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    You Are God's Masterpiece PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 1,096 views

    Explores God's intimate creation of us, His profound love, and the transformative power of understanding our identity in Him.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in faith and love. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to let its life-giving truth wash over us, renewing our minds and refreshing our spirits. We turn today to the book of Psalms, ...read more

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    Judgment Day

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    "What will it be like - who will judge us?" Part 1 of a Presentation for Good Friday.

    Have you ever asked yourself, "What`s the purpose of life - What are we here for?" I believe that life is a TESTING GROUND. God has put us here on earth for a certain number of years so that we can learn about Him (or miss Him as many do)............... and learn how to become CITIZENS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Light In The Land Of Darkness - Eulogy For The World Trade Center

    Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,854 views

    First, there is disbelief. Driving to the hospital. Getting bits and pieces working in the Emergency Room. A snatch of words from a reporter on the radio. A quick blurb on CNN. The disbelief increases. What happened? The World Trade Center? Did

    Light in the Land of Darkness - Eulogy for the World Trade Center I Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle East Pearl Street Methodist Church September 16th - 2001 - The Sunday after the Bombing of the World Trade Center Holy, Powerful God, Our nation is at war with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Believers Sword Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,913 views

    How to make the Word of God the sword of the spirit in your life, Its not enough that it is in the word, it must be in your heart.

    Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Proverbs 13:13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that (feareth) the commandment shall be rewarded. Feareth:) = to stand in awe of, reverence, honour, respect, To cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Four Anchors In The Mist Of The Storm

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,340 views

    Four points in this passage that Pauls points us to which will allow us to get through the storms of life.

    “Four Anchors in the Mist of the Storm” Acts 27:18-31 Introduction: ~People every where in every corner of the world struggle with storms in there life, no one is exempt from them. Some storms are daily, some are for life. ~They very from health, to money, to family, to work, to unruly kids, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guilt And Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,241 views

    Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are able to experience lives that are free. We are free from guilt and shame--not because we never sin, but because we are forgiven.

    Matthew 5:17-30 “Guilt and Grace” INTRODUCTION Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hide, by Robert Louis Stevenson was one of the most popular books of the nineteenth. If you haven’t read the book, you probably have seen the movie. Even if you haven’t seen the movie you know about the twisted and tormented ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Art Of Subtraction

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    Encouragement to gain a new perspective on how to incorporate the use of "subtraction" in all forms of our daily lives and ministry.

    WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD “SUBTRACTION?” DO WORDS SUCH AS “REMOVE,” OR “TAKE AWAY” COME TO MIND? IS IT SAFE TO SAY THAT WE ARE A SOCIETY THAT WOULD PROBABLY ASSOCIATE THE WORD "SUBTRACTION" WITH NEGATIVE THINGS SUCH AS "LOSING" OR HAVING "THINGS TAKEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Stress Free Living

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    overcoming tensions of life

    Intro: a number of years ago Lauri’s father had triple by-pass surgery. He was put on blood thinners, given a special diet and was told to exercise. The last thing the doctor advised was, keep stress free. It was kind of funny that a doctor would advise stress free living when we live in a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Arrest Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,444 views

    This is a Maundy Thursday Sermon, part of a series calls Words of Lent and deals with the arrest!

    When we think of a big arrest today, what do we think of?... “Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do when they come for you?” (Theme from “Cops”) We think of S.W.A.T. Teams and people fleeing the scene in high speed chases. We think of cops breaking in doors and storm troopers rappelling in through ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We Change

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    Encountering God is a life changing experience. We are never the same.

    Luke 3:7-18 “We Change” INTRODUCTION While walking through life, one of the interesting things to do is to observe fads. I’m not sure how they begin or end. All I know is that after the fad is over people always ask themselves, “Why did I do it?” and “What did I see in it?” Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rooted In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013
     | 9,018 views

    The roots of faith in the work of Christ on the Cross enable us to withstand the strong winds and storms of life.

    Colossians 2:6-15 “Rooted in the Faith” INTRODUCTION During the football season a sub-specie of Homo sapiens arises called the armchair quarterback. These are people who may or may not have ever played football, and may or may not know how to throw a football, but do know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What God Said To Me At 4 A.m. In Guangzhou China

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2014
     | 3,389 views

    This tells the story of an insight God gave me into John 14:1-4 the morning before I held my adopted daughter for the first time.

    I want to tell you a story about an insight that God gave me into John 14:1-4, the passage where Jesus speaks of going to prepare a place for us. This is the story of something that happened to me several years ago while I was in Guangzhou China. Karen and I were in Guangzhou to complete our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Distress To Delight

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 2, 2015
     | 6,833 views

    Ps 73:26 – Divided into 3 parts 1.) Despair 2.) Dependence 3.) Delight

    Ps. 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Background for Ps 73 - 2 Chron. 20 v.1-2 – Jehoshaphat's distress - Overwhelmed v.3-4 – Fear took hold – His only help is the Lord v. 6-13 – Jehoshaphat Prayed v.14-19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Moral Analysis Of Physician Assisted Suicide

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 18, 2014
     | 2,470 views

    A Moral Analysis Of Physician Assisted Suicide

    It is often difficult to judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. As such, one of the most challenging situations imaginable would be for someone in optimal health to counsel the terminally ill as to the proper response to legal physician-assisted suicide. In this contentious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Is There Often So Little Joy Among Christians?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 2,745 views

    A look at our frequent lack of joy and how more clearly understanding what God has done for us can remedy that.

    A QUESTION: Why is there often so little joy among Christians? - Luke 1:14. - This verse highlights the joy that John will bring: “a joy,” “delight,” “rejoice.” - Is that atypical? Is joy supposed to be a standard part of the Christian life? - I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist