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    God Prepares PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,113 views

    Explore how the story of Jonah teaches us that God prepares us for suffering, salvation, and complete dependence on Him, and that our deepest hurts can often lead to God's greatest blessings.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of the Book of Jonah. This isn't just a story about a man being swallowed by a big fish, although that's the part we tend to remember. No, Jonah's story is about so much more. It's about how God prepares us for suffering, for ...read more

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    I'm Coming PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 896 views

    This sermon emphasizes that our true strength in facing trials comes from God, as illustrated by the story of David and Goliath.

    Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the beautiful tapestry of faith that binds us together. We are a family, woven together by the golden thread of God's love, each of us a unique strand, adding our own color, texture, and pattern to the overall design. In ...read more

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    Servant Leadership PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,983 views

    To explore the concept of servant leadership, emphasizing humility, sacrifice, and service as modeled by Jesus Christ, and encourages Christians to serve others.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the warm embrace of fellowship, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in this sacred space that we come together to reflect upon the glorious truths of our faith. Today, we find ourselves drawn to ...read more

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    Who Is Jesus To You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,392 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to personally know Jesus, publicly proclaim Him as the Messiah, and persistently pursue a relationship with Him in their daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, the bread of life, and to commune with you in this sacred space we call fellowship. As we gather together under the banner of Christ's love, let's remember that we are here not ...read more

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    Then Came Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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    This sermon explores the power and significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, emphasizing its role as a testament to life, love, and hope overcoming death, hate, and despair.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who He is. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. We are here to be touched, ...read more

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    Practical Aspects Of Our Mission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
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     | 695 views

    This sermon explores our divine duty to respond to God's call, live out His directives, and demonstrate His deeds, as exemplified in Mark 6:1-13.

    Good morning, beloved friends. Isn't it a joy to gather together, united in faith and love, to delve into the richness of God's Word? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has something to say to us, something that will touch our hearts, transform our minds, and shape ...read more

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    It's All Good PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon explores the relevance of Christ's resurrection, its power to redeem our past, and how it helps us recognize God's active presence in our lives. Key

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you on this day that the Lord has made. We're here to share in a feast of faith, to be nourished by the Word of God, and to grow together in our understanding of His infinite love and grace. We're here to strengthen one another, to ...read more

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    Why Are - U - Not Praising Him

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,641 views

    A SERMON THAT POINTS OUT THE CHRISTAN EXCUSES FOR NOT PRAISING GOD.

    WHY ARE - U - NOT PRAISING HIM FOR THEY LOVE THE PRAISES OF MAN MORE THAN THE PRAISES OF GOD. BELIEVE IT OR NOT EVEN SOME OF OUR CHRISTIAN TODAY ARE FALLING SHORT BECAUSE THEY ARE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT IT’S GOING TO DO TO THEIR REPUTATION, OFTEN TIMES WE ARE AND HAVE BEEN OVERSHADOWED OR DISTRACTED ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Good For Me That I Was Afflicted Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
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    APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT

    BIG IDEA: APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT I. THE GOOD SHEPHERD USES AFFLICTION TO DISCIPLINE AND RESCUE WAYWARD SHEEP "Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Thy word." II. APPRECIATING AFFLICTION SOUNDS LIKE A CONTRADICTION BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    10 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,829 views

    Some common reasons and excuses people use for not attending church

    10 REASONS PEOPLE DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH HEB 10:24-25 1 - TIME work schedules ballgames kids mowing gardening 2 - BORING IRRELEVANT music preaching - cannot relate to it (or the people) 3 - OTHER INTERESTS friends hobbies t.v. ....etc. 4 - GUILT living a sinful life that they love more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Characteristics Of A World Changer

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,025 views

    God has called us to be world changers not world conformers!

    THE CHARACTER OF A WORLD CHANGER - A SHINING LIGHT! Philippians 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;" I. Blameless A. Literally - faultless, unblameable - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Always Costs

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    Every act of disobedience has its consecquences, but so does every act of obedience.

    1- Israel is nearing the end of her 40 year journey through the wilderness. (New home) 2- Directions for the conquest of Jericho 1) March around the city for seven days. (1 times for six days and 7 times on the seventh) 2) Destroy the city and everything in it. (Exception “silver, gold, brass and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon-Mighty Warrior

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    Gideon as an example of faith.

    GIDEON - MIGHTY WARRIOR Judges 6 & 7 Thesis: “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NIV Introduction 1. Israelites were in the hands of the Midianites 2. Midianites ravaged the land. 3. Israelites cried out to the Lord. I. Gideon hiding in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,422 views

    First message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message is deals with the fact that all are lost sheep in need of the Good Shepherd to find and carry them to the safety of the sheepfold.

    INTRODUCTION: Luke chapter 15 is what I like to call “God’s Lost and Found Chapter”. It is not three separate parables but rather one parable (v. 3) with three parts. Jesus uses three illustrations in this chapter to answer the Scribes’ and Pharisees’ accusation that He associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Do You Weigh? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    The Handwriting on the Wall.

    I. Weighing In A. 5:1-4; 18-23 B. Common concept 1. Job 31:6, “Let me be weighed on honest scales, That God may know my integrity” 2. Proverbs 16:2, “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits” C. The sin of Belshazzar had reached its limit D. How do you weigh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist