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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Can We Allow Jesus To Just Pass By? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 27, 2017
     | 5,541 views

    Jesus Christ is omnipresent but can we miss His presence in our lives?

    Our Scripture passage for the week is Jer. 23:23-24…. “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD. What does this mean?? God is omnipresent! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tis The Season For Peace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,231 views

    Explores the divine peace promised in Isaiah 9:6-7, and how to pursue, personify, and prevail in this peace amidst life's challenges.

    Good morning, beloved family. It gives me great joy to stand before you today, to share the word of God and to delve into the deep riches of His wisdom. Today, we are gathered here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to unravel the truth of God's peace, a peace that surpasses all ...read more

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    Personal Revival: Revival Only Begins Within Yourself

    Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,394 views

    After Revival in a church revival starts, and it starts with each individual person or it fails in each individual person, we have to make a choice to make it work!

    Psalm 85;6 and Psalm 51:10-13 WHAT ABOUT NOW REVIVAL? 11-15-09 This morning we are going to focus in on What now…What do we do now that we have experienced a worship called revival. How do we move forward to continue the revival celebration we experienced last week. Many times after a revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Difference In Our Generation Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 11, 2020
     | 9,236 views

    How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

    Making a Difference in Our Generation The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 5, 2012 (Revised August 11, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight we begin a verse by verse study of Matthew, and John Phillips gave this background: "The Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Piece

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,312 views

    The third sermon in a series from the writings of Chuck Swindoll’s Life on the Ragged Edge

    I am convinced this morning that all across this great country of ours are there are people who are trying to put all the pieces of life together and they are coming up one piece short. Have you ever worked a puzzle, maybe you spent hours on it, and you just about have it completed and it looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sunday: The Big Show

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,442 views

    What should church and worship be? What should be our attitude as we enter the sanctuary? Spirit and Truth

    “SUNDAY: THE BIG SHOW” JOHN 4:20-24 INTRODUCTION… Video “Sports Sunday: The Big Show” from Bluefishtv.com I.. SUNDAY: THE BIG SHOW There are so many things that a worship service is not. The comedic video that you just watched showed the Organized Church Rivalry Association… which is of course ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Etymology Of Life For The Church

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,973 views

    Our understanding of words like OBEY, WORSHIP, and CHURCH and the purpose of our gatherings has consequences effecting our lives as individuals and as the Church.

    After one of the first performances of Handel's Messiah, one nobleman complimented the composer on the entertainment that he had given the town. My lord, said Handel, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better. So let it be here this morning. I find the field of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,370 views

    Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

    Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Reason #2, Our Priorities Are Transformed Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    We’re either under the control of the Spirit or under the control of our fallen nature. When we surrender our lives to God, He transforms our priorities and gives us new purpose in life.

    Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #2, Our priorities are transformed -Romans 8:5-8 "Those who live according to the sinful nature (the flesh) have their minds set on what that nature desires; ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Greatest Need Of The Church, Is Revival

    Contributed by Charles Howington on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 26,400 views

    Revival,is God’s desire for His People, for His church,and for our country.

    We all have heard it, "Lord send revival to our church." Lord send revival to our land,"" Lord we need a revival." Revival is the cry of the church, or is it? Do we truly understand what revival is? Is our heart’s desire really for revival to fall on us? Pastor’s across this great country have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Honoring God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,011 views

    The recasting of the vision of our church of honoring God, connecting people, growing, believers, and sharing hope.

    Seeing the BIG Picture October 1, 2006 HONORING God Intro: (Pictures) It has been said that a picture is word a 1000 words b/c pictures capture time, share a story, stir our memories – some pictures even capture our hearts. If a picture is worth a 1000 words, then a vision is priceless. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Ministry Of Vision

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

    A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Church: One That Studies Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    What is the application for our church? My thought for you today is a very simple one: a healthy church is one that studies the Bible.

    HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT STUDIES HEBREWS 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION READ HEBREWS 4:12-13 I. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORD OF GOD I must confess that I love this passage because it is so descriptive about God’s Word. We have in this passage a wonderful picture of God’s Word and its purposes in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hpffj: Helping People Find Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 6, 2020
     | 4,319 views

    This week we are talking about “finding Jesus” which is why thus far we have talked about evangelism and witnessing. The verse we are about to read also directs us to helping people “find Jesus.”

    HPFFJ: HELPING PEOPLE FIND JESUS 1 PETER 3:15 #HPFFJ THREAD: The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” ILLUSTRATION 1 (p) Imagine that you were on a chartered boat out in the open ocean and you went fishing with friends. The whole day of fishing was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confess Jesus As Son Of God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 10, 2014
     | 3,701 views

    To show that as believers our profession of faith is JESUS as LORD and our lifestyle is of faith.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you declare or profess JESUS is Lord? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as believers our profession of faith is JESUS as LORD and our lifestyle is of faith. IV. TEXT: 1 John 4:15 (Amplified Bible) 4:15 Anyone who confesses (acknowledges, owns) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal