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    Be A Servant To All People Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
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    Believers often get caught up in self-service instead of true service, being focused on seats of power. Jesus demonstrated a powerful act of servanthood that would stand as a reminder concerning genuine kingdom service.

    There once arose a dispute among the disciples, as to which of them should be considered the greatest (Luke 22:24). Jesus told them, “He who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Desperate People Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 15, 2020
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    Message in series Miracles of Jesus. Here we discover two desperate people from different backgrounds. Both needed a miracle from Jesus.

    Title: Two Desperate People Theme: To show how Jesus cares about who we are no matter what our status is. Text: Mark 5:22 - 33 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. (Mar 5:21) (This was after Jesus crossed over ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Kind Of People? Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 7, 2023
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    We must make the most of the time given to us by God to be good stewards of the Gospel. We must both live it and proclaim it.

    I BELIEVE IT’S TRUE THAT WE DON’T LIKE TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD AND UNPREPARED. THE DOORBELL RINGS AND SUDDENLY YOU HAVE VISITORS. A STUDENT IS CALLED ON BY THE TEACHER TO ANSWER A QUESTION. A STRANGER STOPS YOU FOR DIRECTIONS. WE SIMPLY DON’T LIKE HAVING TO GO “OFF THE CUFF” WITHOUT ADEQUATE TIME ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God Moves People

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 6, 2025
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    Movement is important for our wellbeing and movement towards God is crucial as well.

    Jeremiah 31: 7-14 God Moves People 1. Movement is vital to our life • We often tell the patient if don’t use it you lose it • Movement helps keep your body strong and fit, and can improve your balance, • Movement can help relieve stress and anxiety, Movement helps keep bones strong 2. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unity Of God's People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance, benefits, and joy of unity among God's people, and to encourage the congregation to strive for this unity in their lives.

    Good morning, church family! We're diving into a message from Psalm 133 today - it's about unity, something that our world desperately needs more of. Unity among God's people - the blessing it brings, the necessity of it, and the joy it produces. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "Satan always hates ...read more

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    The Collection For God's People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,240 views

    To explore and understand the concept of courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve deep into a message that's all about generosity. Yes, you heard me right - generosity, but not just regular 'ol giving, we're talking about courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity. It's a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 16: 1-18. As John ...read more

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    Love Difficult People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024
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     | 707 views

    This sermon encourages believers to respond to trials and adversaries with love, kindness, and prayer, reflecting God's grace and becoming better, not bitter.

    Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? We are here, filled with hope, brimming with expectation, and united in faith. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to let His truth seep into our very being, to allow His wisdom to shape our ...read more

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    A Reminder To The People Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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     | 828 views

    This sermon encourages embracing life's challenges as opportunities to deepen our faith and reliance on God, who promises to be with us in all circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful that you are here today, that you have chosen to gather in this holy place and to be in fellowship with one another. We are united in our shared faith, bound by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, and it is in His name that we come together ...read more

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    Second Mile People

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount"

    Second Mile People "If anyone forces you to go one mile go with him two miles." Matthew 5:41 Intro: This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount". This teaching ...was shared very early ... in our Lord's ministry. Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fly High - Acts Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006
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     | 4,731 views

    The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God. He influenced important people for the Kingdom of God because of his devotion to the Lord and to ministry.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 6 Video Illustration: For the 4th of July – also a soldiers story about the power of the Gospel in a Battle zone. Pray for our Country and for the soldiers oversees. Thesis: The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Please Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,528 views

    Nine perils of allowing spiritual fruit to spoil. Failure to fully appropriate the fruits of the Spirit lead many to a false assumption that they are not doing anything wrong. (Symptons include possessiveness, frenzied actions, passivity, leniency, s

    Please, Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil (Gal 5:22,23) Many believers are suffering needlessly because they are not allowing the Spirit of God to exhibit the fullness of the nine fruits of the Spirit in and through them. Consequently, many tolerate the leaven of neutrality, apathy and indifference ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Please Don’t Hit Me – The Rock Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 18, 2023
     | 2,056 views

    In this sermon we see the importance of obedience that would have helped enable the Children of Israel to be ready for a new experience with God in the Promise Land. It can also teach us some good lessons.

    Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:1-13 Theme: Obedience Leads to Rewards Title: Please Don’t Hit Me – The Rock In this sermon we see the importance of obedience that would have helped enable the Children of Israel to be ready for a new experience with God in the Promise Land. It can also ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The God Who Does What He Pleases Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 21,862 views

    God is truly Sovereign and does just as He pleases. In this sermon, we will contemplate the reality that God does not need us and that His plans are never thwarted.

    Our Awesome God: The God Who Does What He Pleases (topical) intro 1. Today we will begin a series titled, "Our Awesome God." 2. As I was preparing this message, I put a CD on the computer titled, "1001 Contemporary Sermon Illustrations." I have gotten a few good ones from this CD, but I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Trent Ogilvie avatar

    May I Have Your Attention Please?

    Contributed by Trent Ogilvie on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,702 views

    What does God have to do to get your attention?

    This is the most distracted we have ever been as a people. There are things happening all around us that cause us to stop one thing to deal with another. We have a cell phone in one hand and a steering wheel in the other, while we wave at the person as we pass by. There are signs everywhere that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Joy Is A Choice: God, Please Restore The Joy

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2019
     | 6,052 views

    Somewhere in recent times the church has seemed to lose the joy. While looking for the fire we are content to live in the smoke? Joy has medicinal power. May our cups be running over with the joy of the Lord.

    JOY IS A CHOICE, GOD PLEASE RESTORE THE JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DON’T GAIN THE WHOLE WORLD JUST TO LOSE? We have so many people crying, do you know: “I CAN CRY IF I WANT TO…” I think many of us make the choice to mourn and cry about life instead of staying ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God