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  • You Have Been Called Into His Fellowship thumbnail

    You Have Been Called Into His Fellowship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 816 views

    Explores the faithfulness of God, His grace, and the importance of fellowship.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What an honor it is to gather with all of you today, in this hallowed place, to share in the Word of God. We are not just here to listen, but to take these divine words to heart, to let them shape us, mold us, and guide us on our path of faith. As we gather ...read more

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    Deepening Your Faith Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,047 views

    Answering questions about our prayer requests, as well as a order of service based on The Lord’s Prayer.

    D. A. Carson said, “I doubt if there is any Christian who has not sometimes found it difficult to pray. In itself this is neither surprising nor depressing: it is not surprising, because we are still pilgrims with many lessons to learn; it is not depressing, because struggling with such matters is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Train Yourself To Be Godly

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 34,283 views

    In urging Timothy to train himself in godliness, Paul borrowed a term from the realm of athletics. The verb which is variously translated in different versions of the Bible as “exercise,” “discipline,” or “train” originally referred to the training of yo

    TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7 TITLE: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY The apostle Paul did not take for granted the godliness of his spiritual son Timothy. Though Timothy had been his companion and co-laborer for a number of years, Paul still felt it necessary to write to him, “(exercise) train yourself to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strength To Stand - Part Two

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    Usually no one likes to consider themselves as weak, but we all need to find more strength in Christ so that we can together (as a church family) defeat a very real enemy – the devil.

    STRENGTH TO STAND ~ Part Two ~ Enduring To The End Usually no one likes to consider themselves as weak, but we all need to find more strength in Christ so that we can together (as a church family) defeat a very real enemy – the devil. As we continue out series entitled, Strength To Stand – I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preaching Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,821 views

    Does preaching really matter? Only if we believe God has a message for us.

    2 Timothy 3:1-4:4 Preaching Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 2, 2007 (Have a stack of sermons on the stage. Pick them up and flip through them in a reminiscing sort of way and think out loud about them.) Though I’ve only been preaching a little over six years, this is a lot of sermons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Response Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2016
     | 9,279 views

    Mary's response to what looked like and impossible task is what makes her special.

    INTRODUCTION • Wow, we are closing in on another Christmas, and as we do, I want to take you on a journey for the next three weeks in a series called MARY CHRISTMAS. • SLIDE #1 • During this time of the year, churches typically focus on the Christmas season, and at FCC, we will do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chasing Loins.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 13, 2021
     | 3,999 views

    Once I heard a sermon about a man named Benaiah, who chased a loin into a pit on a snowy day and killed it. I could hardly believe this was recorded in the Bible;

    Chasing Loins. 2 Samuel 23:20-21NLT Once I heard a sermon about a man named Benaiah, who chased a loin into a pit on a snowy day and killed it. I could hardly believe this was recorded in the Bible; Moreover, very little has been said about Benaiah. Because of Benaiah’s fearless act, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace And Mercy - Communion

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 2, 2020
     | 8,412 views

    A look at God's grace and mercy as we take communion

    Grace and Mercy Communion Thoughts October 4, 2020 For the past months we’ve been talking about our purpose and how we can serve God and one another and find fulfillment in all that we do. And it’s really an important aspect of who we are in Christ. I believe we all want to be fulfilled and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guardians Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 744 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience, prayer, love, understanding, and faith in God as we navigate our relationships and responsibilities in life.

    Good morning, dear ones. We are here today, in this place of worship, to gather and grow. To listen and learn. To share and support. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God and let it guide us. We are here to find comfort and courage in the teachings of our Savior. We are here to deepen ...read more

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    Paul's Levels Of Persuasive Power In The Presentation Of The Gospel - Acts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26

    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26 On the vertical scale we want to look into the levels of how people speak about the case studies. While some people may speak with a high level of emotional involvement others may speak with a detached sense of calm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Presented In The Temple PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,295 views

    This sermon explores Luke 2:22-40, teaching us about dedication, discernment, and devotion, and encouraging us to see God in every detail of our lives. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, ready to receive His Word. The air is filled with anticipation, our hearts are open, and our spirits are eager. We are waiting, like empty vessels, to be filled ...read more

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    A Second Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,290 views

    This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, by heeding His call, harnessing His grace, and maintaining unwavering faith, even in the face of adversity. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather today, let us remember the words of the great Christian author, Charles Spurgeon, who said, "To trust God in the light is nothing, but trust him in the dark - that is faith." Today, we are going to look at the heart of this faith, the kind of faith ...read more

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    Tell The Vision To No Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 784 views

    This sermon explores understanding God's timing and purpose in revelation through discerning divine directions, decoding disciple dynamics, and distinguishing disclosure decisions.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as participants in a grand symphony of faith, orchestrated by the Divine Conductor Himself. We are here, not by accident, but by ...read more

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    From Saul To Paul Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
     | 430 views

    From Saul to Paul

    Acts 9:1-9 From Saul to Paul Saul's Hate His Dedication - 1 And Saul, yet His Decimation - breathing out threatenings and slaughter His Desecration - against the disciples of the Lord, His Determination - went unto the high priest, Saul's Hunt The Place - 2 desired of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Triumph Of Sacrificial Love Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Apr 18, 2025
     | 221 views

    Beloved in Christ, on this solemn yet sacred day, we stand at the foot of the cross, beholding the greatest act of love and redemption ever known.

    Good Friday Exhortation: The Triumph of Sacrificial Love Beloved in Christ, on this solemn yet sacred day, we stand at the foot of the cross, beholding the greatest act of love and redemption ever known. Good Friday is not merely a day of mourning; it is a day of divine purpose fulfilled, a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic