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    Enduring Trials With Faith: Transformed By The Gift Of Suffering Philippians 1:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024
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    Explore the profound truth that our suffering can be a means of transformation and deeper faith. Our passage from Philippians 1:29 reminds us of the gift of suffering in the life of a believer.

    Enduring Trials with Faith: Transformed by the Gift of Suffering Philippians 1:29 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truth that our suffering can be a means of transformation and deeper faith. Our passage from Philippians 1:29 reminds us of the gift of suffering in the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Your Enemies: Embracing God's Transformative Love Matthew 5:43-45 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 8, 2024
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    In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus delivers teachings that challenge the status quo and redefine the principles of God's kingdom. Among these teachings is the command to love our enemies—a call that transcends human understanding and reflects the transformative nature of God's love.

    Love Your Enemies: Embracing God's Transformative Love Introduction: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus delivers teachings that challenge the status quo and redefine the principles of God's kingdom. Among these revolutionary teachings is the command to love our enemies—a call that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Radical Love: Prompts Radical Changes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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    To explore the concept of Radical Love, emphasizing its transformative power and its importance as the foundation of all commandments, urging us to love God, our neighbors, and even our enemies with a selfless, sacrificial love.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be taking a deep dive into a topic that is central to our faith, yet so challenging in practice - Radical Love. In her book, 'The Greatest Thing in the World', respected Christian author Amy Carmichael wrote, “You can give without loving, but you cannot ...read more

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    The Cross: The Way To Servanthood PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to understand the cross as a ransom for all, a call to servanthood, and a model for our lives, emphasizing the importance of selfless service and sacrifice in following Jesus.

    Good morning, family. Today we’re going to dive deep into a passage from Mark. It’s a passage that highlights three profound aspects of the cross: The Cross as a Ransom for All, The Cross as a Call to Servanthood, and The Cross as a Model for our Lives. Let's read together from Mark 10:32-45. "They ...read more

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    What Shall We Do After The Storm? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Trust in God's guidance as he prepares life's storms, and rely on each other for support.

    Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive deep into a powerful passage of scripture found in Acts 27:41-44. But before we do, I want to share a quote that has been stirring in my heart. It's from Oswald Chambers, a man who devoted his life to sharing the wisdom and love of God. He once ...read more

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    It's Time To Get Unbent PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the profound truths about the power of Jesus' touch, the challenge of honoring the Sabbath, and the liberating power of forgiveness.

    Good morning, family. Today, we will explore a passage from Luke that beautifully encapsulates three profound truths: the power of a touch, the challenge of the sabbath, and the freedom of forgiveness. As Philip Yancey once said, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Grace and forgiveness ...read more

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    Depends On Who You Depend On PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the meaning of being "poor in spirit" as stated in Matthew 5:3, emphasizing our spiritual poverty without God and the importance of depending on Him to live out the Beatitudes.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving into the heart of Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount, specifically, Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This verse is one of the Beatitudes, those beautiful blessings that Jesus ...read more

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    Better Priorities In The New Year PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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    The sermon encourages prioritizing God's presence, pursuing purpose through Him, and promoting prosperity by seeking His kingdom and righteousness in our daily lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy and a privilege to be in fellowship once more, to share in the Word and the wonder of our Lord. As we gather in this place of worship, we are reminded of the words of the great Martin Luther, who once said, "I have so many things to do ...read more

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    The Vine And The Vinegrower PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024
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    This sermon explores our relationship with Jesus, emphasizing the importance of abiding in Him to bear spiritual fruit and experience God's blessings.

    Good morning, dear family of God. What a blessing it is to gather together in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are united here today, not by our own strength or will, but by the divine grace of our Heavenly Father who draws us closer to Him day by day. Today, we are going to ...read more

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    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
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     | 3,957 views

    A discussion about "Forgive us our debts" from the Lord's Prayer.

    Intro In 2004, a man by the name of Frank Warren created “PostSecret.com”, in which people can write on a postcard about secrets they are carrying and feeling guilty for. The idea originated as a project for an art exhibit but within 7 months he had already acquired 2,000 postcards. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Wise About Money Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2024
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    Proverbs has a lot to say about the wise use of money. Money can be a great blessing or a terrible curse, and it depends on the wisdom we use as we pursuit it and use it.

    Introduction: A. In our sermon series from the book of Proverbs, we have been exploring some very challenging and controversial topics; like: anger, the tongue, sex and alcohol, and today we will continue that pattern as we dive into everyone’s favorite topic…money! 1. We pick up our thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bringing In The Net Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2008
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    Although the people had rejected their Messiah, a path back was possible. They had to change their attitude, become followers of Jesus, and enjoy the blessings of salvation if they were to align themselves to God’s will for them.

    Bringing in the Net (Acts 2:37-40) 1. I have been a juror a number of times. Although I do not look forward to the time commitment, I have found my experiences interesting. 2. I have noticed, however, a variety of qualities in the cases prepared by both the prosecution and defense. Sometimes I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Joy And Peace In Christ

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 13, 2003
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    Advent 3: We pause to celebrate and rejoice in anticipation of the wonderful ’Gift’ that God gives to us in the Christ Child.

    Dr. Seuss wrote a charming little story of a malcontent named the Grinch. This foul, green, slimy, grouchy character had no room in his heart for Christmas. Every year he worked himself into a rage because the Who’s, the little people that lived in Whoville, celebrated Christmas with a passion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Changed Thief

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 30, 2010
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    Matthew shows 2 thieves taunting Christ. Luke records 1 thief taunting and the 2nd thief repenting. Surveying the words of Christ on the cross and how they may have impacted the repentant thief.

    Matt 27:35-44 (key = v. 44) Even the robbers [plural, both robbers] who were crucified with Him reviled Him … Luke 23:35-43 I. QUESTION – RECONCILING THE TWO ACCOUNTS A. Matthew 27 (Both Criminals Mocking); Luke 23 (One Criminal Mocking) B. At First, Both Mocked, Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christ Or Culture

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006
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    In exalting Christ we resist the leavening influence of cultural traditions upon Christian truth.

    CHRIST OR CULTURE Sunday, November 26, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Bible tells us to be prepared to give a defense in all things so I searched for some Scriptures that could help in some touch situations you might encounter over the next several weeks: When your wife asks you to help with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan