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    Welcoming Acts PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 693 views

    Simple acts of kindness, such as welcoming others and offering help, are powerful expressions of our faith and can have profound impacts.

    Good morning, Church family! I want to talk to you today about the simple, everyday acts that we often take for granted. You know, those little things like offering a warm smile to a stranger, lending a helping hand to a neighbor, or even giving a glass of water to someone who's thirsty. These ...read more

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    When Men Cry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,030 views

    This sermon encourages breaking masculine stereotypes, embracing emotional expression, and vulnerability as integral parts of a transformative, authentic faith in God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. A day where we gather together, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by our shared faith, shared love, and shared commitment to serve our Heavenly Father. Today, we will turn our attention to a ...read more

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    Extravagant Love: The Alabaster Jar Of Devotion PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 904 views

    Explores expressing daring devotion to Christ, defying societal norms for Him, and understanding the profound impact of our dedication to Him.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today to reflect on a passage of Scripture that is as profound as it is poignant, a narrative that unveils a depth of devotion that is as daring as it is divine. Before we ...read more

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    Love Is Important PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 871 views

    This sermon emphasizes the profound love of God, our relationship with Him, and the call to express this love to others as evidence of His presence.

    Good morning, beloved, it is a joy to gather with you once again in the house of our Lord. We have been called together, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine love of God, a love so profound and so encompassing that it calls us from the corners of our lives into a shared space of worship ...read more

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    It Was Love That Picked Me Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 559 views

    This sermon explores the profound love of God, the significance of Christ's sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life as expressed in John 3:16.

    Good morning, dear family of Christ. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day made by God, a day filled with His love, and a day for us to gather together in His name. Today, we are here to contemplate, to reflect, and to find solace in the message of God's word. Our focus today is on one of the most ...read more

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    Praise The Lord, Oh My Soul

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,241 views

    An inductive exploration of my experiences of God’s blessings that leads others to reflect on their own reasons for giving thanks to God.

    Introduction: This week our nation dedicated a day to expressing gratitude. Families gathered to share laughter and good food. The turkeys were roasted and the pumpkin pies were devoured as we celebrated Thanksgiving Day. I think Thanksgiving should be a time of reflection – a time of looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Do You Smell? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,245 views

    the purpose of this message is to help us realize that our lives are to be dedicated to God – they are to be a living sacrifice to His glory! A sweet smelling odor to God.

    MAKING SENSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD – SMELL Romans 12:1 Do You Smell? INTRODUCTION: A. I have saved this message on smell for last for a number of reasons 1. I was not sure how much information I might find in my Bible concerning the sense of smell 2. Secondly, I had no idea where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2008
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    A sermon for Thanksgiving (outline and several thoughts from an article by Nancy Tester in Pray Magazine)

    Sermon for 11/23/2008 HoHum: Ephesians 5:20- always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:18- give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. WBTU: A. Yes, but is God ever going to help us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer In Action Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 28, 2011
     | 4,789 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt7- Prayer in Action! Pre-introduction On the average Americans spend $94.32 for Father’s Day and $126.90 for Mother’s Day. I like this quote- (in light of our study of Philippians)- None of us decide our own future; instead we decide our habits and then our habits decide our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Thanksgiving Turns Us Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
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    When our mind is set up on the things of the Spirit, we will be “outward focused.” When our mind is set upon the things of the flesh, we re “inward focused.” Thanksgiving directs our attention toward God.

    1. Review of Inside Out a. We are selfish, self-centered and self-absorbed. b. We turn to meeting our own needs and our own wants all too easily. c. God doesn’t want us to be that way. i. How do I know that? Because that is what is at the core of what we call sin – self. ii. If you think about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks And Remember Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 17, 2013
    based on 96 ratings
     | 96,689 views

    1- Give thanks and remember His wonders 2- Give thanks and remember His covenant 2- Give thanks and remember His people

    INTRO.- ILL.- "Grandpa, I'm really proud of you," said his granddaughter. "What's to be proud of?" asked the old man. She replied, "I noticed that when you sneeze, you've learned to put your hand in front of your mouth." "Of course," explained Grandpa. "How else can I catch my teeth???" ILL.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bounty Of God's Blessings

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 5, 2019
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    This message is about being Thankful. what does the Bible teach us about being Thankful?

    The Bounty of God’s Blessings Selective verses Illustration- You heard of the lady that was fighting to find a parking spot in a busy mall, had a lot to do and it started to rain, asked God to help find her a spot near the front door. As soon as she said that a car began backing up right in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Glimpse Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 22, 2014
     | 3,726 views

    Take a glimpse into thanksgiving, and see the glory of the Cross being magnified by our praise! We all share moments that should remind us to life in constant gratitude for all God's blessings!

    A Glimpse of Thanksgiving 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 The foundation of our gratitude is the Cross of Christ! It’s no wonder that Calvary is the blazing center of the glory of God! So, as we express gratefulness and awe inspired appreciation to God our Father, the agony of the Savior on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Focusing On God Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,970 views

    What a powerful church; what was their secret? They had learned to make focusing on God in praise and thanksgiving a life habit -- they got the "gratitude attitude." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    FOCUSING ON GOD (3rd in a Purpose Driven Series - "The Way the Church Ought to Be" NOTE: I am indebted to some sermoncentral.com users for some of the illustrations in this sermon. Ac 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 40,617 views

    Being thankful is more than simple a self-centered "Thank God for what he has done for ME." It is gratitude to God for his character and faithfulness.

    The story is told of two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed