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    Let God Do The Separating PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,025 views

    Explore the spiritual battle between good and evil as depicted in the parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew 13:24-31, emphasizing that God will ultimately separate the righteous from the wicked.

    Good morning, family! I’m so glad to see y’all gathered here today. We’re going to dive deep into the Word, exploring the meaning of a spiritual battle that’s been raging since the dawn of time. As we grapple with the enemy's sowing, God's separation, and the end result, we'll be drawing from the ...read more

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    When Everything Falls Apart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
     | 223 views

    Let your decisions in difficulty be shaped by faith, not fear.

    When Everything Falls Apart Text: Ruth 1:1-5 Introduction 1. “We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.” (Oswald Chambers) 2. The Bible is full of stories where people assumed God needed their help, so they went and made terrible mistakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Father And The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,557 views

    Emphasize the crucial role fathers play in both the family and the church, as they set an example for their children and actively participate in ministry to support and equip the next generation of believers.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a topic close to the hearts of many of us gathered here: the role of fathers in both the church and the family. Our Scripture focus today comes from Ephesians 4:12, which states, "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for ...read more

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    Jesus’s Framework For Fasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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    Explore the necessity, purpose, and benefits of fasting as a means to express our deep desire for God and align our lives with His will, following Jesus' example and teachings.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that might not be the most popular, but it's something that Jesus talked about and practiced in His life: fasting. I came across a quote by David Mathis that I believe sets the tone for our discussion today. He said, “and saying ...read more

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    Wisdom From An Ant

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 239 ratings
     | 29,688 views

    I. Introduction "Advice" - Famous man once said, "Old people love to give good advice because it saves them the trouble of being a good example.

    I. Introduction "Advice" - Famous man once said, "Old people love to give good advice because it saves them the trouble of being a good example. "Only 10 minutes to speak" - French surgeon was once quoted as having said, "If I was given only 10 minutes in which to complete an operation, I’d first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Lackadaisical Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,827 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all yo

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Voice Of Days

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW

    Job 32:7 The Voice of Days In the discussion between Job and his three friends, Elihu was present, but though by far the wisest man, he remained quiet. Oftentimes, a still tongue manifests a wise head. In our text, Elihu gives his reason for refraining from speech. He felt inclined to deliver his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why John 3:16 Offers The Greatest Of The Great

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    Why John 3:16 Offers the Greatest of the Great

    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of the Great John 3:16 gives us twelve of the greatest gifts every given. (See the following list) Illustration:A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rich Man/Poor Man

    Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 12,260 views

    No one meets Jesus and stays the same, using rich young ruler and Bartimaeus the Blind man as illustrations

    Rich Man, Poor Man Mark 10:17-22; 46-52 NRBM/BBM April 30, 2001 Each of us I am sure, if we stop and think, could think of a situation in life that changed our life completely, or at least left us to never be the same. For some it was meeting someone of distinction, for others it might be time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twelve Great Promises From John 3:16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003
    based on 474 ratings
     | 61,649 views

    Utilize the power of the twelve great promises contained in the most well known verse in the Bible.

    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of the Great John 3:16 gives us twelve of the greatest gifts every given. (See the following list) Illustration:A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven's Empathy

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    We have heard numerous stories about Jesus’ temptation. Yet, perhaps the amazing thing of the story of Christ’s temptations is that He knows our story so well.

    Heaven’s Empathy for You and Me Luke 4:1-13 Movement One: Jesus was tempted Set Stage: (Bracket discussion by familiarity). Questions: We know this story, don’t we? You have heard it preached many times? You have studied it in Bible studies and Sunday School haven’t you? I think we would all say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gentiles Coming To Christ Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    This is the account of gentiles coming to Christ the 13th sermon in the series in Acts

    Gentiles coming to Christ Acts #13 Acts 10 I. God fearing Gentiles needed some one to tell the good news of Jesus. 10:1-8 A. Introduction of Cornelius. 1. Lived in Caesarea 2. He was a Roman Soldier, a Centurion; He was in charge of a group of 100 soldiers. 3. He was a devout man that feared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnessing Hints

    Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,315 views

    Here are some helpful hints when witnessing

    Witnessing Hints ”Follow me and I will make you fishers of men” Telling people about Jesus is something every believer is required to do. Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Powerful Invitation

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    Inviting you to Salvation.

    A POWERFUL INVITATION 2nd Corinth 6: 1-13 As always our message invite’s you to accept Christ as your personal Savior! Tonight is not any different...You’ll be offered Salvation before we leave you tonight!!! And then from this day forward you must go on allowing Christ to be in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never A Discouraging Word

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    Questions to ask yourself when you are tempted to criticize.

    According to the old western ballad, "Home on the Range", the range was a place, "where never is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day." Fanciful thought. Never hearing a discouraging word would be pleasant. But that really wasn’t true in the old west and it’s certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist