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    Have Thine Own Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,227 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's plan, allow Him to shape their lives, and follow His divine direction, even in challenging times.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship, the strength of faith, and the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the watchful eye of our Creator, our Father, our Potter. Let's turn ...read more

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    A New Year And An Old Command PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 972 views

    This sermon explores the centrality of love in Christian faith, drawing from Old and New Testament commandments to love God and our neighbors.

    Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as family, bound by the love and grace of our Savior. We are here to share in the Word, to draw from the wellspring of wisdom, and to nourish our souls with the bread of life. It is in these moments, when we ...read more

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    Where There Is No Vision PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,273 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a God-given vision or plan to navigate life's challenges with purpose, power, and protection.

    Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in the presence of the Lord, bound by our shared faith and love for His Word. As we gather in His name today, let's turn our hearts and minds towards the wisdom of the book of Proverbs. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's ...read more

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    Destined To Win PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,001 views

    This sermon explores God's divine design for our lives, the importance of overcoming deceptive forces, and claiming the victory through faith in Christ Jesus.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a wonderful blessing to be here with you, assembled in unity and love, beneath the banner of our risen Savior. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the shared grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

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    Who Is This Uncircumcised Philistine? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,255 views

    Encourages believers to find courage and stand firm in their faith, inspired by David's boldness in facing Goliath, despite the world's rebellion and unrighteousness.

    Good morning, beloved! It’s a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you all today. We are gathered here, not as strangers meeting in passing, but as a family united by the love of our Savior. A family that laughs together, cries together, and grows together in the light of His grace. We are ...read more

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    It's Bigger Than Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 867 views

    Encourages believers to deepen their faith in God's promises, aspire for greater blessings, and strive for a higher calling in His service.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all with the joy of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is indeed a pleasure to stand before you today, not as a man of wisdom, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow believer, walking side by side with each of you on this path of faith. We gather ...read more

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    Set Free From Shame PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 799 views

    Explores the transformative power of encountering Jesus, using the story of the Samaritan woman at the well as a guide for personal redemption.

    Dear brothers and sisters, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We gather in this sacred space, not by chance, but by divine design. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has orchestrated this moment for us to come together, to share in ...read more

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    Come Home To The Flock Series

    Contributed by Chaz Brown on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    Why do we stray away from God’s love. Can we Come home?

    Come on back to the flock! By Rev. Chaz M. Brown I am working in a local convenience store at nights for a well-known company. I see hundreds of people. I can see in many of them their eyes, and faces. I can see their pain and their suffering without their saying so. One man in particular I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    By The Word Of Thy Lips!

    Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    Do we have a passion for God’s beautiful and precious Word, which David describes as "the word of Thy lips"?

    “By The Word Of Thy Lips” Psalm 17:4 Introduction: 1. Read Psalm 17:4 - “By The Word Of Thy Lips” - How David Describes The Scriptures - The Words Are From His Own Lips! God Is The Source! - The Words Are Beautiful And Precious! Like A Friends! - The Words Are Good And Useful! 2. IE: Man In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carry Your Cross

    Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,911 views

    A look at displeship & what it means to carry your cross.

    Matt. 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Yield Your Rights To God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,612 views

    How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5

    How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5 Some people make the mistake of thinking that when they yield their rights to God they absolve themselves from all personal responsibilities. When we yield our rights to the Lord we must be careful to not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encouragements To Go Forward

    Contributed by Michael Belcher on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 544 ratings
     | 70,197 views

    While much surrounds us that is discouraging, our great God is busy encouraging his people in the work of the Lord.

    Introductory: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Placing Your Heart In His Hand

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on May 16, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    Praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

    Placing Your Heart Into His Hands Praying for the leading of the Holy Spirit Psalm 31:1-5 Introduction The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message" "Alter your course 10 degrees south." Promptly a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Fault Is Found—part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,190 views

    Part 1 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

    WHEN FAULT IS FOUND—Luke 4:16-30 Traveler/Lost in desert of Saudi Arabia/He began walking—Thirsty—Feeling faint/Reduced to crawling/On the verge of passing out when he spies a tent about 500 yards in front of him. Barely conscious, he reaches the tent & calls out, "Water..." A Bedouin appears & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Want?

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 12,296 views

    What does God want from me? Give away all my money? Live as a hermit? We examine Micah’s answer to the ultimate question: How does God want me to live in the real world? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Background: I’m wearing my gym clothes this morning – warm-up pants, jersey, tennis shoes. I had a friend tell me he couldn’t find anything to wear to church. I told him that if he’d come, I’d wear my gym clothes. Here’s the sermon I preached. A lot of you are wondering why I’m wearing these ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness