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    The Power Of Jesus' Blood PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,822 views

    Explores the transformative power of God's truth, the blessing of Jesus' blood, and our call to witness and live in His light.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful sanctuary of ours, a place where we gather to share in the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because we are drawn by the Holy Spirit to come together in fellowship, to learn, to grow, ...read more

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    Anticipation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 927 views

    This sermon explores the themes of patience, prophecy, and the presence of Jesus, as seen in the experiences of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40. Key

    Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today in the warmth of our fellowship and the shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ, let us open our hearts to the Word that will be shared. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has been called to this place, at this moment, for ...read more

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    How God Deals With The Heart

    Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    The spiritual consequences for not knowing what you look at when you peer into the human heart can be even more disastrous!

    Introduction: Jeremiah 17:9 tells us that the human heart is mysterious and deceitful. We cannot know what lies at the heart of our own nature and personality; it is beyond our ability to penetrate and understand. The planet on which we live provides an interesting illustration of the problem: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks - Living

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    Thankfulness like love must be more than a feeling. It requires like faith corresponding action.

    Thanks - Living • We have allowed some very important days to be commercialized to DEATH ! • Our problem seems to center around our understanding of what LOVE is. • Thanksgiving like Love is not a holiday, It is a WAY of LIFE . There are two principle ways that I can show God that I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word From God

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    Never let us assume that we are in control of our lives, because God has the final answer.

    A Word from God What I am about to share with each of you this week, to some might seem odd, unreal or unbelievable and many will acknowledge it to something just ordinary. But to me anything so divine and real can’t be contained in our lives without sharing it with another. In “1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Glory To God

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    “Glory to God in the highest on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Does this verse stir your heart with joy and happiness?

    “Glory to God in the highest on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Does this verse stir your heart with joy and happiness? If the angels announced the birth of Jesus with singing shouldn’t there be a song in our heart? Shouldn’t our heart be glad and our spirits rejoice? There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Behold, A White Horse

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 3,534 views

    Print this for a young seeker

    AND I SAW HEAVEN OPENED; AND BEHOLD, A WHITE HORSE, AND HE WHO SAT UPON IT IS CALLED FAITHFUL AND TRUE; AND IN RIGHTEOUSNESS HE JUDGES AND WAGES WAR. 12 AND HIS EYES ARE A FLAME OF FIRE, AND UPON HIS HEAD ARE MANY DIADEMS; AND HE HAS A NAME WRITTEN UPON HIM WHICH NO ONE KNOWS EXCEPT HIMSELF. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    And Jabez Called On The God Of Israel

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 304 ratings
     | 11,953 views

    The importance of prayer

    And Jabez called on the God 1 Chronicles 4 Text Verse: 1 Chronicles 4:10 (1 Chronicles 4:10) "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    I. Introduction A.

    I. Introduction A. Read the story of Nicodemus B. Many young people have often asked me, "What is the Bible all about?" "Why do I need to be saved?" C. In John 3:16, one of the most familiar, simple, yet profound verses of Scripture in all of the Bible, we have all the Gospel that we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Of Christ's Leadership Styles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,806 views

    1. LORD He said, "All authority has been given to me.

    1. LORD He said, "All authority has been given to me." He declared, "I am the way the truth and the life He stilled the wind and the sea with the words, "Hush be still." He cast out demons and sent them into the abyss. He loved the Lord with all their heart, soul, strength and mind People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid The Errors Of Being Spiritually Naive

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    Sadly, many individuals eschew subtlety or conventional spiritual wisdom and suffer for it.

    Sadly, many individuals eschew subtlety or conventional spiritual wisdom and suffer for it. Being spiritually naïve is an unconscious act of people who fail to appropriate the truth of God’s word. James once wrote, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers only, who deceive themselves." (James ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Results Of Obedience To God

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,698 views

    Obedience is pleasing to the Lord and will bring powerful results in our lives individually and corporately.

    Results Of Obedience To God Text: John 14:21 Introduction: Early on in life, we become aware that we are to obey. We soon learn that obedience brings smiles of approval and that disobedience is met with frowns and often harshness. Parents tell their children, "You had better mind us!" Teachers: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 91 ratings
     | 31,616 views

    Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

    John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Am The Gate Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,465 views

    Jesus is the gate through whom we enter in to a life of fellowship with God’s family and an abundant life of green pastures.

    John 10:1-10 “I am the Gate” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by gates. We arrive at and depart from airports through gates. In order to get to those gates we pass through a security gate. Many of us have gates that provide an entrance into a courtyard, or security gates that keep people out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ants And Slugs

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,248 views

    This is a sermon instructing us to never be idle both in our physical activity and spiritual activity.

    Ants and Slugs Text: Pro. 6:6-11 Intro: Reading this verse of scripture today we find two contrasting personalities, there is the ant or the wise and diligent and the sluggard which is sleepy and unconcerned. The latter I would like to discuss first. The Sluggard: The word sluggard = ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal