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  • The Glorious Grace Of Being Holy In Christ thumbnail

    The Glorious Grace Of Being Holy In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 580 views

    Explores Christ's sacrificial love, our sanctification through His sacrifice, and our call to live lives that reflect God's grace and goodness.

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by the profound love of our Savior. As we prepare to delve into the heart of God's word, let us remember that we are not simply observers of this holy text, but active participants in the ...read more

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    The Passion Of Our Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 596 views

    Encourages perseverance in faith, recognizing Jesus as the Son of God, and understanding salvation through His self-sacrifice, especially during Holy Week.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am thrilled to be with you all today, as we stand on the precipice of Holy Week, that sacred time when we commemorate the Passion of our Lord, His crucifixion, and His glorious ...read more

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    Set Thy House In Order

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 13, 2016
    based on 20 ratings
     | 24,108 views

    To establish that each of us must not only set our house in order, but keep it in good standings; seeing none of us known the time nor season the Lord may require an accounting of us and our work.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hezekiah’s Prognosis 2. Hezekiah’s Prayer 3. Hezekiah’s Promise Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme, "Set your house in order." It would seem from the text that none of us are exempt from the call of death. Common sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    When Our Actions Don't Match Our Words

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 17,133 views

    The spoken word is among the most powerful means of communication. This outline lists some of the ways a person’s actions fail to match their words.

    WHEN OUR ACTIONS DON’T MATCH OUR WORDS "Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: ’These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’" Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Homesick"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 218 ratings
     | 26,560 views

    A eulogy for a saved person. The name of the deceased has been removed. Insert any name of any deceased saved person and this sermon will preach!

    “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” (1 Chron. 2:9) I want to talk to you about "Home." Not an earthly home, but a heavenly home. I want to talk to you about the hope of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Sanders avatar

    The Benefits Of Being With Jesus

    Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,779 views

    When a person spends time with Christ, it affects his or her life. Everyone around that person can see a change in their quality of life.

    I. Introduction · Most of you are aware of the fact that I work for Easter Seals, the non-profit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. I actually have the privilege of working for their national headquarters in Chicago. · Easter Seals has had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Testimonial From Jonah: The Unwilling Missionary

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,050 views

    A first person narrative sermon in which the person of Jonah encourages his hearers to share God’s saving message with an attitude of compassion.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, Today we consider what our Lord says to us through the prophet Jonah. Dear friends in Jesus, the Messiah, Thank you for this opportunity to speak to you concerning my work as a missionary and evangelist. My name is Jonah, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Good Man Lost, A Bad Man Saved

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    You can be a good person and still die lost and go to hell. You can be a bad person and die saved and go to heaven.

    LUKE 18:9-14 “A GOOD MAN LOST – A BAD MAN SAVED” A) When Jesus preached and taught among men on earth, He found that there were some men which trusted in themselves that they were righteous! * It was to them that He spoke this parable ... And if He preached in America today, He would need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rowing Rowers Reach Reason Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 7, 2008
     | 3,450 views

    The sailors in Jonah refused, at first, to rid the boat of this troubling person, but later did so. They serve as a type of a person ridding oneself of sin.

    JONAH 1:13 ROWING ROWERS REACH REASON I. RESPECT: A. Response: B. Resourceful. C. Resilient. II. RISKS: A. Resistance. B. Retention. C. Ruination. III. REMEDY: A. Recognition. B. Removal. C. Restoration. With Jonah’s confession over, the sailors decided that they would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lord Of Second Chances

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,213 views

    Throughout the Bible, God offers person after person a second chance. He’s offering you a second chance. Use it faithfully.

    As people came into the sanctuary they were asked to take a stone from pails of stones. Immediately following the sermon, they were invited to come forward to place the stone representing their sin at the foot of the cross. I also took 8-1/2 by 11 sheets with a name for each Biblical person, taped ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Believer's Heart. (Part1) Series

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,117 views

    In the Bible the heart is not simply the organ that pumps blood through the body.It’s a metaphor for a person’s innermost core or spiritual center.

    Introduction: I believe as a believer of Christ we should always look inside our hearts. The physical heart is the very center of life.This is the only organ when it fails your dead immediately. That’s why we need to take care of this in order to have a healthy heart. Heart: Chief organ of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Charge Your Batteries

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 47,527 views

    No matter how intelligent a person is, it would be very difficult for the person to switch on his torchlight in the dark and it will come on when the batteries are dead.

    CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES Dr. D. K. Olukoya Father Lord, we lift up your name for you are a great God. You are the keeper of Israel who neither slumbers nor sleeps. If it was not the Lord that was with us, what would our Israel now say? Thank you heavenly Father. Accept our thanks, in Jesus’ name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Forgotten God

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 28, 2019
     | 3,658 views

    He is a person. He is Divine : equal to the other two persons of the Trinity. He works in and through us. He is our promise for heaven.

    The Forgotten God He is a person He has intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10-11 He has a will 1 Cor. 12:11 He has emotions Eph. 4:30 He guides Rom. 8:14 He commands Acts 8:29. He intercedes Rom. 8:26 He is to be obeyed Acts 10:19f He can be lied to Acts 5:3 He is Divine : equal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lazy Christian Is An Oxymoron Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,283 views

    Your work matters to God. There is great value in honest, hard work. Laziness is a landmine that can destroy a person and anyone around that person.

    INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is the combination of contradictory words linked together. The plural of oxymoron is oxymora, so here are a few of my favorite oxymora: (1) jumbo shrimp; (2) pretty ugly; (3) working vacation (4) tight slacks; (5) Microsoft works; (6) humble Texan; and the one we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Life Plan For You!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 7,419 views

    A personal message sharing my personal life plan based on ministry coaching and what God has been speaking into my life.

    God’s Life Plan for You! Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God