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    Destined To Win PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,012 views

    This sermon explores God's divine design for our lives, the importance of overcoming deceptive forces, and claiming the victory through faith in Christ Jesus.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a wonderful blessing to be here with you, assembled in unity and love, beneath the banner of our risen Savior. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the shared grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

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    What About Felix? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 641 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of postponing faith decisions, urging believers to live righteously and self-controlled, mindful of God's impending judgment.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and worship, where we gather under the banner of Christ's love, with hearts aflame and spirits eager to engage with God's word. Today, we turn our gaze towards Acts 24:25, a passage that holds within its lines profound truths that speak to our ...read more

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    Job's Death Wish PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 794 views

    This sermon explores Job's response to suffering, examining his painful predicaments, his perplexing questions, and his pursuit of purpose amidst pain.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. I am so grateful to stand before you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to delve into the profound depths of God's Word together. Today, we are going to be examining a portion of Scripture from the book of Job, a book that speaks to the human ...read more

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    The Anointed One

    Contributed by Jim Pye on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    Jesus is the Messiah

    7/1/01 6.00 p.m. Luke 3:15-22 ( Romans 6:1-11 ) 15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Christ. 16 John answered them all, "I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Laodicea: When Faithfulness Is Managed Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 3, 2026
     | 32 views

    Jesus confronts competent faith that no longer waits, revealing self-sufficiency, inviting renewed dependence, restored fellowship, and shared life through opening the door.

    PART I: The Cost of Staying Upright I know you. This isn’t the casual familiarity of an acquaintance; it is the knowledge that comes from watching you quietly, over time. I know how your life fits together and how the pieces hold. I recognize the immense strength it took for you to get here. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Bright Side To Dark Times Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,811 views

    This message details how Christians can view the hardships of life positively in the light of the fact that God uses them to help us mature spiritually.

    “The Bright Side to Dark Times” James 1:1-18 Introduction: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as trouble-free as possible. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clashes Of Power Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    The series of clashes with the Pharisees reveal their blindness - blinded to (1) the true identity of Jesus and (2) the needs of man. Learn therefore that the power of life is in Jesus, and the focus of life ought to be the needs of others.

    The 5 clashes Jesus had with the Pharisees: Mark 2:7 "Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone? - Jesus has authority on earth to forgive sins! Mark 2:17 "Why does he eat with tax collectors and ’sinners’?" - Jesus has come to save ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Life Of Zeal (By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,992 views

    Discover biblical zeal - both short-term and long-term. God constantly motivates us and inspires us, but what keeps us moving regardless of circumstances?

    A Life of Zeal Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Psalm 119:127-149 119:127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. 119:128 Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. 119:129 Your decrees are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Firm A Foundation!

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,532 views

    We as saints have a firm foundation in a society that is reeling and rocking from the storms of this world.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Firm A Foundation! Isaiah 28:14-16 Intro: In these verses we see the position of the people: v. 14- Prominent Men (rule the people), he is speaking to the leadership of Israel v. 15- Prideful Men (it shall not come unto us), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Training For The Gold In Life

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,486 views

    This sermon relates the neccessary training by athletes in the Olympics to the need to be Trained by God’s Word in our lives.

    Going for the Gold in Life 1Cor. 9:24-27, 2Tim. 3:16-17 By Pastor Brad Rigney Olympic Stories – from the Torino Games. Leading up to the necessity for these athletes to Train. What do we need to Go for the Gold in Life? Motivation of Love, 1John 4:7-21 Faith; active and persevering, Heb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Life Of Zeal (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,241 views

    zeal is good. It gives you the boost you need to initiate something.

    119:127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. 119:128 Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. 119:129 Your decrees are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! 119:130 As your words are taught, they give light; even the simple can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time For Revival!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,246 views

    I believe we as individuals need a personal revival – and together as the church we need one! BUT - what IS revival, and how do we get one?

    IT’S TIME FOR REVIVAL! OPENING TEXT: “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ’These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Complacent Church - #7 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE? THE COMPLACENT CHURCH Revelation 3:14-20 * Please take your Bible and turn with me to Revelation 3. We’ll read verses 14-19 which is the last church Jesus addresses in this way. * (READ) For the Bible student, the name Laodicea conjures up images of a church in trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test & Trials, Why God Allows Them Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. Many times we go through afflictions because we

    Introduction • As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. • When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. • Many times we go through afflictions because we are disobedient to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God Permits Problems

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,197 views

    It is a negative reality of life that problems are here to stay. Every person has had a problem in the past, has a problem in the present, and will have a problem in the future. Always remember, God is still at work in our lives even when we don’t realize

    Intro: How many of us have not heard some people make these following complaints – “Someone cheated me.” “I got laid off work.” “A storm destroyed my house.” “My husband left me for another woman.” “My wife spent all the money while I was overseas.” “I was diagnosed with cancer.” “I have a ...read more

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