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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 914 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's promises as realities, forming the foundation of our lives, and finishing the year strong through His unchanging faithfulness.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. Draw near and lend your hearts to the words of our beloved Father, as we gather in unity and love to hear His divine message today. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the ...read more

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    #10 -- Opposition Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,159 views

    As followers of Jesus, we should expect to face opposition, but we can trust that God has "cut the cords of the wicked."

    Introduction Pastor Eugene Peterson tells a story from his childhood—a story about having to deal with enemies. For him it came in the form a school bully who beat him up every day after school. It seemed no matter how young Eugene tried to avoid him—in the forms of alternate routes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Wealthy Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,347 views

    Sometimes it seems like we don’t have much, but in reality, we are wealthy in God, past, present and future.

    Ephesians 1:3-14 We are the Wealthy Children of God How many of you know the story of the Munity on the Bounty? The Bounty was a British ship that set sail in 1787, bound for the South Seas. The crew was sent to plant fruit trees and make some of the islands more habitable for colonization. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Working All Around Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,303 views

    First in a series of sermons based on "Seven Realities of Experiencing God" from Henry Blackaby’s book "Experiencing God."

    God Is Working All Around John 17:1-3 INTRO.: Have you ever wanted to know God better and be sure He was working in your life? Most of us want this if we are serious about our Christianity. I was recently introduced to a book named "Experiencing God" written by Henry Blackaby and Claude King. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fooling The Magician

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    We fool the magician (Satan, the master illusionist) by refusing to believe the illusion, pulling back the curtain and trusting the unseen reality.

    Some of you may have seen David Copperfield perform his magic. His act includes a lot of glitzy conjuration, including: levitating himself, being sawn in two, and making things appear and disappear. Using illusion, he has carried the art to the extreme. He has “walked through” the Great Wall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From The Signs To The Savior

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,363 views

    The writer of Hebrews points exhorts us to move beyond the signs given by God under the Old Covenant to the reality of the Savior.

    From The Signs To The Savior Hebrews 6:1-8 A man set out on a trip from Oklahoma City to Denver. He had never been to Denver before, but to prepare for his trip he decided to do his homework. He searched the Internet and found the most popular sightseeing spots, restaurants, and the cheapest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nothing Will Ever Be The Same Again

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    Carol Service sermon (centred on the lyrics of a Graham kendrick song) asking how much difference Christmas makes in reality.

    Most of us will break the law this Christmas ! The list of activities that are illegal to do on Christmas Day is fascinating & ridiculous. These laws have never been repealed and are still officially on the Statute Books: It is illegal to ride or drive to church, and illegal not to attend. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    While You Were Out Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Reality". This sermon also has a section concerning Thanksgiving and a section for Lord’s Supper.

    Series: Reality [#3] WHILE YOU WERE OUT Luke 14:12-24 Introduction: On the popular home-improvement reality show, “While You Were Out”, the contestant sends their spouse on a vacation. While they are gone, this person fixes up a part of the house that the other one would appreciate. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Family

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,170 views

    The family is a living reality that is called to be a vessel of peace, defender and herald of the Word, temple of the Spirit, and steward of God’s love.

    DECEMBER 29, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 ·Psalm Ps. 128:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 3:12-21 ·Gospel Luke 2:22-40 REFLECTION Once again, do allow me to take this opportunity to greet everyone a Blessed Christmas, and I pray that the LORD had blessed your ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    If God Is, Now What

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    This sermon deals with the reality that if we believe God is, then there is certainly going to be a change in the way we live our lives.

    If God Is Now What 5/23/04 NLF Exodus 3:1-22 1 Cor. 10:1-3 Let’s suppose for a moment that your car insurance payment and your house insurance payment both came due at the same time. You had misplaced the bills, and had received your final notice that your insurance would be cancelled if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Remembering The Resurrection

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    This message seeks to show what a vitally important event the Resurrection was by showing some of the victories won because of its reality.

    REMEMBERING THE RESURRECTION Text: Luke 24: 1-9 Intro: I suppose it is befitting that Easter is the first holiday of spring. After all, spring is the season of the year when the earth begins to bud forth with new life. That is very much what Easter is all about. It is the celebration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dear Lord -- Huh?" Going The Distance With Distraction Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    Part 6 in series, "Learning to Pray," this message examines the reality of distraction in each of our lives and the impact it has on prayer.

    "Dear Lord. . .huh?" Going the Distance with Distraction Learning to Pray, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church Feb. 27, 2005 David Flowers Have you ever made a promise you didn’t keep? Have you ever stood in front of a hundred people and made a promise you didn’t keep? Last week I told you I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Truth That Sets You Free

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    Mankind has altered the truth about reality, by convincing us that there is no absolute truth. That truth is what you say is truth.

    Truth That Sets You Free November 23, 2008 Monte T. Brown John 3:17-21 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction In a world that is searching for truth, searching for freedom, there is an answer to this search. Mankind has altered the truth about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,142 views

    The parable of the Rich man and Lazarus brings to light the reality of a need to make a choice for God in THIS life...after which there is no choice!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 20, 2008 Date Preached: August 20, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31 (HCSB) 19 "There was a rich man who would dress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rotten Eggs Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    A look at the reality of Hell. This is part of a series of sermons to equip Christians to answer some of the popular objections to Christianity in our culture.

    Roll Video “Hell” Immediately following announcements. No introduction. ROTTEN EGGS Serving Up Omelets—Part 3 If there is one idea or doctrine in the bible that I would like to erase, it would be the subject of my message today. When I get to heaven, if I find out that there is this loophole ...read more

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