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    Doing God’s Will Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,379 views

    This sermon examines the third petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "May Your Will be done on earth as it is in heaven", seeking to explore how God communicates His Will to us.

    A PATTERN FOR PRAYER DOING GOD’S WILL "So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Kind Of People God Cannot Save

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 21,889 views

    Describes how pride can cause one to lose sight of salvation

    SEVEN KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GOD CANNOT SAVE LUKE 18:9-12 It is the will of God that all men become saved. 2 Pet 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fearing The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 20, 2018
     | 3,964 views

    God revealed Himself with power to the Hebrews of old to encourage them to trust and obey Him!

    Please open your Bibles to Exodus 20….. We read in verse 1, “God spoke……”! God gave the Israelites the 10 Commandments which are applicable to us today through Jesus Christ. Let us continue our worship of God by listening and learning from His Words in Exodus 20:18-26…. Let us summarize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hearing More Clearly From God Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 14, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,837 views

    The story of the boy Samuel provides clues to hear more clearly from God: we need to cultivate our environment, obey with what we do know God wants, and listen with a servant's heart. In doing so, we set ourselves up to be better listeners and obeyers.

    1 Samuel 3:1-20 Hearing More Clearly from God Prophets with a Purpose – week 1 Today we’re starting a five-week series I’m calling, “Prophets with a Purpose.” A prophet or prophetess is someone who speaks for God. In a way, I’m a prophet as I deliver this message. When you encourage or correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian 12 Steps

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2014
     | 5,161 views

    Recently I had a witnessing opportunity with an alcoholic who wanted nothing to do with Jesus but was devoted to the "god as we understand him" promoted in the 12 step program. This is a closer look at those steps and how they compare to Scripture.

    Recount the interaction between the alcoholic and me at the dinner we were catering with Barb in Collins Center. He was drunk He did not want to hear about Jesus He kept referring to "god as I understand him" 12 Steps of AA (written in the past tense for some reason) 1) "We admitted we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    No Spiritual Elite Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    There is a sad tendency on the part of all churches. That some people become regarded as a spiritual elite. That they, in some way, have more of an expectation to be heard by God and to have a say in the church’s operation than everyone else. This is a mi

    No Spiritual Elite Ephesus - Year 10 Ephesians 2:11-18 There is a sad tendency on the part of all churches, including Ephesus and Norma. That some people become regarded as a spiritual elite. That they, in some way, have more of an expectation to be heard by God and to have a say in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    The devil gets to us most effectively through the gateway of our minds. On the battlefield of life we must have our heads protected to ward of our enemies deadly blows. The helmet protects our thoughts but it also perfects our thoughts.

    Intro: Do you ever think about what you think about? No. Usually we just think. Turn to a friend and tell them the last thing you thought about last night before falling asleep and the first thing you thought about this morning. Sometimes we have very little control over our thoughts; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful With Little For The Sake Of The Little

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    It is easy to be faithful with little hoping to "graduate" to the big but God’s desire is that we would be faithful with little for the sake of the little, trusting and growing closer to Him with correct motives.

    Faithful with little Lk.16:10 - Faithful with little. 
 Ministry relevance - 1 Cor. 4:2 (minister must be found faithful) and 1 Tim.1:12 (We’ve been found faithful so He has put us in ministry), Pr.11:3 (Erin will read). 
 Remember FAITH: God used it on us 1st (James 3:1, 1Tim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Every Sunset Is An Opportunity To Reset. Genesis 28:1-22 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 17, 2017
     | 16,896 views

    A sermon based on Jacob’s dream that encourages us to trust God at difficult times of our life. God dis with you. A closer look at Joseph’s dream.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Are you going through a sunset experience in life? Maybe you had great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Adoption PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 808 views

    This sermon explores God's grand plan, His grace through Jesus, and the gift of redemption, emphasizing how God uses our experiences to draw us closer to Him.

    Hello, brothers and sisters in Christ, it's truly a blessing to be standing here before you all today. We are gathered here in God's house, under His grace, ready to delve into His word and discover the profound truths that He has lovingly revealed to us. Let's begin by looking at the Scripture for ...read more

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    The Value Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 8, 2022
     | 3,983 views

    The value of living in a perpetual state of gratefulness is that it always leads us deeper in faith and closer to Jesus.

    DON MOEN, A HIGHLY RESPECTED CHRISTIAN MUSICIAN, PUBLISHED THESE WORDS FOR A SONG IN 1990: “GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART, GIVE THANKS TO THE HOLY ONE, GIVE THANKS BECAUSE HE'S GIVEN JESUS CHRIST, HIS SON… AND NOW LET THE WEAK SAY, "I AM STRONG," LET THE POOR SAY, "I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    This sermon deals with the reality that Spiritual Gifts are given to draw us to a closer unity in the body of Christ.

    Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together 4/18/2001 Psalm 133 Philip 2:1-16 Text 1 Corin. 12:1-26 Let’s suppose for a moment, you were driving down the highway just having a good time listening to your music. You’re on your way to somewhere you plan to have a really good time. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Weaknesses Are Opportunities For People To See God's Strength

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,403 views

    This sermon highlights how our weaknesses actually help others in seeing God’s strength

    As we move towards a year of evangelism, do you think we are ready? Probably a better questions to ask is, are you ready to be part of the year of evangelism? are you prepared to be involved in the year of evangelism? All of us are called to be part of the year of evangelism. All of us are called ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gift Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,996 views

    A closer look at the Gift of Discerning of Spirits and the importance of it’s use in our Churches today.

    (this is a continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 3) Let’s look more closely at the Gift of the Discernment of the spirits. Definition: a spiritual gift that supernaturally enables a Christian believer to distinguish between holy and unholy spirits through the power of the Holy Spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal