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  • Colin Thornby avatar

    Stay Awake, Keep Watch

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 29, 2010
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    Jesus' call to stay awake and keep watch is built on a living relationship with him.

    Keep watch, stay awake... “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass ...read more

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    Keep Awake, Be Alert, Be Ready PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
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    Explores the importance of spiritual alertness and readiness for the second coming of Christ.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united by faith and love in our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, each one of us, bearing the imprint of His grace, the beneficiaries of His boundless love, and the recipients of His eternal promise. We are here to reflect, to ...read more

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  • David Owens avatar

    Our Promise-Keeping God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 12, 2014
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    We have a God who keeps His promises.

    Introduction: A. Ann Landers, former advice columnist, challenged her readers to come up with the world's 3rd -biggest lie. She wrote, “The world’s biggest first two lies are: ‘The check is in the mail’ and ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help you.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Does Keep Records

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 25, 2014
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    God does remember us from birth till death.

    GOD DOES KEEP RECORDS MALACHI 3: 16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. It has been said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2020
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    Without a doubt the most difficult challenge that you will ever face as you strive to live out God’s kind of love… IS WHEN - somebody hurts you, when they do you wrong, when evil is done to you or to those we love.

    Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • G. D. Helton avatar

    Real Christians Keep Their Boots On

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on May 17, 2012
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    A sermon to help the body stay prepared for the battle, and to continue to share the Gospel.

    Real Christians Keep Their Boots On Sunday Morning, 01-30-11 Text Ephesians 6:10-17 Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:12 For we wrestle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Away From Idols Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 18, 2019
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    The power of Christ within you Is greater than the power of evil around You.

    18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. 19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ward avatar

    Why Bother To Keep On Praying?

    Contributed by David Ward on Aug 16, 2005
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    We should persist in prayer because God’s justice is certain, but our faith is in question.

    “Why Bother To Keep On Praying?” Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Do you ever feel as though your prayers are being returned unopened? Does it ever feel like you’re just getting heaven’s voice mail? Like you’re just getting a runaround and you wonder, “Is there anybody else up there I could speak to?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 15, 2010
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    We must know our Father’s business in their lives ~ encourage our kids for God’s mission and call upon their lives. Even at time it may discourage you. This will keep your kids strong and encouraged.

    Opening illustration: "A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white haired man moving from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Choose Your Weapons Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2017
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     | 15,666 views

    Too many churches are caught up in conflict because they've forgotten who is truly the enemy. How do we prevent conflict from ruling the church? Choose the correct weapons! Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

    Thom Rainer of Lifeway Christian Resources wrote a blog article in which he compiled a list of 25 odd church arguments. I narrowed it down to 10, including a couple I’ve heard previously. (I’ve included a brief describer with color commentary for each). 1. color of roof shingles- sit under their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007
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     | 2,287 views

    Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

    A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Keeping Our Eyes On Jesus

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 11, 2020
     | 4,324 views

    We tend to worry about the next guy when we need to be looking at Jesus for ourselves.

    Opening Illustration: Joseph Tson was pastor of Second Baptist Church, Oradea, Romania, until he was exiled by the Romanian government in 1981. He writes of his experience: "Years ago I ran away from my country to study theology at Oxford. In 1972, when I was ready to go back to Romania, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Hall avatar

    Finishing Strong By Keeping The Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Jan 7, 2024
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     | 5,706 views

    The importance of keeping the faith and finishing our race.

    I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. May all who read it and hear be blessed. FINISHING STRONG BY KEEPING THE FAITH In 1964, Billy Mills came out of nowhere to become the first, and only American to ever win the Olympic 10,000-meter race. Billy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Giants, Keep On Coming 2010"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 23, 2010
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God promises victory everywhere we go; but no one will go through this life with only one giant to face.

    1 Chronicles 18:13b & 2 Samuel 21:15-22 13 July 2010 Requested Speaker U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Philippians Community Church Jacksonville, Florida BIG IDEA: God promises victory everywhere we go; but no one will go through this life with only one giant to face. REFERENCES: (Sheryl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Pentecost Is A Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 29, 2020
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    What is the great gift of Pentecost? The Holy Spirit? How does He give? Read and find out.

    5.31.20 John 16:5–11 5 “But now I am going away to him who sent me, and not one of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 Yet because I have told you these things, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth: It is good for you that I go away. For if I do not go ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran