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    Embracing New Beginnings SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    This sermon is for those who have experienced difficult times in their lives. God is signaling a change, a new chapter is unfolding for you. Embrace this new beginning with faith and hope.

    This message is for someone who has experienced a difficult period in their life. God wants me to tell you that a new season is coming. He is turning the page, and a new chapter is about to begin for you. In the story of Joseph, we see that he was anointed and favored by God. He also had a special ...read more

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013
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    Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Up Or Give Up?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 21, 2009
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     | 11,526 views

    When we articulate our past, we are getting ready for a repeat performance. The choice is ours ~ rehearse the past failures OR the past victories. David chose not to continue living in the past. Will you also take that step?

    Opening illustration: A young gentleman walked into the church that we were attending and ministering at in Massachusetts. He had decided to finish his life that night. His life had been in the fast lane, nothing had come out of it. He had been in numerous relations and being a lorry driver he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Formed For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 59,167 views

    The Bible repeatedly tells us we were created with a purpose. So, why do we have such a hard time believing that?

    OPEN: Several years ago, the Country Gazette in Franklin, Massachusetts had this listing in its classified section: “Unknown item for sale. We know it’s valuable; we don’t know what it is. If you can identify it, we’ll sell it for $250.” APPLY: Now isn’t that interesting? They had no idea what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 15, 2014
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    This text addresses the need to either accept God’s truth on God’s terms or deal with the consequences.

    16For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will live by faith.” 18For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stuck Between Two Altars: The Problem Of Indecision

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 30, 2017
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    The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle?

    STUCK BETWEEN TWO ALTARS The Problem of Indecision 1Kings 18:20-40 The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle? THERE ARE TWO ALTARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Approval Addiction

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018
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     | 10,137 views

    A practical teaching on the fear of man vs. the fear of God and how both impact a person's destiny and influence.

    Once upon a time, an elderly man was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The townspeople said the old man was a fool for not riding…so to please them, he climbed up on the animal’s back. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Prayer For The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 31, 2020
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     | 4,207 views

    This message examines Paul's prayer for the Philippians in 1:3-11 identifying major elements in the prayer that we can emulate. Paul prays with (1) thanksgiving (2) confidence (3) passion and (4) purpose.

    We have begun a study of Philippians. Last week we dealt with the history of this church as recorded in Acts 16. God has sovereignly chosen to give us a lot of information about the founding of the church at Philippi. All of that is helpful in our interpretation of this letter. In that message we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Are We Predestined - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 19, 2023
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    This is the second and last lesson in this two-part series on the doctrine of predestination.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shavah Bekal Livah Return With All Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 15, 2022
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    Have you heard of the "weeping prophet?" This man truly had a difficult mission. He had to speak the word of the Lord boldly to a people who would refuse to listen to him. His name was Jeremiah.

    Have you heard of the "weeping prophet?" This man truly had a difficult mission. He had to speak the word of the Lord boldly to a people who would refuse to listen to him. His name was Jeremiah. He began his ministry at a young age, under a good king. But later, would serve under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Conquering Our Own Demons

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    We all have demons that we struggle. Sin is something that even the Apostle Paul fought off. With Jesus’ help, we can conquor even the most difficult of our own demons.

    Conquering Our Own Demons Mark 1:21-28 Introduction We all have something in common with the Gospel message we heard a moment ago. Just like the man with the unclean spirit, we have our own demons to content with. We may not have an actual devil in us, but we do have issues which plague us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living A Legacy Of Love Series

    Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,353 views

    Understanding love is a choice, there are three aspects of Love we will examine this morning: Love is the FOUNDATION upon which we are to live, the COMMAND by which we are to live, and the EXAMPLE for how we are to live.

    Text: 1 Cor. 13; 1 John 4:8-21 Introduction: 1. For the past few weeks we have been looking at Living a Legacy. A Legacy is something you possess and pass on to someone else (typically, but not limited to, family). Generally what is transferred is of value to the recipient . So far we have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Noah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
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     | 1,999 views

    To encourage believers to emulate Noah's complete obedience to God, even in the face of worldly opposition.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the deep waters of Genesis 6:22, where we witness Noah's faithful obedience, God's unfailing guidance, and the challenge of living in an unbelieving world. Opening Scripture Reading – The Scripture reads, "Noah did everything just as God ...read more

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    Grace In Groaning Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2020
     | 6,135 views

    If you want to grow in difficult times, get to know God, obey God, and cry out to God if you must; but no matter what, learn and grow from God’s discipline.

    Richard Lee had been the lone police officer in the small town of Croydon, New Hampshire for 20 years. So, two months ago (February 2020), when the local board decided to outsource their law enforcement needs to the state police, Lee walked out, disgusted. He also walked out in his underwear. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Unrighteous Steward

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    Today Jesus is going to challenge us on our understanding of material wealth through the decisions of a unrighteous steward who was: 1. SQUANDERING HIS MASTERS POSSESSIONS (v.1) 2. SCARED OF HIS MASTERS PRONOUNCEMENT (v.2-3) 3. SHREWD IN LIGHT OF HIS

    “THE UNRIGHTEOUS STEWARD” Luke 16:1-9 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Have you ever watched the tv show where people bring in antique items and they are appraised. After evaluating an item an expert will say something like – “This is a fine piece, worth $5,000.00 but if you get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox