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    Love Triangle PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 905 views

    Guide us in shifting from a self-centered life to one that prioritizes God and others.

    Good morning, Church family. It's a joy to be with you today. We're going to be delving into the book of James, specifically chapter 4, verses 1 to 6. Oscar Wilde once said, "Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live." I believe this quote ...read more

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    God's Compassion And Mercy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,118 views

    Highlight the immense compassion and unending mercy of God, emphasizing that His love and forgiveness are greater than our sins and failings.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of Micah, specifically Micah 7:14-20. It's a passage that really highlights the heart of our God, His immense compassion, and His unending mercy. As Henri Nouwen once said, "God's mercy is greater than our sins. ...read more

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    Serving The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,548 views

    Explore the call to follow Jesus, the power of His authority, and the importance of prioritizing service to God, as illustrated in Mark 2:13-22.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather together today to delve into the Word of God, we're going to be spending some time in the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 2:13-22. A.W. Tozer once said, "We are called to an everlasting preoccupation with God." This quote perfectly encapsulates the ...read more

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    Sex-Wise: Captivated Or Captive?

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,491 views

    Dealing with our sexual lives is an issue at any age and life-stage. God made us as sexual beings, and how we behave sexually is a spiritual issue.

    The last time I did a series on sex was over 5 years ago. If you are married, and can count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. If you aren’t married and can’t count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Manifestations Of Prophecy (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,002 views

    This second part focuses on non-predictive manifestations of prophecy. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a desire to be used by God in this way, and instruction is given in how to enter into the operation of this gift.

    I. WHAT IS THE GIFT OF PROPHECY in 1 Cor. 12:10? I want to begin with three Greek words in the New Testament that should help us understand specifically what Paul is referring to in 1 Cor. 12:10 when he writes, “…to another prophecy….”i (1) Didasko is commonly translated “teach.” Let me read a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Thoughts On Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    Godly suffering is the key to a joyful Christian life.

    Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing were happening to you. Rather rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for Christ’s sake you are blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prophet's Call For Today

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,769 views

    A call for the followers of Christ to once again speak with a prophetic voice to our society.

    Prophetic Vision Outline Sunday night, December 14, 2003 Text: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Introduction: A. There was always a special relationship between the king and prophet in the land of Israel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Temptation Island Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    Learning to say no in the face of temptation and learning to keep Satan from getting a foot hold in our lives

    Temptation Island James 1:12-15 Introduction (Hand out Hawaiian leis when people come in) Watching TV one night a commercial came on for a new type of game show while showing an exotic island the announcer says: “6 couples put true love to the ultimate test on Temptation Island.” I thought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Four Chaplains

    Contributed by Paul Tambrino on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,776 views

    “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends,” and that is what the four chaplains gave us, that is what they volunteered to do.

    (Note: Red X and numbers in parenthesis croos reference PowerPoint slides used in the sermon.) (X) The Four Chaplains Deuteronomy 10:19 John 15:13 (1) “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” These self-sacrificing words during our war for independence set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Saved, Single, And Sexy, Seminar Series

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,254 views

    Living life as a single Christian.

    SAVED, SINGEL, AND SEXUAL IN OUR FIRST SESSION SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, WE DISCOVERED THAT IT’S OKAY TO BE SINGLE, AND THAT ALSO, BEING SINGLE IS NOT A DIRTY WORD. WE DISCUSSED THE DATING PROCESS AND THINGS TO CONSIDER AS DATING SINGLES. NOW WE MOVE INTO AN AREA THAT IS OFTEN THOUGHT ABOUT BUT NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things And Gods Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 42 ratings
     | 3,821 views

    A look at materialism -- its damaging effect, and the cures.

    August 8, 2001 And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Marriage Ceremony Sermon: What It Means To Build A Home.

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,474 views

    To build a home needs the model of love revealed in Christ.

    MARRIAGE CEREMONY SERMON: WHAT IT MEANS TO BUILD A HOME. John 15:9-15 (NIV) 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Is Fellowship?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,237 views

    Someone has called it the glue that holds the church together.

    (Earlier in the service, I asked the congregation to be ready to respond to the following question when prompted by me during the sermon. (Overhead) If you were looking for a friend and you placed a classified ad either in the paper or on the Internet for one, what would it say?) “A pastor saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Far Is It To Bethlehem

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    Christmas is a spiritual journey

    Sermon: How Far is it to Bethlehem? Luke 2:1-7 Decmber 15, 2002 READ LUKE 2:1-7 I. Introduction I Wonder as I wander for I wonder what it might have been there for that first christmas II. Mary and Jospeh’s Journey A. A Painful ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Moving To New Levels Of Worship

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,614 views

    This is a message to motivate the Body of Christ to move to new levels of worship.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Moving to New Levels of Worship Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal