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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Miracle Of Now

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 19, 2020
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     | 4,705 views

    We may not feel overqualified, what we feel will never have nothing to do with our qualification! If we’re ever going to see our needs met, we better start grabbing ahold of and standing on the fact that we have been qualified enough!

    The Miracle of Now! John 11:40 NKJ 40.Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” What does the glory of God mean to you? *Is it food in your belly when you’re hungry and someone unexpectedly feeds you or buys you something to eat? *Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 15 – The Judgement Fell Like An Attacking Lion; Like A Quiver Of Arrows; Like The Poison Of Wormwood - Chapter 3:10-15 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 29, 2025
     | 264 views

    Judah had been put through the wringer and this Part features expressions to describe that – a bear and lion attack; an onslaught of a quiver of arrows; made to drink wormwood. Through it all faithful Jeremiah was a laughingstock to the people.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 15 – THE JUDGEMENT FELL LIKE AN ATTACKING LION; LIKE A QUIVER OF ARROWS; LIKE THE POISON OF WORMWOOD - CHAPTER 3:10-15 [10]. FEAR AND TERROR OF DEATH ARE THE PROSPECTS {{Lamentations 3:10 “HE is like A BEAR TO ME, lying in wait, LIKE A LION in secret places.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Journey Beyond Sight

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 6, 2025
     | 2,268 views

    Faith is beyond what we can see

    If we were to look at Hebrews 11:1 it is a A Journey Beyond Sight In every human heart lies a yearning—for meaning, for justice, for hope, for something more than what we see with our eyes. We search for certainty in a world that offers little of it. We long for stability yet live amid constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We All Have Issues PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,150 views

    This sermon encourages embracing the challenges of Christian faith, seeking Christ's healing power, and finding hope and peace in our faith amidst difficulties.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be here with you all, gathered in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather to seek solace, to seek healing, and to seek Christ. As we gather here, I am reminded of a quote from G.K. Chesterton. He once said, "The Christian ...read more

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    Mary, Did You Know? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,237 views

    Explores Mary's faith in accepting God's will, encouraging us to trust God's promises and be active participants in His redemptive narrative.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I have the distinct privilege of standing before you today, not by my own merit, but by the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are gathered together in His name, bound by the love He has lavished upon us, and driven by the hope He has instilled within us. ...read more

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    What Did Mary Know? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023
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     | 937 views

    Explores Mary's faith-filled response to the angel Gabriel's miraculous message about the birth of Jesus, the Messiah.

    Good morning, dear family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this place, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to open the precious Word of God together. We are here today to marvel at the wonders of His love, to bask in the warmth of His grace, and to drink deeply from the well ...read more

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    Words From God For The New Year PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 608 views

    This sermon explores the call to harmony, hope, and happiness in Romans 15, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's love and unity in the church.

    Greetings, beloved, and welcome to this gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Maker, learn from His word, and find solace in His promises. It's a joy to be here with you, and it's my prayer that as we open the Scriptures together, we will experience afresh the hope, love, and peace that ...read more

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    No More Excuses PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 581 views

    Explores the importance of spiritual health, the power of faith in healing, and the necessity of spiritual discipline in our Christian journey.

    How wonderful it is to gather here today, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in this sacred sanctuary, where we come together to draw closer to our Creator. We stand here, not as strangers, but as a family, united in our faith and our love for the Lord. We are here to share in the wisdom of ...read more

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    Blinded By The Sign? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 786 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith in God, as demonstrated through Jesus' miracle of healing a blind man in John 9:1-12.

    Good morning, dear friends. I'm delighted to be here with you today, to share in the joy and fellowship of our faith. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, unified under the banner of God's love. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, ready to embrace the wisdom that ...read more

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    The Last Easter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 835 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus's teachings, focusing on the wisdom and lessons from the Last Supper in Matthew 26:17-30. Key

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together, united in faith and fellowship, to share in the Word of God. It's a place where we can find solace in the comforting arms of the Lord, where we can find wisdom in His teachings, and where we can find strength in His promises. ...read more

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    Nothing New

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,449 views

    ntohing new under the sun

    A wise man once said there really is nothing new under the sun. Technology may have changed, the world may have grown taller with sky scrapers, our horizons may look different as city upon city emerges out of the dust. But basically at the end of the day nothing has changed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Integrity

    Contributed by Jesus Soriano on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,842 views

    This sermon talks about the integrity in the Life of Job

    Title: Integrity Text: Job 2:1-10 Introduction: Integrity and the Great Wall In ancient China, the people desired security from the barbaric hordes (tribe, swarm) of the north. So they built the Great Wall of China. It was too high to climb over, too thick to break down, and too long ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,154 views

    This sermon is intended to expose Jesus as the Shepherd.

    Introduction: Phillip Keller: A Shepherds Look at the 23 Psalms. He gives us four characteristics of a true Shepherd. I want to share three with you. [I] He is the sheep’s protector: Notice His tools (v.4) “Staff and rod they comfort me” 1.A sheep always had to be on the lookout for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,022 views

    In a time of change the words "do not let your hearts be troubled" can be difficult words to hear but these are the words that direct us to Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus, the only one we can depend on when all else is changing.

    5 Easter A John 14:1-14 28 April 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen These words are so often read at funerals that it seems odd not to have a casket and flowers. These words are so often used to assure the family and friends of the deceased that the deceased is in a better place, a place assured from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Broken And Spilled-Out

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2002
    based on 312 ratings
     | 29,394 views

    Salvation: What does "and without shedding of blood is no remission" mean?

    June 2, 2002 The Lord’s Supper leaves vivid images and lessons in all of us. A preacher had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. His son was a little concerned when Dad didn’t come home by the time he usually did, and the boy asked his mother, “Is Dad going ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist