Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    Our God Is Faithful...so Let Us Be Faithful

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 14, 2024
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    We must follow the example of Jesus our Lord and be faithful to our Heavenly Father.

    Scripture Text: Hebrews 3:1-6-Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, 2 who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house. 3 For this One has been counted worthy of more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Life Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 21, 2024
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    The healing of these lepers would be a testimony to the priests that no one is untouchable to Jesus, no one is beyond salvation.

    Luke 17:11-19 11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Measuring A Strong Christian

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 26, 2024
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    Samuel was sent to anoint David as Israel's new king. He soon learned that God’s measure for a person was very different from man’s. The same is still true. God’s measure for us to apply is vastly different than that used by many people today, even inside the church.

    MEASURING A STRONG CHRISTIAN 1. INTRODUCTION When Samuel was sent to anoint David as the new king of Israel, he learned that God’s measure of a person was different than man’s: 1 Sam 16:6,7 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Baptism

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 3, 2023
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    Baptism is an odd rite. So why do we baptize people?

    Why Baptism? 1. It’s in the Bible • It’s not like we made this up • In fact it’s mentioned quite often in the New Testament • John the Baptist as he prepares everyone for Jesus is baptizing people • Jesus himself is baptized • Jesus commands it as he commissions his disciples in Matthew 28:18–20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Darkness And Light

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 2, 2025
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    A sermon about accepting the light, living in the light and reflecting the light.

    Darkness and Light John 1:1-18 Several years ago, we visited the Lost Sea Adventures in Sweetwater. It’s a big cave that also has a body of water that you can take a boat ride on. But it also has a number of rooms, and you can take a tour with a guide. The tour includes turning off the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Disintegration Of The Family As A Unit In Today’s Society : A Biblical Examination Series

    Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 27, 2025
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    The family, ordained by God from Creation (Genesis 2:24), is under unprecedented attack in modern times. As society drifts from biblical foundations, we witness the tragic disintegration of what God designed as the primary institution for nurturing faith, morality, and human flourishing.

    I. Historical Context: God’s Design vs. Human Fragmentation Biblical Foundation a. God established the family before governments or churches existed. His design included: - Marriage as a sacred covenant (Malachi 2:14, Matthew 19:6) - Children as blessings to be raised in godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Keep The Door Open For Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Understand and appreciate God's infinite patience and love, and allow Him to work in our lives, especially during our lowest moments, as His grace gives us hope and character through our sufferings.

    Good morning, everyone! You're all looking mighty fine today. I'm so glad to see you here to share the Word of God with me. Today, we're going to dive into a part of Romans that's all about God's patience, love, and the hope He gives us. There's this quote from Philip Yancey, "Grace, like water, ...read more

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    Hope And Comfort PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Emphasize the comfort, hope, and peace God provides during times of loss and hardship.

    Good morning, my beautiful church family. We are gathered here today to embrace the word of God from John 14:16 and Psalm 23. Our focus is on the comfort God provides us during times of loss, the assurance of eternal life, and the peace found in His presence. In John 14:16, Jesus promises, "And I ...read more

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    Defeating Evil In Your Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    This sermon aims to teach us about the power of God's love to overcome evil, the importance of loving our enemies, and the spiritual battle we face against evil forces, with God as our fortress and deliverer.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into some powerful Scriptures that teach us about the power of being strong in the Lord, overcoming evil with love, and the victory of defeating evil in our lives. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "The power of God's love is that it ...read more

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    After The Storm PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    To remind us that even in the midst of life's storms, God's power, faithfulness, and grace are constant and we should trust in Him.

    Good morning, church! We're diving into the deep end today. We're tackling storms - the kind that blow through our lives, leaving us shaken, questioning, and sometimes doubting. We're not alone in this experience. Even the disciples of Jesus, those who walked with Him, ate with Him, and knew Him ...read more

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    Do You Believe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    Understand and appreciate the profound love of God as expressed in John 3:16, and to recognize that it is not by our own works, but by faith in God's sacrifice, that we are granted eternal life.

    Good morning, family! Today we are going to dig deep into one of the most well-known and powerful scriptures in the entire Bible, John 3:16. This scripture is a clear and beautiful declaration of God's love, the meaning of true faith, and the life-changing power faith has. John Locke once said, ...read more

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    The God Of Order PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    As believers, we are called to let God's light shine through us, stepping into the realm of the impossible and bringing glory to our heavenly Father.

    Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive into a profound conversation about light, both the light that God created and the light He calls us to be. We'll be looking at two key passages of Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18 and Matthew 5:16. Genesis 1:16-18 says, "God made two great ...read more

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    What Makes Faith So Important? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    Explore the concept of faith as defined in Hebrews 11:1, emphasizing its power, necessity, and role in our Christian walk.

    Good morning, Church Family. Today, we are going to delve deep into the Word of God to explore a topic that is fundamental to our Christian walk – Faith. Our focus will be on Hebrews 11:1, which says, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." I love how ...read more

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    Prayer: A.c.t.s. PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    To explore the power, pattern, and priority of prayer as taught by Jesus in Luke 11:1-13, emphasizing that prayer is a heartfelt conversation with God, not just a list of requests.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a topic that is near and dear to all our hearts – prayer. As we explore Luke 11:1-13, we'll be focusing on three key aspects: The Power of Prayer, The Pattern of Prayer, and The Priority of Prayer. It's a tall order, but I believe we'll find ...read more

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    Contend PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    Explore how to contend for God's promises through faithful obedience and understanding the power of God's presence.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Word of God, specifically from the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2, verse 24. Here's what it says: "Set out now and cross the Arnon Gorge. See, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his country. Begin to ...read more

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