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    Growing In Faith: A Journey Through Psalm 1 SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    An in-depth exploration of Psalm 1, focusing on the theme of spiritual growth and deepening faith.

    Read Psalm 1:1-6 The Psalm begins with the phrase, "Blessed is the man" or "Happy is the man." We all want happiness. But some look for it in all the wrong places and things. Some seek it in jobs, money, new homes and cars, sex, alcohol, and even drugs. These things are all temporary. What about ...read more

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    Finding Comfort In Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 6, 2023
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    A comforting message for the bereaved, focusing on the assurance of salvation for the departed and the gospel message for the unsaved present.

    As we gather here today to remember ______________'s life, we experience a mix of emotions. We feel sadness because we have lost a dear loved one, but we also feel joy knowing that ______________ is now in the presence of the Lord. Today is not a day of mourning but a day of celebration. We come ...read more

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    Embracing A New Beginning SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 673 views

    This sermon focuses on the teachings of Jesus as outlined in Matthew 6, providing guidance for the New Year.

    Today, I want to talk about a section of the Beatitudes found in Matthew 6. This portion of scripture is not more important than the rest of the Beatitudes, but I believe that the Spirit of God is leading me to discuss it as a foundation for the rest of 2014. Matthew 6:1-4 says, "Be careful not to ...read more

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    Marriage Part 1 – Leave, Cleave & Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
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    This is part one of my five part Marriage series. This message focuses on the responsibilitry of the husband.

    Marriage Part 1 – Leave, Cleave & Love Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 24; Ephesians 5:25-28 “The best way to make a marriage last is to put it first.” Franklin Jones Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am starting a series of messages on the topic of marriage. In this series I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Children Come

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,605 views

    This sermon was written for a special Pre-School Sunday, but is also appropriate for any Rally Day Service. It focuses on reaching the unchurched.

    I just love Pre-Schoolers! Aren’t they great? Ask them a question and you never know what will come out of their little mouths. No inhibitions – they just tell it like it is! That’s why, for us parents, they can be both loveable, adorable and scary at the same time! No editing! No review. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Person In The Mirror Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 20, 2015
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    Part 3 of this series continue with Romans chapter one focusing on God's response when mankind refused to acknowledge Him.

    The Person In The Mirror Part 3 Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Romans 1:22-32; 6:1 Introduction This message is part 3 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” In part one and two I shared with you what was recorded in James chapter one. He said “Therefore, putting aside all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Awareness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,252 views

    This is the first message in a 5 week series on spiritual warfare. This message focuses on our need to be aware of the reality and enemy of spiritual warfare.

    The Battle is the Lord’s Our Awareness Story: There was once a boxer who was getting pummeled in the ring by his opponent. Battered and bruised, in b/w rounds, the boxer tells his trainer, “Throw in the towel, this guy is killing me.” The trainer says, “No he’s not, he’s barely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Self Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    How do you get in good standing with God? Sometimes we mistake the outward signs of rightness for inward reality. In fact, the Lord urges us to examine the "secret self" and lay it bare to God and let His Son cleanse it. Are you willing?

    Note: To hear an audio version of this message, go to www.LivingWatersWeb.com 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Paul makes an abrupt ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Need Of The Whole World Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2018
     | 4,834 views

    Paul has shown that the heathen are lost, because even though they had the witness of both nature and conscience, they suppressed the truth God gave to them. He has shown also that the moral man is lost, because even though he put on an outward show . . .

    The Need of the Whole World. Romans 3:9–20 Paul has shown that the heathen are lost, because even though they had the witness of both nature and conscience, they suppressed the truth God gave to them. He has shown also that the moral man is lost, because even though he put on an outward show of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risk Taking Mission And Evangelism - Five Practices 4 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 6,920 views

    This is week four of a sermon series based on a book by Robert Schanse. It focuses on chapter 4, risk taking mission and evangelism. Without risk... there is no reward.

    Luke 9:22-25 And he said, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life." 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Misplaced Zeal

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    We are impressed with zeal. Certainly the Jews of Jesus day had tremendous zeal; passion for what they believed. But zeal and passion can easily be focused on the wrong thing.

    Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Intro: We are impressed by zeal, passion 1. see our Mormon friends riding their bike es 2. on way to seminary, remember seeing a Moonie selling candy bars in the freezing rain. 3. we even have a grudging admiration for zeal that causes a radical Muslim to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Boogie Wonderland Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,642 views

    To Dance with the Father is to engage in an intimate relationship with the Creator. This series addresses how to relate with God by focusing on the Father instead of on the steps of the dance.

    The DANCE July 23, 2006 Church – Boogie Wonderland Funny: This prim and proper lady was planning to go on a vacation to a nice campground in Florida. As she made her plans she began to worry about the restroom facilities, so she decided to write a letter to the campground to inquire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Knows What He Is Looking For Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    This is the first in a series on the life of David. After giving some background, this lesson focuses on how God chooses and prepares His servants.

    Introduction A. Happy New Year church family! Welcome to 2009 – the last year of the first decade of the 21st century! Hard to believe. B. Have you chosen any resolutions for the new year? 1. I heard about a man who announced that he was starting a diet as the new year began. 2. His friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Treasures In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    Seeking things of heaven vice things of earth helps keep us focused in the right direction

    TREASURES IN HEAVEN Matthew 6:19-24 Eccl. 5:10-20 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing Sight Of The Goal

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 18,052 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

    Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal