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    Before And After PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 837 views

    Emphasize the importance of reflecting on our past, turning back to Jesus, and living in a Christ-centered community as we embrace the new things God is doing in our lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful and powerful words of the prophet Isaiah, focusing specifically on Isaiah 43:16-21. Our sermon will explore the importance of remembering the past and the mighty acts of God, becoming on fire for Jesus, and living in ...read more

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    Becoming Vigilant PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,195 views

    This sermon encourages vigilance and perseverance in the face of addiction, emphasizing the freedom and strength found in faith and God's armor.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with anticipation, not because the message is easy, but because it is necessary. It is a message about a battle we all fight, a struggle we all face, and a victory that is available to us all. It is about addiction, ...read more

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    Honey, I Shrunk God, Honey I Shrunk God's Word.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    Sometimes our doubt and unfaithfulness can reduce the effectiveness of God.

    WELL, HONEY I JUST SHRUNK GOD! HONEY, I SHRUNK HIS WORD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 4:13 ... faith has been made void, and the promise made of none effect. James 5:15 The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. Psalms 107:20 God sent His Word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moving Out By Faith

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,353 views

    Putting faith to the test

    Let us pray Welcome.... Each Sunday we are re-minded of our theme for this year, which is, With God All Things Are Possible or With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible......... Today we will be using as our topic, Moving Out By Faith. Please turn with me in your bi-bles to Matthew 14: 22-36. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Transforming Community

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,520 views

    Sermon 3 of 6 on the Acts 2:47 church - 24/7! We are called to be salt and light. I used several different Sermon Central sources for illustrations, ideas and comments.

    2:47 – 24/7 Transforming Community Transformers change things. That’s what they do. When my girls were growing up I wanted to buy them "Transformers" instead of dolls. Donna wouldn’t let me for reasons that I don’t remember now. I’m sure her reasons were good - I just don’t remember what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Treasure Hunt

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,345 views

    The man in the parable of the Pearl of Great Price knew that it was a treasure beyond all treasures; that it had value beyond all earthly values.

    The Great Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:45-46 July 31, 2005 The September 6, 1999 issue of TIME Magazine contained an article about Extreme Sports. According to the TIME editors, members of Generation X have fewer real risks to face and therefore some feel the need to live out challenges through risky ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Don't I Always Feel God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,038 views

    1 of 4 in Tough Questions Series of messages. This focuses on why we don�t always feel God�s Presence. It involves a study of Moses in Ex 33 seeking to see God�s Glory

    Tough Questions � Real Answers April 15, 2007 Sometimes as we grow older we lose the innocence and faith we have as children. Somewhere in the passing of time trust and hope becomes suspicion and cynicism. Our knowledge of God is no longer a simple knowledge but a complex intellectual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Don't We Grow

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 30,921 views

    We’re not surprised when we grow physically; we expect it. If, by chance, growth doesn’t occur, we immediately know something is wrong and attempt to uncover the problem. The same is true spiritually

    WHY WE DON’T GROW Judges 17:13-15 Statistics show the average productivity of a Christian’s spiritual life is less than three years. Tonight I want to bring encouragement to those who are sidetracked and to strengthen those who are on the right track. Billy Sunday used to say, “If we Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Exhortation About Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    This sermon is the ninth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which contrast a natural talent with a spiritual gift.

    I’m not sure that we’ve come spiritually alive yet to the Spiritual Gifts I’ve been preaching about for the past few weeks. So today I want to share with you “Some Exhortation About Spiritual Gifts.” My intent is to explain a couple more things about spiritual gifts and to exhort as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Wise Man Knows About Mothers

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    Mothers are not perfect, mothers will fight for their children, mothers love their children, and mothers know their children.

    I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in this message. WHAT A WISEMAN KNOWS ABOUT MOTHERS Mother’s Day, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 KINGS 3:16-28 Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping A Proper Perspective

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,551 views

    Our attitude is crucial to living our lives for Christ

    Keeping A Proper Perspective Philippians 4:4-9 October 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When I was a youth minister, one of my teens had earned his pilot’s license and offered to give me a plane ride. Honestly, I have to admit that I was less than enthusiastic. Here was a young man that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Christian Freedom?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,404 views

    The word freedom normall does not mean free...What about Christian freedom?

    What is Christian freedom? Romans 6:15-18 As Americans we claim to live in a “free country. We hear about freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion. We claim to believe that we are free to do whatever we want as long as we don’t break any laws, pay our taxes and don’t hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Letters To The Seven Churches - No 5 Sardis Series

    Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014
     | 4,699 views

    These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits[b]of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead

    The letter to Sardis Rev:3:1-6 Sardis was probably the oldest of the seven cities, probably being founded at the very beginning of the Iron Age, possibly as early as 1000 BC. In it's past it had been the capital of the Kingdom of Lydia and it had become very rich and prosperous. It was also ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deepening Desire Series

    Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,998 views

    In love, if we start by asking God what he wants, chances are we will find a love like the one in Song of Solomon, and it will become its own song.

    The Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs, is one of the most interesting, unique books in the Bible. Nothing else is like it. Psalms has poetry, but not like this. Ruth and Esther have love stories, but not like this one. Paul talked about marriage, but not as Song of Solomon does. This book of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attitudes: You Have To Dig...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 5,311 views

    Your attitudes can be a big part of the battle of life. Little things matter, we are a sum total of our attitudes and choices... Anyone can cry?

    YOU HAVE TO DIG... LET US STUDY ATTITUDE APPROACH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder comes from Bruce Ball. I take a shovel to church with me... TEXT: Psalm 103:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: I. MY FRIEND, WE HAVE TO DIG, AND SOMETIMES DIG ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God