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    The Keeping Power Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 828 views

    Explores God's unwavering love, guidance, and commitment to us, even when we feel forsaken by others.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a true joy to gather with you today, under the gracious gaze of our Lord, to delve into the depths of His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Psalm 27:10 - a verse that radiates with the promise of God's unwavering guardianship, His guiding presence, and ...read more

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    The Power Of Focus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
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     | 2,705 views

    This sermon encourages believers to shift their focus from the temporary, visible world to the eternal, unseen truths of God, fostering a deeper, focused faith.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred sanctuary where we gather to seek solace and strength, from the Word of God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound spiritual revelation, a revelation that is as old as the scriptures themselves, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a ...read more

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    Jesus Appears To His Disciples PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,112 views

    This sermon explores the depth of God's love, the reality of His presence, and the importance of faith, using the story of Doubting Thomas as a guide.

    Beloved congregation, it is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with gratitude that we gather here today, united in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed beyond measure, not only to be in each other's company but to be in the presence of God, who continually ...read more

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    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    What Would Jesus say to one who thinks taking human life is God’s Will?

    “What Would Jesus Say To Osama bin Laden?” Acts 4:12, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 8:12 INTRODUCTION: (Use Vs 1 & chorus of the hit song "Where Were You?”[When the world stopped turning] by Alan Jackson) Where were you? How many can remember where you were or what you were doing when you heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Perfect Combination Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    This is from a series on Attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald entitled Lord Change My Attitude.

    LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE A Perfect Combination Sunday February 25, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a Intro. A. As we begin this discussion today of this next attitude I want to take a moment to remind you of what we are striving to see happen in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Achieving Perfection" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,181 views

    Sermon #11 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    In the previous two sermons we have handled verses twenty and twenty one, if not thoroughly, I hope at least sufficiently to stress to the hearer and reader that what we have before us is a faithful record of the Lord of the universe, the one who spoke all things into existence, the one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Trusted With A Prison Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,318 views

    Resisting temptation is critical if we’re going to find ourselves increasingly faithful to God’s call upon our life. Find out how in this message from Genesis 39 about Joseph’s ability to deal with the pull of evil.

    Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 3: “Trusted with a Prison” Genesis 39:6-23 Just off the shore of North Carolina on the island of Cape Hatteras is a village known as Nag’s Head, a small shoreline town where, back in the 1800’s, the “wreckers” lived. These “wreckers” made their living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring Mom - Mother's Day Sermon

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,416 views

    What does it mean to honor our mothers? Does this apply to just young children, and if not, how does it apply to us as adults. A mother’s day sermon.

    Honoring Mom TCF Sermon Mother’s Day May 11, 2008 We’re here this morning, of course, to celebrate moms, and grandmas, and great grandmothers. Sometimes, even grandmas who fill the role of mothers. And of course, any mother loves to remember those days when her children were so incredibly cute. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    House Guest

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

    ---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parenting Is Heart Work Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    Parenting is not only hard work, it is heart work.

    Parenting is Heart Work Deuteronomy 6:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill 5/18/08 I came across a job posting this week that I thought I’d pass along to see if there any takers. JOB DESCRIPTION: Long-term team players needed for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Essentials Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 23,430 views

    Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Expository sermon explores Jesus interation concerning Peter’s calling: (1)Motive (2)Assignment (3)Focus. Used clip from the movie "The Rookie" as illustration.

    Ministry Essentials Fortifying the Foundation # 47 John 21:15-25[1] 10-03-04 Intro Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Early in your experience, God spoke to you and called you to serve Him in a particular way. You knew it. You knew it was from God. You knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Jesus Would Say To An Atheist Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 25,612 views

    When addressing an atheist, Jesus would go to the Word of God to show that there is ample evidence for believing in God. The problem is that some don't want to believe, not that they can't believe.

    What Jesus Would Say to an Atheist Psalm 14:1 Rev. Brian Bill 11/7/10 Ravi Zacharias tells the story about one-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali: “Ali was flying to one of his engagements and during the flight the aircraft ran into foul weather. The passengers were instructed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unquenchable Love Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,431 views

    A sermon from Song of Songs. From a series about the life of Solomon. An effort to make the book understandable and more useful for the average person.

    Song of Solomon, esp. 2:16 Introduction: Normally, I’d like to start out with some humorous story or something, but I’ll just say this. I’m going to do something today I’ve never done in 26 years of preaching. I’m going to preach from the Song of Songs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Upside-Down Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,720 views

    In the kingdom of God, the unlovely are loved and the untouchable are touched.

    Jesus’ Upside Down Kingdom Mark 1:40-45 Rev. Brian Bill 4/14/13 [Note: Elements of this introduction come from a sermon called “From Leprosy to Life” by John Mayes]. He knew something was wrong...very wrong. But he hoped that if he waited long enough, it would just go away. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enough Is Enough - I Am On The Run

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 15, 2014
     | 8,186 views

    A Sermon on the running from the call of God. How our disobedience can bring the worst of storms in to our lives

    "Enough Is Enough" - I Am On The Run by Rev. Timothy G. Porter Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction: Have you ever made a lousy decision? As you’re laughing, you’re probably really thinking, “What do you mean?” A bad decision. “I’ve made more than I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational