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    The Power Of The Resurrection In Our Lives PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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     | 1,439 views

    This sermon explores the profound truth of Christ's resurrection, urging believers to experience and internalize it, thereby understanding Christ's deep love for us.

    Good morning, dear friends! As we gather here today, I am reminded of something Charles Spurgeon once said: "To know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that is the highest science to which any creature can aspire." It is this love, this divine, all-encompassing love that draws us together, ...read more

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    The Power Of The Resurrection In Our Lives PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,291 views

    This sermon explores the profound truth of Christ's resurrection, urging believers to experience and internalize it, thereby understanding Christ's deep love for us.

    Good morning, dear friends! As we gather here today, I am reminded of something Charles Spurgeon once said: "To know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that is the highest science to which any creature can aspire." It is this love, this divine, all-encompassing love that draws us together, ...read more

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    What Gift Are You Giving Our Savior? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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     | 580 views

    Emphasizes the importance of loving God wholeheartedly, manifesting this love through actions, and extending unconditional love to others as a reflection of God's love.

    Welcome, my family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we seek the nourishment of our souls and the enlightenment of our hearts. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith, hope, and love. As we gather in His name, we are reminded of the words ...read more

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    7 Evidences That The Bible Is God’s Word

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2025
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    When we hear the Bible's internal claims, see its historical accuracy, fulfilled prophesies, manuscript evidence, transformational power, survival & influence, & scientific knowledge, it confirms that it's the Word of God.

    7 EVIDENCES THAT THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD 1. Internal Claims. The Bible tells us it’s the Word of God. • Direct statements: Over 3,800 times, the Bible uses phrases like “Thus says the Lord,” especially in the Old Testament (e.g., Jeremiah 1:9, Ezekiel 2:4). • New Testament claims: Paul wrote in 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Birth And Growth Of The Gospel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,035 views

    To explore and understand the transformative power, birth, and growth of the Gospel in our lives.

    Good morning, beloved! Welcome to a beautiful day of worship and fellowship. Today, we dive deep into the heart of the book of Romans, specifically Romans 1:16-17. Our focus will be on three vital aspects of the Gospel: The Power of the Gospel, The Birth of the Gospel, and The Growth of the Gospel. ...read more

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    Are You Covered?

    Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Jun 20, 2006
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    This message speaks of the importance of Covering. Covering serves as our protection. Find out how to be covered and enjoy God’s protection.

    ARE YOU COVERED? Prepared by Ptr. Glenn Narvaez-2004 Covering speaks of our protection from many dangers such us wrong decisions and etc. God provided these covering to protect his people. 1. GOD  "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wise And Foolish Builders

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
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    Jesus concludes his message of the "Sermon on the Mount" with an issustration. This is that illustration.

    THE WISE AND FOOLISH BUILDERS Matthew 7:24-27 INTRO: Jesus has just finished his Sermon on the Mount. He had been telling of His coming kingdom. He perceived that many that heard Him would be satisfied with just hearing Him, and not obeying what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reach Out Your Hand Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 748 views

    Understand the importance of using the fruits of the Spirit as tools to build bridges and connect with others, even when it's challenging or unexpected.

    Today, we're going to be chatting about taking action. You know George Washington, right? During the American Revolution, he didn't just sit back and give orders. He got his hands dirty, helping soldiers fix a barrier. That's what leaders do. They step up and help. That's what leaders do. They step ...read more

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    Integrating God In All Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,509 views

    I want to help us confront a division that is so natural it can influence our lives more than we know… the division between what we perceive as spiritual and secular… between what we deem spiritually relevant and spiritually irrelevant… between what

    Integrating God in All of Life (Intro: A division (dichotomy) that needs to die) Let me begin this morning by presenting a few questions… just to stir our thinking: • Where are you most likely to be honoring God… here on Sundays… or Monday at work? • Do you sense any real spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    Every member ministry.

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10. Ill: • The greatest wall ever built by human hands; • Stretches 1500 miles along the northern boundary of China. • It was begun in the third century B.C. by the emperor Shih Huang Ti, • It was built in defence against the Huns, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who Was God Trying To Catch?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 10, 2019
     | 9,766 views

    Many times when we read the story of Jonah, our focus is on the significance of the great fish. But should that be our focus? This message looks at the message of Jonah that we often miss.

    Tonight, we’re going to have an opportunity to get into a story that’s very familiar to all of us. But I want to look at it from the vantage point of “Who was God trying to catch?” The Holy Spirit speaks to each one of us and He speaks to us individually with words specifically to us. But there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The New Year

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 1,057 ratings
     | 175,670 views

    Here are some suggestions to help us be all that we can be in the new year.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap. In one hand he carried a baseball, & in the other a baseball bat. His face bore a look of tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trusting Externals To Make Us Feel Good Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 4,471 views

    Where do we get our sense of value from - externals or God’s love for us?

    My wife, Di, and I were sitting in the family room watching TV with our daughter, Janet, the other night when suddenly, Janet noticed the new watch Di had got for Christmas. She said with a mixture of awe and new-found respect, "Mum, you’ve got a Fossil watch. That’s so cool!" Well, we’d bought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Worshi[ Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,692 views

    Building God’s Church through Worship (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    There are many different kinds of church. One unique form has been dubbed the Missouri Church. Here is how you can tell if your church is a Missouri church. You might be in a Missouri country church if... 1. The doors are never locked. 2. The Call to Worship is "Y’all come on in!" 3. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rebuilding Brokeness

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,648 views

    Nehemiah task is to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Now walls represent two things among others. First, they represent boundaries and structure. People without boundaries and structure in their life create children without boundaries and structures in thei

    Rebuilding Brokeness Nehemiah 1:1-4 If there is one thing which should summarize the Christian church, it is mission. The Gospel and the church is about rebuilding or healing brokenness. We’ve learned this and lived this even moreso since Katrina. To date, "The United Methodist Church has helped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist