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    Kingdoms In Conflict PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
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     | 871 views

    Encourages discernment and forcefulness in faith to effectively engage in spiritual warfare and maintain victory in the face of adversity.

    Good morning, family of faith. As we gather in the warmth of this sanctuary, let us prepare our hearts for a message that is both timely and timeless, a message that is as relevant today as it was when first penned in the holy scriptures. Our focus for today's sermon is a passage from Matthew ...read more

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    African Americans Rejoice In Freedom's Eve PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023
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     | 861 views

    This sermon encourages perseverance in prayer and finding joy in challenges, guided by Paul's teachings in Philippians, emphasizing God's nearness and peace.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we come together to break bread, to share fellowship, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. I feel the warmth of your faith and the strength of your devotion, and it fills this space with a divine energy that ...read more

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    How To Relate Wisely With Others Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 11,868 views

    This sermon will teach you how to relate to people that are hard to get a long with.

    HOW TO RELATE WISELY TO OTHERS Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 9 James 3:13-18 ===================================================================== Every day you encounter many different kinds of people. Some are very delightful. Some are very difficult. Some of them are inspiring. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,187 views

    We all need to know why God created us.

    WHY AM I HERE? INTRO.- ILL.- A man was walking along a road and saw an Indian lying with his ear to the ground. He went over to the Indian and heard him speaking, “Large wheels, Ford pickup truck, green color, man driving with large police dog next to him, Colorado license plate, and traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Essence Of Worship

    Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,608 views

    What does it mean when we worship Him in spirit and in truth?

    The Essence of Worship 9/12/99 Open your Bibles to John 4 where Jesus is talking to the Samaritan woman at the well. While you’re turning there I’ll tell you the subject of this morning’s message - The Essence of Worship. (John 4:21-24) Jesus said to her, “Woman believe Me, an hour is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    The tenth in a series walking through the book of James. This message contrasts the temporary nature of worldly wealth, with the eternal hope found in the coming day of the Lord. It is intended to provide hope for those in financial struggles needing to

    There is no doubt that James is a book of tough teaching. In fact, I can just imagine there were probably recipients of this letter that were going through some really hard times. Maybe they had endured some persecution. We know that many of them were suffering financially. Life was not easy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Win Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,309 views

    Worship satisfies. It gives us right priorities. More joy, peace, hope. When your blessings go up to God, His blessings come down to you.

    We are wired for worship! Several years ago a businessman here in Brecksville said to me, “I don’t like that word ‘worship.’ Sounds soft. It’s not for me.” Well, last week, we learned that worship is why we were created. It’s what gives us fulfillment. It satisfies. It gives us right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

    Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Thinking More About Heaven Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    This series, entitled Heaven Is Our Home, is intended to help you think more about Heaven, order your personal life with Heaven in mind, and stir up a heart for evangelism.

    9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:9-10 21For to me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 154 ratings
     | 22,501 views

    Knowing how to pray makes prayer more meaningful and makes it easier to do. Sermon discusses principles Jesus taught about prayer.

    Prayer 101 Matthew 6:5-15[1] 2-27-05 Intro “Where do I begin?” Have you ever found yourself asking that question faced with a task so challenging you didn’t even know where to start? A while back my car broke down on the way home from church. I managed to steer it out of the road. I tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Was Crucifixion The Passion Of The Romans Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,430 views

    The Romans seemed to enjoy the crucifixion. This message explains why, while answering the question, "who really did crucify Jesus?" The answer might surprise you!

    Title: Why was Crucifixion the Passion of the Romans? Text: Galatians 2:20 Three men participating in army war games were hit with paint pellets, which were fired at them by their opponents. According to the rules of the war games they were legally dead and no longer permitted to participate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sex

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on May 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    Never has a godly perspective on sex been more needed in society yet it is so rarely discussed; this talk goes over a godly perspective on sex, a discussion of several "taboo" topics and gives solid steps towards achieving victory.

    Great Sex Note: this is applicable to all men: young, old, married and single Romance is God’s idea! God created the 2 sexes with a “need” for each other: Gen.2:18 - “It is not good for the man to be alone.” The entire book of Song of Solomon discusses romance, marriage and sex.
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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Higher Fools

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,989 views

    There is power to mount up and there is power to pull down, but the best power is the power from on high, which will make you to mount up like the eagle. That is the kind of power that we should ask for. There are some Christians whose names have been tak

    HIGHER FOOLS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The Bible says that “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like the eagle. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40: 31). There is power to mount up and there is power ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Influence And Conformity

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,170 views

    We will be influenced - but the Word tells us Do not be conformed. Who and what are influencing us, and to what effect?

    Influence and Conformity TCF Sermon February 7, 2010 Open with on-stage re-enactment/illustration of this scenario (see below) � ask individuals in your church to come: A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    10 Termites That Can Destroy Your Home Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,111 views

    Helps for a Happy Home

    LESSON 4 10 TERMITES THAT CAN & WILL DESTROY YOUR HOME: Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist