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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025
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     | 277 views

    True gratitude transforms our lives, drawing us closer to Jesus, deepening our healing, and opening our hearts to God’s ongoing blessing and presence.

    Some of us walked in today with full calendars and thin reserves. Bills on the table, worries in the heart, a sigh that sits a little too close to the surface. We could use a fresh breath of grace. We could use the reminder that God isn’t just good to us; He is near to us. Near on the mountaintop. ...read more

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    Remember Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 31, 2022
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    This sermon focuses on the biblical practice of Communion as the centerpiece of worship and the type of "remembrance" it calls us to whenever we participate in it.

    If you have your Bibles, you can open up to 1 Corinthians 11:17. We are going to continue our focus on the four core values, which include worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. Last week, we experienced the value of Community. We did a good job demonstrating community. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,947 views

    From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023

    From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023 Note: These notes represent more than what could be fully spoken or covered due to time. In particular, the many points about how people dismiss “religion” that are a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do It! Do It Now! Do It Right!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,592 views

    Obedience to the call and will of God.

    DO IT! DO IT NOW! DO IT RIGHT! DEUTERONOMY 6:4-6 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart" Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Privileges Of Friendship With God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 12,947 views

    Three privileges of being a friend of God.

    “The Privileges of Friendship with God” Genesis 18:1-33 To say that Abraham was God’s friend meant that he was a human being to whom the God of the universe felt close, whom he regarded highly, and with whom He wanted to share some of His intimate thoughts. That God was Abraham’s friend we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is The Root & Morning Star Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 139 ratings
     | 31,309 views

    Can you think of two things more different than a root that is in the ground & a star up in the heavens?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is the Sunday after Easter, & for several weeks we have focused our attention on the last few days of Jesus’ life in Jerusalem. In our Bible classes, during the morning worship services, & in the beautiful choral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Always Have Hope Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 524 ratings
     | 39,660 views

    When a person is "in Christ" there is no such thing as a hopeless situation.

    It was a balmy October afternoon in 1982. Badger Stadium in Madison Wisconsin was packed out. That day there were more than 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin football fans watching their team take on the Michigan State Spartans. It didn’t take long to determine who the better team was. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Love Must Be Sincere Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on May 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,416 views

    The new church is one where our community discovers a love that is expressed and experienced as sincere.

    Being God’s church in the new millennium means… Our Love Must Be Sincere (Lesson 6 of our New Millennium, New Church series) What kids say about marriage How do you decide who to marry? - “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning From Opposition Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,648 views

    what can we learn when we face opposition & problems

    REBUILBING YOUR WALLS Part 2 “LEARNING FROM OPPOSITION Part” Nehemiah 4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Have you ever had one of those weeks that everything went wrong that could go wrong? This has been one of those weeks for me. I have started this week on a new job so that we can put more money back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Problems

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,428 views

    learning through problems

    “LEARNING FROM ProblemsPart” Nehemiah 4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Have you ever had one of those weeks that everything went wrong that could go wrong? This has been one of those weeks for me. I have started this week on a new job so that we can put more money back into the church for ministry. I was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Work Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    This section of the little book of Jonah... assists us in calling NT believers, especially leaders, to renewed efforts in at home evangelism and foreign missions.

    TITLE: Jonah: The Work of The Lord TEXT: Jonah 1:1-3 TOPIC: Evangelism and Missions DATE: June 6, 2004 AM Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Managing The Inevitable Distractions" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 14,067 views

    How do we learn to handle the many distractions that come to all of us--especially at the Christmas season?

    Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist December 8, 2002 Managing the Inevitable Distractions Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: This week I had difficulty getting this sermon ready. I was distracted by many things. Maybe you have felt this way too, especially during the Christmas season. Pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Keeping Our Home Base Strong

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    Biblical instructions for keeping the home, the church, and the nation strong.

    PP0347 DATE KEEPING OUR HOME BASE STRONG! Psalm 11:3. Ps 11:3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? (KJV) Everything depends on a foundation. The foundation must be solid and secure. WTC. World Trade Center. We have heard a great amount of information about the World ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Points Of View

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,632 views

    Two brothers in the family had entirely different viewpoints on the way a situation was handled. The difference led them in two different directions. How they resolved the problem in the end may be representative of today’s situations.

    March, 2007 “Two Points of View” Luke 15:11-31 INTRODUCTION: Today our scripture is a well-known parable that generally focuses on the younger son who is labeled “the prodigal son” but he is only part of the story. We start with his journey, but it extends to the whole family. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Two Streams Converge Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,826 views

    The collision of the charismatic and evangelical, and a call to deep love.

    Two Streams Converge: Series: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Luke 4:1-14 January 29, 2006 Intro: Gasoline and a spark. Car keys and a 16yr old. Vinegar and baking soda. Stephen Harper and Paul Martin. Sometimes, when you put two things together, the end result can either be messy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist