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    An Expected End PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    Trust in God's plan for our lives, even when we can't see it, because He has a purpose for us and can do the impossible.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into one of the most comforting and inspiring verses in the bible - Jeremiah 29:11. It tells us, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This ...read more

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    Give Grace

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2020
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    We are to Give Grace in 1) Truth (Ephesians 4:25), when dealing with 2) Anger (Ephesians 4:26–27), 3) Possessions (Ephesians 4:28), 4) Words (Ephesians 4:29-30), and 5) Virtue (Ephesians 4:31-32).

    Ephesians 4:25-32 [25] Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. [26] Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, [27]and give no opportunity to the devil. [28] Let the thief no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Conspiracy With A Coin Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 6, 2018
     | 7,954 views

    As Jesus continued within the Temple, He was confronted about the lawfulness of paying taxes. Those who opposed Him sought to find further accusation. In Jesus' response, we find wisdom for our lives - taxes, tithes, and submission.

    Conspiracy with a Coin Mark 12: 13-17 As we continue through Mark’s gospel, I want to offer a reminder of the volatile environment in which Jesus walked at this time. He is in the last few days prior to the crucifixion. Having entered Jerusalem triumphantly, He had returned twice since, entering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stealing Is Not A Viable Alternative To Work Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002
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     | 3,597 views

    Stealing is not to be pursued as a practice for Christian people

    Series Title - “The Value of Work” Sermon Title - “Stealing is not a Viable Alternative to Work” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Last week we began our series on the value of work. We tried to establish what we could use as a theology or biblical understanding of what work is. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Other Face Of Fear

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 23, 2006
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    There will be times when anxiety and fear will come into our lives, it is then that we have a choice to make. We can choose to focus on the problem and be overcome with fear or we can choose to focus on God and our fear will disappear.

    Theme: The Other Face of fear Text: Exodus 14: 11-12; II Timothy 1:7 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 22,2k6 Intro: What is Fear? A feeling of anxiety caused by the presence of nearness of danger, evil, pain etc. a feeling of uneasiness. Everyone knows what its like to be afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Along Together Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,447 views

    Jesus gives his followers rules for the community to live by. They are good rules as we strive to live our Christian lives together in ministry and fellowship

    Matthew 18:15-20 INTRODUCTION For the last several Sundays, we have been seeing examples of great faith and discussing how such faith applies to our lives today. In the story of Jesus beckoning Peter to walk on water, we learned that great faith involves getting out of the boat. The story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Poverty Is Better Than Dishonesty Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 31, 2017
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    Part 8 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life" (Prov. 19:16a). "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord and he will repay him for his deed" (Prov. 19:17). "A poor man is better than a liar" (Prov. 19:22b). "The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Overthrows Wickedness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 22, 2025
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    God is a righteous judge who actively dismantles every form of wickedness, ensuring that justice is established and the righteous are vindicated.

    THE GOD WHO OVERTHROWS WICKEDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 7:9 “Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.” (Psalm 7:9, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:21; Psalm 37:12-15; Isaiah 10:27; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit? What's That? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011
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    A sermon on the Holy Spirit and sanctification from Romans 8:5-13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free, the last chapter of the book)

    HoHum: What a tragedy if Clark Kent never knew that he was Superman? Can we imagine Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big ‘S’ on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! All his life he could have been catching speeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

    Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Within

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    When we set about to fulfill God's vision Satan will also attack us from within.

    A preachers son graduated from high school and the preacher kept asking his son what he was going to do? Go to college or maybe go onto the service. He kept asking his son, but he just could not make up his mind! One day while his son was out, he decided to perform a simple test. He went into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More To Follow

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 22, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,019 views

    God’s love is a sovereign, everlasting love.

    More To Follow Before a child is born, the parents prepare a room, a bed, some blankets, warm clothes, bottles, milk, baby food, bath tub, diapers, medicine, toys, etc. Some parents go further. They prepare for their child’s preschool education, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fellowship With God - Loyalty To The Truth - (Part 5 Of 5)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    This message is the last of a series entitled, Increased Fellowship with God. John has shown us that as Christians we can have increased fellowship with God. This sermon I give 4 common lies the devil tells the church and non church goers.

    Title: Fellowship With God - Loyalty To The Truth Text: I John 2:18-28 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Two men had an argument. To settle the matter, they went to a Sufi judge for arbitration. The plaintiff made his case. He was very eloquent and persuasive in his reasoning. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gossiping Tongue Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013
     | 10,013 views

    The sermon deals with the sin of gossip and slander.

    The Gossiping Tongue Central Christian Church Introduction: Series on taming the tongue! ---We all have our individual struggles when dealing with taming the tongue! ---Swearing, lying, boasting, gossip and slander, silent Ill: There were three preachers on a fishing trip –confess their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unconquered Baby

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    How the voice of God causes humble people to defeat the powerful enemies of the faith.

    The Unconquered Baby Rev. Sean Lester December 14, 2003 Matthew 2:1-23 Introduction A. There is cause for concern for those who follow the way of Jesus Christ because of the seemingly hostile turn our world has taken toward our faith. It has been reported that nativity scenes are disappearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal