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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
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    Explores how prayerful preparation, active participation, and pioneering spirit, as exemplified by Nehemiah, can lead to personal and communal transformation.

    Welcome, dear friends and family of faith. We are gathered here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine appointment of our Creator. The same Creator who, in His infinite wisdom, has ordained this very moment for us to gather, to learn, and to grow. We are here to draw from the ...read more

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    Rise To Action PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
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    This sermon explores aligning our hearts with God's will, overcoming obstacles through faith, and fostering collective effort for transformation, inspired by Nehemiah's story.

    Good morning, beloved! It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share and to learn from the Word of God. Our hearts are united in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our desire to draw closer to Him. As we prepare to unpack the profound wisdom found ...read more

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    Overcoming Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
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    Encourages embracing God's gifts of power, love, and a sound mind to live out our faith courageously amidst fear and uncertainty.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. There is a sense of anticipation in the air today as we gather in this sacred space, united in faith and fellowship. We are here to share, to listen, and to learn. We are here to be comforted and to be challenged. We are here to be reminded of our divine ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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    Explores the hope, faith, and fulfillment found in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as recounted in Mark.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to this blessed gathering where we seek solace, strength, and wisdom from the Word of God. I am humbled and privileged to be the vessel through which God's message is delivered to you today. We stand on the brink of the vast ocean of God's wisdom, ready to plunge into ...read more

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    You Are A Fundie Bible Thumping Mentally Retarded Crutch Needing Holy Ro... Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016
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    "You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded backwards thinking ignoramoose God loving hypocrite." You believe in Jesus? Jesus, Paul, and Peter says you will face opposition to your faith.

    YOU ARE A FUNDIE BIBLE THUMPING MENTALLY RETARDED CRUTCH NEEDING HOLY ROLLING HOMO-HATING DIRT IQ CLOSE-MINDED BACKWARDS THINKING IGNORAMOOSE GOD LOVING HYPOCRITE 1 PETER 4:12-19 You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Present Sufferings, Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2013
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    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it?

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it? Only God can empower them to do so. One thing that keeps Christians going when faced with persecution is the knowledge that Christ also suffered more deeply than we can imagine. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    One Voice Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 30, 2010
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     | 7,867 views

    1) One Voice in Ridicule (Nehemiah 4:1-3), 2) One Voice in Response (Nehemiah 4:4-6), & 3) One Voice in Reaction (Nehemiah 4:7-14)

    On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther wrote to Albrecht, Archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg, protesting the sale of indulgences. Luther objected to a saying attributed to Johann Tetzel that "As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs." He insisted that, since forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Rejected By Man While Glorifying God Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 9, 2016
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    From the gospel of Mark series

    The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 10: “Rejected by Man While Glorifying God” (Mark 6:1-6) May 31, 2015 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor All of us in here at one time or another have been rejected. Maybe you felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am With You In The Fire Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 29, 2020
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    When confronted with a choice, we know what Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah chose. Are we a church of Hananiahs, Mishaels, and Azariahs? I pray to God we never have to find out … but if we do, I hope and pray the choice is clear.

    Somewhere in the world … right now as I am speaking to you … a Christian has a gun pointed at their head because of what they believe. Somewhere in the world someone is going to lose their head or their life today because they refuse to give up their faith or deny Jesus Christ. Right now, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Live To Honor God Series

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 38,027 views

    It is easy to compromise—to live as the world lives. But, God has called us to courage—to honor Him, regardless of the pressure or persecution this world affords.

    Live to Honor God Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction 1. This evening I will begin an intense journey through the Book of Daniel. 2. The Book of Daniel demonstrates that God is in Control—the control of our destinies, of governments, and nations. 3. The nation of Israel and their sin led them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Perfect Plan: Strength, Action, Courage

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,802 views

    When God gives us a task, His perfect plan includes the resources to do it: strength, action, and courage. Sermon for deacon ordination service.

    We have been burning fuel very rapidly. Coal, oil, natural gas .. we are consuming it. It is irreplaceable. Some scientists say that unless we change our ways, we are going to burden our children and our grandchildren with a very serious energy problem. The next generation will inherit a burden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage And Cowardice At The Garden Gate (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    Peter’s denial of Christ (part 1 of 2).

    COURAGE AND COWARDICE AT THE GARDEN GATE (Part 1) John 18:15-18, 25-27 INTRO: This is the fulfillment of the prophecy of Jesus in John 13:38, about Peter denying Jesus. V. 27, states that Peter denies Jesus. Today, we want to lock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Give Courage To Others – Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
     | 48,511 views

    This sermon looks at three ways to give encouragement. 1. With your WORDS. 2. With your ACTIONS. 3. With your ATTITUDE.

    How To Give Courage to Others – Encouragement I heard another preacher speaking about encouragement a few months ago – and it really impressed me. The way that he defined encouragement was: “to add courage to”. He said, “A person who gives words of encouragement is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ's Victory Gives Courage In The Face Of Death

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    An Easter sermon that uplifts God’s victory over the finality of death.

    The Resurrection of our Lord April 16, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we recall how you raised Jesus, your beloved Son, from death. And through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Courage And Conversion From God The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 10, 2013
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    On Pentecost we see the Holy Spirit giving courage and conversion.

    Courage and Conversion from God the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-21 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?...12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran