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    Denied, But Not Denial PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
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    This sermon explores the importance of trusting and waiting on God's perfect timing, even amidst uncertainty and delay, emphasizing hope, patience, and faith in His promises.

    Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, imbued with the Holy Spirit, to explore the treasures of God's word. It is a great joy and privilege to be standing before you, sharing the divine wisdom that has been bestowed upon us. Today, we will be ...read more

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    Running With A Limp

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011
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    4 Points on learning how to deal with the "Wilderness Seasons" of our lives. 1. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP A STEADFAST HEART WITHIN ME. 2. God leads us into seasons of growth and not gratification. 3. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP THE COURAGE OF A WARRIOR. 4

    Running with a Limp The Role of the Wilderness When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Confrontation With God

    Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 1, 2002
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    Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace. Thomas a Kampis.

    Confrontation With God Exodus 3:1-12 Introduction: In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival Must Start At Home

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2019
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    We long for revival, but revival seems to be delayed. Contemporary Christians must "break up the fallow ground" if we will ever experience revival.

    “From the days of Gibeah, you have sinned, O Israel; there they have continued. Shall not the war against the unjust overtake them in Gibeah? When I please, I will discipline them, and nations shall be gathered against them when they are bound up for their double iniquity. “Ephraim was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprise! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2023
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    If you’ve lost all hope, trust Jesus with your life, and don’t be surprised by His delays His devotion, and His deliverance when it finally does come.

    Surprise! (John 11:1-44) John Ortberg, pastor of the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in California, talks about a friend of his, who used to work as a denominational official in Minnesota. One of his jobs was to travel to little rural communities where they didn't have churches to do funerals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Everyone Gathering Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2023
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    The church is God's plan A. There is no plan B.

    EVERYONE Gathering Hebrews 10:19-25 Rev. Brian Bill April 15-16, 2023 I get a kick out of church signs. Here are some of my favorites… • Be the kind of person your pet thinks you are. • You think it’s hot here? Revelation 20:15. • Honk if you love Jesus. Text while driving if you want to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
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    Everybody struggles with self-control. We all wish we had more of it.

    INTRODUCTION Love is the first flavor of the fruit of the Spirit and today we come to the last, self-control. I think these two virtues are placed first and last because love is the primary fruit and drives the rest, and self-control is the virtue that holds them all together. Our scripture says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Managing Your Money

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012
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    Maybe we should change the marital vows to pledge “Debt to us part.”

    “Managing your money!” January, 15th, 2012 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24, 21:5, 21:20, 6:6-8, 21:17, 3:9-10  Money isn't all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact it can bring more pain than pleasure!  no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Build The Lord's House

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003
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    The first message from Haggai to the ruling politician, the religious priest and the returned people addresses the unfinished house of God. For eighteen years God’s work was delayed.

    It’s Time To Build The Lord’s House Scripture Reference: Haggai 1:1-15 INTRODUCTION In 586 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar invaded and overthrew Jerusalem. The city was raised to the ground and the temple was completely destroyed. God’s people were taken into Babylon as captives and there they remained for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Wait

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008
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    Sometimes it may seem that God doesn’t hear us but God does care for His children and His delay may be an opportunity to increase our faith

    Introduction: Many times, we have things in our lives and we do not know why things seem to be delayed. We have definite needs, and God seems to wait. Even in times that we do not understand, we must always remember that God=s clock always keeps perfect time. Why does God seemingly at times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acting On God's Plan - Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2013
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    Nehemiah did not delay in acting out the plan God had laid upon his heart and here we see God's plan being put into action...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 19, 2013 Date Preached: January 20, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 1 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past 2 weeks we have seen how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Your Eyes Off The Clock Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 26, 2013
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    On the contrary, we have illness to endure, uncertainty, angst, fear and delay lurking in every corner of our life. How do you survive those occasions?

    Take your eyes off the clock Ruth 2:7”And she said, 'Please let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves.' So she came and has continued from morning until now, though she rested a little in the house." Imagine that the world suddenly became simpler, cleaner, corrupt free, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jairus’ Trouble

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015
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    This message, Jairus' Trouble, highlights the importance of persevering and dealing with delays in prayer. We look at how to approach Jesus, God's condescending love, and how to beat discouragements.

    JAIRUS’ TROUBLE Mk. 5:21-24, 35-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Persistence is an important characteristic of the child of God. 2. A persistent salesman refused to leave when the secretary told him the boss was out. 3. An hour passed, then two. Finally, weary of being a prisoner in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord Our God Is Just Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 4, 2019
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    “And will not God give justice to His elect, who cry to Him day and night? Will He delay long over them?” (Luke 18:7 ESV)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “the Lord our God is just”. Every person expects justice and in today’s world lawyers represent clients before judges and both are entrusted with the duty to ensure justice. In our courts the lawyers and judges still wear collars with what is known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Running To Jesus

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 17, 2021
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    When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of salvation, they should RUN to Jesus and not delay. There are several examples of men in the New Testament who actually ran to Jesus.

    Running to Jesus Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of Acts 4:12 Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God