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    Celebrating Birthday Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 33,962 views

    The sermon's main point is to express gratitude for God's gift of life and the blessings of the past year, and to encourage the recognition and appreciation of both big and small blessings in the coming year.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a moment to appreciate God's gift of life, recognize the blessing of another year, and express our gratitude for all the blessings we've received. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on God's goodness ...read more

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    #2the Gifts Jesus Gives

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,278 views

    God’s very nature is as a giver. We often do not appreciate the Divine gifts our Father gives to His people. He gives, therefore we give!

    THE GIFTS THAT JESUS GIVES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#2 I. ARE WE CRYING AND DEPRESSED BECAUSE THINGS ARE NOT AS WE HOPED? Can we rejoice when everything seems to be going wrong? There is a time we must quit crying and by faith find JOY! Neh. 8:10 Then he said unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What On Earth Am I Here For Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,938 views

    This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation.

    This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation Take out your outlines. Welcome to 40 Days of Purpose. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah And God's Plant

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    I was listening to a group of men talking, and they were talking about real men being turned off of Christianity because of the pastor’s language and even the songs we sing aren’t manly enough.

    Jonah and God’s Plant Text: Jonah 4:5-11 So Jonah went out of the city and sat on the east side of the city. There he made himself a shelter and sat under it in the shade, till he might see what would become of the city. 6 And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Home Improvement

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    These are very serious times in which we live and nothing is more important than the training of our children to be followers of God. Pastor Greg Phillips, children’s pastor of COTR, and myself taught this sermon together.

    (GARY)(Put on tool belt- get from tool box) Talk this morning about families and children. I have asked Pastor Greg- Children’s Pastor- to team up with me on this topic. Our theme is- Home Improvements. Around my house there is always something that needs to be repaired or improved. A house in many ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons From The Parable Of The Talents" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 5, 2024
     | 2,310 views

    Just as the faithful servants invested their talents, invest your gifts wisely in Kingdom endeavors. Whether it's serving in ministry, using your skills to bless others, or stewarding your resources for God's purposes, be intentional in maximizing your potential for God's glory.

    Title: "Maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons from the Parable of the Talents" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want us to explore a timeless parable that teaches us valuable lessons about stewardship and the wise use of the gifts and talents that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrating God’s Watchman Because Of Their True Value

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 28, 2025
     | 250 views

    We celebrate our pastors because of their vigilance as they are called to be constantly on duty and alert to dangers that could harm their flock.

    Sermon: Celebrating God’s Watchman Because of Their True Value Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12 “The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Give Thanks! (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,356 views

    In Psalm 9, David’s psalm of thanksgiving, the King reveals for us how to live a more thankful and appreciative life: by Witnessing, Worshipping, and Waiting.

    Give Thanks! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Among the lessons Viktor Fankl learned in the Nazi death-camp, Auschwitz, was to take time to be thankful and to count your blessings. He wrote that prisoners in the camp dreamed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003
    based on 128 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    Some of the reason why people do not praise God enough is that they do not appreciate all the benefits that come to those who worship more effectively.

    Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 3. Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Times Of Refreshing

    Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    When we know the whole story about the human condition, we can fully appreciate how good the Good News really is.

    Overview of last week. Overview of chapter: set the drama. From "happy ship church" to crashing on waves of persecution. The events of chapter 3 will lead directly to persecution. Peter and John get arrested for this healing and their preaching. Healing of the Lame Beggar (v. 1--10) There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Foundations Shake Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    When Christians get serious about their faith and venture beyond their comfort zones, they have a much deeper appreciation for the support God gives them.

    When Foundations Shake (Acts 4:23-31) 1. In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blessed Is The Nation

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 42,564 views

    This sermon looks at how we, as a country can Bless God in appreciation for all His blessings to us! Used as a sermon for the 4th of July.

    Blessed is the Nation Psalm 33:1-15 Intro.: A. I think that most - if not all of us - would agree that our Nation has been blessed. We have been blessed materially, geographically, educationally, and technologically. As we celebrate the birth our Nation this week, on July 4th, we need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    What's Marriage Really All About? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 18, 2014
     | 4,376 views

    We cannot fully understand or appreciate what marriage is really all about until we see a picture of the way things really are.

    “Getting A Clue: What’s Marriage Really All About?” Mt. 19:1-12; Eph. 5:22-33 Sometimes, to fully understand something we need to see a picture of how things really are. For example, we know our heart pumps life-giving blood that keeps us alive. But it’s only when we see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Scandal Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 856 views

    This message is going to challenge you to appreciate the generosity of God’s grace. The grace of God is a radical and scandalous gift that levels the spiritual playing field.

    THE SCANDAL OF GRACE November 24, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 20:1-16 Today we're going to take a look at a parable that I rarely hear a sermon preached about. It's not one of the most popular parables because it strikes at the heart of our sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2023
     | 2,714 views

    Appreciate all that Jesus is: He is Lord—Worship Him; He is Light—Welcome Him; and He is Love—Trust Him with your life.

    Elvis Presley used to eat at Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee quite often. He was good friends with the owner who used to give him free food before he was famous. One night when Elvis was at the height of his fame, the Steakhouse held the ultimate Elvis Presley impersonator contest. A large ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free