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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Does God Ever Withdraw His Favor?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 15, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    There is a belief in the church that when a Born-Again Christian sins or walks in disobedience, God withdraws His favor and blessings to punish them.

    This belief is rooted in the Old Testament, where a relationship with God was conditionally based upon behavior. The Hebrew words translated as ‘favor’ are ‘ratson’ and ‘ratsah.’ The word ‘ratson’ is translated as favor, goodwill, acceptance, desire, pleasure. It most often represents God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    :what If I Am The Hypocrite?" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,281 views

    A hypocrite is a person who puts on a false appearance. A hypocrite acts in a way that is inconsistent with their beliefs. A hypocrite pretends to be something he is not.

    GOING PUBLIC WITH OUR FAITH “What if I am the Hypocrite?” Luke 12:1-9 So the excitement is building and is all centered round Jesus—so much so that right out of the gate we read that there are literally thousands of people “milling about and stepping on each other.” ? That’s a pretty clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 916 views

    This sermon explores the power of prayer, encouraging fervency in faith, fortitude in prayer, and fulfillment through belief in God's willingness to answer prayer.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to share in the fellowship of the saints, and to find solace in the divine Word that is our anchor and our guide. Today, we are here to engage with God's Word, to find nourishment for our souls, and to learn ...read more

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    When All You Have Is A Maybe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,199 views

    Explores faith, courage, and divine intervention, emphasizing the power of belief in God's favor and action, even against seemingly impossible odds.

    Good morning, family of faith. I am delighted to be standing here today, sharing the living word of God with you all. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by the love that He has so generously poured out upon us. We are here, ...read more

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    The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 880 views

    Explores the deep connection between belief, faith, and prayer, emphasizing prayer's role in spiritual warfare and its significance for all believers.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Lord, drawn together by our shared faith, bound by our love for Jesus, and united by our commitment to serve Him in truth and spirit. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It's ...read more

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    Woman At The Well PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,215 views

    Explore the transformative power of faith through the story of the Woman at the Well, emphasizing that faith is not just about belief, but a focus on God, the savior.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! I'm so delighted you're here today. We're going to dive into a truly inspiring story from the book of John today about a woman who was transformed by the living water of faith. As we get started, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer. He once said, ...read more

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    Women Went First PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 1,027 views

    This sermon explores the courage, faith, and witness of the women at Jesus' tomb, encouraging us to emulate their unwavering belief in God's power and love.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I hope this day finds you in good health and high spirits, for we are gathered here in the house of the Lord, not just as a congregation, but as a family. We are here to share in the joy of His word, to find solace in His promises, and to find strength in His ...read more

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    Sent With A Purpose Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 767 views

    The sermon emphasizes the Christian calling to share the gospel, serve others, and participate in God's mission, with the belief that all things are possible with Jesus.

    Hey Church Family, I am so excited to dive into God's Word with you today. We are going to be exploring a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus reminds us that we are all "Sent with a Purpose". This message hits home for those of us who’ve ever wondered, “What is my purpose now ...read more

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    Truth In Advertising Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,656 views

    The same angel gives the same basic message to Zechariah and Mary. Zechariah reacts with skepticism while Mary responds with calm acceptance. Why the difference?

    OPEN: I recently ran across an article that gave some of the signs of the Christmas season: - A toy store advertised: “Ho, ho, ho spoken here.” - In a bridal boutique sign declared: “Marry Christmas.” - Outside a church – this proclamation: “The original Christmas Club.” - From a department store: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,519 views

    What a to do, a sinful woman entering the house of a Pharisee, and the performance that she put on at the Rabbis feet, hwy did she show so much emotion? In coming to Jesus her sins were forgiven. In coming to Jesus our sins can also.

    Forgiven, Luke 7:36-50 If you've been here over the last couple of weeks you will know that I’ve been speaking on this topic of ordinary to extraordinary. The thing is that as Christians we have encountered the extraordinary in encountering God, we have discovered that by God’s grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Sure-Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 26, 2014
     | 5,533 views

    Jesus gave personal instructions to His Disciples and to all who would follow Him in the last few hours with them, from the upper room to the cross.

    The Sure Cure for Troubled Hearts John 14:1-7 We look again at Jesus’ teachings to His disciples from the Upper Room to the Cross from the book of John. We saw that Followers of Christ are to SERVE each other, even as Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Remember Mama

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,277 views

    A Mother's Day message on the merits of an "unfeigned faith."

    "I Remember Mama" 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Sychar Christian Or A Cana Christian?”

    Contributed by Mike Reed on Jul 4, 2014
     | 4,554 views

    Jesus encountered two types of people during His ministry: those who accepted Him, believed in Him, and regarded Him as a teacher with remarkable, God-given authority, or those who just wanted a miracle. The same is still true today.

    “A Sychar Christian or a Cana Christian?” John 4:39-53 Sermon by Rev. Mike Reed May 4, 2014 Swan Quarter, North Carolina 1874 – Methodists approach Sam Sadler, ask him to sell property in center of town near courthouse. He refused. They accepted property given to them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,440 views

    Jesus tells us there are real consequences in our lives. He tells us this so that we can see the contrasts, look clearly at our lives, appreciate the gracious gift of God as a gift of love and live in fearless confidence of that love.

    John 3:14-21 “The Gift of Love” INTRODUCTION Traveling in foreign countries it becomes apparent to the observant tourist that there are basically two different types of travelers. There is the traveler who packs his or her country in the suitcase and brings the country on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Am The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,966 views

    This is the first of 7 I AM statements in the gospel? What does this mean.

    I AM the Bread of Life John 6:22-51 There are seven I AM statements in the Gospel of John which have predicates which describe something about Jesus. There are also several occurrences of the I AM without a predicate. The way the statement is made in Greek, as it is not grammatically necessary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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