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    A Witness To The Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 11, 2017
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     | 11,431 views

    Although under house arrest, Paul continued to proclaim the Gospel. He refused to remain silent about the grace he had received. We need to share the desire and commitment of Paul to proclaim the Gospel.

    A Witness to the Faith Acts 26: 19-23; 27-29 This was a stressful and frustrating time for Paul. At this time he had been under house arrest for more than two years. He was accused and arrested in Jerusalem by the influence of the Jewish Sanhedrin. Following an appeal to Caesar, he was brought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,248 views

    The main point of this sermon is that Jesus demonstrates His love, compassion, and acceptance for all people, regardless of their past or social status, and calls us to do the same in our relationships with others.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story found in John 4:1-42, where Jesus shows us His mission of love, compassion, and acceptance. As we explore this story together, let let me start with a quote from Brennan Manning: "Jesus comes not for the super-spiritual but for ...read more

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    Got Doubts? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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     | 1,318 views

    This sermon explores the story of Doubting Thomas, encouraging believers to confront their doubts and find faith in the trustworthiness of God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be with you today, to gather once again in the warmth of fellowship, under the banner of our shared faith, united in our love for the Lord. Today, we find ourselves in the company of a familiar figure, a man who walked closely with Jesus, who ...read more

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    Easter Sunday - Looking For Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 1,303 views

    Explores the profound significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, its transformative power, and its role as the cornerstone of Christian faith and hope.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to stand before you today, a gathering of God's children, nestled in the warmth of His love and grace. This is a day that the Lord has made, and we shall rejoice and be glad in it, for we have been blessed with the privilege of gathering together to ...read more

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    Opened Eyes And Burning Hearts PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
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     | 997 views

    This sermon explores recognizing Jesus, understanding His teachings, and allowing His transformative love to reform our hearts, through the lens of Luke 24:31-35.

    Welcome, welcome, dear family in Christ. Isn't it wonderful to gather here today, in this sacred space, in the company of fellow believers, to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God? We are here to partake in an act of collective worship and learning, to grow together in faith and love. ...read more

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    Can I Get A Witness? Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Dec 14, 2023
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     | 838 views

    The sermon discusses John the Baptist's role as a witness to Christ's light, emphasizing our similar calling to point others to Jesus, with the advantage of a fuller understanding of His divine nature.

    Hello Church! Today our passage comes from the Gospel of John. Now, there are two different “John’s” we’re going to discuss today. The first one is John the Baptist. Some of us are familiar with this guy. He was the forerunner of Jesus who baptized people in the wilderness for forgiveness of their ...read more

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    Shall Not Prevail

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,454 views

    Jesus has given us the victory, let's act like it.

    Today we are going to analyze something that all of us know. Today we are going to examine the church. With this I am not saying that we will be talking about this church or congregation, but we will be analyzing the foundation of Christ's church. We will be analyzing not only the base but also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saul And Ananias

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 28,351 views

    Christ’s call to Saul on the Road to Damascus and Christ’s call to Ananias to visit Saul in Damascus both provide insight into the nature of Christ’s call.

    This passage is most typically known as Saul’s conversion story—his Damascus Road Experience. It describes a dramatic encounter between Saul and Jesus on the road to Damascus…the encounter that started Saul down a new path that would make him the most prolific evangelist of the early church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Will Of God, Coke And Honour. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 21, 2012
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     | 5,377 views

    Have you ever thought I wonder what the will of God is for my life? It could be honouring (that’s New Zealand-English, not a spelling mistake) others so that they too will do the will of God. This is about a culture of honour.

    In this time in history the basic desires, the basic drives of the human being are pretty much the same as they have been for all of history. In John’s first letter of three which incidentally I’m working through a series on, we get this directive from this great Apostle, who walked along side ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    On The Road With Jesus: Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2019
     | 5,754 views

    Lazarus talk about his experience as Jesus raises him from the dead. How did it affect him and those around him. Jesus would give his life to save Lazarus

    On the Road with Jesus: Lazarus John 11:17-44 March 10, 2019 Many of us are eager for the season of spring to begin. This past Wednesday marked the beginning of a season on the Christian calendar, the season of Lent. What is Lent? Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Rising Above…

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 29, 2022
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     | 3,273 views

    Rising Above…

    Rising Above… Scripture: Mark 1:29-39, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, We have the text from the Gospel according to Saint Mark (Mark 1:29-39) for our reflection today. “On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    No Room PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,617 views

    This sermon explores how making room for salvation, manifesting spirituality, and maintaining sacred spaces in our lives reflect our heart's character and God's redemption narrative.

    Warm greetings, dear friends, on this blessed day! We gather here, not by coincidence, not by mere happenstance, but by divine appointment. We are here to share together in the richness of God’s Word, to be nourished by its truth, and to be transformed by its power. Our focus today is on Luke 2:7. ...read more

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    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 703 views

    Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

    Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Risen Savior Of The World! Series

    Contributed by Rev.dr.vijay Raju on Mar 30, 2024
     | 1,504 views

    Indeed, Jesus is risen! This is the joyful proclamation that Christians worldwide celebrate on Easter Sunday. The resurrection of Jesus is the central event of the Christian faith, and it is a source of hope, joy, and victory for all who believe.

    "Today, we come together to celebrate the most consequential event in Christian history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event changed everything, giving us hope, redemption, and the promise of eternal life. The resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith and the ultimate proof that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 52 - God's Perfect Timing Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 431 views

    Often the plans of God may not be obvious to us, but as we move forward with faith, those plans of God will unfold perfectly in His time. May we trust God to make everything beautiful in His time.

    For today’s meditation I want to read Micah 5:2, The LORD says, "Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times." (GNB) The birth of the Lord Jesus in the little town of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other