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    Like A Flood PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,305 views

    Explores how God's Spirit fortifies our faith, guiding us through adversities and towards redemption when we turn from our transgressions.

    Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in fellowship, to share in the warmth of God's love, and to delve into the richness of His Word. As we gather today, let's find comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone in our struggles, for God is with us, ready to guide us through ...read more

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    The Depths Of God's Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,095 views

    This sermon explores the significance of baptism, the wilderness experience, and the blessings we receive through faith in Christ, emphasizing our great need for Him. Mark & 1 Peter

    Good morning, beloved family. As we gather here today, we are united by the same Spirit, the same faith, and the same hope. We are here to celebrate the goodness of our God, to seek His face, and to learn from His Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds towards the profound beauty of ...read more

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    Run Your Own Race PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,632 views

    Explores the Christian journey, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, individual purpose, and handling distractions in the race set by God.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joyous day to gather together in the house of our Lord. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has a place, a purpose, a mission, a race that has been set before us by our gracious God. And today, we are going to unwrap the beauty of ...read more

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    Acts Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 686 views

    This sermon explores the power of prayer, God's providence in persecution, and the fulfillment of His promises and prophecies, as illustrated in Acts 4:23-31.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord, let us prepare our hearts to receive the Word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to delve into the profound depths of the ...read more

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    My "Other" Life

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 21,786 views

    Our culture of blame influences how we look at others, but the Lord says examine your own heart first.

    My “Other” Life TCF Sermon February 7, 1999 A lawyer in San Diego filed a lawsuit against the city because, during a rock concert at a city facility, he was "forced" (that’s the word the news item used) to use the women’s restroom. GET THIS: he also sued the company that SOLD HIM THE BEER! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Conform To The World - Throw Out The Darnel

    Contributed by Kevin Heath on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    False teachings and doctrines are flourishing at the moment, teachers need to respond.

    All of us, as Christians, have been greatly blessed. We have been given a gift that has given us strength, courage, kindness, joy and life. We have been set apart from those who are still constantly searching for things to fill their life with. So many people are looking at material wealth, drinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Of Specks And Logs

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,555 views

    a sermon on hypocritical judging and blaming, and God's admonition to look at our own heart first

    Of Specks and Logs TCF Sermon June 6, 2010 Have you noticed that fixing blame on someone seems to be a big part of our culture? Is there any spectacle that illustrates our culture of blame better than the congressional hearing? It doesn’t matter what the hearing is about. What we see is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jehovah Nissi Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 11, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,255 views

    Jehovah Nissi … God is Our Banner. I can assure you that God will give you the victory if you will look to Him and wave the white flag of total surrender to Him.

    In a book entitled “The Story of the Iron Gate,” writer and pastor Clarence J. Forsbery retells a story about something that happened in a little fishing village on the New England coast. One winter’s day a storm came up suddenly while the boats were out at sea. The men rowed desperately to reach ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Last And Best Laugh Series

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,882 views

    Sarah’s laughter at being promised a son in her old age.

    They say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” When was the last time you had a good laugh? I’ve had a little more time to think about this question, so I’ll share my answer. Earlier in the week we had a little evening picnic with some friends and at times laughed our heads off. I don’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finishing The Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    How to finish strong, to be a messanger of Hope to the very end.

    Finishing The Journey Of Faith Pastor Glenn Newton 2-27-00 Text : Joshua 23 (Read) Faith - Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings to greet the dawn while it is still dark. This morning I want to encourage you in your Faith, My goal this morning through God’s Word is to affirm in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Will You Reject My Counsel?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    God offers counselling, but many are rejecting it today.

    JER. 42:19-22 "WILL YOU REJECT MY COUNSEL?" * I have sat in my office, in my home, and in other people’s homes and counseled with them. * I always try to give them advise as to what the Bible has to say about their problem. A) Some people take my advise, and some don’t. * I have counseled about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,034 views

    Our walk with Christ is necessary to any and all work for Christ. God’s not called us to find fulfillment in the quantity of our work for Him but in the quality of our walk with Him. What does it mean to walk with Christ?

    WALKING WITH CHRIST REVELATION 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: In writing to the churches in Asia Minor, Christ censured the church at Sardis for failure to walk with Him. Christ found their works imperfect and their spiritual life for all intent and purpose dead. Our walk with Christ is the necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Bad Samaritan"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    The Woman at the Well

    “The Bad Samaritan”, John 4:1-30, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Jesus never avoided conflict, and He certainly did not look down on people who were different. We see Him showing kindness to Gentiles, and here (in John chapter 4) to Samaritans, who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Competing Calls Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,411 views

    #4 in Proverbs & Parables Series The call of the wise is contrasted with the call of the wild in Proverbs 9

    Competing Calls Proverbs 8-9 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gone shopping across the border in Mexico? I remember one particular time. I was walking through the “tiendas” (shopping district) in Monterrey, Mexico. On every side “hawkers” were standing at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Narrow-Gated Way"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 13,244 views

    Jesus said that many will travel the broad gate to destruction ... but few will enter the narrow gate to Heaven. This message deals with the broad and narrow way.

    “The Narrow-Gated Way” Luke 13:22-30 & Matthew 7:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Read Luke 13:22-30. 13:22 – What had Jesus been teaching? 13:3,5 They thought this was pretty harsh preaching. This wasn’t an “easy believe-ism”. Jesus wasn’t preaching a very popular message. If He kept this up, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist