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    Privileges Lost PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 805 views

    This sermon encourages us to appreciate God's miracles in our lives and respond with repentance and faith, rather than taking His grace for granted.

    Welcome, beloved family, to this blessed gathering. We are here once again, united in spirit and truth, standing at the foot of the cross and the edge of eternity. We gather in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to seek His wisdom, His guidance, and His love as we navigate through this world, ...read more

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    The Will Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 783 views

    This sermon emphasizes trusting in God's divine guidance, rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks in all circumstances as we navigate life's challenges and decisions.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a day of joy and blessing as we gather together in the house of the Lord, united in spirit and purpose. We are here to seek the face of God, to hear His voice, and to align our lives with His divine will. Today, we are not just sitting in a church; ...read more

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    The Inescapable Resurrection

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 856 views

    The Resurrection was inescapable because Death had no legal right to hold Jesus. Jesus was the Creator, He predated death, and God the Father had prophesied that Jesus would rise. It’s fulfillment was inescapable!

    THE INESCAPABLE RESURRECTION Mt. 28:1-7; Lk. 24:36-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Brian had a pivotal verse to recite in an Easter program: “He is not here, he is risen” (Luke 24:6). Unfortunately, he could not remember what to say, and the director had to quietly remind him of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking In The Spirit (A Journey Of Divine Transformation)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 29, 2025
     | 301 views

    The Christian life involves constant tension between flesh and Spirit. Victory comes not through human effort but through daily dependence on the Holy Spirit's power and guidance.

    Walking in the Spirit A Journey of Divine Transformation Introduction The Christian life presents a profound paradox. You possess both a new nature in Christ and the lingering presence of your old nature. Paul addresses this reality with striking clarity in Galatians 5:16-17, where he describes an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Complete Confidence In God

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,619 views

    COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN GOD

    COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN GOD ISAIAH 40;28-31 INTRODUCTION: The word complete means:Having all necessary or normal parts, entire. whole, through, comsummate, perfect: complet control. The word confidence means: A feeling of assurance; trust or reliance; a trusting relationship; I am placing my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    A focus on salt as a distinctive flavour and a preserving agent as a metaphor for Christian distinctiveness in a pluralistic world.

    Intro: We are taught by Jesus in this passage that we are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. But what do these words mean? It is important that we understand our purpose in this world and so we should endeavour to understand these metaphors that Jesus uses, that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forty Benefits Of Salt And Light

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 35,736 views

    Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to be spoiled by the world and its destrutive ways. Similarly, approximately 5.7 billion peop

    Benefits of Salt (Matt 5:13-16) Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to be spoiled by the world and its destrutive ways. Similarly, approximately 5.7 billion people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take A Walk In The Light Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    Living in the "light" of God

    Take A Walk In The Light 1 John 1:5-10 February 22, 2004 1 John 1:5-10 (NIV) This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Symptoms Of Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,444 views

    How can we tell when people are spiritually immature

    Symptoms of Spiritual Immaturity I Cor. 3:1 A couple of weeks ago we looked at the topic of spiritual maturity. We discussed what it is and what some of the hindrances to it were. We said that a person moves toward spiritual maturity by building the principles of God’s Word into their life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,709 views

    This sermon displays the firey presence of God and how to benefit from God power

    Scripture: Genesis 22:1- 14 Title: “The Fire of God!” Introduction: The Bible has a lot to say about “Fire.” The word “Fire” is used 549 times in 506 verses throughout the Word of God. God has used FIRE to execute judgment upon evil. God has used FIRE to get the ATTENTION of Moses. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Thankful Hope Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,909 views

    A sermon series in Colossians tracing the word "Eucharisteo = to give thanks." This message reveals Paul’s thankfulness for the hope of the Colossians.

    A Thankful Faith • Colossians 1:3-8 SERIES INTRODUCTION: meaning of “eucharist = to give thanks” INTRODUCTION: Often times when we give thanks, we focus upon the blessings we have RECEIVED which are often times TEMPORARY. In this passage, Paul gives thanks for the blessing OF OTHERS which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Farther Together Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    This message is a challenge for the New Year for the church to be devoted to connecting, serving, and loving one another in Jesus’ Name.

    Go Farther Together • 1 Peter 4:7-11 • JAN 3, 2010 OPENING: Recount work of God in our midst as a church throughout 2009. INTRODUCTION: This year we must STRETCH both personally and collectively as a church to CONNECT, SERVE, and LOVE others in the name of Jesus. WORSE-CASE SCENARIO: What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now See Jericho

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    This sermon reminds listeners of how to "see" and perceive what God has in store for those who trust Him.

    INTRO * Recap -- Canaan -- Flow -- Fruit -- Achievement -- Production -- Success * Joshua has spoken to them... ...they have taken care of Now Control Courage Compassion Consecration Celebration Circumcision Consumption Now SEE (C) Jericho * See I have delivered (KJV) * See I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inclining And Applying - Part 2

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,592 views

    As the Word exposes areas within us that are in direct opposition to the Word of God, we begin to understand the price of inclining to His Word and applying those principles.

    Inclining and Applying - Part 2 – Proverbs 2:2 Intro.: Last week we looked at the “inclining” portion of our text. As we set our lives before the Word of God, we will find delight in the eternal Word who lives inside of us. We will also become aware of the bitter war going on within our members. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Walk In The Light

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    Walking in the Light means to "Act According To His Word" - Implementing Four Actions from 1 Jn 1:7 ❶ CHANGE - Walk ❷ SEE - Light ❸ KNOW - Fellowship ❹ EXPERIENCE - Blood

    The Pew Forum On Religion & Public Life - SURVEY Who Achieves Eternal Life? 65% - Many religions can lead to eternal life 29% - My religion is the one true faith to eternal life 6% - Don’t know/refused eHow - How to do just about everything How to Choose a Religion That Is Right for You Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist