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    Patient For The Harvest Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,428 views

    In the story of the weeds, Jesus wants us to focus on how we live our lives, not just what we say we believe. God is patient because He wants everyone to turn away from their wrong ways and come to Him. And because God is patient, we should be patient too.

    Hey guys! Today we're going to chat about a cool story Jesus told about a farmer, some good seeds, and some bad seeds. It's all about how God is super patient with us and wants us to live our lives in a way that reflects His love. Let's dive in! It's all about how God is super patient with us and ...read more

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    Immovable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,903 views

    Encourage believers to stand firm in their faith, fully commit to serving God, and find assurance in the fact that their efforts for the Lord are never in vain.

    Good morning, church family. It's always a blessing to gather together in God's house. Today, we're diving into 1 Corinthians 15:58, where Paul writes, "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know ...read more

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    What Keeps The Family Growing & Going PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,956 views

    God should be the foundation of our families, and without His guidance and blessing, our efforts to build and protect our families are in vain.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to delve into a topic that hits home for all of us, no matter what stage of life we're in: family. Whether you're single, married, a parent, a grandparent, or a child, this message is for you. We're going to talk about the foundation of a healthy ...read more

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    Unity Equals, "Unlimited Possibilities"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,573 views

    We have asked, we have believed, we have prayed, we have questioned about the harvest of souls, we would all like to see come into our church! We can't continue to be individualist, it's time we became unified and....

    Unity Equals, "Unlimited Possibilities" Ephesians 4:1-5 NKJ I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carefully Taught

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,590 views

    The Lord went to a lot of effort to write us a love letter. We call it the Bible. We would be amiss not to read it.

    Letters are interesting and amazing things. They have been the main form of communication between two people or groups of people who are some distance apart, longer than any other form of communication. With the invention of the telephone, there was some threat that written correspondence may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Warnings Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 9, 2022
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    The human heart is in full view in the Book of Ecclesiastes and the human heart takes a final bow at the end of chapter 11. Solomon is not wrong to focus on the human heart. Our hearts are an important part of our identity and how we view the world.

    WISE LIVING: WARNINGS OF THE HEART Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 11:1-10 [Person from the Congregation] INTRODUCTION… ‘The Heart Ramon’ (retelling of Final Duel from ‘A Fist Full of Dollars’) In the best western movie scene ever written and acted in the history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing Who You're Looking At - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 9, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,329 views

    The Bible frequently refers to Jesus as the "Son of Man" (even more than it calls Him the Son of God) Why was He called the "Son of Man", and what can mean to us?

    OPEN: In the late 1700’s, the manager of Baltimore’s largest hotel refused lodging to a man dressed like a farmer because he thought this fellow’s appearance would discredit his inn. So the man left. Later that evening, the innkeeper discovered that he had turned away none other than then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Better Than New

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,114 views

    Many people are "into" restoration of antiques and artifacts, but restoration of human relationships and human beings is much more difficult. Christ not only "restores" but makes sinFULL human beings better than new.

    Better than New Romans 5:6-12 I. NO one is exempt from sin. (Rom 5:12) A. Everyone is a sinner because everyone sins. (Rom 3:23) B. Adam’s “bad apple” seed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Water, The Wilderness, & The Wedding

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021
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    The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art...

    The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art, or the mystery of how an unborn baby forms in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Is The Great Prophecy In Isaiah Chapter Nine Concerning Jesus' Birth? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 4, 2016
     | 4,859 views

    This passage inspires hope that a savior would come to save people from the destruction humans and humanity bring upon themselves.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series What is the great prophecy in Isaiah chapter nine concerning Jesus' birth? For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Whisper Of Divine Assurance Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 19, 2023
     | 1,693 views

    There is a limit to human endurance. No human being is a superman on earth. No child of God is, no man of God is. Nobody is.

    OASIS WORD DIGEST 19th September 2023 A WHISPER OF DIVINE ASSURANCE Bible Passage: Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Go! And Fear Not — For I Am With You - Isaiah 41:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 840 views

    Fear is one of humanity’s oldest emotions. But into the noise of our fear comes the voice of God — clear, steady, and unchanging.

    Go! And Fear Not — For I Am With You - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction — Capturing the Moment Have you ever been in a moment where fear gripped your heart so tightly that it felt like you couldn’t breathe? Maybe it was a doctor’s diagnosis. Maybe it was the sudden loss of a job. Maybe it was standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Apply The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,514 views

    Practical application of the Fruit of the Spirit. Stop living by what comes naturally to you, start living by what comes unnaturally, Paul calls this, Life in the Spirit.

    “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” When we lived in San Antonio I had a vegetable garden out back. I grew various types of vegetables, but the plants that always did the best were pepper plants. Now I didn’t have a lot of room for a garden, so a crammed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kill The Rose?invest Alittle More?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,895 views

    Roses have thorns, but this cannot be our focus? Would you invest a little more effort and look beyond the thorns?

    Kill the rose, or give it another chance? Give it another chance? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Luke 13: 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7. Then said he unto the dresser of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Prayer Closer To God

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    Effort to show that pursuit of closeness with God is the sure path to fullness of joy and can be helped by the use of the Psalms as a basis for prayer

    1. Title: One Prayer Closer To God 2. Text: Psalm 16 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 3, 2005 -for the people to understand how the Psalms are prayers to be used in our prayers to God, and how this Psalm describes the close relationship we should be seeking with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ