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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Evangelizing Levi And Us

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 2, 2024
     | 550 views

    The calling of Levi in Luke's Gospel informs us of a responsibility to Jesus. "Pay it forward."

    Evangelizing Levi and Us Luke 5:27-32 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz After that He went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me.” And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him. And Levi gave a big reception for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Breaking The Barriers Of The Past PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 2,091 views

    Explore the power of reflection, the freedom found in God's forgiveness, and the strength to move forward, breaking the chains of regret and guilt.

    Good morning, church family. Today's sermon is going to be a little bit like looking into a spiritual mirror. We're going to take some time to reflect on our lives, accept God's forgiveness, and find the strength to move forward. Alan Redpath said, "It's Satan's delight to tell me that once he's ...read more

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    Don’t Quarrel On The Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 943 views

    Emphasize the importance of moving forward without bitterness, avoiding quarrels, and trusting in God's direction and destiny for our lives.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today we're diving into the heart of Genesis, specifically Genesis 45:24, where Joseph tells his brothers, "Do not quarrel on the way." Now, this may seem like a small, simple command, but it's packed with so much wisdom for our lives today. It speaks to us about the ...read more

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    Go! And Fear No More Psalm 118:5-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,259 views

    Psalm 118:5-6, which challenges us to live boldly and fearlessly as we go forward in faith.

    Go! And Fear No More Psalm 118:5-6 Introduction Today, we continue our series of "Go! And..." sermons by exploring the courage and confidence we have when God is with us. Our anchor text is Psalm 118:5-6, which challenges us to live boldly and fearlessly as we go forward in faith. Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Forget About Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 993 views

    This sermon encourages believers to pursue a deeper relationship with God, moving forward with purpose and perseverance, guided by His promise.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to stand here today, to share the word of God with you, and to dwell on the richness and depth of His wisdom. In this gathering, we are not merely individuals, but a community of believers, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are ...read more

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    Facing A Holy Satisfaction

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,432 views

    Sometimes we face a HOLY DISSATISFACTION drive us to change and move forward. The Father's plan is to be a fruit tree, not fire wood.

    WHY DO PEOPLE FACE A HOLY DISSATISFACTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dissatisfaction... make discontented, lacking contentment, restlessness, lack of ease, distress, Finding no rest or peace, uneasy, agitated, tense, nervous. I. MY FRIEND WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BEGIN A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kindred United Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Dec 31, 2013
     | 3,690 views

    A look backward at our church at failure, but a look forward to what our church can be with the first church in Acts 2 as a model

    I have been pastoring this church, as either Resurrection Bible Church or as Victory Bible Church in its early form, since January 2, 2000. I have to say that it has been an interesting ride, with highs and lows and a lot of in between. Those of us that pastor rural churches pretty much have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Telling The Truth

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,940 views

    We can afford to be honest about our flaws and failings, because we are completely loved and accepted in Christ.

    "Most Christians are habitual liars." Let me repeat that: "Most Christians are habitual liars." And quite proficient at it, too. Now, of course we don’t call it lying. And we don’t think of it as lying. In fact, we don’t think of it at all; we just do it, and that’s part of the problem. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian’s Duty To Our Political Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 29, 2014
     | 7,166 views

    An examination of the call for us to pray for our political leaders as well as some of the reasons that we usually fail to fulfill that obligation.

    THREE WAYS WE INTERACT WITH OUR POLITICAL LEADERS: 1. We complain about them. - Today this is our default position. Everyone is terrible, everything is terrible. This one’s a liar, that one’s a thief. This one is kicking puppies, that one hates babies. - And so we complain. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    God has adopted us into His family. He is a Father who will never fail us.

    Who's Your Daddy? 1 John 3:4-10 The last rain soaked, numbed-out fan sloshed out of Max Yasgur's muddy pasture more than 30 years ago. That was the day the Woodstock Music and Art Festival came to a close. What was billed as "three days of peace and music" turned into something altogether ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

    The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    230 - Whose Plan Is It Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 27,969 views

    Our plans are destined to fail. God’s plans have a final destination which is to "prevail".

    Sermon Study 230 – WHOSE PLAN IS IT ANYWAY? Key Scripture #1: Jer 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Failure

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,659 views

    Many men are like King Davis, in that they manage to be good at a lot of things, but yet fail as a father

    A Father’s Failure 1st Samuel 18:33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! What we have in our text is a good man who is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Nine

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    Historical scientific report on what happened to the nine lepers who failed to return to express gratitude.

    One of the traditional passages that we look at each Thanksgiving is Luke 17:17, where Jesus says to the one former-leper who has returned in gratitude “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?” Good questions. And I’m happy to be here to tell you tonight that we finally have answers. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Arrogant King Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,269 views

    2nd in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

    June 29, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Arrogant King 1 Samuel 13:5-15 Robert Clinton has studied and written a great deal about leadership. Clinton has come to the conclusion that over 70% of leaders don’t finish well. For Christian leaders, he offers six factors that contribute to leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist