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  • Louis Mare avatar

    Easter: God The Father And Abraham: Sons Becoming A Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 10, 2023
     | 1,692 views

    Just as Abraham was about to carry out the sacrifice, an angel of the Lord stopped him and provided a ram for the sacrifice instead. This act of obedience demonstrated Abraham's great faith and trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, even in the face of a seemingly impossible request.

    Well, good morning, and it is amazing to be with you all this morning. Can we just celebrate an empty tomb today? Can we just take a moment and celebrate? Man for me, it is really awesome to be sharing with you this early morning. And as we saw in the series this morning, I also want to reveal an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "how To Embrace Life's Many Challenges."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2022
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     | 4,170 views

    "Embracing Life’s Many Challenges" powerfully reminds us that although life presents difficulties, it is through these challenges that we can experience profound growth, deepen our faith, and ultimately fulfill God's purpose for our lives."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 1:2-4) (2) “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” (3) “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” (4) “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Advancing Through The Challenges Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,269 views

    In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

    Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Relationship Recovery Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 7, 2019
     | 3,761 views

    Whenever we talk about recovery, we are never talking about one person - but a system of persons. Our addictions, obsessions and persistent sins have taken a toll on everyone around us.

    RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction September is Recovery Month and we have a few goals in this emphasis. -We seek to find hope in the Gospel for dealing with all of our obsessions, addictions, and the sinful weights that are holding us down from following God wholeheartedly. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 22, 2020
     | 9,243 views

    Habakkuk is a man waiting for an answer from God. God gives him 3 instructions; however, before he receives his instructions he must get into the proper position, once in position he receives these 3 instructions: write, wait, and remember.

    Faith in Uncertain Times “Faith in Action” “Part 2” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Last week I stated that I would be doing a series on the book of Habakkuk and I started out with the subject of tested faith. I said during times of tested faith: – God wants us to understand whether we have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    More Than Just Sending Cards Or Giving Chocolates And Flowers

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 12, 2022
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     | 3,308 views

    Americans spent $21 billion on Valentine's Day in 2021 to send cards or buy chocolates and flowers for their loved ones. God wants us to show our love more than that. As Christ always loves us, He wants us to love others every day!

    Opening: A husband always carried a photo of his wife in his wallet. Whenever he faced a difficult situation, he opened his wallet and saw the picture of his wife. When his friends saw what he did, they said, "You love your wife so much, don't you?" He replied, "When I saw my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1st John: God As Light, Holiness, And Love

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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     | 2,700 views

    We’re going to be looking at the themes of 1st John, and we’ll see various themes woven throughout the five chapters of first John.

    We’re going to be looking at the themes of 1st John, and we’ll see various themes woven throughout the five chapters of first John. The chief theme that we’ll consider throughout 1st John is the theme of the love of God (1 John 1:3, 2:1, 5:13 NIV). We’ll also consider the themes of God’s light and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Sermon: The Aftermath - Dealing With Loss

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2024
     | 974 views

    Right now, in this nation, I know many are wondering what my next step is. Many are preparing for another storm, while still wrestling with the aftermath of the previous storm. Consider these lessons from Acts 28.

    Sermon: The Aftermath - Dealing With Loss Acts 28:1-10 “Once we were safe on shore, we learned that we were on the island of Malta. The people of the island were very kind to us. It was cold and rainy, so they built a fire on the shore to welcome us. As Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Free Indeed!

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 28, 2024
     | 1,437 views

    This sermon exposes the blatant attack on religious liberty via the pandemic and the less than adequate response from the church. It encourages us to be watchful and aware of how the enemy is working to silence and control even God's people and what we can do to gain the victory!

    Religious Liberty Sermon 2024 (Free Indeed!) It was Patrick Henry that once passionately exclaimed, “Give me liberty, or give me death! The obvious sentiment being that liberty, or freedom is well worth dying for. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad that he and the rest of our founding fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    An Introduction To The Holy Spirit, And How He Works In And Through Us.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 25, 2025
     | 223 views

    The Holy Spirit, few preachers discuss him, many do not understand him, others are afraid of him. If we only knew the power of the Holy Spirit working us within, it would change our lives for the better.

    “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). Introduction: You will have notice that I finished that prayer with the words, “O Lord, our strength, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    But If From There PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 624 views

    God wants to be found and is always close to us, and we must continually seek a deeper relationship with Him through wholehearted pursuit.

    Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, it's truly wonderful to see all of your smiling faces today as we gather to worship and seek the Lord together. Have you ever felt like God is distant or hard to find? Well, I have some incredible news for you today: God wants to be found and He is closer ...read more

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    Be Strong In The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    The main point of this sermon is to trust in the Lord's strength and power to overcome life's challenges, standing firm in our faith and relying on His might rather than our own abilities.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful message from the book of Ephesians, focusing on the power of the Lord, the necessity of standing firm in our faith, and the benefits of being strong in the Lord. Now, we all face challenges and battles in our lives, but ...read more

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    We All Have Issues PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,022 views

    This sermon encourages embracing the challenges of Christian faith, seeking Christ's healing power, and finding hope and peace in our faith amidst difficulties.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be here with you all, gathered in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather to seek solace, to seek healing, and to seek Christ. As we gather here, I am reminded of a quote from G.K. Chesterton. He once said, "The Christian ...read more

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    You've Got A Friend In Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 825 views

    This sermon explores the importance of cultivating deep, intentional friendships as a crucial part of our spiritual journey and growth as Christians.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united by the love of Christ and the fellowship we share in Him. It is a beautiful day to celebrate the bonds that tie us together, the friendships that sustain us on ...read more

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    A Grain Of Wheat Is Much Bigger Than A Grain Series

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,965 views

    What Jesus teaches his disciples is not an empty phrase or a useless theory, but a reality that is proved by personal experiences of himself and of many of his followers and even by the findings of modern psychology: "He who loves his life loses it, and h

    A river wanted to flow to the sea through a desert. But it got afraid when it saw the immense dry sand. It complained: "The desert will drink my water, the hot breath of the sun will destroy me and I will be reduced to merely a stinking swamp". Then it heard a voice:"Trust the desert!" But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic