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    Rejoicing In The Resilience Of The Remnant PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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     | 795 views

    Encourages believers to remain steadfast in faith, find joy amidst trials, and persevere for spiritual victory, embodying God's chosen remnant in today's world.

    Good morning, dear friends! Gathered here today, we find ourselves in the warm embrace of fellowship, the comforting cradle of our shared faith, and the soothing balm of God's love. As we prepare to break bread and share in the Word of God, let us remember that we are not just individuals standing ...read more

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    The Sin Of Unbelief PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 633 views

    This sermon encourages believers to confront their doubts, seek strength in God's Word, and embrace faith as a confident step into God's truth and promises.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a day of joy and thanksgiving, for we are gathered here to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of the Holy Scriptures. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to engage with the Word that is sharper than any two-edged sword, ...read more

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    "What's Stopping You?"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,593 views

    Looking at what the Spirit did for Peter at Pentecost, can encourage us to accomplish great things for God!

    "WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?" Acts 2: 14-41 I) Intro: A) Obstacles into Opportunities (Local illustrations work best) II) Text: (Joke about length…remember the text is a sermon) A) Recap 1) Spirit came upon them / other tongues 2) Being made fun of B) Peter Defends position 1) Not drunk… 2) Uses text ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stone One: Action Series

    Contributed by Richard Clouse on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    David chose five stones before he faced Goliath. These five sermons will illustrates the five "stones" we can use to defeat giants in our lives.

    (Five Stones that Kill any Giants!) 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Here are some truths we have learned so far. God is in the miracle business. God wants us to get out of our comfort zones and step out in faith. When we do, mountains will arise to bring discouragement and despair. We know how to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friendship Series

    Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,518 views

    Value of Friendship

    Value of friendship Proverbs 27:5-6 Friendship are valuable because through them we can receive love and support, encouragements, specific help, and even criticism that will helps us grow in Character. Some friends also have danger, for some friends is like a snake on the grass;can give bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Giving

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    In this passage, Paul answers a question the Corinthian believers had asked about a collection he was taking for the poor and then shares his personal travel plans. The Corinthians had apparently heard from the Galatian churches that he was taking an offe

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On the way home from church the father was complaining, "That church service, the sermon was too long, the music was too loud and the building was too hot." His son in the back seat replied, "I don’’t know, Dad, I thought it was a pretty good show for a buck." (Source ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    four Points on getting a job done

    Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan Ezra Ch. 1 Building a Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn John Roebling was the engineer with the idea of bridging the river and tying Manhattan Island with Brooklyn. It was a fabulous idea, but all the bridge-building experts and structural engineers said it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Possessing The Promise! Part 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
     | 3,434 views

    The fear of life.

    Question: What are your fears? Fear and discouragement go with the territory in any kind of ministry. The only antidote is a constant awareness of the presence of the Lord. Therefore; Joshua Lead: Possessing the Promise: 3. He understood God’s Presence to Guide. Vs. 9-11 For forty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vocation Of Human Development Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2009
     | 2,972 views

    The vocation to human development comes from God, but prophetically also comes from those who are least developed; we must respond by sharing Christ with them or they are not fully developed.

    Feast of St. Matthew Sept 21, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The call of St. Matthew is, in a sense, the call of every Christian. We have looked upon human development as a call to grow the entire human person, and the entire human family, toward its full meaning. This is an integrated development of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What You Want

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,058 views

    Discovering what the difference is between be a consumer Christian and a serving Christian.

    What You Want? Mark 10: 35 – 45 Job 38: 1 – 7, 34 – 41 Intro: “He who dies with the most toys, is still dead!” I believe the basic problem today is this: people wish to do as little as possible and to get as much as possible. / Start at the top and work their way down I. James and John – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holy Spirit Guided

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    The Holy Spirit guides us through the maze of life much like that air traffic controller.

    HOLY SPIRIT GUIDED Text: Romans 8:14 "For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." A young pilot had just passed the point of no return when the weather changed for the worse. Visibility dropped to a matter of feet as fog descended to the earth. Putting total trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Keys" A Message For Kids

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 2, 2016
     | 3,629 views

    keys are used to keep things safe, to keep people out and often to keep people in. The KEY to living the Christian life is faith.

    Object: A key ring with several keys. Keys come in all different shapes and sizes. I have a lot of keys on my key ring. Show them. Describe. Most of us use keys every day. Do you guys have any? When I was growing up we never locked our house. I would walk home from school and go right into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exercise

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,037 views

    From the start it looks as though Enoch fared more regrettable than the other patriarchs; he lived on earth for just 365 years. Then that would imply that Enoch lived longer than any patriarch, for he never saw death.

    From the start it looks as though Enoch fared more regrettable than the other patriarchs; he lived on earth for just 365 years. Enoch was transferred straightforwardly to heaven without dying. Then that would imply that Enoch lived longer than any patriarch, for he never saw death. So, if we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding Strength And Peace In God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,366 views

    In times of change and uncertainty, we should turn our focus towards God. His presence is with us through His Spirit within us. He is our safe haven, providing us protection. He empowers us with His strength.

    Today, I want to share with you a powerful message based on Psalm 46. This psalm reminds us that God is our safe haven and source of strength, always ready to help us in times of trouble. It is a comforting and reassuring message that we can hold onto, especially when faced with uncertainty and ...read more

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    One Man's Influence Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    Saul’s failure to address his own heart and it’s lust get to the heart of the matter why God’ prefered David’s heart to his.

    And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:13 Rejection is one of the most common things we face, yet it is perhaps the most difficult obstacle we must regularly overcome. It is also one of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist