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    Uncomfortable Truth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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    True discipleship means trusting and following Jesus even when his words challenge us, because only he offers the life our hearts truly need.

    Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us arrive with hearts humming like a highway—noise and nagging worries at every mile marker. Others walk in weary, wanting a word that steadies the soul and stills the storm inside. Jesus meets us here. He speaks not to impress but to impart life. He ...read more

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    Jesus Returns To Jordan.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2022
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    Jesus escapes the clutches of His opponents.

    JESUS RETURNS TO JORDAN. John 10:37-42. JOHN 10:37. Jesus insisted upon the evidence of “the works of my Father” which He was doing. By this He meant that the miracles that He was performing were signs of the veracity of His claim to be the Son of God. Without the proof of His miracles, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Through Prayer Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2019
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    We are instructed to pray to God because this brings great joy – we can do it at any time and at any place – in any and every place, situation or condition and we can be assured that He hears our prayers.

    Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord. Prayer is connected with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Hates Laziness. Let’s Be Deligent. Series

    Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Apr 25, 2023
     | 3,231 views

    GOD expects us TO WORK HARD

    GOD hates LAZINESS. Let’s BE DELIGENT. # WHO is a Diligent person? A DILIGENT person is … Someone who is responsible and works hard and carefully... Someone who performs with intense concentration and focus… Someone who takes his/her work seriously and who does it well and rapidly… # GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Reversal

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2016
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    Do we even care? Or are we so busy accumulating wealth and looking for healing for ourselves, that we don't even see the destitute poor?

    Intro Are compassion and money incompatible? Goal Let’s learn how important God considers our care of the less fortunate. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 16:19-31, an unnamed rich man and a famous beggar, Lazarus. We will learn about the dangers of the hard-hearted, selfish use of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stony Heart Removed

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2023
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    Jesus told us that we all have stubborn, calloused & hard hearts and we need God to give us a new tender heart toward God. This is a repentance message to grieve over our sins and let God strip them away and make us tender again.

    THE STONY HEART REMOVED Ezek. 36:26-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jeff Doty, Radiologist, had a lady come to his office for abdominal X-rays. She was heavily sedated. But he still had to ask her a lot of questions. 2. The last question was, “Ma’am, where is your pain right now?” Through her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of Thick Skin Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2024
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    This peculiar passage gives us a poignant picture of the need for tenacity and determination in the face of opposition to the message of God.

    THAT'S A SURPRISE: Sometimes God needs His people to be hardheaded. - Ezekiel 3:8-9. - This passage continues the ideas we discussed in the last sermon about God’s messengers. It had a warning from God that the Israelites claimed to be God’s people but they weren’t listening to what God had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: John 6:66: Satan’s Six Pack.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 20, 2024
     | 669 views

    These disciples refused to sign-on to Jesus’ Eucharistic teaching that Eucharist not a symbol.

    Marriott's Fairfield Inn's require guests at certain times of the year to sign No Party Agreements. The actual document reads as follows: We understand that hotels are the ideal place to celebrate new adventures; however, problems occur when the celebration becomes a disturbance to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Long Way Around.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Mar 13, 2021
     | 2,622 views

    The road may be rough but we have Jesus to look upon.

    Sermon Title: A Long way around. Scripture Text: Numbers 21:4-9 Opening: The title of my sermon is “Long way around.”. A year ago we were ask to close most stores, which caused many to hog up a lot of supplies. Toilet paper was gone and cost a small fortune if you found it anywhere. Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,136 views

    Whenever we are in a dark and difficult time we will find ourselves at the crossroad of a choice between living in fear and uncertainty or embracing the opportunity that always lies within every difficult time.

    Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity? OKAY - God did it again. He woke me up at 5 am on Thursday morning and once again He impressed upon me that it is still not the right time to launch our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Mark. SO TODAY – March 22, 2020 we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sun Stand Still Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2015
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    Consider Joshua's motivation - pray boldly to see that God's will is done. Consider his commitment - work hard to see that God's work is finished.

    Joshua made an audacious prayer. It was a prayer for the impossible. The fact that he even thought of it surprises everyone. • Today we want to look at his motivation behind that prayer, and his commitment to fulfilling God’s will. The chapter opens with 5 opposing Amorite armies ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Chosen By Grace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 21, 2021
     | 2,845 views

    Paul gave 3 examples to show that God has not rejected Israel - his conversion, Elijah's experience and the remnant who believes. God hardens the hearts of unbelievers because they have chosen to harden their own hearts.

    Romans 11:1-10 Chosen By Grace When a relationship breaks up, we have questions. Questions like: What’s the problem? Who caused it? How did it happen? • These are the questions Paul has been addressing in Rom 9-11 regarding Israel’s relationship with God, their unbelief and rejection of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Furtherance Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 17, 2024
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    Paul's imprisonment furthered the Gospel

    The Furtherance of the Gospel Philippians 1:9-14 Good morning. Forrest McCann wrote about the origins of the old Hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul", which was written by Horatio Spafford. Horatio Spafford went through several trials and losses during a very specific period of his life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Place: Finding God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 686 views

    The secret place is not a mystical idea—it is the real, living presence of God that we can experience daily. It is where our spirits are nourished, our minds are renewed, and our hearts are transformed.

    THE SECRET PLACE: FINDING GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:6, Exodus 33:7-11, Psalm 27:5, Luke 5:16, Isaiah 26:3 INTRODUCTION: The "secret place" is not merely a physical location—it is a spiritual dimension where divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pharaoh's Hardened Heart

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,190 views

    This short study attempts to explain what it means when we are told that God hardens Pharaoh's heart

    God explains the mission to Moses...you are going to go back to Egypt and do all these wonders and Pharaoh's heart is going to be hardened. By whom? By God. We may read that and it may make us feel a little uneasy. We may feel like that is not fair...God is predicting that He will harden ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ