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    Sacrifice Of Tithing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to trust in God's abundance, honor Him through sacrificial giving, and serve others as an expression of our faith and love.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. As we gather together in this sacred space, we are reminded of the blessings that we have received and the grace that has been bestowed upon us. We are here to honor, praise, and give thanks to our Lord, and to learn how we can better serve him and each other. In ...read more

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    Hypocrisy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
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    This sermon encourages self-examination and living authentically in God's truth, warning against hypocrisy and emphasizing the importance of honoring only the divine.

    Welcome, welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture, to seek guidance, and to find solace in the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Lesson 21. The Discipline Of The Tongue (James 3:1-12) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
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    From his discourse on idle faith, James proceeded to discuss the idle speech. The failure o bridle the tongue, mentioned earlier (1:26), is now expanded. As disturbing as those who have faith with no works are those Christians who substitute words for works.

    1Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do It With Thy Might

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
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    Challenge to the congregation to give God the best of your talents and labor.

    There was a young boy who was the son of a drifter. This boy worked as a store clerk for a while, but the store failed. He bought a partnership in another store, but it failed also. He ran for legislature and lost both times. He ran for vice-president and lost. He became the 16th President of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Will You Do It?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 12, 2019
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    This message looks at Moses At The Red Sea, The Rich Young Ruler, And Peter's Call At The Lake, and asks us the question, "Will We Respond As They Responded." The message is good for a New Year's Message

    Will You Do It? Exodus 14:1-16 Luke 18:18-23 Luke 5:1-11 1/13/2018 There is a question that we have to answer probably a thousand times a day without even thinking about it. The reason is, there is always something seeking our attention saying, come follow me. How many times have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do Not Be Ashamed Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022
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    2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us several ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

    Introduction John MacArthur tells the story that during the Boxer Rebellion in China (1899–1901), extreme nationalist Chinese fomented a campaign of terror against officials of foreign governments, Christian missionaries, and even Chinese Christians. After they surrounded a certain mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doing My Part Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022
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    The church consists of ordinary people doing extraordinary work in Christ

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning With People: Do For Others What They Cannot Do For Themselves Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
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     | 9,282 views

    Too often, we don’t do more for others because we just don’t believe it will make much difference. We’re just adding a “drop in the bucket” we say. Joseph may have had no idea how much he was changing history—but I’m glad he chose to risk and offer what

    “Do for Others What They Cannot Do for Themselves” GENESIS 41 Joseph and Pharaoh Joseph was an inmate, until Pharaoh needed what he had to offer. Joseph moved from prisoner to prime minister in Egypt because he did for Pharaoh what the leader could not do for himself. His gift made him ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    So What Do You Wanna Do Series

    Contributed by Randy Harp on Feb 6, 2002
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    Part three of Dating 101 (Guidelines for Dating)

    Dating 101 So What Do You Wanna Do Three Lies About Temptation Lie # 1 No one else GOES THROUGH what I’m going through But remember that the temptations that come into your life are not different from what others experience … I Corinthians 10:13 Lie # 2 The temptation is too STRONG for me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Doing What You Been Doing

    Contributed by James Bryant on May 1, 2002
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    When you don’t know what to do....

    KEEP DOING WHAT YOU BEEN DOING Job 13:15 (15) Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. On Tuesday, April 30th, 2002, I laid a dear friend in the grave. Gone all too soon in this life to the next to meet God. Shortly after he took off on a 4-wheeler ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do We Do When In Troublee

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    What did Nehiamh do when he heard of the trouble facing Gods city

    “REBUILDING THE WALLS” What do we do when facing troubles (Part 1) Nehemiah 1:1-4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Illus: Once, a man was taking a stagecoach across the country. When he went to buy his ticket, he was informed that first class seats were $50. Second class seats were $30. Third class seats were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do You Keep Doing It? Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
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    When we begin to think God doesn’t listen to our prayers, we need to remember Hanna, a woman who was committed to prayer.

    Hanna: An Example of Commitment and Purity I Committed Heart Why do we have what we possess? Do we remember that God can still act for us? Romans 14: How does your heart see others? II Committed Actions Look up and remember Obey and keep commitments Hebrews 12: Are we willing to give up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do With Good News

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 12, 2000
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    Sharing is the natural response when we experience good news.

    I have found that I will seek any occasion, come up with any reason, find any excuse to tell you some story about the latest thing my children have done. The other night we were bathing the kids at the same time and it was a blast. The whole bathroom was soaked… with laughter… squeals, and just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Your Best And God Will Do The Rest

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jan 15, 2001
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    Often in life we must do the best we can and leave the results in God’s hands

    DO YOUR BEST AND GOD WILL DO THE REST ESTHER 6:1-11 (1) FOCUS - “ON THAT NIGHT THE KING COULD NOT SLEEP...” I. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BOOK OF ESTHER II. MORDECAI AND ESTHER HAD DONE ALL THEY COULD DO A. Mordecai was limited in what he could do B. Esther was limited in what she could do C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Doing All You Know Too Do

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    A close look at at Mary and what we can Learn from her as she anointed Jesus.

    Doing all you know too do. Mark 14:1-9 One of the most impressive commendations our Lord ever made about a person is found in verse 8 regarding Mary of Bethany (Martha’s sister): "She hath done what she could." There was nothing more that she could have done! Could the Lord make this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God