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    Rejoice Not! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 118 views

    God calls us to turn from empty pursuits and return to Him, the true source of joy, healing, and restoration through honest prayer and repentance.

    Friends, would you take a deep breath and settle your heart for a moment? Picture a field at sunset. The stalks are golden, the air is warm, and the farmer stands at the edge of the rows with calloused hands and a quiet hope. He longs for a good harvest, a full barn, a happy table. We understand ...read more

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    Form Vs. Fire PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 88 views

    This sermon urges believers to move beyond empty words to genuine, costly obedience, allowing God to rekindle authentic faith and wholehearted devotion in their lives.

    Welcome, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us walked in this morning with hearts blazing hot; others with barely a flicker. If faith were a fireplace, some of us are warming our hands, and others are cupping the last little coal, begging it to glow again. Life can be like that. A long ...read more

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    The Ascension Of Our Lord Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    Our Lord Jesus died for our sins; arose bodily from the dead; ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father; from whence He will come again in power and great glory.

    THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD JESUS “Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, "Men of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment # 3 The Judgment Of Believers 2nd Cor.5: 10 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
     | 4,788 views

    #3- {the judgment seat of Christ}, where all that are saved will be judged for our stewardship, our works after we were saved and thus rewarded accordingly, this is after the rapture of the Church,there are no unbelievers at this judgment}-

    JUDGMENT # 3 THE JUDGMENT OF BELIEVERS 2ND COR.5: 10 8-9-08 Let me give the names of these 7 judgments again: THE SEVEN JUDGMENTS ARE: #1-{the judgment of sin,} this took place on the cross of Christ. -#2- {self-judgment of our daily sins}, after we’re saved. The other 5 judgments are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 13, 2015
     | 3,805 views

    What betrayal convicts the heart of man?---not the heart of the man who committed the offense, supposedly but the one who suffered the offense. Is the heart of the sufferer on the mercy seat as much as the offender who committed the offense, supposedly.

    JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 13, 2015) “And he answered and said, “He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.” (St. Matthew 26:23, King James Version (KJV) [The last supper]. “But, behold, the hand of him that ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Verses, How Deep Can You Go?

    Contributed by Coz Von on Feb 10, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    i believe you've never stayed on the endge of your seat after seing so many scripture in a sermon, yet - read it and you will enjoy it, the Bible unfolds right in front of your eyes -

    Sermon title: Can you hear me now? Scripture reading Habakkuk 2:20 20 But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. Opening Hymn Lift up the trumpet 213 Hymn of consecration How great throw art 86 Rev 1:10 Habakkuk 2:20 The LORD is in his holy temple: let all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Servant To All People Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,073 views

    Believers often get caught up in self-service instead of true service, being focused on seats of power. Jesus demonstrated a powerful act of servanthood that would stand as a reminder concerning genuine kingdom service.

    There once arose a dispute among the disciples, as to which of them should be considered the greatest (Luke 22:24). Jesus told them, “He who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "hello, My Name Is Debt" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 15, 2021
     | 2,893 views

    We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands.

    “Hello my name is Debt” Luke 16:1-14 We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purposing Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
     | 8,080 views

    Let me give you a life principle Commitments are not made in the heat of battle but before the battle begins. The decision not to defile yourself sexually is not made in the back seat of a car in the heat of passion… they are made before.

    Purposing Daniel 1:18 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone's Invited To The Reception

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,839 views

    The sermon​ looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat​ at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.

    Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Mark Of Discipleship -- Worship Weekly Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,597 views

    God calls us to worship -- together and often.

    In a television program I watch, there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,405 views

    JUST HOW CLOSE ARE WE TO THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH

    THE RAPTURE 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRODUCTION: IT COULD HAPPEN DURING THE DAYTIME. A HUSBAND GETS READY FOR WORK AND KISSES HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN GOOD-BYE. HE GETS CALLED OUT OF A MEETING TO BE TOLD BY A NEIGHBOR THAT HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM THEIR FRONT YARD. THE ONLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weeping Between The Porch And The Altar...part 1... Series

    Contributed by Hugh Laing on Feb 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,086 views

    Today, what I want to offer you is a launching pad...one that lights the FIRE of the HOLY GHOST in each of you with PRICKED HEARTS...the same PRICKED HEARTS they had at Pentecost.

    INTRODUCTION...Today, what I want to offer you is a launching pad...one that lights the FIRE of the HOLY GHOST in each of you with PRICKED HEARTS...the same PRICKED HEARTS they had at Pentecost. What does it mean to have a PRICKED HEART? It is the act of your heart being pierced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 12 Disciples Series

    Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jan 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,815 views

    The apostles were the foundation of the Church. The apostles were sent out to establish churches. The apostles were called Disciples while they were working and being trained by God, but they became Apostles after they were sent to do the work that they were trained do. They were to start churches.

    The 12 Disciples Part II Apostle Michael The 12 Disciples by name 1. Andrew 2. Bartholomew (Nathanael) 3. James (son of Zebedee) 4. James (the lesser or younger) 5. John (the son of Thunder, the Revelation) 6. Judas 7. Thaddeus (Jude) 8. Matthew 9. Peter (Cephas, Rock, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Let God's Word Work Its Medicine In Your Emotions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,091 views

    "All your anxiety, all your care.Bring to the mercy seat, leave it there;Never a burden He cannot bear,Never a friend like Jesus." No matter what happens, you can find joy in the Lord and His word.

    Let God’s Word Work Its Medicine in Your Emotions (Proverbs 4:22,23) Today, so many people are hurting with emotional pain, put-downs, feelings of fear and anger. People who are hurt tend to want to hurt others. What a joy to know that He heals the broken-hearted and sets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational