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    Rising Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon explores fostering faith beyond sight, finding Christ within, and following the path of self-sacrificial love, using the story of Doubting Thomas.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together as brothers and sisters under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance in its timeless wisdom, and to allow its ...read more

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    The Week After PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon explores the personal encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ, emphasizing His manifestation, their meeting, and the mystery of His miraculous appearance.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in His name, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to seek His face, to know His heart, and to be ...read more

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    They Were Out Of Their Minds Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 3, 2025
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    God’s works are always greater than we can describe.

    Pentecost Sunday 2025 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the first of your love. This prayer was one of the first I learned back in grade school, and, of course, I had no idea the depth of richness of its meaning. We rarely do understand what prayers mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Is Sending You

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    Do you value the same things that Jesus places a value on? People in the world are eternally lost apart from Christ. Yet these same people are of extreme worth and value in the eyes of God.

    Jesus is Sending You “ On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Lord And My God!

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    How many times have you tried to give another person advice and they didn’t listen? They went ahead and did the exact opposite of what you suggested they do. Even though you warned them.

    “My Lord and My God!” John 20:19-31 1 Peter 1:3-9 Intro: Hello Easter people. How many times have you tried to give another person advice and they didn’t listen? They went ahead and did the exact opposite of what you suggested they do. Even though you warned them. Even though you told them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Sorrow To Joy Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 12, 2024
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    Knowing Jesus brings joy. Joy that does not fade, nor can it be taken away.

    From Sorrow to Joy Text: John 16:16-24 What is Joy? My Uncle used to ask people if they wanted to see a picture of his pride and joy, and of course, people being kind, would say, “Yeah, of course.” And he’d pull out a picture of Pride furniture wax and Joy dishwashing soap. But seriously, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Doubt To Life: Embracing Our Faith Journey Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 639 views

    Growing in faith is a lifelong process that often includes doubt.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something that I bet most of us have experienced at some point in our lives: doubt. You know, those moments when you're not sure if you can trust what you believe or if God is really there for you. But guess what? Doubt can actually be a part of our ...read more

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    Receive The Spirit Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 615 views

    Explore the power of the Holy Spirit, the encouragement from Jesus, and the promise of faith found in John 20:19-23, as we seek to grow closer to God and experience His presence in our lives.

    Picture this: You're in a room with your friends, and you're scared because you think people are out to get you. Suddenly, Jesus shows up! That's what happened to the disciples in this story. Jesus shows up and breathes on them, saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit." Now, I want you to imagine a ...read more

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    He Rose From The Grave Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 666 views

    Jesus' resurrection was a miracle that defied all odds, proving God's power and fulfilling His promises. It is a reminder that we can trust in Jesus and have hope for our future.

    Hey guys, Happy Easter! Before we dive in, let's have a quick chat with Jesus. 'Hey Jesus, we're all ears. Speak to us. Amen.' Imagine this. You're watching a movie, and the hero gets knocked down. It looks like it's game over. But then, against all odds, he gets back up. That's exactly what ...read more

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    The Risen Jesus And Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
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    Jesus knows our struggles, wounds, hurts, and pains and He carries them even in his resurrection body!

    (Please note the names mentioned in this sermon are pseudonyms) Today, we have this story of Jesus physically appearing to his disciples after his resurrection. On Jesus’ first appearance, Thomas was absent, and we just read in the story that he had insisted on seeing Jesus’ wounds if he were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Speaking In The Tongue Of Heaven

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 17, 2024
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     | 290 views

    When the Holy Spirit empowers a person to speak in his or her language—which we will hear in our mother tongue—the language they speak in is not their language but the tongue of Heaven.

    What an incredible and ecstatic experience for the twelve Apostles, the Mother of Jesus, Jesus’ brothers, and other women to experience the gifting of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. As Luke reports, it had been a dramatic event. While they were together, the event started with a sudden ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Dry Bones Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2024
     | 1,217 views

    There are three things for us to do to Come Alive in 2025, for our families, our church, and for our community.

    Series: Come Alive in 2025 Illustration – fake bones all over the one side of the stage! Scripture Text for Series: Ezekiel 37:1-14: 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "from Doubt To Faith: Embracing The Peace Of Christ"

    Contributed by Mark Zorn on Apr 27, 2025
     | 234 views

    Today’s message comes from the Gospel of John, Chapter 20, verses 19-31. This passage recounts Jesus’ appearance to His disciples after the resurrection and the story of Thomas, often called “Doubting Thomas.” It speaks to the themes of fear, doubt, and the transformative power of faith.

    **Introduction** Good morning, beloved! Today’s message comes from the Gospel of John, Chapter 20, verses 19-31. This passage recounts Jesus’ appearance to His disciples after the resurrection and the story of Thomas, often called “Doubting Thomas.” It speaks to the themes of fear, doubt, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Church On Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,065 views

    Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

    A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 922 views

    This sermon explores the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit, responding to God's call, and utilizing spiritual gifts for personal growth and service to others.

    Good morning, dear church family. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and anticipation. We are all here to witness the unfolding of God's Word, to listen, to understand, and to apply it in our daily lives. We are about to embark on a spiritual discourse that will, ...read more

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