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    Relying On God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,489 views

    This sermon explores God's providence, the power of perseverance, and the promise of deliverance, as illustrated in Jeremiah 38:1-28.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in His presence once again? To be able to sit in the shadow of His love, basking in the warmth of His grace, and feasting on the nourishment of His Word? I am excited to share with you today a message from the book of Jeremiah, ...read more

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    God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,608 views

    To encourage the church family to live in constant joy, gratitude, and trust in God, even amidst the chaos of the world.

    Good morning, Church Family! I'm glad we're all here today to dive into God's Word together. We're going to unpack a passage that's all about joy, gratitude, and trust - all things we could use a little more of in our lives. You know, the great theologian Karl Barth once said, "To clasp the hands ...read more

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    Three Gods? No! God In Three Persons!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 10, 2017
     | 8,427 views

    A sermon on the Triunity presented for Trinity Sunday.

    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” [1] The doctrine of the Triune God is ridiculed as a fiction, depreciated and discounted by those opposed to the Faith. So-called “Christian cults,” Unitarians and Oneness Pentecostals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,203 views

    We struggle or we don’t grow. Jacob gives us the keys for how to struggle (and how NOT to struggle).

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS (The view from my garden) Wrestling with God Genesis 32:1-27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hungering For God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,291 views

    Thus far all of the Beatitudes have expressed man's need, now comes a solution.

    “Hungering For God” Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for right-eousness, For they shall be filled.” Nutritionists emphasize that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Gardener

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 6, 2012
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     | 9,036 views

    God wants us to grow. Like plants, if we actually want to grow, we’ve got to be pruned. God’s discipline is always loving. Accepting it is the key to becoming who God means us to be.

    In Hampton Court near London (start video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxzG6C-jrwE), there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one single root which is at least two feet thick. A formidable root. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Without careful tending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2014
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,737 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 52,250 views

    God's grace as the avenue of salvation is sometimes seen as being in conflict with obedience of the believer as a requirement, without which salvation cannot be obtained. Which is it, or is it a combination? Can this dichotomy be satisfactorily resolved?

    Note: I developed a set of slides in PowerPoint 10 to use with this sermon. If anyone is interested in having them, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject “PowerPoint slides - Grace” and I will Email the pptx file to you directly, along with the sermon notes in MS Word with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,498 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wisdom Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 76 ratings
     | 22,441 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gult from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Of Wonders

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jan 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,731 views

    Everything that God does or says is about who He is, a God that does wonders.

    God is a God that we can say this to Him, you are wonderful. All that He ever does is wonderful and awesome. It does not matter what we are going through now or what we will be gong through in the coming years, our God does wonders and He is wonderful. God is and will always be, He does things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Will Supply

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 30, 2024
     | 1,714 views

    The Lord will supply for all of our need

    God Will Supply Philippians 4:14-23 Good morning. In 1 Kings 17, there is a narrative about Elijah being hungry and in need, and the Lord instructed ravens to feed him by a brook. After the brook dried up, the Lord instructed Elijah to go to a widow and ask her for food and drink. 1 Kings 17:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Unchanging God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2021
     | 14,959 views

    The depravity of mankind is displayed in every place throughout all of history; however, this time we find ourselves living is truly perilous times. God has no need to change for He is complete and perfect in Himself and has no need of anything.

    An Unchanging God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I like to play golf although I haven’t been able to play lately one thing about golf that is totally true is consistency is the name of the game. The problem is I wasn’t always consistent. If we are honest most people aren’t always ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Product Of God’s Love-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2018
     | 2,360 views

    4 of 5. The apostle Paul explained that the Ephesian Christians were saved because God loves. Salvation is available because God loves. But what are the products of such love? The Product of God’s Love is...

    The PRODUCT OF GOD's LOVE[In The Aftermath of Mercy]-IV—Ephesians 2:1-10 After ‘Dodging a Bullet’ Attention: For Veterans Day: A recognition & appreciation of those still living, who have &/or are serving in the armed forces. No matter in what capacity you have served or are serving, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer That Pleases God

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    What does it take to come near to God?

    Prayer That Pleases God What does it take to come near to God? “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist