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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon explores how Isaac's story teaches us to persist against opposition, honor our spiritual heritage, and trust in God's provision during difficult times.

    As we gather here today, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we find ourselves on the cusp of a story that is as old as time itself, yet as fresh and relevant as the morning dew. A story that weaves itself into the fabric of our lives, threading through our joys, our sorrows, our trials, and ...read more

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    Letting Go To Move Forward: Trusting God's Way

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2025
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    This is a message about overcoming the suffering and hardships of life by following God's path as we see in today's passage.

    April 6, 2025 Sermon - “Letting Go to Move Forward: Trusting God's Way" - Isaiah 43:16-21 Today, we’re diving into this powerful passage from Isaiah 43:16-21 because, let’s face it, life can be challenging. The journey from captivity to freedom is never easy. We all experience seasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Through The Kaleidoscope Series

    Contributed by Jeff Foster on May 7, 2007
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     | 6,541 views

    An expository sermon on Ephesians 1.3-14. The sermon is particularly focused on the "Godhead" as presented in the passage. Three more sermons from these verses will follow.

    Looking through the Kaleidoscope Ephesians 1.3-14 Jeff Foster (Cortez, Colorado) Do you like grand beginnings? Star Wars; Baseball’s Opening Day; New Year’s Eve/Day; Weddings. Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church has a grand beginning. Ephesians 1.3-14 forms just one sentence in the Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unseen Preparations For The Future Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    Even in some of the most obscure passages of the scriptures God’s plans become evident if we’ll just look.

    Back in Chapter 11 we were introduced to Abraham and His family. Abram was one of three brothers. The other two were Nahor and Haran. The growth and direction of this family is what the entire Old testament records. First we discovered that Haran had a son named Lot. Lot came along with Abram ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter - We Will Awake!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,881 views

    In this passage we see 2 different kinds of life, 2 different kinds of death, and 2 different kinds of resurrection.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is Easter, & today many churches are experiencing their biggest crowd of the year. I wonder why? Why do some people go to church on Easter when for the most part they never go to church at any other time of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Glimpse At A Glorious Crowd

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 113 ratings
     | 15,316 views

    This passage portrays a glorious multitude of people from all nations and peoples. We can play a part in adding to that crowd!

    A GLIMPSE AT A GLORIOUS CROWD! Revelation 7:9-12 Have you ever been in a large crowd, I mean, a really large crowd? Although I have been in some pretty big crowds, when I think about the giant crowd mentioned here in Revelation 7, I simply cannot fathom it! I can’t imagine seeing a crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Iron Gates

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,988 views

    There are "iron gates" that confront both the saved and the sinner but God provides safe passage through them if we turn to Him.

    “IRON GATES” “And when they had passed the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened for them by itself; and they went out and went along one street; and immediately the angel departed from him.” Acts 12:10 I. “Iron gates” that imprison the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost And Consequences Of Secret Sin

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,974 views

    IN THIS PASSAGE ABOUT ACHAN SECRET SIN, WE SEE A PAINFUL DEFEAT, A PAINFUL DISCOVERY, AND WE SEE A PAINFUL DEATH.

    THE COST AND CONSEQUENCES OF SECRET SIN JOSHUA 7:1-26 Joshua had one of those days. During the conquest of Jericho the people had been told that all the valuables of that city were to be devoted to the Lord; nothing was to be touched Just when things were going well, one of the brethren got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shock And Awe (Focusing On Christ Death On The Cross) Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    The Bible has a different version of Shock and Awe, it came on the Cross. This sermon looks at the passage in Mathew concerning Christ Death

    Focusing on Jesus Dieing on the Cross Mathew 27:45-54 Introduction A. For the last couple of weeks we have been hearing about this Shock and Awe strategy. B. The Idea is simple. You hit the enemy with your best shot C. You let him have everything D. By doing this you make him afraid, and hope for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The 10 Commandments Of Fellowship

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 744 ratings
     | 90,845 views

    This is a great passage on fellowship. If we’re going to grow warmer through fellowship, we need to follow these 10 commandments.

    “The 10 Commandments of Fellowship” Rom. 12:9-21 Intro. Some kids were asked to write letters to God. Here’s what some of them had to say. Dear GOD, it rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about You that people are not supposed to say, but I hope You will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles Of Prayer And Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    What this passage tells us about 1) prayer 2) planning (guidance) 3) prophecy (and the end time)

    Principles of prayer and prophecy Daniel 9:20-27 WBC 25.04.04pm I read a little while ago about a woman baking a pie at home when the school rings and tells her her son is ill. She calculates she can get there and back before the pie is done- so pops it in the oven and sprints off. They arrive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of The Spirit 6: Healings And Miracles Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    In this passage: does someone have the gift of healing, or is it God who gives a gift to the healed? What is healing? What are miracles?

    Gifts of the Spirit 6: Harvest, healings and miracles WBC 26/09/04am 1 Cor 12:9,10 A Baptist preacher and his wife decided to get a new dog. Ever mindful of the congregation, they knew the dog must also be a Baptist. They visited kennel after kennel and explained their needs. Finally, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focusing On The Future Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,741 views

    want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

    I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should Young People Serve God?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006
    based on 188 ratings
     | 126,025 views

    This passage of Scripture raises a very interesting question. WHY? Why should the young remember God and serve Him in their youth?

    WHY SHOULD YOUNG PEOPLE SERVE GOD? Eccl. 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Every day we live, we grow one day older. There are some old people who wish they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take My Yoke Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,978 views

    The third in a series of messages from passages unique to Matthew’s gospel. Taking on Jesus’ yoke provides rest to the weary.

    Matthew’s Unique Message #3 Take My Yoke Matthew 11:28-30 CHCC: June 17, 2007 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: This week my brother-in-law, Bob, and his family stopped by to see us on their way to South Padre. They were full of enthusiasm as they looked forward to getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ