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    Jesus Is Passing By!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2016
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     | 32,861 views

    Jesus is passing by. You are near to a miracle! It doesn’t happen every day. It’s a special, divine moment. Will you avail yourself of it?

    JESUS IS PASSING BY! Lk. 18:37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOKS MAY NOT BE DECEIVING 1. For the first time in his life, Sam received a letter telling him he is being called for Jury Duty. On the appointed day, he joined many other prospective jurors in court for the official swearing in process. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Persevere: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2017
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     | 53,597 views

    We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. This sermon focuses on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. The Christian life, is not the easy option.

    Persevere: Quitting is not an option We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. Today we are focussing on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. Pastor and Author, Warren Wiersbe said “Those times when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    4 Symptoms Of A Derailed Destiny

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2023
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     | 3,355 views

    Destiny is in OUR hands as much as it is in the hands of God. We can have a Disastrous Destiny if we choose to live our lives without God and His priorities or we can have a Delightful Destiny which is the consequence of choosing to live to please God!

    4 SYMPTOMS OF A DERAILED DESTINY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor was on his way to his church, running late, and was traveling well over the speed limit. He ended up being pulled over by a state trooper. 2. The officer was not impressed by his explanation or his collar and asked, “Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Ain't Scared

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,389 views

    OUTREACH

    I ain’t scared!!! Let’s all take a trip back in time. Some of you need to get a head start. Think back to when you were 18 or 19 years old. You have not a care in the world and not afraid of anything. Your buddy’s would dare you to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Strike The Iron While It’s Hot!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 30, 2021
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     | 6,868 views

    Elisha put his hands on the King's and said "Shoot!" Then the King banged the arrows, but only 3X. God gave him the opportunity for complete spiritual victory, but the King was only halfway committed. We must make a 100% dedication if we want God's best!

    “STRIKE THE IRON WHILE IT’S HOT!” 2 Kgs. 13:15-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISTAKEN FOR GOD 1. A nurse wrote in Reader’s Digest that she works in a hospital’s children’s ward. “One night I was at the nurse’s station when I heard a little boy in his room talking to himself. 2. He kept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Wrinkle In Time

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2019
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    This message is about TIME and how to bend time to your advantage, the three concepts of time in Scripture, and the six opportunities where we can jump great distances ahead in the race to eternity.

    A WRINKLE IN TIME KAIROS OPPORTUNITY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’m talking about “wrinkles” tonight, so here are a few wrinkle jokes. A little girl got on her grandpa's lap and said, "Did God make me?" "Yes," the grandpa replied. "Did God make you too?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    With Us - Joy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 10, 2020
     | 3,126 views

    In Luke 2 we see some shepherds, some Jewish men and boys keeping watch over the sheep in their care. They got a shock and a powerful message of Joy!

    “With Us” - Part 1 - JOY Steele Creek Church December 6, 2020 OUTLINE And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great ...read more

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    Open Doors Come With Adversaries

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 29, 2024
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     | 2,712 views

    "For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries."It seems like a contradiction, but Paul saw difficult situations as opportunities to speak about Jesus.

    OPEN DOORS COME WITH ADVERSARIES 1 Cor. 16:8-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man came up to the preacher after service and said, “That was an excellent sermon, but it was not original.” The preacher was taken aback, for he had written it himself. 2. The man said he had a book at home, ...read more

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    Conviction - How Strong Is Yours?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 13, 2023
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    In the Bible, through his actions and prayers, Daniel gives us a powerful example of what it looks like to live unashamed in a culture that sees no need to live righteously and obediently for God's glory.

    We live in a culture that's becoming more and more antagonistic toward anyone who follows Christ. In the Bible, through his actions and prayers, Daniel gives us a powerful example of what it looks like to live unashamed in a culture that sees no need to live righteously and obediently for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Devil Or God Wants To Use You!!!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,285 views

    Preachers all across this nation constantly and consistently preach to Christians how THIS WONDERFUL GOD WE SERVE WANTS TO USE US.

    We live in an age of opportunities; there are so many ways God can use us. But preachers all across this nation do not preach enough on how the devil wants to use us. We have to make the decision in this life if we are going to: (1) Allow God to use us. (2) Allow Satan to use us. WHY SHOULD WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hopelessly Devoted To You Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,523 views

    Paul encourages the Colossians to be devoted in prayer and make the most of their conversations with outsiders

    Above All: Colossians 4:2-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-14-2022 Hopelessly Devoted to You On Tuesday, we lost another one of my childhood artist. Olivia Newton John lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 71. She was a four time Grammy award winning singer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Searching For The Lonely Places PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 545 views

    This sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of following Jesus' example of intentional prayer and solitude, withdrawing from daily distractions to connect deeply with God.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll be diving into an intimate look at Jesus' example of the power of prayer and fasting, the importance of seeking out those quiet, lonely places, and making intentional time to connect with the Almighty God. Our text for today is Luke 5:15-16, "Yet the news about ...read more

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    Watchnight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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     | 808 views

    This sermon encourages cultivating spiritual sensitivity to recognize and respond to God's leading, as exemplified by Simeon and Anna in the Gospel of Luke. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. How wonderful it is to gather together in His name, to seek His wisdom, and to bask in His love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together today to delve into His Word, to seek His ...read more

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    Keep Pressing On PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26 views

    God invites us to move forward with Him, leaving the past behind and focusing on Christ, trusting His presence and grace for every step.

    There’s a reason your heart quickens whenever you sense a fresh start. New mercies. New morning. New possibilities. Like a runner at the starting line, leaning forward, muscles ready, eyes fixed—something inside you says, "There’s more ahead." You were made for forward motion with Christ. You were ...read more

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    The Urgency Of The Harvest SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 2,544 views

    Encourage people to work the fields for the harvest

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to be gathered here together, in the house of the Lord, on this beautiful day that He has made. As we come together in fellowship, let us take a moment to pause, to breathe, to feel the presence of God amongst us. Before we ...read more

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