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    Anatomy Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
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    Explores the power of prayer as a divine dialogue, emphasizing its necessity, prudent use, and the different types it encompasses in our lives.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sanctuary of faith and fellowship, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to deepen our connection with our Creator, our Father in Heaven. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

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    He Must Increase PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
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    Explores John the Baptist's humility and joy in serving Christ, challenging us to emulate his dedication and selflessness in our own discipleship.

    Good morning, dear church family. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can leave behind the clamor of the world and focus our hearts and minds on the One who is our refuge and strength. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound ...read more

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    As For Me And My House PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024
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    Encourages Christians to foster faithfulness in their families, fortify their homes through service, and form a God-centered family, following Joshua's example.

    Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a pleasure and a blessing to gather together in His name today. We are here, not by chance, but by the divine orchestration of our loving Father. And it is in this spirit of gratitude and reverence that we approach His holy word today. Our focus ...read more

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    Rest For The Weary Matthew 11:28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 7, 2024
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    There is a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls

    Rest for the Weary Matthew 11:28 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus beckons to all who are burdened and heavy-laden, offering them rest. Let us delve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rest For The Weary

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 9, 2004
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    Sometimes we can do all the right things as Christians and still be at the end of our rope. In this sermon I will encourage both believers and unbelievers to seek rest in Christ.

    “Rest For The Weary” Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: Open in Prayer ILLUSTRATION: Think back with me if you will to a time when you were about 6 yrs. Old. Can you remember playing all day, not a worry in the world? Can you remember the feeling of your pillow at the end of the day? You just had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Gift Of Rest

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023
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    In this message we will look at a gift that will bring true, sweet, peaceful rest!

    INTRODUCTION: We are living in a world where the average person desperately needs rest! Not sleep, but true genuine, refreshing rest! Many seek after and will trip all over themselves for the opportunity to win a free vacation, which ends up not being free at all. In this message we will look at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plan The Work, Part 1: Develop The Plan Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 21, 2009
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    As with any project, before you can get anything done, you have to plan. Planning isn’t just a one-time step, it happens continually. Even as the work is being accomplished, planning is still happening. In this passage, we see three steps Nehemiah engaged

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Tonight we’re starting an exciting section. It’ll take us a few weeks to get through it, but this is the section where Nehemiah gets to Jerusalem and gets to work. I originally wanted to cover this in one message, but there’s just too much here to do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things Christians Should Bear

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002
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     | 4,374 views

    Five things that Christians should bear

    “Things Christians Should Bear” Text: Romans 15:1-7 Intro: The Word of God tells us that there are some things as Christians that we should bear. Together this morning we want to look at Things Christians Should Bear. We begin our study right here in verse 1 of Romans Chapter 15. I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning A Religion Into A Relationship Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus. Sincere seekers need to be born again.

    “When a Religion Becomes a Relationship” John 3:1-15 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April 22, 2001 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's Battle Strategy, Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Mar 1, 2001
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    Satan’s battle strategy is to keep the believer out of the prayer closet. Satan wants to disrupt these communications.

    Satan’s Battle Strategy, Part II Theme: Strategy #2, Keeping the believer out of the prayer closet. Text: Philippians 4:6, (NASB), "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God." Ephesians 6:18, (NASB), "With ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Comfort My People

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
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    The Lord is the everlasting God who will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom as He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak and offers salvation to all.

    Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyB COMFORT MY PEOPLE Isaiah 40:21-31 Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It's Not As Bad As It Seems

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 13, 2011
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    "It's Not As Bad As It Seems" is an exposition of Psalm 3 that makes the point that things are never as bad as they seen, if the Lord is on your side!

    IT’S NOT AS BAD AS IT SEEMS Psalm 3 Psalm 3 introduces a series of firsts in the book of Psalms. It is the first psalm with a superscription. In most of your Bibles, you will find these words above verse 1: A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM HIS SON ABSALOM. This heading presents several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Palm Sunday King

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 23, 2021
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    Have a song of praise on your lips for Jesus. Be ready to go out of your way to honour him. In your life, find the equivalent of coats that you can humbly lay on the road before him. In your life, find the equivalent of branches that you can wave in the air to praise him!

    Every year again there’s a day on our calendars called Palm Sunday. It always falls on the last Sunday before the Easter weekend, when the church remembers Good Friday and Easter Sunday. But unlike for those other important days, we may not really understand what Palm Sunday is all about. Sure, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Songs For The Road: Music For Tired Feet

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 30, 2025
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    What if the pressure you feel isn’t because you’re failing—but because you’re trying to prove something you already are?

    Introduction I want to begin this morning with words that many of us recognize—not because they are complicated, but because they are honest. They weren’t written to impress anyone. They weren’t written to explain theology. They were written to be carried. I’m but a stranger here, Heaven is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What Is God Like - Part 2

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 102 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    Jesus reveals His true character – one which you will find at once comforting and challenging – part 2

    Today we conclude a study that we began last Sunday in Matthew 11 – answering the question: "What is God like"? If you missed it, pick up the tape. But to bring us up to speed – John the Baptist, having baptized Jesus as the Messiah, has some doubts and sends his disciples to ask the question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel