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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Have You Forgotten Who God Is

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2025
     | 488 views

    God poses questions to help His people remember and trust Him. He redirected them from their wrong thoughts about Him and their situation, to His unchanging character and trustworthiness.

    Isaiah 40:25-31 Have You Forgotten Who God Is? Introduction: • Prophet Isaiah was speaking to the people of Israel in exile – a people who feel forgotten and abandoned. • In their suffering, the people questioned God’s goodness. They felt that God was blind to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,118 views

    This sermon explores the concept of God as light, its implications for our lives, and how we can reflect this divine illumination in a dark world.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering where we seek to understand the profound truths of our faith, to draw closer to our Creator, and to bask in the comforting glow of His divine illumination. Opening Scripture Reading – Today's sermon is based on the powerful words of 1 John ...read more

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    Power Of Praises And Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,780 views

    Explores the power of worship as a spiritual weapon and emphasizes that our victory lies in God, not in our own strength.

    Good morning, my dear church family. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, to share a message that I believe is timely and relevant for all of us. It's a message that touches on the very heart of our faith, our worship, and our relationship with God. Our text for today is found in 2 ...read more

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    The Sound Of The Breakers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,323 views

    This sermon encourages believers to break through life's barriers with faith, using their unique voices to proclaim God's glory and step into their divine destiny.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we are united in one spirit and one purpose. As we come together today, we are reminded of the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." Indeed, ...read more

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    From Mustard Seed To Moving Mountains PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,125 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, encouraging believers to confront challenges courageously and strive for extraordinary achievements in their lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts eager to be filled with the Word of God. As we come together today, let's remember that we are not alone. We stand on the shoulders of countless believers who have walked this path before us. They have left us a rich legacy of wisdom and insight, ...read more

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    Our New Song Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 19, 2017
     | 6,011 views

    Newness, Celebration, Worship, Heaven, Fulfillment

    THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS - Our New Song January 1, 2022 Revelation 5:9-14 Introduction: Can I tell you what Sunday mornings are like at my house? I’d love to tell you that it’s a time of complete joy and focused preparation…That I wake up at 6 with a smile on my face, roll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The New Birth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 17, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    First John 5:1-5 shows us what the new birth produces.

    Scripture In her book titled Stay Salt, Rebecca Manley Pippert writes about the renowned child psychiatrist Robert Coles in which he told this story in a graduate class at Harvard University many years ago: “A highly regarded psychiatrist recently told me in despair: ‘I have been doing therapy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Job- When Life Hurts Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,477 views

    How not to counsel those who are suffering!

    JOB- When Life hurts! Theme of the Book: How should righteous people suffer? Key Verse: Job 3:26 "I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest, but only turmoil. Key Word: Trials Outline: I. Prologue Job’s test 1:1-2:13 II. False comfort of his three friends. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Have Been Wronged

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2014
     | 5,694 views

    Some people at Corinth did not like Paul. They were infuriated at him because of his insistence on Christian morality and because he dared to correct those who said they were Christians, but lived like everyone else.

    10-25-03 Title: When You Have Been Wronged Text: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Scripture Reading: (2 Corinthians 4:8-10). 8 We are troubled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sloth - A Deadly Sin

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,974 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. It may well be the most dangerous sin for both society and the church. It is so prevalent and accepted that we may not even think of it as a sin. It has become a way of life. In fact, if we do not commit this sin, people think there is something wrong with us. For we live ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Always Triumphant

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,923 views

    We struggle against the forces of evil, but God has promised us the victory.

    “Always Triumphant” Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Introduction: The Apostle Paul sometimes set the churches straight on doctrine; rebuked them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "New Adventures"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 6, 2018
     | 9,228 views

    A sermon for a time of pastoral change.

    “New Adventures” Jeremiah 29:11-14a When the people of Israel were exiled into Babylon, everything they knew was turned inside out – their homes, their families, even their worship. And so, Jeremiah came with a word of hope for a hopeless people. He told them to build, plant and pray—even ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Herald Of Light

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 14, 2020
     | 3,401 views

    John came as a herald to the Light of the World. He calls us to be the same.

    December 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 61:1-4; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Herald of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re well into the season of Advent now. This brief season uses the beloved ritual of lighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus The Rock Of Ages Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 12, 2025
     | 52 views

    Jesus, the Rock of Ages, is the immovable foundation upon which every believer must stand. He is our eternal strength, refuge, and source of stability in every storm of life.

    JESUS THE ROCK OF AGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:4 Key Verse: “And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 10:4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:2; Isaiah 26:4; Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Love Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 956 views

    Explore and understand the depth of the Love of Christ, and how it manifests in our lives as joy, peace, and patience, which are fruits of the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, Church! Today we are going to dive deep into Galatians 5:22-23. In this beautiful passage, the apostle Paul shares with us the fruits of the Holy Spirit. He says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; ...read more

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