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  • Following The Star: A Community Grows In Love thumbnail

    Following The Star: A Community Grows In Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023
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     | 640 views

    This sermon explores our adoption into God's family through faith, the importance of community, and the unifying power of the Holy Spirit.

    Welcome, dear friends. There's a warmth in the air today, a sense of belonging and unity that binds us together as we gather in this sacred space. It's a warmth that transcends the physical, reaching into the very depths of our souls, reminding us of the profound love that our Savior, Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to navigate life's trials with faith, understand their divine purpose, and grow spiritually through reliance on God's love and wisdom.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united under the banner of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's divine plan. We gather not as individuals lost in the wilderness, but as a beloved ...read more

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    A Double Net Harvest PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,111 views

    Explores how belief in Christ leads to bountiful blessings and how these blessings can be used to strengthen the Christian community.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more. As we gather here today, let's remember the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how ...read more

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    Have Faith In God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,414 views

    This sermon explores how to actively foster, fortify, and fuel faith through understanding God's promises and practicing forgiveness in a fallen world.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to another blessed day in the Lord's presence. It is a joy to gather together, to lift our hearts in praise, and to seek wisdom from God's holy word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to invigorate ...read more

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    Overcoming Fear Through Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 719 views

    A sermon that will teach us the three truths that Gideon learned in leading Israelites into victory.

    Today, we will delve into the life of Gideon and uncover three important truths that we can learn from his journey. Gideon's story, found in the book of Judges chapters 6 to 8, teaches us valuable lessons about how God uses ordinary people, the importance of personal transformation, and the testing ...read more

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    Keeping Motivation Alive In Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 687 views

    One of Satan's favorite weapons against believers is discouragement. Discouragement comes when we lose the motivation to serve the Lord. And the devil uses this attitude to make us lose the motivation to continue in fervent service

    One of Satan's favorite weapons against believers is discouragement. Discouragement sets in when we lose our motivation to serve the Lord. The devil uses this attitude to make us lose our fervor in serving the Lord wholeheartedly. However, you can keep your motivation alive. This passage provides ...read more

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    Qualities That A Mature Christian Strives For SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
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    Benchmarks for maturing in Christ

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow in our faith. As we come together this morning, we are embarking on a journey, a journey of spiritual growth and ...read more

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    Are You Maturing? SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
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     | 1,612 views

    Striving to mature in your spiritual walk in Christ

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am delighted to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of our Lord, eager to hear His word and grow in His love. As we come together in fellowship, let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the cares of this world, and to ...read more

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    Maturity Equals Thankfulness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,021 views

    Explores maturing in Christ, understanding faith's strengthening role, and cultivating a life of continual thankfulness as guided by Paul's letter to the Colossians.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred place, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow deeper in our understanding of His word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that will guide us, shape us, and ultimately ...read more

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    A Faith-Filled Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 900 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith in Christ, emphasizing the journey of believing, becoming, and blossoming in God's love and blessings.

    Good morning, church. I am so glad to see each of you here today, as we gather together in fellowship to celebrate the glorious love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Your presence here is a testament to your faith, a faith that is like a mustard seed, small but mighty, capable of moving ...read more

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    Going The Distance

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,586 views

    We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.

    GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing In Faith: Our Life's Letter SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,033 views

    We are living letters, our lives reflecting our faith, that others may see and glorify our Father.

    Living Epistles - 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 Throughout the Bible, Christians are compared to various things like branches, salt, lights, and sheep. In 2 Corinthians 3:2-3, we are compared to epistles or letters written with the spirit of the living God. The Corinthian church had attitudes hindering the ...read more

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    What Keeps A Church From Growing?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

    I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    But Continue To Grow --- Development

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2022
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    Good healthy growth is not by accident. Good growth takes preparation and work. Ask the question: AM I GROWING OR STAYING THE SAME?

    BUT CONTINUE TO GROW… DEVELOPMENT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS OUR GROWTH CONTINUING OR ARE WE DYING? GROWTH: improve, increase, develop, mature, progressive development, MATURITY, AGE, SIZE, WEIGHT, HEIGHT. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rooted In Christ For Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025
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    To be deeply rooted in Christ is the secret to stability, growth, and fruitfulness in the life of every believer.

    ROOTED IN CHRIST FOR FRUITFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Key Verse: “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God