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    Blessings And Curses Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 4, 2025
     | 136 views

    Moses has just spent 15 chapters reviewing the law. Now, to impress upon the people the seriousness of what they have promised to do, he will spend some time telling them about the consequences of obedience/disobedience.

    September 06, 2025 Moses has just spent 15 chapters reviewing the law. Now, to impress upon the people the seriousness of what they have promised to do, Deuteronomy 26:17 - You have declared this day that Yahweh is your God and that you will walk in his ways, that you will keep his decrees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 25 – Mercilessly Hunted Down And Silenced In A Pit; Waters Of Judgment Flowed Over The Heads - Chapter 3:52-54 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025
     | 147 views

    What is it to be hunted down and thrown into a pit of silence, and then to be sealed there by a stone? These survivors from the Babylonian holocaust describe their feelings. The waters of judgement surged over their heads. Jesus has identified with His people by passing that way Himself.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 25 – MERCILESSLY HUNTED DOWN AND SILENCED IN A PIT; WATERS OF JUDGMENT FLOWED OVER THE HEADS - CHAPTER 3:52-54 The laments of the people and of Jeremiah continue through the next three verses, then move into more positive territory as prayer sets the focus. I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 14, 2024
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     | 1,499 views

    God's forgiveness of us demands that we forgive others, because grace brings responsibility and obligation.

    Matthew 18:21-35 (NKJV) Forgiveness April 14, 2024 Forgiveness is the act of excusing or pardoning another in spite of his slights, shortcomings, and errors. As a theological term, forgiveness refers to God's pardon of the sins of human beings. Sin deserves divine punishment because it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Believe?

    Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 11, 2024
     | 1,424 views

    Do you ever wonder what it means to “believe?” Today we are going to consider what it means to “believe” by examining the passage from Numbers 21 alongside the gospel reading from John 3.

    Is it true that you just believe in Jesus and you are saved? When I first became a Christian at the age of 16 and was taking confirmation classes at Cocoa Presbyterian Church, I remember Reverend Flanagan telling us that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved. Right away that statement raised ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sermon # 3 - The Secrets To Overcoming Want Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2024
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    The story of the Prodigal Son will teach us many lesson on what we should avoid, and what we should value in order to continue in the place of abundance, and not end up in want.

    We continue our meditation on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) There is power in the word of God, and we must allow God’s word to be actualized in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hanukkah: A Blessing To The Church

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 10, 2025
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    "Hanukkah reminds the Church that God’s light shines brightest in the darkest times, calling us to rededicate our lives as temples of His Spirit and to reflect the hope, faith, and victory we have in Christ, the true Light of the World."

    Title: Hanukkah: A Blessing to the Church Text: John 10:22-30 “At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Message Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025
     | 460 views

    If we have believed in the Lord Jesus, it will show by the way we live.

    ONE MESSAGE Text: Acts 20:13-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Brennan Manning wrote: “If Jesus would appear at your dining table tonight with knowledge of everything you are and are not, total comprehension of your life story and every skeleton hidden in your closet; if he laid out the real state ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    But If From There PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 733 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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    The Prodigal Brother PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
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     | 1,149 views

    Explores understanding and living out grace, patience, and love as depicted in the parable of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke.

    Good morning, dear friends. We are gathered here today in the warmth of our faith, in the comfort of our shared belief. We are here to learn, to grow, to understand. We turn to the Gospel of Luke, to the fifteenth chapter, verses twenty-five to thirty-two. Let us listen to the Word of God: "Now his ...read more

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    Giving Thanks Is God's Will PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,039 views

    Explores the interconnectedness of recognizing God's blessings, cultivating gratitude, and living out biblical teachings on thankfulness in all circumstances.

    Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to this blessed gathering of hearts and minds. We gather here today, not as strangers passing in the night, but as brothers and sisters knit together by the unbreakable bond of God's love. It is a love that transcends the boundaries of time and space, a ...read more

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    Thankfulness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023
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     | 1,248 views

    Explores how to maintain joy, prayer, and gratitude in all circumstances, even during difficult times, as a Christian duty.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the love and fellowship that binds us together. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow in the light of God's Word. Our focus today is on a simple, yet powerful passage from the book of 1 Thessalonians. It's a ...read more

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    The Lifting Up Of The Son Of Man 031024 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024
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     | 927 views

    Explores God's redeeming love and grace, drawing parallels between the story of Moses and the bronze serpent and the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

    Greetings, dear friends. Isn't it wonderful to gather together in this sacred space, to share in the unity of our faith and the joy of our fellowship? We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us has been called, chosen, and cherished by a loving God who knows us by name ...read more

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    Paul Goes To Jerusalem PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 699 views

    This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's unwavering obedience, perseverance in trials, and fearless proclamation of the Gospel, as depicted in Acts 21:16-38. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and love, has called us together to share in His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn from His teachings. Today, we are going to look at a remarkable passage from the ...read more

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    How Did We Get Here PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 605 views

    This sermon explores the profound truths of healing, hope, and harmony found in John 3:14-21, urging believers to immerse themselves in God's Word.

    Grace, peace, and blessings to you, dear family of faith. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of love, hope, and harmony. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, called to partake in the feast of God's Word. In the words of ...read more

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    Restoration PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 892 views

    Encourages perseverance in faith, seeking God's guidance in adversity, and trusting in His promise of restoration.

    Beloved in Christ, welcome! Here we are, gathered once more in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by the ineffable love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together today, not as separate individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, a family bound by the divine love that ...read more

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