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  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    It Is God's Will For His People To Prosper

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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    It Is God's Will For His People To Prosper

    It Is God's Will For His People To Prosper 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray to God, above all things, that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Genesis 2:10-12 And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Ultimatum: No Other Choice!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2023
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    Jabesh Gilead was in big trouble. They had bypass God and played with sin. The enemy Nahash gives them the option: the sword or gouge your right eye out and limit your vision? Saul strengthens their hands and strengthens his kingdom.

    NO OTHER CHOICE? THE ULTIMATUM… WE CAN’T WIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. *Surrender: cease from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Servants Are Light Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 22, 2023
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    God is light. He makes his disciples to be his servants and gives them the mission of being light to the nations. His servants have to listen to people and to God. Be channel of blessings to disburse the free gift of salvation.

    Theme: God’s servants are the Light Text: Isaiah 42:1-9   Greetings: You are the servants of God. You are the Light to the world. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began this year with the first order and command of God, ‘Let there be Light’. We have meditated about the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Sunday?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 24, 2024
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    When you look at the letter of the Law, you demand one day only. When you look at the principle or purpose of the Law you see the grace that Paul spoke of and why Gentiles were not required to be under naught but the moral law.

    Exodus 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. KJV The question is often asked why most Christians meet on Sunday instead of Saturday. Let's look first at the definition of the word in both Hebrew and Greek sincere will be looking at it it from the OT and NT sides. OT:7676 shabbath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor Your Father's Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 28, 2024
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    When we choose to honor God the Father, our parents, our leaders and each other God pours out his blessings into our life.

    Father’s Day message 2024 This last week we took a team to Honduras to work with IMI’s City of Refuge. As I pondered the week and the lessons I was learning from God my Father in Honduras – I sat and wrote this sermon one night. I observed a team of workers at IMI and Kids’ actions and attitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Change In Time Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025
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    History changed the day, but grace restores the meaning—calling us to worship the Creator who never changed His rest.

    Introduction – A Change No One Voted On Some of the biggest changes in history happen so quietly that we only notice their results. Languages drift, customs morph, recipes evolve, and one day we realize the original flavor has vanished. That is how the Sabbath changed. It was not a decision of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Gift Of Time Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025
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    The Sabbath remains holy and God’s enduring invitation to rest in His finished grace.

    Introduction – A Change No One Voted On Some of the biggest changes in history happen so quietly that we only notice their results. Languages drift, customs morph, recipes evolve, and one day we realize the original flavor has vanished. That is how the Sabbath changed. It was not a decision of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
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    This sermon explores Revelation 6:1-8, emphasizing God's sovereignty and control even amidst chaos, encouraging faith and trust in His divine plan.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by love, faith, and the shared promise of salvation. We are not merely congregants in a church; we are a community, a family, bound by the blood of Jesus Christ, our Savior. We ...read more

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    Separating Sheep From Goats Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Nov 30, 2023
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    This sermon explores the Parable of the Sheep and Goats in Matthew's gospel, suggesting that it represents not the "End Times" but the inauguration of the Kingdom of God through Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension.

    Much has been written on the phrase “Son of Man,” since it is Jesus’s primary self-designation in the Synoptic Gospels — 30 times in Matthew, 14 in Mark, 25 in Luke. But it is even prominent in John — where Jesus uses other self-designations, most notably the “I am” sayings — appearing 13 times in ...read more

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    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,394 views

    Wedding for an older couple - not Christians. A short sermon as is appropriate for such a setting

    I want to talk about marriage. Marriage is one of those old institutions that seems to be losing its popularity these days. Have you noticed? People are choosing to live together but without necessarily having the long-term commitment involved in the sorts of public promises that Frank and Janet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It Shall Be A Memorial

    Contributed by Steve Severance on May 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    Memorial Day is a day that America sets aside to remember those who have given their lives in the cause of gaining and preserving freedom. It’s like a monument. The Idea is that we would have a day off to celebrate liberty and remember the price of such a

    It Shall Be A Memorial… Memorial Day is a day that America sets aside to remember those who have given their lives in the cause of gaining and preserving freedom. It’s like a monument. The Idea is that we would have a day off to celebrate liberty and remember the price of such a blessing. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 3:

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004
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     | 833 views

    Stories of Christmas

    A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING. MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem? - So their son could be near the Temple. - So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s throne. - Rumors in Nazareth. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Examination

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,458 views

    A sermon on motives for self-examination, what to look for, and how to respond to deficiencies in our Christian development.

    Self-examination I Cor 11:28 INTRO.: it is important we observe the Lord’s supper properly. The Corinthians were not and their meeting were doing more harm than good. V. 17. They had connected the Lord’s Supper to a love feast. It was a time of sweet fellowship and sharing. Each family brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessing Of A Bad Reputation

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 26, 2006
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     | 2,996 views

    The early Church had a bad reputation which helped it grow and we should cultivate such a bad repputation in our time.

    The Blessing of a Bad Reputation Acts 28:22 INTRO.:Paul is in Rome facing trial for preaching Christ. While waiting for his hearing before Caesar, he is permitted to have guests and to communicate with others. He calls the leaders of the local synagogue to explain his side of the issues before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
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    The doctrine of the virgin birth is an essential foundation of the doctrines of the divinity of Christ and the Incarnation.

    Series: The Doctrines of Christmas THE VIRGIN BIRTH Matthew 1:18-25 I. THE CASE FOR THE VIRGIN BIRTH Was Jesus really born of a virgin? A. Testified of by Scripture Old Testament Prophecies (Gen 3:15) AAnd I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational