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  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Hope - Our Strength

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    "while the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." Helen Keller Today we will see that: Our Present Sufferings Will Not Last – (v. 18) Our Promised Future Will Not End – (v. 23) Our Patient Hope Will Be Our Strength (v. 25)

    Introduction: What are you going through today? Do you feel like giving up, throwing up your hands and quitting? Do you struggle with… · Financial Burdens – Can meet the bills · Physical Burden’s – Sick or struggling with addiction · Relational Burden’s – Broken marriage, friendship or ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Calling Of God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013
     | 9,501 views

    When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hero, The Knight And The Good Samaritan: There's One Big Difference

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    From time to time we hear of many heroic actions of those who risk themselves to help others. These people are often called ’Good Samaritans’. This sermon explores Jesus’ challenge to act positively in the lives of the despised and rejected.

    The hero, the knight, and the Good Samaritan: There’s one big difference. As our Gospel this morning we have heard a story that has seared its characters onto the consciousness of countless generations. Only recently we have had cause to use the term “Good Samaritan” in relation to the events of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Footsteps Of Jesus - Who Are You Following?

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,285 views

    As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic

    THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sticks, Stone And Words Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
     | 309 views

    This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach foundational truth that are designed to challenge, encourage and, most importantly, flame the fire of hunger in the Christian who wants to learn more about who they have become in Christ Jesus.

    Sticks, Stones And Words – Part 2 (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Love James' Style

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 7, 2015
     | 3,485 views

    James has a lot to tell us about faith. His simple, straight forward message challenges us and instructs us in character building God's way. This is a summary of some of the things James tells us as we prepare to enter chapter three.

    The theme of James is captured in the first chapter, verses James 1:2-4 (read). He then discusses trials and faith throughout the rest of the letter. Some of these trials come from without, but some are as near as the members of our own bodies, i.e. our tongues. Someone pointed out that James ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Activating The Winner Within Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 475 views

    Many believers live below their potential because they have not awakened the power of God within them. Every child of God has the seed of victory embedded in them. The moment you gave your life to Christ, a winner was born within you—created to overcome, dominate and prevail.

    ACTIVATING THE WINNER WITHIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 5:4 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:37; Philippians 4:13; Proverbs 24:16; Judges 6:11-16; 2 Timothy 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Many believers live below their potential because they have not awakened the power of God within them. Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Way

    Contributed by Joey Johnson on May 18, 2001
    based on 197 ratings
     | 19,737 views

    When we face the challenges of this life, there is but one way to handle them, fighting the tempation to handle them our way and in faith deciding to handle them God’s Way.

    GOD’S WAY (2 Kings 5.1-14) (v.1) I. Naaman was a successful man, he had a lot going for him, but he also had a big problem( a burden in his life). “...commander of the army... a great and honorable man... by him the LORD gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If...for...then

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,020 views

    This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points: each point comes from the first word of the new section - If . . . For . . . Then, i.e., conditional challenge, terms of reason and results.

    IF . . . FOR . . . THEN By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points; each point comes from the first word of the new section. “IF” (verse 1) is conditional, including conditional challenges, similar to those a parent might say to a child. “If you finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy City, The New Jerusalem

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 19,271 views

    John, in the Revelation, sees a vision of the New Jerusalem, the Bride of Christ, the Church, as a climax of God’s redemptive purposes, an encouragement and challenge to believers still living in a dark and hostile world.

    THE HOLY CITY, THE NEW JERUSALEM When we look out on our world it’s easy to be pessimistic – with countries at outright war and others threatening each other, the environment at risk through global warming, disease and disaster. Evil seems to abound, with downright wickedness, injustice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Definning Moments Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,192 views

    Defining moments, we all have them. As Joshua was facing the end of his life, he challenged the people to chose, the choice they would make would define them as a people.

    Defining Moment; Joshua 24 Preached at Midway Community Church June 11, 2000; What is a defining moment? When a choice you make or an incident happens that will from that moment define some aspect of your life! We have many of these moments through out our physical lives. Examples: when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Let Him Save Himself (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,646 views

    The Chief Preists and Teachers of the Law challenged Jesus to save Himself, come down off the cross... then they’d believe in Him. Why didn’t He do that?

    OPEN: April 15th was just this past week, and I ran across this bit of information about the IRS that I wanted to share with you this morning. According to the "Newhouse News Service:" Over the past 193 years, the federal government has received approximately $4 million in unsolicited funds from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Emmaus Road Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 92 ratings
     | 37,026 views

    Part 2 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. The Emmaus Road: a road that reveals Jesus’ companionship, conversation, challenge to believe, and renewal of hope to all those who follow Him.

    THE EMMAUS ROAD Luke 24:13-35 Read at beginning of service: Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meekness-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,577 views

    Introduction Can you truly be meek and happy at the same time? Can you picture a meek person who is also a happy person? You probably find it rather challenging.

    Meekness-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth" (Matt. 5:5). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-5 Introduction Can you truly be meek and happy at the same time? Can you picture a meek person who is also a happy person? You probably find it rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mouthpieces

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    We are all called to be God’s mouthpiece in this world. This puts us in a very unique and key position in the Kingdom of God. It also places some challenging responsibilities upon us.

    Mouthpieces Isaiah 6:8 This evening I would like to take a few moments to share some thoughts the Lord laid on my heart a couple of months ago. It dove tails so well with what I shared on this morning, that I would like to continue it tonight. The title of my message is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal