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    The Devil Knows More Than You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
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    This sermon explores understanding God's divine word, seeking spiritual growth through scripture, and discerning truth amidst deception, guided by the teachings of Acts 10:40-41.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we come together to marvel at the boundless love of our Lord. It is here, in this sacred communion, that we find solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. It is here that we gather as brothers and sisters under the loving gaze of our Heavenly ...read more

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    I Am Worthy

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 21, 2018
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    If we really know God as He wants to be known by us, we will love Him. And if we really love Him, worship will be the explosion that takes place in our souls as we seek to understand and appreciate our Maker, our Defender, our Redeemer, our Friend.

    How many of you had a kaleidoscope growing up? We all at least know what a kaleidoscope is, right? It’s usually a tube that you hold up to the light and see a beautiful picture made up of colorful pieces of glass or stones or paper. You turn the end of the tube and the mirrors rotate and the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Be Still And Know That I Am God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003
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    Even though war and destruction are all around us as seen daily on TV the Lord will ultimately be victorious. God is telling us that despite the seeming instabiity of the times all we have to do is be stand quietly and watch how the Almighty displays His

    Be Still and Know That I Am God (Psa 46:8-11) Today, Tom Ridge issued another warning to elevate the terror alert to high alert to put the nation in a state of readiness for another attack by terrorists. We live at time of high alert when anxiety seems to be running at a fever pitch and yet God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do I Know It's Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 5, 2014
     | 3,659 views

    Christmas, The Messiah, Understanding God's Plan

    4 QUESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Do I Know It’s Christmas? Matthew 1:18-25 (p. 675) December 7, 2014 Introduction: I’ve discovered something about myself, maybe about human nature in general. I can take things for granted that seem to occur often and at regular times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing God's Heartbeat

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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    David knew God’s heartbeat at its best. He was a worshiper, gifted songwriter, and musician, creating many worshipful moments in the presence of God. He was called a man after God’s own heart.

    Opening illustration: While ministering in the Middle East, my wife, Maureena, and I experienced the heartbeat of God almost every day. We were so blessed to have heard Him speak and guide us along life’s path. As we followed after His heart and heeded His voice, He would bring about many blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Excellence Over Loss-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018
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    3 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

    CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-III—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: Try to Be Ugly: Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. A life spent outside had it's effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye & where the other should have been was a hole. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear The Voice Of The Lord

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 31, 2024
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    “Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel answered, ‘speak, for your servant hears”. (1 Samuel 3:10)

    The world we live in today is not the world our grandparents lived in and it certainly will not be the world our grandchildren will live in. They will live in a completely different world and age. The world has seen many different ages. It has seen the stone age, the bronze age, the iron age, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Up Close God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,674 views

    God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

    The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Love Language

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Apr 30, 2010
     | 7,105 views

    Love God the way He wants to be loved.

    God’s love language I want to talk tonight about the very masculine subject of love languages. 
 A husband I know recently took his wife on a special get away ... to a pro wrestling championship.
 How many of you could have gotten away with that? 
 He should have read Gary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Comfortable In God’s Presence

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 19, 2011
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    God is not moved by our works; He’s moved by a heart desperately in love with Him.

    Introduction I. God’s heart is moved not by our works done in the flesh or attempts to do good. 1. He is moved by a heart that has fallen desperately in love with Him. A. Once we’ve realized our spot (on the mercy seat with Him) we realize there is a deeper relationship possible with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “being” In Relation To The Lord

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 28, 2014
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    Sometimes we can be guilty of putting too much emphasis on DOING things for the Lord. This sermon talks about 4 practical things believers should BE that will facilitate spiritual development.

    “Being” in Relation to the Lord Chuck Sligh September 28, 2014 (A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2 – “Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistence

    Contributed by Steve Ownby on Mar 28, 2010
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     | 7,176 views

    Elijah was an unknown who was selected by God • Elijah ran from Jezebel • In the cave God spoke to him and told him to perform 3 anointings o Anoint Hazel king of Syria o Anoint Jehu king of Judah o Anoint Elisha to take your place Elisha was an

    I. The request for Elisha to stay at Bethel • Bethel – the “House of God” • The place where the initial foundation of truth is poured. • The school of Prophets o The place of Training 2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Your Face!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,548 views

    Same vicinity. Same City. Same neighborhood. Same circle of friends. But no in your face moments?

    In Your Face Text: 2 Samuel 14:21, 25-26, 28, 14b 2 Samuel 14:21 – 21Then the king said to Joab, "Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom." 2 Samuel 14:25-26 - 25 In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God-Attentive Life

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,813 views

    A sermon on the importance of living within God's Will that comes by way of being attentive to Him not simply during morning devotions, but throughout the entire day.

    Outline: 1. Opening thoughts about how we are all distracted, especially as it relates to God 2. John 5.16-19 Context 3. Jesus operated totally within His Father’s Will, which means he was God-attentive 4. We need to be God-attentive, throughout the day 5. Examples of people who were God-attentive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Promises, Promises Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022
     | 1,300 views

    How the prohibition against adultery expanded to include lust.

    Moses has been gone up in the clouds on Sinai for days and the elders are getting nervous. Finally he appears, carrying two large hunks of rock, with what appears to be writing on them. The elders are nervous, understandably, given what’s been happening - the golden calf, and so on. Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed