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    Jesus Needs The Donkey PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024
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     | 857 views

    This sermon explores God's divine design in ordinary things, our duty in His plan, and how small actions can open doors to great blessings.

    Greetings, beloved congregation! It's a joy to be standing before you today, in this place where we gather to celebrate our unity in Christ, to seek His wisdom and to find solace in His words. As we gather here, let's remember that we are not just a gathering of individuals, but a family, bound ...read more

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    Jesus: The Difference Maker PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
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     | 598 views

    This sermon encourages self-reflection on our faith journey, challenging us to overcome spiritual blindness and live out our faith with open-mindedness and discernment.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, to draw near to Him through His Word. There's a certain warmth, a certain comfort that comes from being among fellow believers, a mutual understanding that transcends our ...read more

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    On Seeing The Invisible

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    "Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus," are the words of a chorus that expresses the desire of all Christians. This study deals with how best to "see" Him.

    email: cholt@gt.rr.com ON SEEING THE INVISIBLE By Charles W. Holt "And the LORD said, "You cannot see my face; for no man shall see Me, and live" (Ex. 33:20). "No man hath seen God at any time" (Jn. 1:18; 1 Jn. 4:12). "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Seeing God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Responding To The Real Jesus Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    To see Jesus for who He really is opens the door to eternal possibilities. But that revelation also requires a response to either reject Him or serve Him as Lord of all.

    Responding to the Real Jesus Fortifying the Foundations #2 John 1:1-18 3-9-03 Intro: John 1:1-18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Slowing Down Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,220 views

    A balanced life can open us to experience the abundant life that God has promised to us. Slowing down is one step in achieving and maintaining a balanced life.

    DISCOVER BALANCE JULY 23, 2006 Luke 6:12-19 “Slowing Down” INTRODUCTION We begin a new series of sermons today—“Discover Balance.” For the rest of the summer, we will be examining the topic of how we achieve and maintain balance in our lives. Today we will talk about slowing down. In future ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Heart Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

    The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Making Of Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 31,409 views

    Opening message in Future History: the book of Daniel. The theme of Daniel 1 is how Daniel and friends become "10 times wiser than all the enchanters in the kingdom."

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Fear

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,524 views

    The opposite of faith is fear. Fear is the fruit of unbelief, and it opens the door of your life to the devil. Sixty three times in the Bible, the Lord used the phrase, “Fear not.”

    Faith opens the door of your life to God. Ephesians 2:8 says that our salvation is comes by God’s grace, through our faith. No one could honestly study the ministry of Jesus upon this earth and miss the fact that He honored people’s faith. Hebrews 13:5 says, “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,058 views

    It’s easy to take things for granted. To truly have a grateful heart, one needs to get their eyes off of themselves and open to the world around them

    How to Have a Grateful Heart Jared Schroeder October 8, 2006 Thanksgiving Sunday Mission Heights Church 2005 Predictions… In 2005, there will be 256 million turkeys raised in the United States. There will be 649 million pounds of cranberries produced. There will be 1.6 billion pounds of sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How Will You Be Broken

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Oct 28, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,295 views

    Matthew 21:33-44 - When God sends messages our way, we are faced with a decision: shoot the messenger, or, with an open heart, accept the message.

    Introduction • Throughout His ministry, Jesus had spoken about the time when His hour would come – the hour in which He would be called upon to fulfill His life’s purpose by dying on the cross to save humanity from an eternity in hell. He had always known that His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Amazing Prophetic Power

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012
     | 5,151 views

    There are few passages of Scripture that open the door on God’s incredible prophetic power than Daniel 11. Don’t close your eyes to this amazing passage.

    Passage: Daniel 11:2-20 Intro: No wonder Daniel was sick for three weeks when he saw this vision! 1. here he was, eager to see his nation of Israel restored to God’s favor. 2. instead, this vision presents them as a battleground between two warring empires, then the victims of terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    7 Stars And 7 Lampstands Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012
     | 5,241 views

    As the Revelation opens John sees a vision of Jesus standing among the churches of Asia and the vision is of one who shows the glory of God shining from his face

    Today we begin a series on the book of Revelation. You may be aware that this is not an easy book to follow so let me give you a short introduction. The first thing to understand is that this is not a work of history, though it is firmly rooted in the history of the Church since Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What The Household Holds, Potential Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,584 views

    A culture that is open to new gifts, ways and ideas all wrapped up in a new person. you can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

    What does the Household of ECC Hold? I want to Reminded us of the kind of Household God has called us to build here at ECC. A household where people are loved valued and considered vital to the Household of God. God wants us to be a Household of People who know their Purpose in Christ, people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reading The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,988 views

    Sometimes reading the Bible can be difficult. Why should we even read it? If if we convince ourselves to open it, where do we start.

    ***Open the time with all the lights out and the room completely dark. Begin to lightly toss stones up front so that the thud can be heard by the group*** The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Torah which is what the Jews look to as their Bible. The Hebrew word torah meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    God Desires The Fellowship Of His Children, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,619 views

    God desires that ongoing and open fellowship exist between him and his children. The need of the hour is that the children of God might hear their heavenly father speaking to them.

    Message series, Recognizing the voice of God God desires the fellowship of his children Part 1 Text: John 10:1-5, 22-27 Opening: 1. Read opening story attached about lady w/prophesy for pastor A. What is the desperate need of the hour in which we live? 1. Amid all the voices ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite