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    What Messiah Truly Means PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
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     | 654 views

    Explores misunderstanding Jesus' mission, contrasting human perspectives with God's plan, and the importance of surrendering to God's will for true spiritual fulfillment.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together as we bask in the warmth of fellowship and the illuminating light of God's Word. There's something incredibly comforting and empowering about being in a room full of believers, each one a testament of God's grace and love. We're all ...read more

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    You Got What You Wanted, But You Lost What You Had!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2018
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     | 42,234 views

    We must guard against pursuing our desires at the expense of do what honours God. Christians, especially, can lose effectiveness in service if they fail to consider the cost of their choices.

    GENESIS 25:29-34 YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED, BUT YOU LOST WHAT YOU HAD! [1] Once when Jacob was cooking stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was exhausted. And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore, his name was called Edom.) Jacob said, “Sell me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unhurried Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2025
     | 382 views

    We want microwave spirituality – we want the feeling – The God High – the emotion when we worship God. We want fast results, and we want it on demand, but God does not work that way.

    Video Illustration: Meant for Good! Series for the year – quick review – Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring anything back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry Essentials Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 23,515 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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    Don't Waste Your Life Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 27,709 views

    It’s good to ask the right questions about our lives. It’s equally important to get the right answers. To keep from wasting your life and being filled with regret, consider these questions: What does God want? What will it take? Why should I do it?

    DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE Original Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on the "40 Days of Purpose" series. Don’t Waste Your Life Preparing for 40 Days of Purpose Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Biblical Teaching On Wealth

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,481 views

    Does the Bible guarantee wealth? This study looks at the topics of the Jesus and the apostles wealth and how money fits into the Christian life.

    Biblical Teaching on Wealth In recent years there has been a growing misunderstanding about what the Bible teaches about wealth. It is now commonly taught that wealth is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reason Jesus Came Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,507 views

    A review of the importance of the Incarnation to us who are Christians.

    GALATIANS 2:20 THE REASON JESUS CAME “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” We don’t usually think of Paul’s Letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010
     | 4,801 views

    Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

    With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 4a: God Can Use Detours To Get You To Your Destiny (Significance Of Detours To Joseph’s Destiny)

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
     | 5,119 views

    Looking at some people's past, they should have never produced a Joseph. In our society, most people with Joseph's backgrounds are killers, jail birds, drunks, addicts, etc. But God’s Destiny on your life can be fulfilled even in the midst of thorns.

    SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 4A: GOD CAN USE DETOURS TO GET YOU TO YOUR DESTINY - SIGNIFICANCE OF DETOURS TO JOSEPH’S DESTINY 1. Genesis 35:18: Rachel died while giving birth to the son. Before dying, she named the boy Benoni. But Jacob called him ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Has The Church Become Lot?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 7, 2024
     | 1,781 views

    This message is about Sodom and Gomorrah from the standpoint of its impact on Lot's life.

    Would you turn with me to First John 4? Tonight, we will look at two subjects together realizing that they are separate. The two subjects we’re going to look at are the world and the Church. We’re going to start in First John 4 and then First John 5 identifying who we are and who we are not. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vision Series

    Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022
     | 1,846 views

    In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that God's vision for marriage is far more profound and much broader than today's culture can even begin to comprehend.

    7 SENSES OF MARRIAGE : VISION JANUARY 9, 2022, 9:30AM ED YOUNG There's a pandemic out there. Have you heard about that? It's everywhere around the world and there's obviously a serious side too at a life and death situation to it. But also on the other hand, there's a lot of smoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting First Things First

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 33,270 views

    It has taken us generations of self-study to come up with 3 major "wants" in life. Yet Jesus knew it all along!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Psychologists tell us that there are 3 major "wants" in life. The first "want" is to want comfort - to want food when we are hungry, to want something to drink when we are thirsty, to want a cool place when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Remedy For Fighting

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. It has been the most disappointing aspect of my ministry. It has at times drained me of my energy and spiritual strength. It has taken away the focus from the actual work of ministry to that of starining to keep peopel working together. It has often taken away the joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hope For A Hopeless Generation

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Nov 17, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,806 views

    An Evaluation of our Nation. A consideration of where we have come from, where we are now, where we are headed as a nation. A biblical perspective.

    Introduction: The eyes of the world are focused on the United States of America right now. Many Americans are living with a sense of suspense. Who will be the next president? What does the future hold for the United States of America? Today I want to look at our nation from a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Islam- Submission To Whom?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    Comparing Christianity to Islam, Jesus Christ to Mohammed.

    Sermon for 10/28/2001 Submission to Whom? Colossians 2:8 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. David Brown- What’s going on? The sidewalks are swarming with excited children masquerading as every imaginable creature and character. There is Batman and the Joker, Wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ