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    Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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    This sermon explores the universal experience of temptation, emphasizing its role in testing faith and refining character, and the power of God's Word to overcome it.

    Good morning, we gather here today, nestled in the warm embrace of fellowship and faith, to engage with a topic that touches us all – temptation. This is not a subject reserved for the few or the fallen; it is a universal experience, an inevitable encounter on the road of life. Yet, it is not a ...read more

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    Do You Have Faith The Size Of A Mustard Seed? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to foster their faith, witness its power, and use it to overcome life's challenges, as taught in Matthew 17:20-21.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, bound by our shared love for our Savior and the Word that guides us on our walk with Him. We come together, not as individuals, but as a community, a family of believers, united in our faith and our purpose. Today, we turn to ...read more

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    Out On A Limb PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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    This sermon explores overcoming obstacles to seek Jesus, willingly encountering Him, and experiencing transformation through faith, using the story of Zacchaeus as an example.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to learn from His Holy Word. As we open our hearts and minds to His divine wisdom today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once ...read more

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    Put Aside Your Excuses PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024
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    This sermon encourages Christians to prioritize God over busyness, overcome excuses that hinder commitment, and actively share the Gospel to connect others to Christ.

    Greetings, beloved family of God. It is a joyous occasion to gather together, whether in person or in spirit, to delve into the richness of God’s word. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We come together, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united in the love of ...read more

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    Teamwork PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and teamwork within the Christian community to overcome divisions and challenges, reflecting the diverse yet unified body of Christ.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of the faithful. We are here to share in the joy of fellowship, to lift our hearts in praise, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler ...read more

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    Spirit-Empowered Boldness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025
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     | 88 views

    The sermon urges us to cherish our inherited faith, overcome fear, and boldly nurture and protect the gifts and gospel entrusted to us by God.

    If you hold this letter up to your ear, you can almost hear the heartbeat behind it. Paul is nearer to the end than the beginning. Cold walls. Thin blankets. Thick memories. He is thinking of a young pastor with tender tears and a tough assignment. He remembers a grandmother’s prayers and a ...read more

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    The Birth Of Sin

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
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     | 2,176 views

    All too often our definition for Good News has to do with interesting new Bible stories, or feel good inspirationals. But we may find ourselves one day in the Valley of Despair – Valley of Dry Bones, as a result of sin (birthed within us).

    THE BIRTH OF SIN Revised – 08.20.06 (Edit in text from “Elijah”, Chas. Swindoll, pages 127 – 131) Perhaps you came this morning expecting to hear some “Good News”… How do you define the term “Good News”? If I were to tell you that you are walking too close to a hanging cliff that loose ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Creation . . . A New Beginning

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,787 views

    We’ve all needed a second chance at one time or another. Truth is that many of us have also "blown our second chance" and maybe have despaired that it was our last chance. Well, God goes beyond the second chance to the new beginning!

    A NEW BEGINNING . . . A NEW CREATION! Text: Romans 5:20 Moreover, the law entered, that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Some time ago I was in a Christian book store and they were playing a song that kept repeating, "He’s the God of second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    And The Lord Made Me Laugh Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
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    The joy of the Lord has the power to turn sorrow into laughter and despair into hope. When we look at the story of Sarah, we see a God who turned her years of barrenness into joy, so profound that she proclaimed, “God has made me laugh.”

    Title: AND THE LORD MADE ME LAUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-3, Job 8:21, Luke 1:13-14 INTRODUCTION: The joy of the Lord has the power to turn sorrow into laughter and despair into hope. When we look at the story of Sarah, we see a God who turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fool Who Says, ‘there Is No God’ — And The Grace That Says, ‘come Home’ — Psalm 14:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 207 views

    Every age has its fools — not because people lack intelligence, but because they reject truth. We live in a world where humanity believes it has outgrown God — yet moral decay, despair, and violence reveal that something has gone terribly wrong.

    The Fool Who Says, ‘There Is No God’ — And the Grace That Says, ‘Come Home’ — Psalm 14:1 (Go! And Know the Truth — Psalm 14:1) Introduction: A World That Thinks It Knows Better Every age has its fools — not because people lack intelligence, but because they reject truth. We live in a world where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Made His Light Shine In Our Hearts

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2006
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    Transfiguration (C) - God made his light shine in our hearts. As the god of this age brings darkness and we are reminded it is the only true God who overcomes all darkness.

    GOD MADE HIS LIGHT SHINE IN OUR HEARTS February 26, 2006 - Transfiguration - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Who is afraid of the dark? The fear of the dark is not unknown to any of us, is it? We may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Reality Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2010
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    The first choice is the Reality Choice... I acknowledge that I am spiritually bankrupt. I am powerless to overcome my tendency to do the wrong things and I need help.

    Title: The Reality Choice Text: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 Thesis: The First Choice is the Reality Choice in which I admit that I need help; that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Courage-Filled Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2023
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     | 4,883 views

    A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. So, I think it’s safe to say we all need courage to face these challenges of life. The message is from the life of Joshua.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Courage-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZzNn1r0XVE A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Receiving Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,774 views

    God’s gift alone is stronger than the hate and despair that mockingly stands in opposition against “peace on earth good will to men.” Whatever the difficulty we may face in these days approaching Christmas 2005 God’s gift, the gift of His one and only So

    GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Receiving Luke 2:21-33 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: I Heard the Bells (1:47) I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play And wild and sweet the word repeat of peace on earth, good will to men . . . And in despair I bowed my head: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord And The Wicked

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 7, 2013
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     | 4,875 views

    Just as Psalm 9, begins with praise, Psalm 10, begins in despair. Psalm 9, the psalmist was confident of the sure coming of Divine justice; Psalm 10 injustice is rampart and God seems disinterested; however, the psalmist’s walking more by sight than by fa

    The Lord and the Wicked Psalm 10:1-18NKJ Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. 3  For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the greedy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal