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    When Joy Is Our Song PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
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    This sermon encourages us to receive God's message of joy and assurance through Jesus Christ, like the humble shepherds, with open hearts and minds. Key

    Welcome, my dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as a family, bound by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We stand here, not as solitary islands, but as a unified body, our hearts beating in rhythm with the divine melody of God's love. Today, we ...read more

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    Provoked To Pursue The Promise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
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    This sermon encourages embracing God's promises through passionate pursuit and perseverance, finding strength in His unchanging love despite human failings.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the loving embrace of our Lord, united in our shared hunger for His divine wisdom. As we stand on the precipice of a new day, let us remember that each sunrise is a testament to God's unwavering promise of renewal ...read more

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    Making Much Of Little Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
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    Little is much when God is in it. Jesus demonstrates His power to use insignificant people and things for His purpose

    SERIES: Miracles with a Message #4 TITLE: Making Much of Little TEXT: John 6:1-15 [vs.1-6] INTRO: Last week we visited the pool of Bethesda, now we are going to Bethsaida. Jesus and His Disciples hear that John the Baptist has been beheaded. They take a boat on a 13 mile trip across the sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Leaders Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
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    The first in the Lessons in Leadership series this message illustrates the perserverance needed in every leader’s life.

    Lessons in Leadership Part One: “Leaders Make a Difference” Professor: Noah, the son of Lamech ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) Text: Hebrews 11:7 (NIV) “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    How To Make It To Friday

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007
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    Facing troubles and tests in our daily walk drains our energy. We wonder if we can even make it to Friday. Three things from I Peter show us how to get there.

    May, 2007 How to Make it to Friday I Peter 1:17-23 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Peter is writing to Jewish Christians who were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia Minor and to all believers everywhere. This writing took place as Christians were being tortured and killed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Make Family A Priority Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
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     | 8,639 views

    To stress the necessity of a child’s honoring his/her parents and the necessity of parents living a life worthy of honor.

    The 10 Commandments #5: Make Family a Priority Text: Exodus 20:12 Thesis: To stress the necessity of a child’s honoring his/her parents and the necessity of parents living a life worthy of honor. Introduction: (1) America’s ambassador to Japan, Douglas MacArthur II, served as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Louder Than Words

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2011
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    The church needs to move beyond just using words to impact the world. We need action to make an impact for Christ

    Louder than Words Matthew 9:35-38 June 12, 2011 Morning Service The old saying is true: actions speak louder than words We are rarely defined by the words we speak. There are times when our words come back to haunt us but words are simply that just words. Words do carry power to build others up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Troubled To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 13, 2006
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    I am totally convinced that we can make a difference in our day. That is why we are still here. God wants us to be around the throne with Him, but He has left us here to make a difference.

    Troubled to Make a Difference Daniel Speaks to Us Today By Greg Johnson 12/13/2006 www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 8 We will face much trouble in our life, but we do not have to let it get us down. Instead, we can choose to let it propel us to make a difference. There is hope! There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make The Right Call Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 19, 2012
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    We all make judgment calls in life. But there is one that is far more important than all the rest.

    “The Road to a Better Life: Make the Right Call!” Hebrews 9:11-28 There was once a program on TV in which the main character always received a newspaper one day in advance. That meant that what he read had actually not yet happened - he was reading the future. This put tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Keepers Of The Cellar

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005
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    The undetected and unknown servants of the King often make the greatest impact.

    The Keepers of the Cellar 1 Chronicles 27:28 KJV And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the low plains was Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: New King James Version -- Joash was over the store of oil New Living Translation -- Joash was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Connect Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
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    A life that makes an impact for Jesus is a life that is connected to other believers

    September 8 Connect Acts 4:32-35 Follow Influence Connect 1. A common purpose. v.32 2. A common story v.33 Grace (charis): the favor of God 3. And uncommon act. vv.34-35 Opening illustration, Band of Brothers It’s amazing what humans will do, what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Decision-Making

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005
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    We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

    Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Living To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
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    This is the third in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of relationships and life investment.

    Faith Integrity Living to Make a Difference Philippians 4:1-9 I want to wrap up the series I began a few weeks ago on Faith Integrity - this whole idea of living out the fullness of what we believe. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with integrity in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Making The Most Of Opportunities

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
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    Life is a collection of moments and opportunities. Each day presents us with new chances to make decisions, take actions, and align ourselves with God’s purpose.

    MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 Supporting Texts: Colossians 4:5, Ecclesiastes 9:10-11, Galatians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 6:2, John 9:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is a collection of moments and opportunities. Each day presents us with new chances to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Make Good Investments Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 1, 2015
     | 7,630 views

    So how are your investments doing?

    “Living a Joy-full Life: Make Good Investments” Phil 4:14-23 So how are your investments doing? It’s more than likely that you immediately thought about your financial investments. And why not? Investment advice is everywhere – radio, television, newspapers, magazine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed