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    Men Of Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to rely on God's strength in times of weariness and weakness, drawing hope and renewal from His divine power as expressed in Isaiah 40:29-31.

    Good morning, Church family! Have you ever felt so tired, so worn out, that you thought you couldn't possibly take another step? I know I sure have. And I'm guessing, if we're all being honest here, that you've felt the same way too. I'm reminded of what C.S. Lewis once wrote: "God, who foresaw ...read more

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    The Functioning Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to recognize and embrace the unique gifts given by the Holy Spirit to each member of the Church, in order to function well as a divine organism and enjoy the benefits of a healthy, vibrant community.

    Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you all today about the gifts that our amazing God has given to us, His Church. We'll be diving into 1 Corinthians 12:7, where Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." Now, I know that we ...read more

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    Now Is The Time Of God's Favor

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 26, 2006
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    Epiphany 3(C) - Now is the time of God’s favor and the day of salvation since the Lord provides his divine freedom so that our lives can proclaim God’s forgiveness.

    ISAIAH 61:1-6 - Epiphany 3 - January 22, 2006 (Outline) INTRO: Today the Lord is going to try to teach us how to live in the present, the here and now. In our society the present is often overlooked. In our lives we may be too busy living to pay attention to the present, as we ought. At times ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dreaming A God Sized Dream Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003
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    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - PETER Don’t let yourself get penned in by the fences of your mind. Let God set you free to dream His divine daring dream!

    In the movie, Chicken Run, dozens of chickens are held captive in the prisoner-of-war-like camp at Tweedy Farms. Ginger is the chicken mastermind who keeps devising new plans to help her fellow chickens escape. Ginger knows that when a chicken’s egg production is down they will face the chopping ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In Remembrance Of Me Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 12, 2004
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    The focal point of our worship is to partake of "The Lord’s Supper." We partake of this divinely instituted meal lest we forget the sacrifice Christ made on our behalf and the ramifications of that sacrifice.

    INTRODUCTION Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, MA, tells of the time her brother in law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was concerned when his father didn’t come home at his usual time so he asked his mother, “Is dad going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desire Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
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    In general the church has made little progress as pertains to spiritual gifts, This problem could be cured if we would once again allow the Holy Spirit to birth divine desire in our hearts.

    1Co 14:1 “DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS” Every thing Jesus did from a supernatural standpoint was an operation and manifestation of at least one, or a combination of the gifts of the spirit in his life. Why teach on the gifts of the spirit? (1) If there is to be any manifestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sailing Through The Storm Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
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    David was able to sail through the storm arriving in the aftermath of his sin with Bathsheba because he didn’t fight it, he went with it so it could fulfill its divine purpose.

    9 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. 10 Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When God Comes To Us? Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 16, 2002
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    God does come to us. He comes with divine retribution, meaning he comes to make things right for us and with us. I want to give you three good reasons to be ready.

    What Happens When God Comes to Us? Isaiah 35:4-7 Pastor Jim Luthy "Be strong." "Don’t be afraid." "Your God will come." These were the encouraging words that the Lord instructed Isaiah to tell the people who were floundering in the wilderness of judgment and exile. James also encouraged us: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church And Its Mission

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
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    The Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, w

    The Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, which are written in heaven. Ephesians 1 22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are God's Precedents Often Accompanied With Demonstrations Of Great Power?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal

    1. The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal His Divine energetic approval. By the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Messenger Called Trouble

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    "Trouble Talk" It reminds us of our need for God. Sometimesit is a divine wake up call. Trouble calls us to 1- Talk with God 2- Turn to God 3- Trust God

    A Messenger Called “TROUBLE” Jonah 2 4-28-02 1. Jonah 2:1-2 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,And He answered me. "Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. In the next few ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Blessing Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 12, 2009
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    Genesis records the blessing that God intended for his creation and the blessing he promised when human wickedness corrupted the divine intentions. The covenant found in Genesis is essential to the understanding of the rest of Genesis and the Bible.

    Last Sunday at Mania Campsite Blessed the new kitchen Sneeze (“Bless you”) “what a blessing” “You are blessed” or “Be blessed” Bless a meal (or a kitchen) Numbers 6:24-26 The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    How The Church Spreads The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
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    the Church is a divinely instituted community with a task to carry out: to share the gospel with the world. If we’re to be a church that reaches people with the gospel we’ll need to be a church that not only receives the gospel but exemplifies it and then

    Last week at our meeting to vote on the merger, Geoff spoke about the need for us to give more attention to the sharing of the gospel as a congregation and today I want to take up that issue as we begin a series on 1 Thessalonians. I’ve called the series the Gospel and the Church, because this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    2down? Why Am I Here? Did I Miss It?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    There are so many negative people saying we can’t do it. It is high time God’s people arise, we are here by DIVINE APPOINTMENT! GOD CAN! LET HIM!

    # 2 DOWN? WHY AM I HERE? DID I MISS IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an OSCAR THE GROUCH, remember he lives in a garbage can? On the side of Grouch’s garbage can, it says: UNWELCOME TO GROUCH LAND? And a TICKLE ME ELMO. I use these to be the introduction to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord's Name Is Our Blessing

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009
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    Pentecost 1 / Trinity (C) - The Lord’s name reveals divine blessings. We see our Father’s care, our Savior’s grace, and the Holy Spirit’s peace.

    THE LORD’S NAME IS OUR BLESSING (Outline) June 7, 2009 -- PENTECOST 1 / TRINITY -- Numbers 6:22-27 INTRO: Biblical names had important meanings attached to them. At times the name fulfilled the meaning for that person’s life. Other times the person’s life fulfilled the meaning of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran