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    Light In The Midst Of A Dark World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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     | 800 views

    This sermon explores Jesus as the Word, Light, and Way, emphasizing His personal, guiding presence in our lives.

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers and sisters in Christ! It's such a joy to be here with you today, in this sacred space where we gather to worship, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Let's take a moment to breathe in the grace that fills this room, the grace that comes from our shared love and ...read more

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    Holy Communion: Because I Am Said So Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2010
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    It is hard to understand how Jesus' body and blood is present with the bread and wine of Holy Communion but it shouldn't be difficult to believe - not when you consider who came up with Holy Communion...

    “Why do I have to sweep?” “Because I said so.” If little sister has spoken the “Because I said so,” you might as well be a train that’s about to run over and flatten a penny. There’s no chance you’re going to submit to her authority is there? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Vital Christianity

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 13, 2015
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    Only a vital Christianity creates vital Christians.

    Without Jesus at the center of our faith and life, what are we left with? As far as our Christianity goes, it’s going to be nothing more than some form of bland moralism, religious formalism, or an anemic spirituality that neither motivates us nor appeals to others. We must have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Always Near Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,500 views

    If you have ever felt like you are alone in this world, if you ever struggle to sense God’s presence, my prayer is that you will be encouraged by God’s Word.

    Supernatural Stream of God’s Presence If i am honest, even as a Pentecostal Minister, who loves and serves Jesus with my whole heart, sometimes I can question whether or not God is near. It’s usually struggles or chaos that seem to hide His presence in my life. But just because i ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009
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    From the Parable of Jesus, lessons we can learn from the fig tree.

    Lessons from the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 * As a primary in Sunday school, my teachers taught me to define a parable in this way: “It is a earthly story told by Jesus which has a heavenly meaning.” I guess the only way I would amend this is to say that it has a “divine” (instead of heavenly) meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can't Live Without Your Presence

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 18, 2014
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    We are created to live in and enjoy God's presence daily....Why is the presence so God so important?

    Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Aug 17 2014 Title: I can’t live without Your Presence Intro: Are there certain rules and regulations when meeting someone of importance , like say the Queen of England or can one just bang on the door, walk right up to her and start chatting? Rachel Kelly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saved From Sin Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    The sermon explores the story of Mary and Joseph leading up to the birth of Christ, emphasizing the significance of the names Immanuel and Jesus, and how they reflect God's relational nature and His power to save us from sin.

    Hello church! Today we’re going to look at a story from the gospel of Matthew about circumstances leading up to the birth of Christ. Unexpected events are unfolding in the lives of Mary and Joseph who were two very ordinary people. There was nothing spectacular about them. They weren’t famous, ...read more

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    Go And Make Disciples!

    Contributed by David Mende on Aug 6, 2018
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     | 17,985 views

    Tim Keller recently tweeted that “Apathy is a bigger problem than atheism for Christianity.” This sermon challenges God's people to fulfill the Great Commission given by the Risen King, Jesus. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {According to a study conducted by LifeWay Research, 85% of all believers in the age group, 18-29 agree that they have a responsibility to share the gospel with unbelievers, 69% of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forget The Pool! The Fountain Is Here!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012
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    With Jesus on the scene tradition fades and the reality of the presence of the Source overshadows the forms and practices of man and the mainstream church!

    John 5:1-14 KJV After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On The Mountain

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 20, 2010
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    We don’t live on the mountaintop - we live in the valley of the ordinary presence of Jesus

    On the Mountain TCF Sermon September 19, 2010 If you have your Bibles, open with me to Luke chapter 9, beginning with vs 18: Luke 9:18-36 (NIV) Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mountain Top Experience Of Encountering God.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 16, 2012
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    This is a message that show every christian can experience the Lord jesus is a very special way

    A mountain top experience of encountering God. - Exodus 33:1-23 - I mention a couple of year ago that we should keep our eyes open so we can see what the Lord God would show us. One Sunday morning I shared about driving home from work and just as I approached the dam I happened to see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Everywhere! Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,071 views

    Where is God? God is everywhere all the time? God’s omnipresence is a doctrine we may know in our heads, but there is some great implications of this for mankind and especially those who have trusted in Jesus as Savior!

    Where is God? He is Everywhere! Psalms 139:7-12 Introduction Slide Have you ever been in a situation where you felt all alone, a time when you felt that there was nobody around for you? Maybe it was a time when you moved to a new town. Maybe it was going to college for the first time. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Commission: A Command To Be Obeyed Matthew 28:19-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 3, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,752 views

    Hudson Taylor: "The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed." This profound declaration calls us to reflect on our role as followers of Christ.

    The Great Commission: A Command to Be Obeyed Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful statement by Hudson Taylor: "The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed." This profound declaration calls us to reflect on our role as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breathe On Me

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 11, 2022
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    What can the presence of Jesus bring into our lives? What happens when we allow Jesus' presence to come into our hearts, our minds and our souls? Let's look at what Jesus did for these disciples and discover what He can do for all of us this morning.

    Title: Breathe On Me Scripture: John 20:19-24; Revelation 1:4-8; Psalm 107:1-9;33-43 Summary: What happens when Jesus is in the midst of His disciples? If we allow Jesus to come into our midst, we shall be filled with peace, stability, joy, forgiveness and the Holy Spirit. INTRO: Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ta Da! Christ Is Risen! (Easter Season)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 75 ratings
     | 37,729 views

    A teacher asked " What do you think were Jesus first words when He came out of that tomb?" A little girl shouted excitedly "I know,!" "Bethany what did he say." Extending her arms high into the air she said: "TA DA! Beloved TA DA Christ has risen!

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2.14-24 ; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 and John 20:1-18. A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican