Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    What Are You Looking For? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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    To explore the transformative power of Jesus' love and salvation and how it applies to our own journey with Christ.

    Good morning, Church! Aren't we all so grateful to be here in the presence of the Lord today? Today, we're going to delve into a beautiful story of transformation found in the gospel of Luke. It's a story that captures the essence of our search for fulfillment, our encounter with Jesus, and the ...read more

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    There's Never Been A Love Like This! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love, emphasizing the importance of believing in Jesus Christ to fully experience this divine love.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family. We gather here today in the warmth of fellowship, under the vast and limitless skies, to share in the Word of God and to find comfort, guidance, and inspiration in His teachings. We are here to open our hearts, to let His love pour in and transform us, to let ...read more

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    Don't Let Blessings Turn To Curses

    Contributed by Ralph Hill on Feb 20, 2001
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    Many of the people who shouted "Hallelujah!" as Jesus came into Jerusalem shouted "Crucify Him!" just a few days later.

    “Don’t Let Blessings Turn To Curses” Luke 19:28-40 Ralph Edwin Hill, Greenwood United Methodist Church 18 February 2001 As they drew near to Jerusalem, the disciples knew that something was up. After securing a donkey in a most unusual manner, they led Jesus and the donkey down the hill toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    14 Pentecost B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001
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    "Who do you say that I am?"

    A representative of "Teach America" visited Duke University, one of those rich Ivy League kind of universities. She stood up in front of the large group and said to them," I can tell by looking at you that I have probably come to the wrong place. Somebody told me this was a BMW campus and I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Leaving Home PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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    This sermon explores the pilgrimage of faith, emphasizing the importance of trusting God, submitting to His will, and persistently following His lead in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has orchestrated this moment for us ...read more

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    Embracing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007
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    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Embracing the Kingdom Focused Church Philippians 3:7-20 > The – Kingdom – Focused – Church. Think about those 4 words for a second. Each word has significant meaning. > The – An article denoting specific, distinctive nature. It identifies something which is special, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2012
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    Jesus in the song you wrote, The words are sticking in my throat, Peace on Earth Hear it every Christmas time, But hope and history won't rhyme, So what's it worth This peace on Earth – (From Peace on Earth – U2)

    Dakota Community Church December 9, 2012 Peace on Earth Luke 2:8-20 So And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    In The Beginning

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 2, 2023
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    A look into what the Bible says about "the beginning"

    What makes a good story? For me, I am not an avid reader. I average reading probably only one book every three years or so. It takes me a long time to read a book, usually. Most often when I have a hard time reading a book it is because I have a hard time getting into reading that book, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
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    This sermon explores the concept of spiritual blindness, emphasizing the need for spiritual sight to understand and accept the truth of God's word.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we are going to dive into an enlightening passage from the Gospel of John that confronts us with spiritual blindness, teaches us about seeing in a whole new way, and reassures us about the certainty of our salvation. Gregory Palamas once said, "The greatest need ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon explores the relevance of Christ's resurrection, its power to redeem our past, and how it helps us recognize God's active presence in our lives. Key

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you on this day that the Lord has made. We're here to share in a feast of faith, to be nourished by the Word of God, and to grow together in our understanding of His infinite love and grace. We're here to strengthen one another, to ...read more

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    M16: Reaction To The Reaction Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 9, 2024
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    May we remember the seriousness of the suffering of Jesus. May we invite God into our reactions to others. May we take seriously the call to surrender to Jesus.

    M16: REACTION TO THE REACTION MATTHEW 16:21-23 #m16sermons READ MATTHEW 16:21-23 (ESV) From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pre-Trib. Or Pre-Wrath? - Study 2

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006
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    Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God?

    "PRE-TRIB. OR PRE-WRATH?" Study One Matt. 24:1-51 INTRODUCTION In the past few years, there have been many who have taken in hand to write on the subject of "The Second Coming of Christ." So someone will say, "Why do we need another book on the subject? I must say that I do not consider myself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Two Sons

    Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Sep 23, 2005
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    With God it is better late than never.

    The parable Jesus shares in today’s Gospel lesson proves the old adage better late than never We find Jesus once again in a debate with the Pharisees over Christ’s authority For centuries the Pharisees ran the Church as an elites social organization rather than the loving body ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Your Attitude Will Determine Your Altitude

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 9, 2002
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    Everyone needs an attitude adjustment now and then. Here’s some ways to get your attitude aligned!

    YOUR ATTITUDE WILL DETERMINE YOUR ALTITUDE (PHIL. 4:4-8) What is attitude? Attitude is the EYE of your soul! Your attitude determines how you view life. If your attitude is negative, you will see life positively. If your attitude is positive, you will see life positively. If you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Losing Our First Love

    Contributed by Bradley Cotten on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
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    A sermon preached to try to inspire the church to not only do things that are Christ-like but to do them for Christ, because He is our first love.

    Show a video title "Who Is God?" (i have this so email me if you want to use it.) Reading of the Text: Revealtion 2:2-5 In the scripture text, Jesus is telling the church of Ephesus that they are doing a lot of great things. They have worked hard, and have perservered. They have a hard time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ