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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Husband And Wife Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 31, 2022
     | 2,855 views

    The submission to authority can be totally consistent with equality in importance, dignity, and honor. Peter carefully observed that wives are called to submit to their own husbands and not to all men in a general sense.

    Husband and Wife - 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever. “ I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 1. Lasting Purity (1 Peter 3:1-2) Joke: A husband and wife were dining at a restaurant. When their food arrived, the husband said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Saved?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
     | 550 views

    Salvation is the most important decision a person will ever make. It determines not just where we will spend eternity but also how we live our lives here on earth.

    ARE YOU SAVED? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 10:9-10 Supporting Texts: John 3:16, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Salvation is the most important decision a person will ever make. It determines not just where we will spend eternity but also how we live our lives here on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Strength In God's Steadfast Love SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 1,819 views

    David imparts three key teachings to deepen our trust in the Lord. He emphasizes the importance of holding onto God's unchanging hand, especially during challenging times.

    David gives us three important lessons in Psalm 27 to help us trust in the Lord more. One thing we can see in this psalm is David's complete trust in the Lord. He had confidence in the strength of the Lord, not in his own abilities. He knew from past deliverances that the Lord would rescue him, and ...read more

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    Rooted And Grounded PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 3,176 views

    Emphasize the importance of dedicating time to God, allowing His Word and love to nourish and anchor us, and continually growing in our faith to become more deeply rooted in Christ.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a subject that's as essential to our Christian walk as air is to breathing. We're going to talk about being rooted and grounded in Christ, the perks that come with it, and why it's so crucial that we keep growing in Him. I want to start with a quote ...read more

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    True Follower Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,366 views

    Emphasize the importance of being a true follower of Christ, constantly growing and transforming to become more like Jesus, as we persevere and press on towards the goal of our heavenly calling.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore what it means to be a true follower of Christ. As believers, we are called to emulate Jesus in our thoughts, words, and actions, but what does that really look like? C.S. Lewis once wrote, "The Christian does not think God will love us ...read more

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    Acceleration & Execution PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 5,066 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of acceleration, the importance of executing God's plan, and the blessings that come from obeying the Lord, as demonstrated in the story of David's anointing in 1 Samuel.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into an incredible story from the book of 1 Samuel, where we'll discover the power of acceleration, the necessity of execution, and the blessing of obedience. Before we get started, I want to share a quote from A.W. Tozer who said, "To obey is ...read more

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    If You Will Only Trust Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,589 views

    Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and guidance rather than relying on our own understanding, as this trust leads to peace, clarity, and guidance along the right paths in life.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! What a joy it is to be gathered here today, basking in the love and grace of our Heavenly Father. We're about to dive into a passage from the Book of Proverbs that reminds us of the importance, benefits, and rewards of trusting in the Lord. Our text for ...read more

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    Relevant Religion PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 765 views

    This sermon aims to explore the power of true worship, emphasizing the importance of reflecting Christ in our worship and the necessity of genuine devotion to God, as exemplified in Luke 19:37-40.

    Good morning, Church family! I'm delighted to be here with you today to dive into God's Word together. We’ve got a special treat today as we explore Luke 19:37-40 and unpack the power of true worship, the relevance of Jesus' example, and the necessity of genuine devotion. I’ll start with a quote ...read more

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    What Can Be Said Of Our Tenancy? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 790 views

    Explore the parable of the landlord and his tenants in Matthew 21:33-46, emphasizing the importance of receiving from God, giving back to Him, and understanding the consequences of neglecting these responsibilities.

    Good morning, church! Today we'll be digging into a powerful parable from the Gospel of Matthew. Now, I don't know about you, but I always find Jesus' parables so rich, so full of deep meaning and life lessons. They're like onions, aren't they? As you peel back each layer, you discover more and ...read more

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    Church Defined PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,407 views

    To emphasize the importance of the church as a place of faith, hope, love, and work, and to encourage believers to model their lives after the Thessalonians, who demonstrated their faith and love through their actions and endurance.

    Good morning, Church family! Isn't it a blessing to gather here today as one body in Christ, in this place of faith, hope, love, and work? Listen to these words from the wise A.W. Tozer: "A church in the land without the Spirit is rather a curse than a blessing. If you have not the Spirit of God, ...read more

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    Keep The Way Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,037 views

    This sermon explores the challenging journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a Christ-like heart and persevering in righteousness, as Jesus reinterprets primary teachings from the Rabbis of His time.

    How important are the true motives of the heart? And how important is it that your actions align with your motives, values, etc…? To some, the discrepancy between the two may be seen as hypocrisy. The idea of saying one thing and doing another. Have you ever done anything like that? The truth is ...read more

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    Have You Rejected Him? Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 937 views

    This sermon explores the theme of rejection in Matthew 21:33-46, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and seeking forgiveness for the times we have rejected Jesus and the gospel in our lives.

    No one likes to feel the sting of rejection. I’m sure that all of us here could share about a time when we experienced the pain of rejection. Whether it be in a relationship, a job, or even having an idea dismissed… It’s never a pleasant experience and these points of rejection often sit in our ...read more

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    Prayer Meeting In The Jerusalem Church

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 30, 2014
     | 9,174 views

    The prayer the Jerusalem Christians prayed when Peter and John were released from the inquisition of the Jerusalem religious leaders teaches some important truths about prayer, which is the subject of this sermon.

    Prayer Meeting in the Jerusalem Church Chuck Sligh November 30, 2014 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 4 (TO BE READ LATER) INTRODUCTION The first church in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Is A Verb!

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
     | 5,875 views

    Worship services are first and foremost to offer worship to God through Christ Jesus, rather than satisfy the attendee. Many have lost sight of the fact that Church services are more about the attendee giving than receiving.

    “I used to attend congregational worship services but I quit because I got nothing from it.” “Church is boring.” “When I sit in the pew during church services, I think about how much more I could be accomplishing if I had stayed home.” Through the decades, I have heard a multitude of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Thankful For Our Fathers

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,700 views

    First and foremost, we want to give thanks to our Heavenly Father, one of the greatest Fathers of all. Although we will poke fun at our earthly fathers’ we at the same time will give honor to them and God.

    Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ