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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
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     | 185 views

    God calls us to courageous, faithful proclamation of His Word, persevering in truth and love, regardless of opposition or changing times, trusting Christ’s presence and strength.

    Church family, have you ever received a message that felt like a hand on your shoulder—steady, strong, and timely? Paul’s words to Timothy read like that: a seasoned shepherd speaking to a younger servant, a father in the faith speaking to a son in the faith. The room is small, the air is cold, and ...read more

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    Gratitude As A Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 10, 2024
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    We’re challenged to move beyond occasional thankfulness and embrace gratitude as a daily decision. Gratitude is more than a reaction to blessings—it's a way of life. By living gratefully, we grow closer to God, and become a powerful witness of His goodness to the world around us.

    ### Introduction Video Ill.: Thanksgiving Every Day — Freebridge Media Transcript: Today we are thankful. We give thanks to God for His love, His mercy, and His faithfulness. We give thanks for family and friends, life and laughter, and the little things which bring joy to our lives. We give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,981 views

    How we handle lifes difficulties determines the type of Christian character we demostrate to others.

    First Baptist Church August 5, 2001 James 1:1-8, 12 I’m going to start out with a trick question, who wrote the book of James? I probably made you second guess yourself, but James is the author. For the next few weeks we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Plugged In To God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,771 views

    When wegive our life to Christ, we no longer need to fear a purposeless existance. God gives us purpose for our lives.

    When I was a little boy, I was much like other little boys, there were certain things that made me afraid. When my mom placed me in my room at night, I was sure that there were monsters on the back side of my bed. The way my room was configured, my bed was about 1-1/2 feet from the wall on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Inventory Of Our Life

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,784 views

    Urges us to be thankful, even in the midst of a tragic time (especially in the aftermath of 9/11)

    "Take inventory of your life: a Thanksgiving sermon." Psalm 100 Robert Warren November 18th, 2001 Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Thorn Or A Throne?

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,213 views

    What is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for the lives of his people?

    What is God’s purpose for your life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to questions like, what career should you follow, or whom should you marry, or how many children should you have. I’m talking about the big picture – what is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Than Conquerors Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    How do we know our salvation is assured? We know because our salvation is God’s work from start to finish. God has poured out his love on us in Jesus Christ. He’s filled us with his Spirit as the sign and seal of the salvation to come. It’s God who’s begu

    Well, it’s July 7, the year is half over, and today we reach the end of the first part of the letter to the Romans. So I thought it might be good to stop and think about where we’ve come over the past five months. We began with the realisation that all of us, no matter what our background, have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Christ's View Of Persecution

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,579 views

    To inform believers that persecution is part of the Christian life.

    DATE JESUS CHRIST’S VIEW OF PERSECUTION Matthew 5:9-13; Acts 4:15-21. INTRODUCTION: (Mat 5:13) "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." The N.T. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning The Spirit's Voice

    Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,159 views

    How do we find guidance from the Spirit in life’s confusing dilemma’s? Follow the difficult road that Jesus took.

    Discerning the Spirit’s Voice - sermon on Acts 21:1-14 - Paul the apostle is becoming an older man. When we meet him in this story, he is coming back from his third mission-journey. Maybe his hair got more grey, perhaps he cannot walk so fast as in the old days, but… look at his face! Look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Need To Say Good Bye

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,858 views

    My Last Sunday and the time to say goodbye has come.

    No need to say Goodbye Acts 20:17-20:32 How do you say “goodbye” when you leave friends? Gotta go. Bye It’s been fun. Take it easy Adios Amigo After while, crocodile So long Catch you later Ariverderchi “Toodle-oo.” Goodbye and God bless you Perhaps Paul Harvey’s , good day. This morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    Learning from the good and the bad from the church at Ephesus in Scripture.

    Warnings, Exaltations & Instructions: The Church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 As many of you know, summer is typically the busiest time of the year for one thing – weddings. In the spring, a newspaper ran an article giving advice to couples who were thinking about getting married in the upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church With Heart Problems - Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,273 views

    No matter how hard or diligently we work for the Lord, ultimately if our heart strays from that first love, we are in danger. Yet He is faithful and is our rescuer.

    THE CHURCH WITH HEART PROBLEMS - EPHESUS READING: Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ruth - 1:6-22 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012
     | 8,966 views

    Naomi and Ruth return, God begins to heal and work in their lives...

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 11, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:6-22 (read passage) Introduction: 6Then Naomi heard in Moab that the Lord had blessed his people in Judah by giving them good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remaining Faithful To God When He Feels Far Away

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,097 views

    Advent sermon reflecting the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth and the need to keep the faith when it appaers our prayers are not being answered.

    A mother was commenting one time about her children when they were little. She would always remind them on Christmas morning that it is Jesus’ birthday and he only received 3 gifts so don’t be disappointed in what lies under the tree. Then they all opened their presents. That next Sunday, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paul's View Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 5,573 views

    Here's the dying words of a hero

    Paul’s view of discipleship 2 Timothy 2:1-7 I’ve been told, the secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible. So, I shall do my best. We’re going to look at the first seven verses 2 Timothy 2 but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist