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    Who Are You Connected To? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 23,370 views

    Encourages discernment in forming relationships and choosing paths, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will and light, not darkness.

    Greetings, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Lord and to turn our hearts and minds toward His Word. We are here, united in Christ, to grow in our understanding, to deepen our faith, and to strengthen our bonds. We are here to grapple with the ...read more

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    The Presence Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to recognize, embrace, and trust in God's constant, empowering presence in our lives amidst our daily struggles and responsibilities.

    Good morning, dear friends. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, amidst the cacophony of our worries and the whirlwind of our responsibilities, it's easy to feel lost, to feel alone. But let me assure you, you are not alone. No, indeed, you are watched over by the most loving eyes, guided ...read more

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    Are You Listening? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024
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     | 1,083 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' teachings on sacrifice and eternal life, emphasizing the transformative power of God's Word in our lives.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather here with you, in this sacred place, where we come together to share the love of God, to seek His wisdom and find comfort in His Word. As we open our hearts and minds, let's remember the words of the great Christian preacher, ...read more

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 31 – Destruction Has Tarnished The Gold; People As Earthen Vessels - Chapter 4:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 2, 2025
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    How the city lies in ruins with its Temple gold dulled and ugly. The once glorious people are now no more than earthen vessels in the sight of others. The Potter’s hand will restore Israel and God will fashion a people for His glory, His inheritance. We need the Potter’s hand to transform us.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 31 – DESTRUCTION HAS TARNISHED THE GOLD; PEOPLE AS EARTHEN VESSELS - CHAPTER 4:1-2 Chapter 4 is another Alphabet chapter, and describes practical issues like the Temple’s destruction, boiling of children, pursuers who are relentless, and the total helplessness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salty And Bright

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,939 views

    The world is your huge mission field, and the Holy Spirit is looking for people He can use to reach the world with the Word of God.

    There are 8 billion people in the world today. Lifeway Research notes that there are almost 2.56 billion Christians today. By 2050, that number is expected to top 3.33 billion. It is easy to see that nearly 5 billion people worldwide still need Jesus! The world is your huge mission field, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Do You Get It?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,517 views

    There is nothing that Jesus cannot do. But we can only get the message if we don’t let ourselves be distracted by trivia, and if our relationship with God is healthy.

    One of the reasons people loved to listen to Jesus was that he talked about things they knew about, scenes and events from their everyday lives. But the lives of the people Jesus talked to can seem very far away from our own, sometimes. His illustrations don’t always mean that much to us. What’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hope For The Heavy Hearted

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 14, 2022
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    Hope and help for those who are burdened.

    “Hope for the Heavy Hearted” Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 7 S' Of Being Found Ready When Jesus Returns

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 22, 2020
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     | 6,009 views

    The following sermon is going to look at Paul’s seven S’s of being ready to meet Jesus: sudden, sorrow, sound, sleeping, sober, salvation and solace.

    7S of Being Ready 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since Christ promised that He was going to prepare a place for His own- and one-day return, Christians have been “looking up” and speculating as to when this glorious day will occur. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 29, 2021
     | 4,613 views

    The first recorded message we have of Jesus defines for us the purpose of his arrival and the continued purpose of the church in the Great Commission

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/jU3zxPM80MI Introduction I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, "Does anyone here know how to pray?" One ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Going The Distance (On What Matters)

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 3, 2021
     | 4,037 views

    This sermon is about running the Christian race.

    Going the Distance (on what matters) Opening Illustration: "He didn't win a medal. In fact, he came nowhere near. But, in defeat and in pain, he came to represent something much more profound and enduring than many sportsmen achieve in illustrious careers. Akhwari was never likely to win ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Shining

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 3,439 views

    Paul reminds us that as new born-again-baptized people, we are new creatures in Jesus Christ who are called to exemplify His light in our living and witness, walking as Gods children of light (Ephesians 5:8).

    Ephesians 5:8-14  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light  (9)  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),  (10)  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.  (11)  Take no ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Understanding Servant Leadership

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 9,282 views

    Some people have never heard of servant leadership. This message discusses the wrong attitude for leadership. It then looks at three points defining servant leadership, and it concludes with the six primary characteristics.

    Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.”(1) This evening’s message will discuss something called servant leadership; and servant leadership is when a leader humbles him or herself to the level as those who are served. Walter C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Is Not Rude Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2025
     | 539 views

    Love is not rude, and we become rude when we are not shaped By God.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SERIES SLIDE - What is not love? - Today, we will take a journey inspired by Paul’s writing in 1 Corinthians 13 as we examine the subject of love being not rude. SLIDE #1 MY TITLE SLIDE - Love is not Rude; put another way, love is not like a blob of Play-Doh. SLIDE #2 TWO KEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is Patient: Love Has A Long Fuse Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 7, 2025
     | 883 views

    Summary: This sermon explores the concept of patience as an essential attribute of love, emphasizing its practical application through Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well in John 4. (I want to thank my friend Arron Chambers for his inspiration for this series from his book Love Better.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 TITLE SLIDE - Back in the day Tina Turner put out a song entitled, What’s Love Got to Do with it. - Love has everything to do with everything. - Today, we will begin a new series entitled Love Better. - The thought for this series came from a book by the same title that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    O Grave, Where Is Your Victory?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025
     | 121 views

    In Christ, death is sleep; resurrection at His coming grants immortality; hope rests on Jesus’ victory, not inherent human immortality.

    Introduction Picture a quiet country cemetery just before sunrise. Mist curls low among the stones. The dew is heavy, the birds only beginning to stir. Nothing seems more final than that stillness. Yet the Christian confession dares to speak right into that silence: “O death, where is thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist