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    Through His Eyes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,183 views

    Emphasize the boundless love and compassion of Jesus Christ for all people and the importance of spreading the Gospel as His followers.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Matthew. A.W. Tozer wrote, "God's love is measureless. It is more: it is boundless. It has no bounds because it is not a thing but a facet of the essential nature of God." That's what we're going to see today – ...read more

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    It's All About You Jesus Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,153 views

    The first sermon in the hymn-writers series focuses on Isaac Watts and also Martin Luther as writers of a new kind of church music.

    Isaac Watts: 1674-1748 "It’s All About You, Jesus" CHCC: June 22, 2008 INTRODUCTION: We just finished a series of sermons from the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Every few chapters in both books you see a long list with the names of the exiles who returned to rebuild Jerusalem. I noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confident When He Comes

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    Message dealing with the greatest event to take place in the future... the Rapture of the Church. Deals with the importance of being ready.

    Confident When He Comes 1 John 2:28 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. (1 John 2:28) Throughout the history of this country, there have been many events that have produced bold headlines in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Declaration Of Faith

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,571 views

    The vital importance of Peter’s declarative confession and how it relates to the building of the New Testament Church today.

    Our Declaration Our Faith! Matthew 16:13-19 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" [14] They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Friend PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,002 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing and nurturing friendships that align with Christian values and draw us closer to God.

    Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. A love that binds us together, a love that transcends the boundaries of our human limitations, and a love that calls us to a higher standard of living. Today, we ...read more

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    Fishers Of Men Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 18,516 views

    First in a series about Fishing for Men! (Adapted from Standard Publishing 1998 Vacation Bible School "Hooked on Jesus")

    Sermon for 4/19/98 Fishers of Men Introduction: A. Clarence Darrow, the great criminal lawyer of another day, had among his friends a young minister. This seems strange, because, as you remember, Darrow was usually thought of as an atheist, infidel, agnostic or what have you. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leaving A Positive Legacy Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,880 views

    First message in Matthew - about not letting your heritage hold you back and leaving a positive heritage behind you!

    Leaving a Positive Legacy Matthew 1:1-17 November 30, 2003 Introduction I have a question for you, and you need to be real honest here, okay? How many of you skip the genealogies when you read the Bible? It¡¦s okay, I¡¦m not going to embarrass you in front of everybody! You know, I tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Indicators Of False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    Exposition of Gal 5:19-21, first of a two part message that continues the comparsion down through v 26.

    Text: Galatians 5:19-21, Title: Indicators of False Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Maddie’s testimony, Laurie’s testimony B. Background to passage: Paul is finishing out his teaching on the fact that correct theology (justification by faith) produces right living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "god So Loved The World...those O So Famous Words" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,183 views

    read the passage in John 3... the sermon will be preached in the first person. Nicodemus will tell his story and give his testimony.

    Title: those o so famous words… John 3: 1Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second Sign Of Jonah

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 20, 2020
     | 6,142 views

    We all know what the first sign of Jonah is, which is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Is there a second sign?

    The Second Sign of Jonah: A Study on Jesus’ use of the Prophet Jonah Matthew 12:39-41; Matthew 16:1-4; Matthew 16:17: Luke 11:29-32; John 1:42; John 21:15 Jonah was an Old Testament prophet who lived nearly 800 years before Christ, which makes him the earliest of the Minor prophets. The story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Watch Your Example Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    Our example is extrememly important for us to fulfill Jesus’ commands to be salt and light to a lost and dying world.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:7-16 TITLE: “WATCH YOUR EXAMPLE” INTRODUCTION: A. Letter to Diognetus, mid-to late-2nd century under the heading “The Manners of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Over Our Future Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,149 views

    Allow God's love to reign over our future by trusting Him to provide for our needs and seeking His kingdom first.

    Today, we're going to talk about something that I know a lot of us struggle with - worrying about our future. We worry about school, friends, family, and what we're going to do with our lives. But guess what? Jesus has something to say about that in Matthew 6:25-34. Let's dive in and see what He ...read more

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    Why Baptism?

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,328 views

    Why is baptism so important? A look at what baptism is not, and what it is. It changes your life!

    Why Baptism? Every so often the pastor of the church I was attending would ask me: “Are you ready for baptism Gregg?” To which I would always reply: “Pastor, I was already baptized when I was a baby! Why do I need to be baptized again?” To which he would look at me and just smile. If there ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Share Your Faith Without Being A Jerk Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 26,779 views

    Four important principles for sharing our faith in Jesus without being obnoxious about it in a postmodern context.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Nail The Pagan). The reason we laugh  at satire is because there’s an element of truth in it. Sometimes in our enthusiasm to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others we can tend to come across like outreach commandos. We can come off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Muscle

    Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,254 views

    What is spiritual muscle? Our faith. This message answers some important questions regarding our faith.

    SPIRITUAL MUSCLE Many today are involved in some sort of regular, routine exercise program. They might go to the gym to lift weights. Maybe it’s Tae-bo in front of the TV at home. Some go for a run each day while others take the dog for a walk. Exercise is a big thing in America and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist