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    Love Your Enemies PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 561 views

    The sermon encourages believers to strive for divine perfection through Christ's grace, mercy, and love, shaping a legacy of faith for future generations.

    Hello, beloved family and friends. As we gather together today, in this sacred place of fellowship and worship, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a new revelation of the divine mercy and magnanimity that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has called us to embody. We are not here by ...read more

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    Body Piercing Saved My Life - What To Do With Piercings And Tattoos

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,085 views

    Learn what the Bible has to say about piercings and tattoos in this stimulating sermon on a hot topic.

    When I was in High School, I went to this winter retreat in Gatlinburg, TN called Winter Xtreme. There were tons of teenagers there, and this was about the time that wearing a Christian T-Shirt made you a “Cool Christian.” I remember seeing a shirt with a saying that I’ll ...read more

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    "god Moved Into The Neighborhood"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2021
     | 2,864 views

    A sermon of challenge for the New Year.

    “God Moved into the Neighborhood” John 1:1-14 A couple of years ago on Christmas Eve, a teenager named Karla felt called to go to a nearby nursing home. She went from room to room, offering to read the Christmas story. After reading, she prayed with the residents and then moved on to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Self-Reflection PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,143 views

    This sermon urges the Church to self-examine, repent, resist worldly influences, and prioritize God-pleasing preaching over crowd-pleasing entertainment.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sanctuary where our hearts find solace, our spirits find nourishment, and our faith finds reinforcement. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine discourse that God has graciously invited us into. We are here, not ...read more

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    His Death Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 16,477 views

    As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

    The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Go Home

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,954 views

    The only way to come back to the Father’s is to first come to yourself and realize that the Laws of the Father are in place to protect us.

    It’s time to go Home Luke 15:11-24 The Parable of the Prodigal is one of many parables Jesus used in His ministry. He used this particular parable in addition to others while He was addressing the publicans and sinners in the presence of the Pharisees and Scribes. Now Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Saint Abraham" Romans Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2007
     | 3,047 views

    Saint Abraham had Resurrection Faith because he believed even when there seemed to be no hope of becoming the father of many nations. His faith in the Lord opened the door for God to raise a dead womb and to birth a new nation in his wife Sarah.

    “Saint Abraham” Romans pt 6 (He had resurrection faith!) Opening Illustration: “What Does Easter mean to you?” Blue Fish TV “Easter” DVD Introduction: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Hope For The Future”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2021
     | 2,385 views

    An opening by Dr. Paul Ruskin in the Journal of the A.M.A. “Stages of Aging.” It was really a photo of his baby daughter. Simeon holds the baby Jesus ..How did he know which baby in the temple that day? How did He and "we" listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit?

    In Jesus Holy Name December 26, 2021 Christmas I Redeemer Text Luke 2:5a, 26 “Hope For the Future” Some years ago, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article by Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spiritual Perspective Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,408 views

    A heart in tune with the heart of God opens up our eyes to heavenly views and our ears to holy harmony in the Word of God. There’s a sure calling from the throne for you... are you listening?

    2 Pet 1:1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that His divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Samaritans

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    When it comes to having people as a part of his kingdom: 1. God breaks all the rules. 2. God wants everyone to know him. 3. God wants us to open our eyes.

    Times are changing, and it is rocking our country to the core. Cultural shifts are happening so fast that most of us cannot keep track of them. The country that our grandparents loved and grew up in no longer exists. It used to be that you graduated from high school and worked for one company ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Never Give Up

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on May 5, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,412 views

    This is a very open outline to help incourage people not to give up in their walk with God because he sees our affliction, he hears our cry, and he knows about all our sorrows.

    NEVER GIVE UP! Isaiah 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. To you who have been serving God for a long time, never give up To you who are physically tired and to those who are mentally tired from the journey.... To you who are just starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Joshua's Learning Curve"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 27, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    A miracle happens when the Supernational supersedes the natural! Joshua had learned that the God who was standing in the open field with a sword in his hand, is also the same God who sits upon the throne of the universe!

    Title: “Joshua’s Learning Curve” Text: (Josh 1:9) Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Introduction: Joshua is the commander and chief of the nation of Israel. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,690 views

    Wearing a mask that shows everything’s fine Says that life’s struggles are not God’s design; But when we’re open, transparent, and true, People will trust God to meet their needs too

    Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts I Cor 2:7-10 - "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." Illustration: We were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christmas Card Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    Each year God sends us the same Christmas card inscribed with His message of love; when we open it and read it we know what His one & only Son did for us.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE CHRISTMAS CARD BACKGROUND: A. Sending of Christmas cards is a 163 year old tradition 1. It began in England in 1840 a. The first cards showed people drinking & partying b. Christns complained, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 People Who Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 333 ratings
     | 14,610 views

    Of course, we all ought to...but these specific categories are full of eye-opening truths that will bring us all to our knees! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    7 People Who Ought To Pray I Sam. 12:23 "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."--Jer. 33:3. Moses cried out to God, and God spared Israel from judgment. Joshua’s prayer made the sun stand still. Hannah’s prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist