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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "faith Starts In The Darkness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2020
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     | 51,385 views

    A sermon about being born again.

    “Faith Starts in the Darkness” John 3:1-21 The first Apartment I lived in after college was in a really old building. It was one room plus a bathroom. The refrigerator was in a closet. I slept on my boss’s army cot. One night, after I had turned out the lights and gotten into bed… …I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Being Led By The Spirit Starts With Regeneration Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 22, 2019
     | 4,730 views

    Being led by the Spirit is crucial for the believer and central to salvation. Those who are led by the Spirit are the sons of God, thy are not under the law but under grace, as the Scriptures teach. So what does it mean to be led by the Spirit? In this series we look at answering this.

    Part 1 Being led by the Spirit starts with Regeneration The word “regeneration" means a new birth, a new beginning, a new order (of things). The word “regeneration” appears only twice in the English Bible. Both appearances are in the New Testament. It was used once by our Lord in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    At Christmas Eternity Is Making A New Start.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 6, 2017
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     | 5,416 views

    The incarnation means that in Christ God has become more accessible to us.

    At Christmas eternity is making a new start--strength to the weak, bread for us, God becomes human. Some reflections on the meaning of Christmas-- Nobody was excluded from the crib. Like me, you were late in coming...Yet you came and were not turned away. You too found room before the manger. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Embracing The New Year With A Fresh Start SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 2,027 views

    In Philippians 3:12-16, Paul provides three key principles to guide us as we step into the new year: Letting go of our past, setting our priorities straight, and living fully in the present.

    Today marks the beginning of a new year, a time when many of us reflect on the past and look forward to the future. As we enter this new season, it is important to approach it with the right attitude and mindset. In Philippians 3:12-16, the Apostle Paul provides us with three principles to guide us ...read more

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    When Trying Stops, Doing Starts

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 3,705 views

    Do you know the word "trying" appears once in the Bible and it's not about attempting to do something and failing? Trying has become "the" excuse as to why we fail to do what God has called, empowered and commanded us to do.

    When Trying Stops Doing Starts Scripture: James 1:3; John 10:10; Mark 8:22-26; 11:22-24 The title of my message this morning is “When Trying Stops, Doing Starts.” I am trying! I am trying to do better! I am trying harder! I am trying to stop! I am trying to start! I am trying, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving God Starts With Our Need Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 28, 2023
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    Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023"

    Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023 Intro I want to invite us to open ourselves to this truth today: We are never home… apart from the love of God. The Scriptures testify of our being created to live in relationship to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Best Days Start Now

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 12, 2022
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     | 2,723 views

    This sermon is for the first Sunday after disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church and the first Sunday of the opening worship service for the newly opened Catlettsburg Community Church and Cannonsburg Trinity Community Church.

    Our Best Days Start Now “and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Finishes What He Starts Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025
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     | 3,978 views

    God will complete His work in us as we partner with Him in His work.

    God Finishes What He Starts Philippians 1:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill January 4-5, 2025 This past week, ABC News ran a post with the same headline twice within five days, using a different image of an empty church each time: “Churches Fight to Stay Open as Attendance Dwindles.” It’s as if the editors ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Work That God Started In You

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 13, 2022
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    God is not interrupted. And God does not give up. And God does not allow His projects to go unfinished.

    Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 12-06-2022 Sermon Outline Theme: The Good Work that God Started in You Scripture Reference: Philippians 1: 3-10 (NKJV) 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Start Thinking And Don’t Worry Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 10, 2025
     | 776 views

    Jesus calls us to stop worrying by not bringing the falsehoods of tomorrow into today, and by being thinking Christians who look to our heavenly Father.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 6:25-34 “Start Thinking and Don’t Worry” If you were old enough you will remember the powerful impact of the 1975 movie called “Jaws”. Even now, if you know the movie, you have the tune in your head. Durnut … durnut ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Limitations At The Start Of A New Year Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 548 views

    Encouragement to start the new year by breaking barriers, limitations, and every hindrance that has held back progress.

    BREAKING LIMITATIONS AT THE START OF A NEW YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 2:13 Key Verse: “The breaker is gone up before them; they have broken forth, and have passed the gate, and are gone out: and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them.” (Micah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Starts: Being The Salt And Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
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     | 1,570 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in their faith, proclaim their purpose as salt and light, and prevail over challenges for God's glory.

    Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to delve into the richness of God's Word? We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to bask in the light of God's love, to be ...read more

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    Please God, Stop Asking Me Difficult Questions

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,747 views

    Are we putting anyone off God?

    “Father Mund, If someone didn’t know you were a vicar and didn’t know you went to church, how would they know you were a Christian?” “Father Mund - have you ever said or done something that would have put someone off becoming a Christian?” “Father Mund, have you ever stopped someone from doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Move Forward

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Jan 14, 2015
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     | 26,982 views

    All Things New, Week 3. Everyone makes mistakes, but starting over with Christ means moving away from your failings and moving toward God in obedience.

    Move Forward Phil. 3:12-16 This month, I’ve been preaching a series titled “All Things New”. Week 1, we looked at what it means to be “Born Again”. Last week, we looked at the fact that it’s “Never Too Late” to accept the new life that offers through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning Of Life Transformation

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2017
     | 1,551 views

    A message of encouragement for all who wants to start a new with God.

    INTRODUCTION: “Forget the past and start anew!” How many times have you heard this phrase in your life? Maybe you heard it a countless times already. Is this the same with what Apostle Paul said to the Philippians? Let us study how… 12 Not that I have already attained this – that is, I have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist