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    Searching For The Lonely Places PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 592 views

    This sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of following Jesus' example of intentional prayer and solitude, withdrawing from daily distractions to connect deeply with God.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll be diving into an intimate look at Jesus' example of the power of prayer and fasting, the importance of seeking out those quiet, lonely places, and making intentional time to connect with the Almighty God. Our text for today is Luke 5:15-16, "Yet the news about ...read more

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    Watchnight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 861 views

    This sermon encourages cultivating spiritual sensitivity to recognize and respond to God's leading, as exemplified by Simeon and Anna in the Gospel of Luke. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. How wonderful it is to gather together in His name, to seek His wisdom, and to bask in His love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together today to delve into His Word, to seek His ...read more

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    Keep Pressing On PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 112 views

    God invites us to move forward with Him, leaving the past behind and focusing on Christ, trusting His presence and grace for every step.

    There’s a reason your heart quickens whenever you sense a fresh start. New mercies. New morning. New possibilities. Like a runner at the starting line, leaning forward, muscles ready, eyes fixed—something inside you says, "There’s more ahead." You were made for forward motion with Christ. You were ...read more

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    The Reason And Result Of Witnessing Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 26, 2024
     | 1,027 views

    What of the church was willing to take the same, simple, stance of witnessing as the Disciples did and just be faithful? What would the results might show us about how the Gospel is still relevant today?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 4 The Reason and Result of Witnessing Acts 3:1-26 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Food train still avail for Will Skelton and Donna Stewart (FB page) No Wednesday night for adults this week – couple weeks off Introduction ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    108? --- What Is The Enemy Of Better?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2015
     | 4,123 views

    108? Stats say 108 people die a minute. One day you will tie your shoes and the undertaker will un-tie them. What opportunities are we missing? God grant us open doors!

    108 --- YES 108 ... WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER CONSIDER WHY SOME DOORS OPEN AND SOME DOORS CLOSE? LET US WEIGH IN ON THE SUBJECT OF OPPORTUNITIES... Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Impact In Obscurity Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013
     | 6,487 views

    This sermon, based on Jabez's prayer, encourages believers to understand that no matter how insignificant they may think they are, or how obscure their life is, they can & will make an impact for the glory of God.

    “IMPACT IN OBSCURITY” 1 Chron. 4:9-10 INTRO – NCAA Championship football game Monday night – Alabama put a beat-down on Notre Dame. Throughout the game, the commentators, Kirk Herbstreit & Brent Musberger, talked about “impact players.” Would put their names, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Weaknesses Are Opportunities For People To See God's Strength

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,400 views

    This sermon highlights how our weaknesses actually help others in seeing God’s strength

    As we move towards a year of evangelism, do you think we are ready? Probably a better questions to ask is, are you ready to be part of the year of evangelism? are you prepared to be involved in the year of evangelism? All of us are called to be part of the year of evangelism. All of us are called ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Opportunity Knocks In Chaos…exodus 32: 25-28

    Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,082 views

    Blessing from God will come to you if you stay faithful

    We begin with two men and at this time in their lives they are pastoring a people known as the Israelites. Moses is the leader of the flock and Aaron, his associate Pastor; and his older brother. Moses has just been in intersession with God for Israel and he can’t figure out why God is upset with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now - Opportunity's Door Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,297 views

    Yesterday foundation for action, tomorrow power of dream, today action.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. What word do you say most often? ___________________ 2. What is wife’s/husband’s favorite word? ________________ 3. The most powerful thing about yesterday _______________, tomorrow ________________, now _______________. 4. Most powerful word is now: today is the tomorrow you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Important Ingredient

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
     | 3,111 views

    A Message on Christian Love. Expanded outline.

    THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT - 1 Corinthians 13 This is a chapter we are all familiar with. I have preached on it before. I read a good portion of it in Dan & Elizabeth’s wedding yesterday. You’ve heard it. But it is also a chapter that is often taken out of context. From this letter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Open Door

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 307 ratings
     | 72,259 views

    When Paul saw that great door opening for him, he saw that it was a door of opportunity, a door of obligation, & a door of opposition.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As all of you are now very well aware, this is a special morning for us here at Central. And it is an emotional one, too. We feel sadness in saying "goodbye" to some who are a precious part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Fault Is Found-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,064 views

    Part 4 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-IV—Luke 4:16-30 Finding Fault with God’s Grace forfeits.... Hank driving home/Furniture supply truck in front with back door open/Huge box falls out/Hank swerves to miss the box/Motions to driver/Return to box/Police has traffic rerouted/Open box/Full of upolstery tacks/Officer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Amazing Harvest

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    God is a generous seed sower.

    Lectionary 15 A Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 This morning our Gospel reading presents to us one of the better known parables of Jesus that we have come to know as “The Parable of the Sower.” Now in Matthews Gospel, “The Parable of the Sower” actually stands as the first parable in a whole series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Room At The Table Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,835 views

    A message on servanthood.

    ROOM AT THE TABLE Sunday, July 13, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Main point: It takes people to reach people. Illustration: Drop leaf table with the leaves down to begin with. • Everybody loves a party. Last night my family was together and the activity and conversation around the table was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Deception To Tap Into Your Weaknes

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,580 views

    Shows That Dlilah Is Not Gender Specific and That It’s A Spirit That Comes To Identify Your Weakness That Your Strength Will Be Overtaken.

    Deception to Tap Into Your Weakness Judges 16: 4-19 Introduction It is inevitable to tap into your strength until someone has tapped into your weakness. Delilah deceives Samson so that she could gain monetary favor from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational