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    Enter The Gates Of Gratitude PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,316 views

    This sermon explores the importance of faith, obedience, preparedness, and gratitude in our spiritual journey, using the parable of the ten virgins as a guide.

    Good morning, family. It's a joy to be here with you all today. We've got a real treat in store for us this morning. We're going to be looking at a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that's packed to the brim with wisdom and insight. It's a story that Jesus told to his disciples, and it's one that ...read more

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    His Fame Spread

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,466 views

    This message reveals some of the reasons Jesus’ fame spread.

    Text: “And immediately His fame spread throughout the region around Galilee” (Mark 1:28). What does it mean to gain fame or become famous? To gain fame or to be famous means attaining a state of great reputation, recognition and to be widely known. How many of you fit that definition or in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Life Of Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 5, 2025
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    John’s Gospel. Here, we encounter a mesmerizing moment of devotion, a simple yet profound act of love performed by Mary, the sister of Lazarus

    Beloved family , grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather this sacred morning to partake in communion, I invite you to immerse yourselves in the rich, poignant story found in the twelfth chapter of John’s Gospel. Here, we encounter a mesmerizing moment of devotion, a simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Call To Faithful Stewardship.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,966 views

    The right use of our privileges.

    A CALL TO FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP. Luke 12:41-48. LUKE 12:41. Peter asked whether the parable of the serving master was addressed to “us” (the apostles, representing the Christian ministry) or even to “all” (the whole crowd, representing all people everywhere). LUKE 12:42. “And the Lord said, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gutter: Where Life Is Meant To Be Lived Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,694 views

    Compassion, ministry, our testimony

    THE GUTTER: WHERE LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED. Luke 14:15-23 (p739) June 12, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I’ll always remember the old story of Charles Spurgeon being invited to speak at a large London church and on the night before the services Mr. Spurgeon and a friend were returning from dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 4, 2013
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     | 5,620 views

    There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

    The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 4) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    An Industrious Preacher

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,967 views

    Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom.

    An Industrious Preacher Matthew 4:23-25 Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom. The grace and glory of the kingdom that is to come was forcefully preached by Jesus. It shall survive and surpass all the kingdoms of the earth. The gospel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Leadership

    Contributed by Bishop Dr. Bernard K. Kimani on Jan 17, 2021
     | 9,812 views

    Do You Desire to lead effectively? This is a basic introduction to the subject.

    LEADERSHIP A. INTRODUCTION Everything rises or falls on leadership. A leader is a servant chosen and anointed by God. She receives direction from above in total humility and is full of love and humility all the time. Mark 10:43 A leader should understand the burden, roles, and responsibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transitioning To Retirement Series

    Contributed by Ps.felix Nana Boakye on Oct 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 501 views

    Rev. John Duah, after a successful but all-consuming career in ministry, optimistically embraces retirement as a liberating new chapter focused on personal pursuits and family.

    PRESENTED TO ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY- EXPOSITORY PREACHING BY ST. PS. FELIX NANA BOAKYE TEXT: NUMBERS 8:22-26 SUBJECT: RETIREMENT THEME: TRANSITIONING TO RETIREMENT I.EVERY MINISTER SHOULD TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT BECAUSE IT ALIGNS WITH GOD'S COMMAND (V.22–25). ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There Is A Sound In The Land

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 23, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,085 views

    Ehud, a judge in Israel kills the fat king....and there is a sound of victory throughout the land

    THERE IS A SOUND IN THE LAND: The story of Ehud (AY-HOOD) Judges 3:12-30 12 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13 And he gathered unto him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Gift To You Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013
     | 7,027 views

    The church is Jesus' gift to each believer to help us carry out the work of ministry.

    As we observe the incarnation of the Messiah, Jesus, during this Christmas season, we’ve been on a journey through some of the Messianic Psalms. We began in Psalm 8 where we saw the humility of Jesus that was demonstrated by His incarnation and his crucifixion. We then continued on to Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Send Me Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 4,841 views

    When I pray “send me” I am giving God a “ blank check ” and offering to let Him use me however He wants.

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving God Glory For His Fishermen Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,973 views

    A sermon honouring those who minister in our church

    “Giving God Glory for His Fishermen – Luke 5:1-11” Gladstone Baptist Church – 18/2/07 am You know, Pastors commonly suffer from weekly emotional cycles. Women have monthly cycles – Pastor’s have weekly cycles. You see, Sundays are a busy day – they are an exciting day – when the adrenaline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph’s Obedience Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,237 views

    Joseph is the unsung hero of Christ's early life. Through obedience, he impacted Mary, he impacted Jesus, he impacted the other children, and I think he impacted Jesus’ entire ministry.

    Sometimes there's words that we just don't like. Sometimes it's because of the way they sound. Some sound weird or sometimes they conjure up something kind of gross. One word that I don't like is the word ‘maggot.’ Really, if you think of maggots, is anything pleasant ever really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Find Your Race And Run It

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 20, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,558 views

    Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it.

    FIND YOUR RACE AND RUN IT "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." 1 Corinthians 9:24. Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational