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    God Keep The Door Open For Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,029 views

    Understand and appreciate God's infinite patience and love, and allow Him to work in our lives, especially during our lowest moments, as His grace gives us hope and character through our sufferings.

    Good morning, everyone! You're all looking mighty fine today. I'm so glad to see you here to share the Word of God with me. Today, we're going to dive into a part of Romans that's all about God's patience, love, and the hope He gives us. There's this quote from Philip Yancey, "Grace, like water, ...read more

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    Removing Our Relational Roadblocks Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    The fifth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    Please Note: This message is a two part message within the series. If you are viewign this one, please look for part 2 under the same name to get the "rest of the story" Thanks! REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS MATTHEW 5:23-24 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of the most vivid memories I have of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forget Your Past, Focus On The Future Series

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 47,326 views

    Remember, yesterday is history (you can’t change it) today is a present (enjoy it) and tomorrow is a mystery (look forward to it with expectations).

    That I may know Him (2): Forget your Past, Focus on the Future Text Philip 3:12-14: Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Messiah On A Mission Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    To be like Jesus we have to be completely dedicated to our mission.

    A Messiah on a Mission Text: Matt. 16:21-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: “[Most people] act as if they were simply dropped down in creation and have to entertain [them] selves until [they] die. But we [Christians] were sent into the world by God, just as Jesus was. Each of us has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hometown - Pt. 3 - Playin' Keep Away Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2016
     | 5,670 views

    Hometown. Comfortable confines. Known streets. Familiar sights. Our people. Our mission field? Our challenge? Our assignment?

    Hometown Pt. 3 - Playing Keep Away Introduction Apathy. It is the target of our attack. It is the epidemic of our day. We are swamped with the "I don't cares!" We don't want to be bothered or interrupted with concern. We walk through life avoiding involvement by using every excuse/loophole we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Your Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
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     | 19,220 views

    What kind of mindset should we have as we approach a new year? Using Paul's comments in Phil. 3, this message identifies three ways of thinking that should be embraced by all Christians.

    1-1-17 Phil. 3:8-14 Philippians 3:8-14 in NLT “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ 9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Hold On!

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2019
     | 5,548 views

    We keep our eyes on the promise of God's "third day"

    March 17, 2016 (St. Patrick's Day) Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Hold On! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the great songs from the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 3,757 views

    Part four considering how a future focus motivates present faithfulness

    “Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 4 Review Contemplating our future heavenly existence greatly affects our present service. Scripture requires us to maintain a clear heavenly focus in order to manage a consistent earthly walk. We enter and keep running this present grueling race of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Our Miraculous Transformation

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,949 views

    What has caused the birth of the church of Jesus Christ is truly a miracle that takes place in the life and heart of every believer. Let’s not focus on the physical things which divide, but on the spiritual realities that unite us.

    Passage: Ephesians 2:11-13 Intro: There is no book in the world that challenges us like the Word of God 1. no body of truth is so radical, so upsetting to “the way it’s always been”. 2. every time we read it, it challenges our thinking, what we have come to believe. 3. for the next four weeks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 9 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 3,033 views

    Part 9 in our exploration of a future focus specifically dealing with the admonition to address bitterness.

    “Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Keeping Power Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 822 views

    Explores God's unwavering love, guidance, and commitment to us, even when we feel forsaken by others.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a true joy to gather with you today, under the gracious gaze of our Lord, to delve into the depths of His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Psalm 27:10 - a verse that radiates with the promise of God's unwavering guardianship, His guiding presence, and ...read more

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    The Gift That Keeps Giving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,283 views

    Explores the profound depth of God's love, the liberty we gain through Christ, and the promise of eternal life.

    Good morning, beloved friends. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered in the presence of our Lord. As we step into the sanctuary of God's word, I am reminded of a beautiful quote by Joni Eareckson Tada, "God doesn't just give us grace; He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace." ...read more

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    Pentecost did not begin with a roomful of disciples in the third decade of the first century; it was made complete through them by the same God who introduced it 1,500 years before.

    (Other passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Henry Welles had an idea more than a century ago, an idea we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    One Resolution To Keep

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,590 views

    We make many resolutions we do not keep, here is one we might want to make and keep!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The ushering in of the New Year causes us to have to make some real decisions. • SLIDE #2- CAT • The New Year ushers in new hope, so much so that we make this awesome New Year’s resolutions. • From the web site Statistic Brain I learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dads Keep Going

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 13, 2012
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    Dads, we need to keep being Dads even when we don’t feel like it.

    In the June 1oth issue of The Christian Standard, Wayne Smith wrote an article entitled, “Playing Hurt”. It really was a great article that mirrored Professional Football players with the Christian about how we get hurt through the game of life but how we must keep going. Today, I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Other