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    The Joy Of The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 148 views

    True strength comes not from our own efforts, but from receiving and resting in the deep, sustaining joy that Jesus freely gives to us.

    Some weeks feel like a treadmill stuck on high speed. Emails multiply, news headlines weigh heavy, and the to-do list seems to lengthen while our energy shortens. Maybe your smile has been performing overtime while your heart has been running on empty. Friend, you’re not alone. And you’re not left ...read more

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    Walk In Newness Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 86 views

    Through union with Christ’s death and resurrection, believers receive a new identity, freedom from sin, and the power to live transformed lives.

    Friend, take a deep breath. The God who raised Jesus Christ from the dead is nearer than your next heartbeat. He is not reluctant. He is not distant. He is ready—ready to speak life where you’ve heard only the rustle of regret, ready to steady trembling hands and tired hearts. I think of a ...read more

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    When You're Weary, But Still Walking PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 113 views

    When we feel exhausted and overwhelmed, God invites us to trust Him, wait on Him, and receive renewed strength for each day.

    Some of us walked in today with a quiet question humming beneath the surface: How much longer can I keep this up? The calendar is crowded, the to-do list grows fangs, and sleep feels like a stranger. Parents, professionals, students, caregivers—such faithful folks—yet even you can feel thin at the ...read more

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    A Pharisee And Tax Collector Pray Together PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
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     | 209 views

    True acceptance with God comes not from self-righteousness or comparison, but from humble confession and receiving the mercy and love found in Jesus Christ.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a scoreboard in our heart. You know the scoreboard I mean—the quiet tally of how we’re doing compared to others, the inner itch to be seen as enough, the nervous need to be noticed and approved. We measure our worth by the week we had, the ...read more

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    The Sinner And The Saint PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 101 views

    True acceptance with God comes not through self-righteousness or comparison, but through humble confession and receiving His mercy offered in Jesus Christ.

    Some stories slip into the room and sit right beside us. This is one of them. It whispers to the weary, “You can put down the mask,” and it nudges the proud, “You can put down the measuring stick.” Picture it: two people walk into God’s house—one with a polished prayer and a proud posture, the ...read more

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    Be Great By Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    John says we've been given the right to become Children of God. How do we receive that right, and what can it mean to us?

    A preacher was on a radio program where the interviewer was an atheist. The atheist demanded that the preacher NOT quote any scripture during the interview. “I don’t want to hear any Bible on my airways. You got that? No Bible on my airwaves.” So, then the interviewer started the program by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,743 views

    Grace. It is something we all want yet struggle to give or we struggle to see those who really don't deserve it, receive it. The fact is that we don't really understand grace then. What is Grace and how can it affect our entire life when we receive it?

    Understanding Grace What is Grace Unmerited favor By God’s Grace, you are saved(Ephesians 2:8-9) By God’s Grace, you are sanctified(Acts 13:43; By God’s Grace, you are to Serve (Ephesians 4 By God’s Grace, you are sustained (2 Corinthians 13:10 Intro Slide Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Marvels The Lord Works For Us

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,971 views

    “So Jesus answered and said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man said to Him, ‘Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.’ Then Jesus said to him ‘Go your way; your faith had made you well.’ And immediately he received his sight and follo

    Theme: What marvels the Lord works for us Text: Jer. 31:7-9; Heb. 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52 Every human being, no matter how talented, is also limited in a particular way. Some people learn how to deal with their limitations and make the maximum use of their talents while others fail to use of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Using Your Gifts To Serve Others - Part 1

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2020
     | 3,829 views

    1 Peter 4:10 admonishes us to "use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." What is the greatest gift all believers have received? What gift does this poor, lost world need most?

    Using Your Gifts to Serve Others Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    (Lesson 11) Saul: Becoming A Follower Of Christ

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 1,629 views

    Paul hated Christians, yet encountered Christ on the road to Damascus where his life was transformed. Paul received his commission from this experience.

    A. BACKGROUND 1. Perfect birth. "Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews" (Phil. 3:5). 2. Perfect life. "As touching the law, a Pharisee . . . touching righteousness which is in the law, blameless" (Phil. 3:5,6). 3. Best teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You Got To Live To Get It" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,393 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the bereaved family to affirm to others EVERYONE that LIVES-BELIEVING and accepting JESUS CHRIST as their Personal Savior WILL RECEIVE eternal life.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris San Joaquin National Cemetery Gustine, CA 5 May 2008 Memorial Service for SFC (Retired) Lester Corley BIG IDEA: Everyone that LIVES-BELIEVING and accepting Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior WILL RECEIVE Eternal Life. REFERENCES: John 11:17-27 (I Am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Law Of Love #2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    • The sin nature is present within every person until he or she becomes born again and supernaturally receives a new heart from God.

    Mankind is born with the tendency to think and act selfishly, but the agape love of God is deposited within his heart when he becomes born again. Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development. A. Mankind is born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Total Access Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,879 views

    In Christ Jesus, we are given Total Access to the Father that we may Ask, Seek, Knock, and receive all the good things He has.

    * In our church office we use a church management software package called ACS (Automated Church Systems). Until recently, this software was a “single-user” system. This means it was installed on one of our five computers and could be used by only one person at a time. * With the last upgrade we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Open Hand Of God

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,711 views

    What things open the hand of God in our lives? How can we position ourselves to receive what He promised to give us?

    April, 2007 The Open Hand of God Psalm 107:9 Psalm 104:21-28 Psalm 68:9 INTRODUCTION: Many people today are living as if God is not interested in their life or in how they are living it. As a result, their life has become one struggle after another with seemingly no one to turn to. Not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Of Miracles Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,334 views

    "Receive your miracle today" is highly proclaimed across the airwaves. We’ll take an in-depth look at this Gift in our study here.

    (A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 6) The Gift of Miracles Definition: These are works or deeds brought by supernatural power which alter the normal course of nature. They include divine acts in which God’s kingdom is manifested against Satan and evil spirits. It’s a miracle . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal