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    Crossroads PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,097 views

    This sermon encourages us to navigate life's challenging paths with hope, make wise decisions, learn from our regrets, and find spiritual rest in God's guidance.

    Good morning, my dear friends. We're gathered here today with hearts full of hope. Hope, that is the very essence of our faith, isn't it? It's like what G.K. Chesterton once said, "Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all." And that's exactly what we're here to do ...read more

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    Forget About It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 873 views

    This sermon encourages believers to passionately pursue their God-given purpose, persevere past pain, and progress beyond previous problems, guided by Philippians 3:14.

    Good morning, beloved. I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you, my family in faith, as we seek to grow together in the knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. Today, we are gathered here to look into the beautiful words of ...read more

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    Faith For The Next Level - 2 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Davis on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,958 views

    We are all on a journey learn how to win while moving with God

    THEME: “HOW TO GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL” TOPIC: “FAITH – FOR THE NEXT LEVEL” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:01 – 06, LUKE 8:43 – 48 Introduction: 1. Review of Calling to the Next Level 2. A Contemporary Faith Story I. Faith is the power to propel you toward the next level of your calling A. Faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace--A Sufficient Resource

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    This sermon explains how God’s grace is a sufficient resource for our needs.

    Is there a resource that is sufficient for our every need? The apostle Paul explains how the grace of God is a multi-faceted resource that meets every need in our lives. 1. Grace is a resource to empty us of pride (7) 2. Grace is a resource when we need assurance rather than answers (8) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difference Between Religion And Discipleship

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,072 views

    This sermon outlines the difference between people who are religious and true disciples of Christ.

    The Difference Between Religion and Discipleship Text: Mark 11:12 – 26 Introduction: Are you a disciple or just a religious person? I. Religious People a. Religious people may look impressive but they produce no fruit (vv. 12 – 14) b. Religious people have different priorities than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion For God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,343 views

    God will overthrow those who are opposed to him, his appointed leader will take his place over the people, and the rule of God will extend to the whole earth until all those who were cut off have been brought back to worship God in Jerusalem.

    As we come to chs 9 & 10 of Zechariah it might be helpful to know that the book is divided into 3 parts: 1-6: Visions God says: return to me and I will return to you I will judge the nations rebuild Jerusalem forgive your sins raise up godly leaders bring the nations ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Deliverance - Psalm 124

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 48,530 views

    God often shows up when all other hope is gone.

    Today we conclude our series of messages on the "Songs of Ascent," Psalms 120 – 134. These are traveling songs, sung by the people of ancient Israel on their journeys up to Jerusalem, as they made their way to the capitol city for the three annual feasts. Taken together, these Psalms form a kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Dark Valleys Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,057 views

    5th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

    SURVIVING DARK VALLEYS Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: (Play 2:40 & fade of “Tears of Heaven” by Eric Clapton - lyrics on powerpoint) I am a fan of Eric Clapton’s music but until this week I didn’t know what motivated Eric to write the song we just heard. “Tears of Heaven” won Eric Clapton a 1993 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Power Of The Call Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009
     | 5,444 views

    God’s call sets the course for your life.

    ‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedient People Have Special Experiences Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,793 views

    Sometimes we can’t make up our minds, but God is never uncertain about any decision. Sometimes when things are not going good, we think that God is against us, but all of His thoughts and actions are good, and even those that seem harmful are for our own

    Obedient People Have Special Experiences Acts 1:4; 2:1-8 Introduction God has wonderful plans for people who are obedient ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Friendship Factor - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,064 views

    Preaching on the importance of building & maintaining friendships. Encourages members to invest time in relationships & cultivate a ‘Friendship Factor’ within in the church & learn about its healthy benefits.

    THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR (Part 1) By Pastor Daniel Harman on INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY MEDIA CLIP: Ice Age, Lethal Weapon or Friends OPENING SONG: I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU (FRIENDS THEME TUNE)or YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND (Nat King Cole) or LEAN ON ME Theme: Friendship Anagrams: DR FINE HIPS / RED FISH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sometimes Peter, Never Judas Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,664 views

    Apostles, Pt. 22

    SOMETIMES PETER, BUT NEVER JUDAS (JOHN 21:1-22) A group of prospectors set out from Bannock, Montana (then capital of the state), in search of gold. They went through many hardships and several of their little company died en route. Finally they were overtaken by the Indians who took their good ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stay In The Zone

    Contributed by Mark Dellosso on Nov 12, 2015
     | 10,699 views

    Standing firm in God. Living in the presence of God.

    Scripture Psalm 15 - “Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your Holy hill? (2) He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; (3) He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why I Share My Faith And How I Do It

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013
     | 4,356 views

    I praise God for His faithfulness in using us for His glorious Kingdom purpose as we genuinely love the world around us and share the story of Jesus.

    On the evening of April 15, 1912, a most horrible and tragic accident took the lives of over 1,500 people. What is more horrifying is the fact that there were 16 lifeboats and four rafts with enough space to accommodate over 1,700. There were almost a 1,000 more people on board the Titanic than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Courage Of Love Series

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023
     | 2,038 views

    We began a series of messages declaring that what the world needed was LOVE, God’s LOVE! There’s no greater need! There’s no great call! There’s no greater act of Courage!

    Text: Joshua 1:1-9 (1) Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, (2) Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist