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    Pressing Toward The Mark PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,929 views

    Encourages Christians to persevere in their faith journey, emphasizing the importance of endurance and steadfastness in pursuing the heavenly prize in Christ Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of our shared faith, united by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are gathered here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the ongoing story of God's grace and ...read more

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    Advent Themes - Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2013
     | 5,892 views

    Advent Themes - HOPE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Hope (vs 3) (2). Faith (vs 5) (3). Love (vs 8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. • One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. • The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. • The problems began when ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    All Things - Work Together For Good / Predestined To Be Transformed

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 26, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
     | 28,079 views

    Romans 8: 28-30 shares with us at least two truths: 1. Our bad things, which are bad things, work together for good, and 2. Our good things which are transforming cannot be lost. Updated July 2020.

    If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the joy of the Lord ... is our ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Suffering Of The Present Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    Coping is made esier with the right perspective.

    SUFFERING OF THE PRESENT By Chuck Hendrix A farmer was driving his pickup with his dog in the seat next to him and a horse trailer in tow behind him. On a dangerous curve, the farmer was forced off the road by a large truck. A highway patrolman happened upon the accident and quickly assessed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Grace Sustains Us! Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 27, 2023
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     | 2,464 views

    Through God’s grace the weak of us are able to shame the strong not due to our abilities but due to Christ’s power that rests upon us to do great things in His name!

    God’s Grace Sustains Us! 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 4:8-12; Philippians 1:27; Romans 8:37; 2 Kings 18-20 How hard is it to say YES to the Lord when He asks you to serve in His kingdom? While we would like to say that with the bravery of Moses at the Red Sea, David in front of Goliath, Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: Valuing, Praying, And Appreciating People Around Us By Pst. Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 10, 2025
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     | 63 views

    Remember that everyone in your life has a reason and a purpose, whether they bring joy or challenge. Value them, pray for them, and appreciate them. By doing this, we not only grow in our faith, but we also reflect the love and grace of Christ to the world around us.

    Sermon: Valuing, Praying, and Appreciating People Around Us Beloved, God has granted us the freedom to choose our friends, but it is God who selects our neighbors. We don't get to choose the people we find ourselves surrounded by at work or in our communities; God places them in our lives for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Portrait Of Jesus Among His Churches Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    The portrait of Jesus walking in the midst of His churches pictures the works that His followers are to be doing.

    How many of you have ever seen a portrait of Jesus? [Pause for response]. For those of you who raised your hands, I’m assuming that you’re referring to a depiction of Jesus that might look something like this. [Show painting of Jesus]. Would you be surprised to find that in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Passion Greater Than Comfort - Matthew 16:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,036 views

    Have you ever noticed how easy it is to seek comfort over commitment? How quickly we gravitate towards convenience over courage? May our passion for Jesus always be greater than our passion for an easy life.

    A Passion Greater Than Comfort Introduction Have you ever noticed how easy it is to seek comfort over commitment? How quickly we gravitate towards convenience over courage? Yet, when we read the Bible, we discover that following Jesus is not about ease—it's about a deep and abiding passion for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Trust God In The Midst Of Suffering - Romans 8:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 390 views

    If God is real, why is there suffering? This is one of the most pastoral, personal questions a Christian will ever face.

    Go! And Trust God in the Midst of Suffering - Romans 8:18 “If God Is Real, Why Is There Suffering?” INTRODUCTION If God is real, why is there suffering? Few questions strike the human heart with such force. It’s the question whispered at hospital bedsides, shouted in grief at gravesides, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 31 – Destruction Has Tarnished The Gold; People As Earthen Vessels - Chapter 4:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 2, 2025
     | 192 views

    How the city lies in ruins with its Temple gold dulled and ugly. The once glorious people are now no more than earthen vessels in the sight of others. The Potter’s hand will restore Israel and God will fashion a people for His glory, His inheritance. We need the Potter’s hand to transform us.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 31 – DESTRUCTION HAS TARNISHED THE GOLD; PEOPLE AS EARTHEN VESSELS - CHAPTER 4:1-2 Chapter 4 is another Alphabet chapter, and describes practical issues like the Temple’s destruction, boiling of children, pursuers who are relentless, and the total helplessness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Things Work Together For Our Good

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
     | 7,220 views

    To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good things.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you called according to His purpose? Yes. To endure both good and bad, for it will work together for my own good. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All Things Work Together For Our Good

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 9,809 views

    To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good things.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you called according to His purpose? Yes. To endure both good and bad, for it will work together for my own good. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anticipating Advent: Unwasted Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 28, 2009
     | 7,776 views

    When it feels like we’re in the Tribulation, we anticipate the coming of our Lord so we can grow through the pain, go on in confidence, and glow with the glory of Christ.

    One day, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came on the scene. As an animal lover, he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Judgment Of The Nations Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 3, 2013
     | 6,031 views

    This Judgment is actually not a judgment of nations as a whole, but a judgment of individuals from every nation; these are people that managed to live through the horrible tribulation, their referred to as "SHEEP and GOATS"

    # 6~ Matt. 25: 31-46 STILL TO COME 7-27-13 Today we'll continue with our study to do with "THINGS THAT ARE STILL TO COME" #1- is the rapture of the True Church, this is next on Gods Prophetic calendar, and it can happen at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Doesn't Heal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 668 views

    This sermon explores how our weaknesses and hardships can deepen our dependence on Christ, leading to spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of God's grace.

    Good day, beloved family of God. I'm delighted to be with you today, as we gather in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to sit at the feet of the Apostle Paul, as he reveals to us, through his second letter to the Corinthians, a profound understanding of ...read more

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