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  • If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We thumbnail

    If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of obedience, submission, and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives, as demonstrated through the story of Balaam and his encounter with the angel of the Lord.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the Old Testament that speaks to us about God's sovereignty in our lives, the power of obedience, and the blessing of being used by God. As A.W. Tozer once said, "Outside of the will of God, there's nothing I want. Inside the ...read more

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    Ten Talents - Using Them Wisely PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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    This sermon encourages us to use our God-given talents to honor Him, living lives of true holiness rooted in awed adoration.

    Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space, where we can bask in the warmth of our shared faith, and seek solace and inspiration in the word of God. As we gather in unity, let us remember that we are not just a community of believers, ...read more

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    Jesus Became Just Like Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
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    This sermon explores the profound mystery of the incarnation, emphasizing how Jesus shared our human experiences to guide us towards righteous living.

    Welcome, dear family in faith, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the divine umbrella of His word. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are here to engage with the Word, to allow it to shape us, mold us, and guide ...read more

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    Available PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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    This sermon explores how to respond to God's call, utilize our abilities for His Kingdom, and make the invisible God visible through service.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to be inspired by the Word of God. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to address a calling that is as old as the faith we share, yet as ...read more

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    God Our Protector; Not Our Bully Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    This sermon explores the concept of God as our protector who meets us in our current state, leads us on a journey of transformation and healing, and never shames us, contrasting this with the shaming behavior of the Pharisees.

    Hello Church! I want to ask you a question today. Have you ever had an earworm? I’m willing to bet almost all of us have had an earworm at one time or another, and most likely many of us get multiple earworms every year. I know I do! Do you know what an earworm is? If you ever get an earworm, the ...read more

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    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001
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     | 56,882 views

    Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating? Why am I here?" You see, God has a reason. What is the purpose of my continued existence?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) WHY AM I HERE? GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIFE TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:1 14; Ephesians 1:4-5,10; 2 Corinthians 5:19 ILL. I had a tremendous respect & admiration for Pres. Ronald Reagan & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embracing God's Hope At Hard Times

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Sep 28, 2015
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    At hard times, you need to cling on to hope that wouldn’t disappoint. In Christ, you have endless hope. Don’t give up. God needn’t open heavens for a miracle to take place in your life. A wave of His hand or a mere whi

    2 Kings 7:2 – “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” These are the words of the officer to prophet Elisha. What was the officer actually trying to mean? He was trying to say to Elisha, it is impossible. What you are saying is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Holy Spirit Manifestation Gifts Of Power

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 10, 2015
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    The gifts of the Holy Spirit contribute to the orderliness of God’s design for the Church. As instruments of God, operating in the Body, we must be orderly. Only then can the Body be edified. When the Body is edified, God will be glorified!

    1st Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Am I? (Part Three)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 16, 2015
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    Today, we will see that as a Christian I am part of the body of Christ. Let’s see what that entails.

    WHAT AM I? (part three) INTRODUCTION: In part one of ‘what am I’ in Christ we saw that since we have been born again we are now a child of God. I have been given God’s Spirit and I have an inheritance waiting for me in heaven. Last week I talked about how we are a temple of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Power For Our Pursuit

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
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     | 6,871 views

    God gave us everything we need so we can live a godly life when we believed in Christ Jesus.

    A missionary named Herbert Jackson got a car that wouldn’t start without a push. So, for two years, whenever he needed the car, he would ask people to push it so that it would start. During his rounds, he would park it on a hill or leave the engine running. When Jackson retired, he turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Commitment And Our Constraint

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021
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    In Romans 13:1-7, Paul discussed how we as Christians are to SUBMIT to the "higher powers" that are placed over us.

    In America, that means that we are to obey the laws of the land no matter if the Republican party or the Democratic party is in power, as long as those laws are not contrary to the Word of God. Illus: One case in point is the legalization of abortion. According to the laws in most of our states, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Rescued Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013
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    To prove that GOD is our Rescuer.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you drawing near to GOD because GOD is your Rescuer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD is our Rescuer. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:13-14 (Amplified Bible) [The Father] has delivered and drawn us to Himself out of the control and the dominion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Jesus Is The High Priest"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2018
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    Jesus is the high Priest who stays with us, never leaves us, dies for us, and saves us!

    “Jesus is The High Priest” Hebrew 7:23-28 • They had charge of sanctuary and alter they offered sacrifices for sins • They lighted the lamps of the tabernacle, burned incense • Placed the Bread of Presence on the alter every Sabbath • Offered Sacrifice for his sins then washed his hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sir, We Would See Jesus

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023
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    This message looks at the ways people can see Jesus in us today

    PALM SUNDAY 2023 JOHN 12:17–21 NOW THE CROWD THAT WAS WITH HIM WHEN HE CALLED LAZARUS FROM THE TOMB AND RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD CONTINUED TO SPREAD THE WORD. 18 MANY PEOPLE, BECAUSE THEY HAD HEARD THAT HE HAD PERFORMED THIS SIGN, WENT OUT TO MEET HIM. 19 SO THE PHARISEES SAID TO ONE ANOTHER, “SEE, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Things Of Christmas Luke 2:12

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016
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    “I can’t do much…I don’t have much to give” are statements often made by Christians who would really love to serve God in some way, yet they often feel too small for God to use. Thanks Gary Huckaby for the original writing.

    Little Things of Christmas Luke 2:12 “I can’t do much…I don’t have much to give” These are statements often made by Christians who would really love to serve God in some way, yet they often feel too small for God to use. I read about an elderly widow who had a hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist