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    Be Fruitful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 101 views

    God calls us to fruitfulness, inviting our prayers and faithful actions to cultivate blessing, growth, and goodness in every area of our ordinary lives.

    If you listen closely to the first pages of Scripture, you can almost hear it—the cadence of creation, the hush before the first sunrise, the smile of God as He blesses the world He just made. And then, over the first man and woman, He speaks a sentence that still sighs through every hallway of ...read more

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    Called To Serve

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013
     | 15,027 views

    Every believer is called to serve with the gifts they have been given

    Called to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 September 1, 2013 Morning Service 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    60. The Holy Spirit - Spiritual Guide Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,227 views

    Although we are God’s children already considered holy and righteous by our inclusion with Christ, God’s intention is to develop His divine nature of love within us.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 60 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - SPIRITUAL GUIDE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 903 views

    Explores understanding and living out our divine design, identity, and purpose, as exemplified by John the Baptist in the Gospel of John.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred assembly, this gathering of hearts and minds joined in the pursuit of divine truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, in our own unique way, has been called to this place, at this time, for a purpose ...read more

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    A Faithful Watchman PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 962 views

    This sermon emphasizes the believer's responsibility to warn others about the consequences of sin and to actively participate in leading others towards Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the worries and cares of this world, and focus our minds on the Word of God. The Word that is alive, active, sharper than any two-edged sword, and the Word that has the power to transform our lives. Our ...read more

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    How Faith Triumphs Over Priestism 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,184 views

    1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism.

    1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism. Priestism is a faulty notion that only certain people are qualified to act as mediators between God and man. Some ministers become so proud of their positions that they use them as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Committed To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 7, 2016
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     | 26,422 views

    Paul had experienced much success in ministry, and yet he knew he had not arrived. He resolved to release the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future. We must continue to seek all the Lord has for us. We cannot be complacent or satisfied.

    Committed to Serve Philippians 3:12-16 As you study the life of Paul, you realize the opportunities he once enjoyed. As far as men were concerned, Paul once had it all – power, position, and prestige. He was a rising star with a bright future within the religious elite in Jerusalem. All of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Of A Father

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,552 views

    A look at the story of Jairus and the raising of his daughter.

    When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stay True Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021
     | 2,090 views

    Jesus as a person is loving, caring, compassionate, forgiving and encourages, appreciates and awarding expects us to stay True.

    Text: John 15:7-9 Theme: Stay True Greetings: Our theme verses for today is John 15:7,9 People, followers, believers quit because of: - stressed-out people without clear priorities. - Wasting knowledge and skills by keeping in wrong roles - Lack of motivation and experience of negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Revision 2024

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 6, 2024
     | 1,196 views

    A Message for the New Year.

    Title: ReVision 2024 Scripture: Various Type: Thematic Where: GNBC 1-7-24 Intro: Steven Covey has written, “All things are created twice.” First, there is the mental creation, and then the physical creation. Vision pertains to this first creation. We have to see it before we can shape it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Culture Shift: Casualties Of War

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,071 views

    The story of the rape of Dinah is one that makes us feel uncomfortable. What does such a story have to do with revealing God to us? This sermon explores living as faithful Christians in an ever increasingly violent world.

    Bibliography: Culture Shifts, lesson 5 Our Bible story makes us feel uncomfortable. We are not really comfortable with it being in the Bible. Its a story that seems rather out of place and it doesn’t seem like it belongs. What is it doing in a book that talks about the relationship of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Loving Seekers Deeply Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,880 views

    We are ambassadors - never forget to which Kingdom we belong, but let us love the people of this world as much as Jesus loves them.

    Loving Seekers Deeply: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 8:26-40 Intro: After the resurrection of Jesus, the believers experienced the incredible outpouring of the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit came power, which was evident in miracles and in changed lives and in the incredible growth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting God Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,130 views

    There are two ways to prepare to meet God—on our terms or on His terms.

    1. How Israel tried to meet God on their terms a. They behaved on their own terms (4:1) b. They worshipped on their own terms (4:4-5) 2. How God persuaded Israel to meet Him on His terms a. God warned on His terms—His holiness (4:2-3) b. God persuaded on His terms (4:6-11) 3. The results a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nativity Story: The Courage Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 35,238 views

    Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world.

    THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 The Main Idea Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. Moral. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world. Manly. He demonstrated his courage when, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hannah Prayed (2010)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    An updated version of this sermon given on Mother's Day.

    Hannah Prayed I Samuel 1:1-20 May 9, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: In the last few years I’ve shied away from preaching about mothers and motherhood, because I’ve never felt real comfortable celebrating what ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan