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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Choose To Know The Living God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025
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     | 551 views

    From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture assumes and declares that God is real. Whether we believe in Him or not does not change His reality—only our opportunity to know Him.

    Go! And Choose to Know the Living God Introduction: The Bible does not waste time trying to prove God’s existence. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture assumes and declares that God is real. Whether we believe in Him or not does not change His reality—only our opportunity to know Him. God does ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don’t Rob God

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 2, 2025
     | 410 views

    God calls us to test Him in our giving so that we do not rob Him of the opportunity to use what belongs to Him for the ministry benefit of His people.

    You can listen these this sermons, and other sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 1st June 2025 Malachi 3:6-12 “Don’t Rob God” The text for this morning is Malachi 3:6-12 As I was preparing this sermon it became evident that we were going to jump ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Perfect Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,541 views

    God's grace is more than enough for us, and His power is made perfect in our weaknesses, which we should embrace as opportunities for His strength to shine through.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to be diving into some powerful truths straight from God's Word. We'll be exploring the beauty of God's sufficient grace, how our weaknesses can actually be a source of strength, and how we can glorify God through His perfect strength. Our guiding ...read more

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    Seeking The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency Of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 5, 2024
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     | 1,365 views

    Isaiah 55:6 is a divine invitation for every one of us to draw near to God, not later, not tomorrow, but right now.

    Seeking the Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Introduction: Today, we will explore a verse that speaks to the urgency of seeking God—Isaiah 55:6, which says, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (NLT) This is a divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Article 23: Lawful Oaths And Vows. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 5, 2010
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    This sermon unpacks lawful oaths and vows and we see it implications upon our lives who we are meant to be and also shows the opportunity we have if we step out in boldness and honour God by taking it for His honour and glory.

    Article 22: Lawful Oaths and Vows. “Let Your Yes mean Yes and Your No mean No.” 1. Firstly what is a vow? A vow is a solemn and promise made to God. We see marriage couples on their wedding day making their vows to love and cherish one another these aren’t simply vows made to each over and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Brief Glimpse Of Heaven

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 13, 2015
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     | 7,131 views

    In order for us to understand the resurrection, we have to expand our ideas about who and what God is and what we can do. We can’t limit God with our own limited human reasoning. God continually surprises us. The future he has planned for us is glorious.

    Have you ever wondered about what life will be like in heaven after we die? If so, you’ll be interested in what Jesus has to say about the subject in the passage from Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees’ question about the resurrection was a ridiculous one because the Sadducees did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Forgive And Heal

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 20, 2021
     | 2,476 views

    Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. Joseph had an opportunity to punish his brothers for their treachery but instead forgave them. The result was a cohesive people group leaving Egypt 400 years later to become the nation of Israel. Forgiveness brings healing.

    20211218 Parsha Vayechi – Forgive and Heal Notes Torah Portion Gen 50:15-21 Haftarah 1 Kings 2:1-7 Brit Chadashah Ephesians 4:26-32 The last reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayechi, which means "and he lived." The title comes from the first verse of the reading, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Looking For Work?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
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    Unemployment isn’t only high in the secular world, the harvest fields are suffering from lack of laborers. Need a job? Name your position. Opportunities couldn’t be better.

    LOOKING FOR WORK? James 2:14-18 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    She Wants To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    True born again Christians are not to have a worldly eulogy given at their funeral. Eulogies and the messages spoken at their physical death experience are to be reminders for Christians of their future home going and an opportunity for the presentation

    Turn your Bibles to John 14:1-4, 6 Title: She Wants to See Jesus Theme: Rejoicing in What Christ Has Prepared for Doris Isabel Stump Series: Pillars of the Local Church (September 30, 2007) John 14:1-4, 6, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In my Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 54,715 views

    Keep your eyes open for opportunities in your everyday life to share the gospel with people, to offer them living water, so they too can worship God in spirit and in truth.

    Well, I’m sure you’ve all heard a sermon on the woman at the well a number of times. I think I’ve probably preached on it here at least twice before, so what I want to do today is not to look at all the features of the story, but just two or three important things that come out that might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I'm A Prisoner! I'm Free! I'm Free!

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,455 views

    When we consider God’s purpose for our lives as a result of God’s grace, we will see the consequences of life as opportunities to serve God and to be effective witnesses for the gospel.

    Do you see every circumstance of your life as an opportunity to be a witness for the gospel? Throughout your lifetime, you will have many opportunities to serve Christ as a witness for the gospel. There will be times in your life when it is easy to serve the gospel, especially when everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confirmation

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,109 views

    Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" At a young person’s confirmation s/he has the opportunity to say with Peter, "You are the Christ."

    Confirmation Sunday Matthew 16:13-18 19 May 2002 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Practice Makes Perfect

    Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,275 views

    Your personal best requires that you take on the mindset of an athlete. An athlete runs to win. They exercise disciplines for the win when the door opens for opportunity. They sacrifice for what they believe in.

    Everyone has heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect” or at least I think they have. It’s such an old adage, I’m not sure if anyone knows who said it first. Regardless of who coined the phrase, the Bible is full of wisdom concerning this very notion of practice and results. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    6 Pots 5 Disciples 1 Savior

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Jan 19, 2011
     | 3,249 views

    We, as scholars of God’s Word today, have the opportunity to stand in the midst of this room and look around at the surroundings and observe a miracle and leave with an amazing understanding of our Savior.

    -Attending a wedding for the first time a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" Because white is the color of happiness and today is the happiest day of her life." The child thought about this for a moment then said, "So why is the groom wearing black?" -Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Validity Of Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 4, 2013
     | 5,595 views

    The Jews had a problem with Jesus healing the cripple by the pool on the Sabbath. Jesus used the opportunity to try to show them that he was the real deal; and quite frankly-they were not.

    THE VALIDITY OF JESUS John 5:16-47 1) Like Father, like Son (vs. 16-30). • Jesus is equal to the Father (vs. 16-18). Vs. 16-17-God created in six days and rested on the seventh. However, he didn’t rest from preserving and maintaining his creation. He governs the affairs of his people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ