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    No Limits With God On Your Side PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,149 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of a Christ-centered life, enabling believers to overcome challenges and reach greater heights through divine strength.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family, to another blessed gathering in the house of the Lord. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the bonds of faith and the common pursuit of understanding God's Word. As we gather in fellowship, let us remember the words of the ...read more

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    The Do-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    Today, we will look at the next four Beatitudes which describe what a Christian should do, we’ll call them “The Do-Attitudes.”

    The Jesus Code: Part 2 “Do-Attitudes” Sunday, September 21, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:7-12 Introduction: Headline: Man soars three miles above Los Angeles in a lawn chair "aircraft" The incredible flight of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old Vietnam veteran and North Hollywood truck ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Life Of Paul Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016
     | 6,893 views

    This sermon speaks of the transformation of Saul to Paul and his journey of growth in the desert.

    INTRODUCTION • Paul was one of those guys who break the mold. • He was wild, crazy, zealous, lost, brilliant, passionate and super focused. • If he was alive today he would be considered a terrorist for killing people for his cause. • Last week we talked about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Always Can Have Hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 24, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    Peter is telling us, as long as our hope is in Christ..there is always hope for the believer.

    You always have hope 1Peter 1:3-12 Introduction- 1 Peter 1:3-12 Hope is a funny thing When you have it, you feel like you are on top of the world. When you do not have it, you feel like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Studies In Revelation: Church Of Pergamos Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
     | 3,818 views

    This is a study of the church of Pergamos in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Ephesus-church of the departed love Smyrna-church of fiery persecutions Pergamos-(meaning marriage) church of world ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 22- " Are We There Yet?" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 4, 2018
     | 3,581 views

    part 22 of our 1 Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 22 “Are we there yet?” As we near the end of our study of 1 Peter We come to a few more words of hope Let me remind you Peter wrote to believers who Because of their belief No longer felt as if they belonged They had suffered hardships And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Act Like Men: Steadfast.

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2012
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     | 5,845 views

    Endurance is required if we will be courageous in the face of opposition and if we will fulfil the duties Christ assigns.

    “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6: The Breakthrough After The Quiet Season Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 23, 2026
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    The question we all eventually ask in the dark is: 'When does it end?' In this series finale, we discover that the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for might not be a change in our circumstances, but a change in us.

    The Question We've Been Waiting For We've spent five sermons learning how-to live-in God's silence. We've learned that God is hidden, but not absent. We've learned that silence is refinement, not punishment. We've learned that God withholds explanation to develop deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finishing Pretty Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,576 views

    It doesn't matter whether we finish first in this race, but it does matter that we "finish pretty." Do you know what that means and what it takes to "look good" when we cross the finish line?

    OPEN: I read the true story about a group of friends that wanted to take part in one of those big 26 mile marathons. They ran together for over a year preparing for the meet. They were not trying to be big competitors in the race, they enjoyed running together and - for them – this was going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Showering In God's Comfort

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006
     | 3,849 views

    God has plenty of comfort to go around, but we often miss out on it b/c we are looking for comfort in all the wrong places. When God does comfort us, we often waste His comfort. How can we turn this around?

    Showering in God’s Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Comforter: One called alongside to help v.4 God comforts us in all of our troubles v.5 the more we suffer, the more God showers His comfort on us God has plenty of comfort to go around, but we often miss out on it b/c we are looking for comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures - The Conclusion – The Summary Of All Events - Part 12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022
     | 1,603 views

    This last article in "THE DAY OF THE LORD" is a summary of all events from the Rapture of the Church until eternity with the new heavens and new earth, and the New Jerusalem. I believe the world is very close to the start of this. It is as if the world has primed itself ready to go.

    THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES - THE CONCLUSION – THE SUMMARY OF ALL EVENTS - PART 12 THIS FINAL STUDY WILL PRESENT THE ORDER OF EVENTS IN THE DAY OF THE LORD: The Day of the LORD (Jehovah) is the period of time when God openly intervenes in the affairs of this world because sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unconditional Love Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,502 views

    When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. Because He loves us so much and wants the best for our lives He sometimes brings discipline to us. The fact that we are corrected by our Father is proof

    (ME) Good morning Odessa First – IT’S A GREAT DAY TO SERVE OUR RISEN KING: JESUS CHRIST! If you are with us for the first time this morning let me introduce myself. I am Danny Davis and I am the Senior Pastor here at this great assembly. Here at Odessa First we believe in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 32,378 views

    This sermon shows us one of the many God-encounters where a man’s life was radically changed for ever.

    November 3, 2002 – Covington, IN The Fire of God Exodus 3:1-5 This is one of those passages that stir and provoke us in our pursuit of God. It’s one of the many God encounters we find in the Word, where God visits in a unique way – in a brief moment in time – that changes and transforms the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Groan For The Glory

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,900 views

    Sermon focuses on stirring up our spirits to long for the purposes of God to be fulfilled.

    Groan For The Glory (Romans 8:18-25) I. Life in the Present Age A. Suffering is the normal Christian experience B. Our suffering should be viewed through the eyes of eternity II. All Creation Is Groaning A. All creation is in tune with God—it excitedly awaits the fulfillment of His plan B. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sifted, Then Lifted Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,442 views

    Why did Jesus permit Peter to be sifted like wheat? How do we respond to our own seasons of sifting?

    Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 22. If you are a football fan, you may already know the answer to this question: which running back holds the record for career rushing yards? Correct. Emmitt Smith. Over the course of fifteen seasons, most of them with the Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist