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  • James Lowe avatar

    The Middle Of The Road

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,833 views

    Don’t be a middle of the road christian

    The middle of the road Revelation 3: 14-16 When you hear the term, “middle of the road”, what do you think of? If you are thinking politics you would say the “middle of the road” means someone who is neither liberal nor conservative. If you are thinking religion you would say the “middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cry Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,078 views

    Emphasizes God's compassion, His attentiveness to our cries in times of need, and His power to bring comfort and deliverance.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the warmth of God's love and the fellowship of His people. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of God's grace. Today, we are going to be looking into the heart of God's ...read more

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    Say Yes To Rest PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,176 views

    Explores the concept of spiritual rest in Christ, understanding its nature, and how to live from a place of rest in our daily lives.

    Hey there, family! It's such a blessing to be here with you all today. I can almost feel the anticipation in the air as we get ready to get into God's Word together. Now, I don't know about you, but I've been really feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders lately. It's been one of those ...read more

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    Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,078 views

    Until a person realizes they are in sin they will never turn to God for forgiveness. As we look at our society today we see many lines getting blurred. What is the difference between Christians and the rest of the world? How has Jesus changed your life

    Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3 #1 of 8 in series During a children’s sermon the preacher asked his little listeners, “What must you do to receive God’s forgiveness of your sins?” A child quickly declared, “First of all, you have to sin.” From the mouth of a child comes, almost, the key to becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blind Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,797 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, using the story of Bartimaeus to inspire believers to be bold and believe before seeing blessings.

    Good morning, beloved family of God, it's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance of God's Word. We are here to listen, to learn, and to lean on each other as we grow in faith. Today, we will be turning the pages of our ...read more

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    The Great Announcement

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013
     | 7,553 views

    Only Mary was there to hear the greatest of announcements.

    The Great Announcement Luke 1:26-38 Introduction There have been some great announcements in history. I can remember being at Yankees stadium as a child enjoying my birthday present when the game was interrupted. The loudspeaker rang out that the first men had safely landed on the moon. I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Be Thankful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 520 views

    This sermon explores the transformation from seeking worldly fulfillment to finding true contentment, nourishment, and strength in knowing and serving God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space and time. We are here to share, to listen, to grow, and to understand more deeply the profound truths of God's Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage from Hebrews. It's a passage that speaks to us about choices, about discernment, and ...read more

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    He Is The Head PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 702 views

    This sermon explores the importance of unity, maturity, and love within the church, under the headship of Christ, as outlined in Ephesians 4:15-16.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. We are gathered here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as a community of believers, bound together by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 4:15-16. I invite you to ...read more

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    Are You Ready? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 843 views

    Encourages Christians to discern God's signs, commit to discipleship, and patiently await His divine return, while constantly reforming their lives in response to His Word.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in spirit and in purpose, bound by the shared desire to understand more deeply the divine mysteries that our Lord has laid out before us in His holy Word. We are here to listen, to learn, and to love - to love the ...read more

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    God Speaks In Darkness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 956 views

    Explores finding God's presence in our darkest moments, standing firm in faith during adversity, and drawing strength from His divine guidance.

    Greetings, beloved congregation! We find ourselves gathered together once more, not by chance or by circumstance, but by the purposeful design of our Heavenly Father. He has called us together, in this sacred space and time, to seek His face, to know His heart, and to understand His Word. Today, we ...read more

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    What Are You Looking For? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 697 views

    Explores the spiritual nourishment Jesus provides as the Bread of Life and our role as believers to seek, bear, and believe in Him.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we gather together today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our shared faith and love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. God has called us into ...read more

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    Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2018
     | 6,482 views

    A sermon series focusing on the Fruit of the Spirit to help us reach our full potential in Christ. This week we are looking at PATIENCE!

    Fruit of the Spirit - Patience Galatians 5:22-23 April 29, 2018 I would like to think I’m a really, really patient person. BUT, deep down, I really know I am not!! It takes me about 3 seconds trying to put something together, before I proclaim, this is impossible, or my best line is “there’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,170 views

    Explores the importance of trusting in God's wisdom over our own, bearing life's challenges with faith, and becoming steadfast through trust in Him.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a wonderful day to gather together in the house of our Lord, to soak in His Word, and to let it nourish our hearts and minds. As we gather here today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a deeper knowledge of our God and His wisdom. We're here to ...read more

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    What Is A Disciple And Why Be One? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,369 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of 8 on the biblical characteristics of a disciple.

    Discipleship Series, Sermon #1 (6-3-03) There was a man by the name of John Harper who was born into a Christian family on May 29, 1872. He became a Christian 13 years later and had already started preaching by age 17. He received training at the Baptist Pioneer Mission in London, and in 1896 he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,196 views

    Meeting Jesus in the waters of baptism.

    THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. Matthew 3:13-17. The baptism administered by John was with a view to the repentance of sins. So, immediately, we are challenged with the thought: why did Jesus make the journey from Galilee to Jordan to be baptised by John (Matthew 3:13)? After all, as John would argue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational