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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
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     | 1,055 views

    This sermon explores God's deep love, compassion, and comforting presence in our lives, especially during times of pain and trials, as reflected in Psalm 116:15.

    Hello, friends. Today, I want to share with you the comforting embrace of Psalm 116:15. A passage that reminds us of the depth of God's love, the breadth of His compassion, and the unending comfort He provides in our times of pain. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful ...read more

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    How To Inform And Motivate People About Starting New Churches

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    Whatever the reasons for the growth of the church we must learn how the Spirit of God may use us more effectively to start new churches in seeing that the kingdom of God grows qualitatively (In spiritual fruits, worship, service, maturity, and fellowship)

    Church Planting - How To Inform and Motivate People About Starting New Churches! Text - Acts 1:8, 16:10-40 Statement of Problem - What do we need to know, believe, and practice in order to start a new church? Introduction - Throughout Nigeria new churches are springing up every week. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Chicken Or The Pig ? Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 21,323 views

    This sermon describes what sacrifice is all about. The chicken lays her eggs but the pig lays down his life to be on the dinner table.

    The Chicken or the Pig ? By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Luke 21:1-4 "Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were looking for work. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a bazaar and breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given, it read ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Understanding Your Rights

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 27,758 views

    You have the right to Praise the Lord.

    “Understanding Your Rights” 1st Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Often times you will see someone or speak with them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Let The Nations Be Glad Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 989 views

    God blesses His people, not so we can hoard His goodness, but so we can herald His glory among the nations.

    Let the Nations Be Glad Psalm 67 Rev. Brian Bill September 6-7, 2025 Every single day, more than 90 million selfies are taken and posted online. Think about that for a moment. That’s millions of people turning the camera around on themselves, wanting to be seen, liked, and remembered. Sadly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 5) Behold A Woman Lay At This Feet?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
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    Obedience to the plans of God for our lives can lead us into very tempting situations. Often times, things you desire most will crawl to your door. But always maintain godly integrity even in the midst of lack. Ruth lie at Boaz's feet, but no sex occurred.

    SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 5) BEHOLD A WOMAN LAY AT THIS FEET? – AS IT TURNED OUT (RUTH 2:3) 1. Ruth 3:7-14: 7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went over to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Ruth approached quietly, uncovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Have I Got Something For You!

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,850 views

    Many think that the laying on of hands was for the early church only. I believe that God is still working through ministers to impart His blessing on His people

    June 3, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:1-7 Subject: The Anointing of God By the Laying on of Hands Title: Have I Got Something for You! I’ve shared with you before from one of my favorite book series – The Chronicles of Narnia – and I want to begin today by telling a story from the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Appreciation

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 119,280 views

    Many people are suffering because they did not give ALL the glory to God or they did not lay it to heart to give God thanks for whatever blessing that came their way.

    THE POWER OF APPRECIATION Study Text– Luke 17:11 – 19 Introduction: - Gratitude is a spiritual force that empowers you to scale higher. You can’t change to higher level without it. - Ten people were healed, but only one returned to say ‘thank you’ to Jesus. And He took ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The People Who Hear The Joyful Sound

    Contributed by James Lowe on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,375 views

    A message speaking of four joyful sounds in the Word of God

    Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound Psalm 89:15 In reading this scripture, notice the words very carefully: The author did not write: Blessed are the people who know the mournful sound Or the unhappy sound Or the depressing sound Or even the sorrowful sound But Blessed are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All We Like Sheep Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,646 views

    We, as Christians, can go astray like sheep. Sin keeps zapping us like an electric fence, but we eventually become numb to it and cross over to enter the dangers of the world. The Shepherd will then react. So, how will He react?

    To begin this evening’s message, I would like to share a verse from the Old Testament. Isaiah 53:6 says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” All of us have gone astray from God at some point in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Burdens?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,465 views

    A sermon about laying your burdens down.

    “Burdens?” Luke 13:10-17 I have poor posture. When I see other people with good posture, I really admire their ability to sit or stand up straight, naturally—without even thinking about it. Mary Ellen has naturally good posture. My little 1 year old Owen has naturally ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Nine Ways To Bet The Farm Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 18,338 views

    The joy and excitement of laying it all on the line for Christ.

    October 13, 2002 1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. 2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 5

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,280 views

    Jesus names the most distinguishable characteristic of a Mathew Seven-Seven person in this final sermon of this series.

    Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 5 Knocking On The Door Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 7:7-8 (King James Version) 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Can People See Jesus In Your Face?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,664 views

    Christ’s love is reflected in the lives of those who are his disciples.

    Remember the day when Moses came down from Mt. Sinai and the people couldn’t bear to look at Moses because they saw the reflection of God’s glory in his face? I hope and I pray that it might be so with every one of us! We have seen God, in the face of Jesus. We have known his mercy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist