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    Idop 2025: Faithful To The End

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 28, 2025
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    Today is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. This year's theme (2025) is "Faithful to the End." How can we remain faithful followers of Jesus amidst all difficulties and temptations, even when we face persecution?

    Introduction: I was in Surabaya last month when, at 3 a.m., I received the news that Charlie Kirk had been shot. It turned out he died. This news was truly shocking and left many wondering, "Why would anyone kill him?" Many reports claimed he deserved to be killed because he spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
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    Faith’s journey moves through surrender and grace — where Jesus meets us at the wall, restores our love, and sends us forward.

    There’s something quietly deceptive about the word arrival. We love the sound of it — the sense that the journey’s over, the destination reached, the work done. “I’ve arrived,” we say. The culture trains us to think in terms of achievements and milestones, success stories and finish lines. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Get Behind Me Satan PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,186 views

    Explore the interaction between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 16:21-28, emphasizing the importance of aligning our desires with God's will and understanding the depth of Jesus' sacrifice.

    Good morning, family of God. Today, we're gonna dive headfirst into a powerful exchange between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 16:21-28. This passage is packed with meaning, showcasing both Peter's rebuke of Jesus and Jesus revealing His divine plan. Throughout it all, we'll uncover the deep ...read more

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    It's Not All Sunshine And Rainbows PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 812 views

    Understand the cost of following Christ, the importance of prioritizing God's concerns over human ones, and the assurance of Christ's promises.

    Good morning, family! Today we're diving into some of the meatier stuff in the Gospel of Matthew. We'll be looking at a passage that is as challenging as it is comforting, as it speaks to the cost of following Christ, Peter's unwillingness to suffer, and the trust we can have in Christ's promises. ...read more

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    Investing In What Truly Matters PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 672 views

    Explore the cost of discipleship, emphasizing the importance of self-denial, carrying one's cross, and prioritizing eternal treasures over worldly gains as taught by Jesus.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus. We're going to talk about the cost of discipleship, the value of eternal treasures, and the necessity of investing in what truly matters. D.A. Carson once said, "The kingdom of heaven ...read more

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    How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,515 views

    Challenge believers to evaluate their commitment to Jesus, understanding that true discipleship requires denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and being willing to give up everything to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful and challenging message that will not only encourage us but also make us evaluate our level of commitment to Jesus Christ. Charles Spurgeon once said, "If Christ is not all to you, He is nothing to you. He will never go into ...read more

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    Brand New You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 716 views

    This sermon encourages believers to break free from sin, become transformed in Christ, and build a consistent, faithful life that glorifies God.

    Greetings, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as the one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler walking along the path of faith, hand in hand with you, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father. Today, we are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. ...read more

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    The Life Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 988 views

    This sermon explores the call to discipleship through self-denial, surrender for the gospel, and sustaining faith, emphasizing a Christ-centered life over self-centeredness.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the common thread of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather not as strangers, but as a family, a community knit together by the grace of God, and the shared pursuit of ...read more

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    Take Up Your Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,122 views

    Explores the depth of commitment to Christ, emphasizing self-denial, divine direction, and determined discipleship as paths to true life.

    Beloved congregation, I stand before you today, warmed by the familiar faces of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I am filled with a profound sense of joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared desire to draw closer to our Heavenly ...read more

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    Live A Life Of Surrender PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 980 views

    This sermon explores the call to surrender our desires and plans, carry our cross, and find true life in following Jesus Christ.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and anticipation. We gather here, in this sacred sanctuary, a place where we are reminded of the enduring love and unending grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family ...read more

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    Almost Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 408 views

    This sermon explores the cost of discipleship, encouraging believers to prepare for persecution, persevere through pain, and hold onto the promise of resurrection.

    Good morning, beloved members of our church family. It's always a joy to gather together, to celebrate our shared faith and to encourage one another in our walk with the Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on a precipice of understanding, ready to plunge into the depths of the Word and to ...read more

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    When Satan Tries To Stop You, Keep Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 164 views

    Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more

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    The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 37 views

    Following Jesus means daily self-denial and cross-bearing, trusting His worth and grace, and surrendering our lives to His call in every circumstance.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us arrived with hurried hearts and heavy hands. Some of us smiled at the door and sighed in the seat. Wherever you are, come close. Hear the whisper of Jesus that cuts through the noise and the nagging: I see you. I love you. Walk with Me. He doesn’t wave us onward like a ...read more

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