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    Dead But Alive PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 1,137 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of being identified with Christ, becoming invincible through resurrection, and living a life immersed in heavenly-mindedness.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joyous day to gather here, not by accident or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Isn't it wonderful how God's love draws us together to learn and grow in His Word? Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Colossians, chapter 3, ...read more

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    Is Fear Sinful? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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    This sermon explores fear as a hindrance in our lives, the power of faith to overcome it, and the concept of fear in relation to God.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you again, as we gather in this sacred space to share in the Word of God. We are here, not because we are perfect, not because we have all the answers, but because we are seekers, drawn by the love of a Savior who promises to meet us where we are ...read more

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    In God's Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
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    Explores the importance of patience and trust in God's promises, using the story of Abraham and Hagar as an example.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to our sanctuary of solace and strength, our haven of hope and harmony. Today, we gather under the shelter of God's love and grace, united in our shared desire to understand His word and His will for our lives. We are not here by chance, but by divine appointment. So, ...read more

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    Letting Go To Trust God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
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    This sermon explores how God's grace empowers us in our weakness, leading us to embrace trials as opportunities to draw closer to Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the living Word of God. There's a certain comfort and peace that comes from knowing we are united, not by blood or by birth, but by the shared love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. And it's in ...read more

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    Seeing The Future Through The Eyes Of God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,624 views

    This week we will walk with Joseph as he helps two of the Pharaoh’s servants interpret their dreams. One has success and fails to remember Joseph for two years, the other dies as God allows Joseph to interpret. God is our great interpretor--He alone kno

    Seeing the Future through the Eyes of God A. The Characters B. The confusion C. The clarification D. The conclusion DBF 4/7/02 Genesis 40 Boy the last few years in Bristol Bay have been really different. Four years ago there were little or no salmon that came in. There was so much doom and gloom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Independance - Dependance

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007
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    When we think we are independant we actually only change what we are dependant on.

    Americans love to celebrate Independence Day. The supermarkets stock up with extra ribs, hamburger and hotdogs along with anything else the goes with grilling out. It seems like the 4th is a big deal to more people than other holidays. As Americans we tend to flaunt our freedom before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003
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    It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 missionaries would never ha

    The Lord is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing (Psa 23:1-6) It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking The Chains Of Unforgiveness

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 28,044 views

    We need to know when we have forgiven others and how forgiveness is given.

    Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness Luke 17:3-10 Philippians 3:7-14 Galatians 5:16 Romans 12:19 INTRODUCTION: There is much misunderstanding about what forgiveness really means. Like the story about a pastor who visited a man who had been active in the church, but, due to a dispute with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Successfully In Christ

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 15, 2010
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     | 3,107 views

    There is a formular for success found in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now that we are a few weeks away from the New Year, I was wondering how many of you made New Year’s resolutions? • Raise your hands please. • Now, 17 days into 2010, how many of you are still staying with it?  • It seems like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary's Song Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 4, 2013
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    Christmas is about the joy of salvation found only in Jesus.

    Mary's Song Text: Lk. 1:46-56 Introduction 1. Illustration: You cannot take Jesus out of Christmas and still have Christmas. 2. The same could be said about Christmas music. Most public school Christmas programs throw out any traditional Christmas songs that mention Jesus or anything found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Owning Our Exile

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2011
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     | 9,228 views

    That we are different from the world is not a license to withdraw. We are to engage and to transform the world around us, for that is the key to our church's future.

    Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, August 26, 1979; with minor changes, Forest Heights Baptist Church, Oxon Hill, MD, Sept. 9, 1979; Howard University School of Religion Chapel, Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 1979; Twinbrook Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, retreat, Jan. 19, 1980; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Lord Require?

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 8, 2018
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     | 21,075 views

    Message for the first Sunday of the New Year. Can we live like we want then make it all up to god on Sunday? Will God accept our worship if our lives are full of sin?

    In this, the first Sunday of the new year, this message is about putting first things first. Too often we get wrapped up in non-essentials and we put the cart before the house, we major on the minors, rather than major on the majors. Read Micah 6:1–8 Naples, Italy, is a city on the verge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Signed On The Dotted Line?

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 28, 2021
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    We sign our name to thousands of documents in our lifetime to secure anything from homes to cell phone agreements and do it without even reading the contracts most of the time. When it comes to “belonging” to a people of God however, we turn into a conspiracy theorists and feel threatened

    TITLE: HAVE YOU SIGNED ON THE DOTTED LINE? SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 9:57-62 When was the last time you signed a contract? Any kind of contract – A Mortgage - A Car Loan - A New Job - A Marriage License - A School Admissions Agreement. Now consider this - How many pages was the contract? More ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepting Change

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2012
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     | 22,838 views

    My point is this, change is a natural part of life, but we do not have to accept all change. What changes should we accept? What changes should we go after? What changes should we praise God for when they come? How do we identify those changes that wi

    ACCEPTING CHANGE LUKE 5:12-39 INTRODUCTION… Change (http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/c/change.htm) On June 4, 1783 at the market square of a French village of Annonay, not far from Paris, a smoky bonfire on a raised platform was fed by wet straw and old wool rages. Tethered above, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Missing God's Best For Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2022
     | 3,053 views

    1. Have I measured the value of my life? (vs. 24-26). 2. Have I determined my destiny? (vs. 26). 3. Do I recognize my responsibility before God? (vs. 27). 4. Am I trusting Jesus when I don't understand? (vs. 28). 5. Am I focused on Christ's return? (vs. 27-28).

    Are You Missing God's Best for Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:24-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 10, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking Him for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist