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    Being Properly Dressed PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 70 views

    Relying on God’s strength and prayer, not our own efforts, equips us to stand firm and face life’s battles with confidence and peace.

    Friends, you made it here today—some with a spring in your step, some with a sigh in your chest, and some just barely holding it together. That’s okay. God loves honest hearts. Maybe you’ve been standing in a storm: the phone call you didn’t expect, the bill you can’t pay, the diagnosis you don’t ...read more

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    What Makes God's Face Shine?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    The outline of one of Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life devotionals.

    Numbers 6:25 – What Makes God’s Face Shine? In one sermon, a pastor announced that he would preach on Noah and the Ark the following Sunday, and gave the scriptural reference for the congregation to read ahead of time. A couple of boys noticed something interesting about the placement of the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Day Statement

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 21, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    This is a simple short realization of what Memorial Day weekend is all about. A good introduction to a message or to a service dedicated to Memorial Day.

    This is Memorial Day weekend. This is the weekend that many look forward to because it means a 3-day weekend. Or maybe it means going to the beach. Or maybe having a big picnic. Yes, lots of fun events are usually planned for this weekend. For the most part, church attendance goes down a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Semper Paratus

    Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Oct 8, 2006
     | 2,316 views

    This sermon from the Book of Job deals with our role as Christians when ministering to those who are hurting.

    Semper Paratus Imagine this morning if you would that you are in a Mediterranean paradise. [Short pause] There once was a man who lived there. He was a good man. He raised his children to the best of his ability, he supported his wife in all her endeavors, and yes … he fully trusted and followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,964 views

    God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

    Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Message We Don't Like

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,700 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the ’offensiveness’ of God’s Christmas present to us - the idea that we need ’saving’ from sin!

    Someone sent me three facts that prove Jesus was a Mexican! His first name was Jesus; he was bilingual, and he was always being harassed by the authorities. Then again, you can prove he was black - he called everybody "brother", he liked Gospel and he couldn’t get a fair trial. Or maybe he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Resurrection Brings New Peace

    Contributed by Francis Avila on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,278 views

    For those of you who live constantly in fear; fear of failure, fear of death, fear of terrorism, fear of uncertainties, the message Christ brings on Easter is: "Peace Be With You."

    Resurrection Brings New Peace! Easter Sunday,2003 Text: John 20:19—31; Introduction: Humors: 1. In Taiwan, the translation of the Pepsi slogan “COME ALIVE WITH THE PEPSI GENERATION” came out as “PEPSI WILL BRING YOUR ANCESTORS BACK FROM THE DEAD.” 2. A man had fallen between the rails in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Our Great Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    The main source of every blessings is our God, offer Him our thankful heart.

    HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US November 24, 2002 Our Great Thanksgiving PSALM 95: 1-3a “ Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the Lord is the great God.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rubbish

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    Ridding our lives of rubbish to make room for spirittual priorities.

    Rubbish 3/3/97 Candidate Tape 1/20/02 PM As the lonely prisoner sat quietly, he paused for reflection as he added another sentence to the letter he was writing to his dear friends. He thought back on his childhood and remembered all the dreams he once had. In fact he had accomplished all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lessons From The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 40,741 views

    From the Parable of Jesus, lessons we can learn from the fig tree.

    Lessons from the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 * As a primary in Sunday school, my teachers taught me to define a parable in this way: “It is a earthly story told by Jesus which has a heavenly meaning.” I guess the only way I would amend this is to say that it has a “divine” (instead of heavenly) meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extent And Effect Of The Flood - Part 2 (Lessons On Genesis)

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2019
     | 3,203 views

    In spite of the devastation on the outside, Noah and His family and the animals were safe and secure inside the ark.

    A PATIENT FAMILY No matter how they felt, or how much the ark was tossed on the waters, they were safe in God’s will. Patiently they waited for God to complete His work and put them back on the earth. Noah and his family spent one year and seventeen days in the ark, and even though they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extent And Effect Of The Flood - Part 2 (Lessons On Genesis)

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2019
     | 1,955 views

    In spite of the devastation on the outside, Noah and His family and the animals were safe and secure inside the ark.

    A PATIENT FAMILY No matter how they felt, or how much the ark was tossed on the waters, they were safe in God’s will. Patiently they waited for God to complete His work and put them back on the earth. Noah and his family spent one year and seventeen days in the ark, and even though they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of Psalm 36 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 17, 2018
     | 9,257 views

    When we can start admitting who we are our focus begins to change from ourselves, to God. And so, even in the face of all that we are … we still can find refuge in God!

    A Study of Psalm 36 Psalm 36 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Ms. Lilly earlier: It's an "in your jammies, pet friendly, interactive bible study" - Ask questions if you’d like in the comments (during this time or later) -- Re: Invite someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #8: ‘what's So ‘good' About Good Friday? Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,407 views

    A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection

    Luke 23:33-56 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection Journeying with Jesus through Lent #8: ‘What’s so ‘GOOD’ about Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Ancestry.com"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

    “Ancestry.com” Matthew 1:1-17 “Holy Crow! I’m related to George Washington.” ***Put up Picture of Woman holding George Washington Picture*** Just days after beginning her family history search, Emily discovered a truly legendary ancestor. With the help of Ancestry.com, she traced her family ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist