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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 40 - Cast Down By Men But Raised Up By God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 19, 2023
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    The plan that God has for our lives will certainly be fulfilled if we honor God and remain faithful to Him and the relationships that He has entrusted to us. When God chooses to lift one up, no man can do anything to stop it.

    For the past few weeks we are considering the importance of relationships, especially those pertaining to marriage and family. I would like to share a couple of testimonies from last week. I went to visit a family, and I casually asked a little girl aged around 8 or 9, ‘What did you learn last ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Real Christian Don't Bow Down Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 3, 2012
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    It's amazing how fickle our loyalties are, isn't it? Dependent upon/external pressures, we get swayed so easily/circumstances/who we want to influence.

    Real Christians don’t bow down! Date: Feb 5, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 3 Introduction Prior/Super Bowl game years ago, When Ronald Reagan was running for president  He was leaving/press conference/New Hampshire and someone fired a question at him: "Who do you like in the Super Bowl?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Free Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
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    The moment every Christian begins to truly grow in Him is when we realize we’re completely dependent on Him for forgiveness. It is only then that we become free to fully yield our lives to God. But God does not leave us there. He has given us his Spirit t

    Breathe: Living Free Acts 2:42-47 and 2 Corinthians 3:17 In London, the ad agency handling T-Mobile’s account hired dance troupes in the Liverpool London train station to dance to music piped in over the station’s intercom system. The dancers had two minutes to get everyone to dance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Mar 27, 2016
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    This sermon focuses on the meaning of the Resurrection for our lives today.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES JOHN 20:1-18 MARCH 27, 2016 RESURRECTION SUNDAY, YEAR C HARRISBURG, AR FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Gloria Gaither tells the story of how the song, “Because He Lives,” was written: “I am a wife and a mother. It was in the middle of the upheaval ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Live A Life Of Surrender PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 9, 2024
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    This sermon explores the call to surrender our desires and plans, carry our cross, and find true life in following Jesus Christ.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and anticipation. We gather here, in this sacred sanctuary, a place where we are reminded of the enduring love and unending grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family ...read more

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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Point Of Our Message Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    Why have a Revival? In John 3, Jesus explains what He is looking for in the lives of people that come to Him.

    A father related how one of his son’s favorite games was “hide and seek” – and his son always hid. The game always went the same: Dad always counted to 100 by 5’s and then he’d shout “Here comes Daddy to find you Tommy.” Then Tommy would always hide in the same room and the same spot – but of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 1, 2022
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     | 4,847 views

    We can expect… 1) An inheritance 2) God’s power to protect us 3) Troubles to strengthen our faith 4) The salvation of our souls

    Living With Great Expectations Living-Hope – week 2 Bumper LAST WEEK – we began a study on 1 Peter a 2000 year old letter full of God breathed words… LISTEN – if your hope is running on empty. If you think your story is finished. Peter has a word for you about a living-hope. A sure anchor in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be A Forerunner!

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Nov 22, 2022
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     | 1,912 views

    Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust Him? What is your role to play in this life here on earth? Are you living up to what God has called you to do?

    “Forerunner” Luke 1: 1-20 “But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John” (Luke 1:13). Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Many Purposes As Salt Series

    Contributed by David Troyer on Nov 19, 2017
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    What is the purpose of salt? Throughout most of the world’s history, salt has been used for three purposes: Flavoring, Preserving and Healing and it has almost always been valuable. This message explores our responsibilities as Salt in this world.

    Our text for this morning is Matthew 5:13-16 While you are turning there, take a minute to think about salt. What is its history? What is its purpose... aside from tasting good. Today we are going to explore those aspects and more as we explore our purpose in light of the call God makes on us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Life Of Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,064 views

    The love of God should cause to live a life of love.

    Living a Life of Love 1 John 3:11-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/23/11 Think with me about two sets of brothers. The first pair got their start a long time ago. While there was friction in their family while they were growing up, their sibling rivalry reared its head in a heated and horrible way when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Deepest Need PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 124 views

    True Christian living finds its meaning and endurance in love; without love, our actions and gifts are empty, but with it, everything gains lasting value.

    Good morning, friends. If you came in today weary, worried, or worn thin, you’re not alone. Some of us have been carrying more than we care to admit—unanswered questions, unspoken hurts, unfinished to-do lists. We try harder, run faster, give more, and still wonder: Why do I feel empty? Why does my ...read more

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    Christ The Living Waters

    Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 367 ratings
     | 27,455 views

    When the most broken places of our hearts are exposed, Christ invites us to let him in.

    Introduction I’d like to introduce you to a woman, who is a lot like us. All of us before we come face to face with our Creator is like this woman. In listening to her story, we discover our own story. As we see her receive something from God. we ourselves learn to receive from God. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus' Pain Became Our Gain

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,523 views

    A Good Friday Word. This was done by our community with four pastor’s involved. This chapter was broken down into four parts. this was the third out of Four lessons from Matthew

    Jesus’ Pain Became Our Gain Text: Matthew 27:32-44 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. 33And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34They gave him vinegar to drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Right Fit

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    Sin is just too tiring. Come to Jesus, and he will give you rest.

    Title: The Right Fit Text: Matt 11:28-30 MP: Sin makes you tired. If you want rest, be like Jesus. (Meekness) Labor Day is a bit ironic, don’t you think? We take an entire weekend off to celebrate work, labor and holidays, and how do we spend it? By doing all those chores around the house we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Transformed Life

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 34,111 views

    Our learning must lead to Christ-like living.

    Living a Transformed Life Sermon Series: “PBC @ the Core” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 2/10/13 I want to begin with a brief excerpt from a book by Mark Buchanan called, “Your Church is Too Safe.” This appeared in the March 2012 issue of Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist