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    The Love Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
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    This sermon explores the profound, transformative love of Christ, demonstrated through His sacrifice, and how we can embody this love in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we are united by a common bond, a bond that transcends our differences, our struggles, our triumphs. This bond, my dear friends, is the love of Christ. It is this love that has brought us together, this love that sustains us, this love ...read more

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    Deliberate Touch PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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    Explores the power of faith and expectation in healing, using the story of the woman who touched Jesus' garment as an example.

    Good morning, beloved. I want to welcome you all to this blessed gathering, this sacred assembly of hearts aflame with love for the Lord. I am reminded of the words of Kenneth M. Copeland, who once said, "Don't fool yourself by thinking you can talk ugly about somebody and then act lovingly toward ...read more

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    The Blessings Of Revelation Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
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    Revelation focus’ our attention on Jesus Christ and what he has done, how he is currently at work in the world and what he will do in the near future!

    The Blessing of Revelation Thesis: Revelation focus’ our attention on Jesus Christ and what he has done, how he is currently at work in the world and what he will do in the near future! Texts: Revelation 1:1, 2 "The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
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    Encouragement to get involved in the spiritual discipline of fasting.

    TEXT: Mark 9:17-29 INTRO: Jesus’ disciples were able to do many miraculous things by the authority they had in His Name but when they came to this demon-possessed man they couldn’t set him free. Jesus told them the reason they couldn’t set him free was because some spiritual breakthroughs only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
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    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    From Fear To Courage To Perseverance

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005
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    Falling deeper in love with Jesus (from knowledge about him, to conviction that he lives, to identification with his suffering) moves us from fear to courage to perseverance.

    This passage in Acts 5 describes the third time that the apostles risked arrest because of their association with Jesus. The first time that the apostles stood and faced arrest, they didn’t… That is, they didn’t stand, they turned and ran. And they didn’t face their opponents, they scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Da Vinci Code: The True Nature Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 22, 2006
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    An answer to Dan Brown’s attack on the Roman Catholic Church in "The Da Vinci Code."

    Cracking the Da Vinci Code: There is Only One Church Matthew 16:13-20 So, it wasn’t the Apostle Peter whom Jesus called to lead the Church. That is the revelation made by Sir Leigh Teabing in the novel The Da Vinci Code. No, we discover that it was actually Mary Magdalene that Jesus charged ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus, The Sustainer, Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005
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     | 11,573 views

    Advent Series

    Sermon preached by Pastor Larry Brincefield on Sunday, December 5, 2004 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: Jesus the Sustainer with us. Text: John 6:29-40 Introduction 1. A little boy named Billy was taking to his mother after church… He said, “my Sunday School teacher told me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Bethlehem"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
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    This Christmas message explores the little town of Bethlehem ... how God had prepared Bethlehem for 1700 years for the birth of His Son, Jesus.

    “Bethlehem” INTRODUCTION: We think of Bethlehem ONLY as the birthplace of Jesus. Some might even realize that King David was born there. BUT … Bethlehem is mentioned 53 times in Scripture. There are actually 2 BETHLEHEM’s mentioned in the Bible: o NORTH – in Galilee – only 7 miles from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trade In "Powerless Living" For "Connection With God" Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
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    Tired of living on your own strength? This is a sermon on worship -- our connection to God that allows His power to fill us. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Trade in “Powerless Living” for “Connection With God.” Worship is our connection to God. John 4:23 "But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 "God is Spirit, and those who worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Coping With Grief

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
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    Guidance for coping with times of grief.

    COPING WITH GRIEF  1999 by Mark Beaird Text: 2 Samuel 12:16-23 Few stories of someone’s grief are as touching as that of Horatio C. Spafford, who lived from 1828-1888.  Spafford had known peaceful and happy days as a successful attorney in Chicago. He was the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    What A Real Celebrity Looks Like

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,568 views

    Using John 12:20-26 I talk about genuine servanthood. (A pre-mission trip sermon.)

    What A Real Celebrity Looks Like John 12:20-26 Intro: Our world is mesmerized by celebrities. We want to know what they wear, eat, do on vacation, who they are marrying or divorcing. Maybe its because we sometimes think celebrities are almost superhero. Maybe we want to see ourselves in them. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Provider

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
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    Discover the nature of God’s provision in His revelation of Himself as "Jehovah Jirah"

    The Perfect Provider Genesis 22:1-14 INTRO: 1. ILL. A pastor had received a offering for the poor and had in mind who he was going to give to. Went to her house. It appeared she was home. Windows opened, flower pots set out. Knocked and knocked, but no answer. Next morning she answered the door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Does The Bible Tell Me So?

    Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 13,980 views

    Practical Exegesis of 2 Timoth 3:16,17. Special emphasis on how the truthfulness of the Bible is under attack in Christian chuurches.

    Does The Bible Tell Me So? First Preached at Broad Run Baptist Church 10/6/2002 Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16,17 KJV All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    The Challenge Of Change: The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    The world is changing. The church is changing. Christians need to be careful not to confuse changing methods with God’s eternal, never-changing message. This message contains a significant reference to Bob Russell’s Book, When God Build’s a Church

    Intro: Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been examining the challenges of CHANGE: o In our life o Our physical conditions o Our Spiritual levels & issues o Our personal preferences o The political climate o Social interactions o The financial picture o The Weather is changing Everything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ