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    Triumph PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
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     | 1,068 views

    Explores how faith in Christ provides strength, hope, and holiness to overcome life's challenges and hardships.

    Good morning, beloved friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, not because I am worthy, but because the grace of God makes me so. His grace is sufficient, isn’t it? We are here together, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We gather, not as strangers, but as brothers and ...read more

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    Creation And Baptism PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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     | 799 views

    This sermon explores the continuous relevance of the gospel in our spiritual journey, from salvation to sanctification, using Jesus' baptism and wilderness experience as a guide.

    Good Morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be with all of you today, gathered in the warmth of fellowship and the light of His Word. We're here, not by chance, but by divine providence, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we are going to open the ...read more

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    How The Lord Uses Pain For Our Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities.

    1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities. The Lord wonderfully used pain in Job's life to purify him of anything that would keep him from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Make The Most Of Every Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes. Paul wrote, "Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people). Making the very most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Benefits Of Controversy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    The Spirit taught Paul and Barnabas how controversy may produce many benefits for individuals and the church. When some believing Pharisees said, "It is necessary to circumcise the Gentiles and to direct them to observe the Law of Moses."

    Illustration: Paul wrote, "My grace is sufficient for you. Therefore I rejoice in weakness, in insults, and hardships. So that your faith does not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God." (2 Cor. 12:9,10) Illustration: Lord, deliver me from the lust of vindicating myself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sin Of Mediocrity

    Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,286 views

    Outlne from Rev. 3. The danger of churches and/or individucals falling victim to complacency

    Revelation 3:14-22 The sin of mediocrity Truett Cathy, founder or Chick-fil-A shows he knows what Jesus Would Do. Since 1948 he has lost millions of dollars because he will not have the restaurants open on Sunday. He has cared for children by developing the foster home system called WinShape ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Junk To Justified

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,081 views

    Reconcilled

    From Junk to Justified! Praise: Give me a clean heart. So I may serve thee. Lord Fix my heart so that I may be used by thee. For I’m not worthy. Of all these blessings. Give me a clean heart. So that I may follow thee. Prayer: Lord praying that when I find myself in the dungeon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    Week 10 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 10 “The Lukewarm Church” Christ’s letter to the Church@ Laodicea Date: August 14, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 14-22 Introduction Tonight we will study the last letter to the churches in Asia. Let’s look at tonight the letter to the church @ Laodicea, the seventh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test & Trial, Why God Allows Them Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? Why does God allow trials to take place? This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. God allows test and trials becaus

    Introduction • Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? • Why does God allow trials to take place? • This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. • God allows test and trials because He is trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humility: The Toughest Challenge Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    As believers, we are called to serve one another in humility. How do we do that? What does that look like in our day to day lives?

    Humility…The toughest challenge “The Amazing Race” Phil 2:1-11 If anyone would like to acquire humility, I can, I think, tell him the first step. The first step is to realize that one is proud. C.S. Lewis Phil 2:1-11 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Death By Resurrection

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,274 views

    Communion meditation for October 2, 2005 and part of the fall 2005 sermon series

    A month ago, we started our walk through the book of Acts with Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the remaining disciples and others gathered in the upper room. We began in Jerusalem. This morning our walk still finds us in Jerusalem but that will soon change with the events ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Adopted Family #5 Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008
     | 3,297 views

    Heir’s of God, Joint Heirs with Christ.

    God’s Adopted Family. 5 Heir’s of God, Joint Heirs with Christ. Reading: Revelations 3:14-22 In our final look at God’s Adopted family, we are going to glance at our riches in Christ Jesus. The position of exhortation of each member of the Body of Christ, is one that is often not fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing The Trials Of Life

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,821 views

    Learn to understand the meaning of trials and understand that God is at work in spite of your circumstances. He requires simple trust in Him.

    The Christian Attitude toward Trials and Temptations Text: James 1:1-16 I. Count it joy when trials come your way. This is not possible until one realizes that God is in control and has a purpose for each circumstance that we face. The sinner has nothing to be joyful about when difficulties come ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Miserable Sermon

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    Misery can cause people to come to Jesus.

    Revelation 3 17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 1. I thought about titling this “A Miserable Sermon”. 2. For someone to really get in church, they have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Passing The Baton - Tom Stebbins Of Evangelism Explosion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,085 views

    A send off message detailing ten steps of leadership lesssons with evangelism explosion by Tom Stebbins

    Passing the Baton by Tom Stebbins I am now 70. My eight and a half years at the helm of EE have been both challenging and exciting. Now it is time for me to "pass the baton" to a younger, capable leader. As I do, I want to share with you ten principles of leadership that have guided me. 1. Lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational