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    Receive The Spirit Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,297 views

    This sermon explores the power of the Holy Spirit, the encouragement from Jesus, and the promise of faith as depicted in John 20:19-23, aiming to help believers grow closer to God and experience His presence.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into an incredible passage from the book of John, where we'll explore The Power of the Holy Spirit, The Encouragement of Jesus, and The Promise of Faith. As we embark on this journey, let's remember the words of the well-respected Christian ...read more

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    Let God Heal Your Eyes And Ears

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    Through this LAW & GOSPEL prophecy from Isaiah we are encouraged to let God heal the eyes and ears of our soul.

    You are handed something that looks like a strange plastic spatula. “Cover your right eye and read the smallest letters you can on the chart on the wall. Now do the same with the other eye,” you are told. The person speaking to you records the results. In another office an assistant to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Esther Effect: God Is About To Turn The Tables PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,849 views

    Encourages us to find purpose in our problems, persevere in adversity, and trust in God's promised deliverance, as illustrated in the story of Esther.

    Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be gathered together in God's presence, isn't it? To be able to open our hearts and our minds to the truths of His word, and to find in it the strength and encouragement we need for the days ahead. Today, we turn our hearts to the book of Esther, a ...read more

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    Why God Made Moms Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2013
     | 8,601 views

    A Godly Mother encourages: 1) Growth and Strength (Luke 2:39-40), 2) Instruction and Exploration (Luke 2:41–51) 3) Wisdom and Godliness (Luke 2:52)

    There are times when Amanda Telford suddenly notices the quiet in her house, and feels the familiar flush of worry, and the same question shouts in her head like an alarm buzzing: Where’s Philippe? For 19 years, quiet in her Ottawa home meant trouble. Trouble like Philippe overflowing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Midnight Matters

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 14, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,838 views

    What is your reaction when it is darker than it has ever been in your life? It reall does matter. God wants you to respond in a way that your ordeal can minister to the lives of others.

    Midnight Matters Acts 16:25-30 Midnight is the darkest hour. It is the end of a day. It is a turning point. I. Tested in the Will of God Paul and Silas receive the Macedonian call (16:9,10) and go to Europe with the gospel. They baptized Lydia and things were starting out good. In short ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mourning To Morning: Yes—it’s Ok

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025
     | 337 views

    Life leaves us with memories—some warm us, and some wound us. If we spend our time looking back, we risk missing the new thing God is doing right in us.

    — THE PROBLEM: WHY WE KEEP LOOKING BACK Life leaves us with memories. Some of them warm us. Some of them wound us. And some of them quietly shape us long after the moment has passed. Most of us don’t notice how much time we spend replaying our lives. We replay conversations we wish had gone ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Keep Your Eyes On God Through Your Tears

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,552 views

    This sermon encourages us to keep our focus entirely on the Lord in the midst of challenging situations that bring pain and tears.

    KEEP YOUR EYES ON GOD THROUGH YOUR TEARS INTRODUCTION - I remember a song I used to love to listen to in my younger days. It was sung by Reggae singer Johnny Nash and it went like this: Every night I wake up crying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Play God Day Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,102 views

    Play God Day is "celebrated" on January 9th and encourages people to do something nice for others. That's good. But "playing God" also has a negative side. What's wrong with "playing God" and how do I recognize if I'm falling into that trap?

    This is the 2nd in our series of “holidays” in January you probably haven’t heard of. This one is called the “Play God Day” and its “observed” on January 9th each year. According to www.cute_calendar.com: “The day encourages you to do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    ‘fireproof Service’

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 25, 2014
     | 8,294 views

    This text encourages believers to give their best in Christian service.

    9For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. 11For no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Key Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    We all get so busy doing Gods work, that we forget to PRAY about the work we are doing for HIM. Paul encourages his congregation to stop and pray and rejoice while they are doing it.

    THE SECRET KEY 10-17-10, New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT; PHILIPPIANS 4:1-23 INTRODUCTION: It was the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that got Paul into trouble and started his journey to Rome. It is in Rome that Paul writes to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Our Redemption In God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2023
     | 1,522 views

    Even in the face of despair and frustration (which many face today) there’s hope! God is still the God who authors our faith, and completes it through His righteousness.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 19 Our Redemption in God’s Promises Genesis 15:1-21 Introduction HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S GIFT! - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Cannot Overcome Unless You Have Endured... 7 Words Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 27, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,455 views

    We all go through difficult times in life. Without enduring, we can't overcome. But with CHRIST, we can do all things, from enduring to overcoming.

    2018.11.27.Enduring to Overcome William Akehurst, HSWC I know you’re not supposed to Text while driving, but how about writing down what GOD lays on your heart at the instance HE gives it? even if you’re driving to work! I’m not advocating that you do this, and I probably should have pulled over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Galatians & Thessalonians: Faith In Jesus, Encouragement For Trials, & The End Times

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,670 views

    The message of the book of Galatians is very clear: You are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the works of the law.

    “A duck hunter was with a friend in the wide-open land of southeastern Georgia. Far away on the horizon he noticed a cloud of smoke. Soon he could hear crackling as the wind shifted. He realized the terrible truth; a brushfire was advancing, so fast they couldn't outrun it. Rifling through his ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Managing My Treasure God's Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,834 views

    Practical sermon on managing our money according to God’s priorities, encourages living within means, being content with what we have and tithing.

    Ps. 24:1 As our memory verse reflects everything on the earth is the Lord’s, however he gives us each a portion to use. How we use the portion given to us is called stewardship. Over the past two weeks we have looked at how we are stewards of the time and talent God have given us. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Barnes avatar

    Asking God To Do Big Things!

    Contributed by James Barnes on Feb 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,268 views

    This is a sermon that encourages us, and our church to trust the Lord to do great things through us when we seek to do them for His glory.

    Text: Ephesians 3:20-21 Cosperville Baptist Church Series: Building Project Excursion Pastor Jim Barnes Topic: Prayer, Growth, Success January 12, 2014 “Asking God To Do Big Things!” Intro: Johnny, a very bright 5 year old, told his daddy he'd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist