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    What Are You Looking Forward Too? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,185 views

    Encourage believers to let go of past mistakes and fears about the future, and instead focus on pursuing the heavenly prize with confidence in God's unchanging faithfulness and hope.

    Good morning, church family! You know, I've been thinking a lot about the future lately - I think we all have. In these uncertain times, it can be easy to get caught up in the worry and fear of what's to come. But as Christians, we have a Hope that is steadfast and unchanging, a Promise that we can ...read more

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    Mile Markers

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025
     | 95 views

    Remembering God’s past faithfulness sanctifies Him in our present and guides us forward; our mile markers become tomorrow’s testimony of hope.

    Opening Illustration – Finding the Road Again Have you ever driven a long stretch of unfamiliar highway at night? You keep glancing for the next green sign or reflective number — a mile marker — proof that you’re still on the right road. Without those markers, even a straight road can feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Same Problem, The Same Solution

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,807 views

    Mankind still reflects the original sin problem and still needs redemption; the Gospel hinted at in Genesis 3 is still needed.

    The Same Problem, The Same Solution (Genesis 3) Intro 1. I buy my own Christmas gifts....Paul Whiteman, "King of Jazz" 1930... 2. Color; first "music video"....also, some off color jokes.... 3. Since the fall, human beings have always been sinners, the world has been less than ideal. 4. We live ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praise The Lord, Oh My Soul

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,167 views

    An inductive exploration of my experiences of God’s blessings that leads others to reflect on their own reasons for giving thanks to God.

    Introduction: This week our nation dedicated a day to expressing gratitude. Families gathered to share laughter and good food. The turkeys were roasted and the pumpkin pies were devoured as we celebrated Thanksgiving Day. I think Thanksgiving should be a time of reflection – a time of looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    3 Easter B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 1, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,196 views

    In our worship Jesus comes among us and tells us "Peace be with You." Our worship reflects the events of the resurrection.

    3 Easter B Luke 24:36b-48 4 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen A young pastor was fishing for comments at the door following one of his sermons that he felt was particularly profound. One older man responded, “Sometimes we come to church because of the pastor and sometimes we come in spite of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Behold The Power Of The Potter

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,626 views

    This sermon reflects on God’s power to harden the hearts of the Israelites, and how God wants us to respond in light of such judgment.

    November 27, 2005 Isaiah 63:16-17 , 64:1-8 You, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Why, O LORD, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes that are your inheritance. 1 Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church With No Attitude Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    Final sermon in a seven sermon series on the seven churches in Revelation and how their attitudes reflect those of some within the church

    The Church With No Attitude Rev. 3:14-22 I. The Description of the Judge (v. 14) A. He is the “Amen” – The Final Authority “….so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself, and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.” – John 5:26-27 B. He is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glorious Freedom Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    Jesus has come to set us free from sin. Our worship will reflect that freedom. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

    GLORIOUS FREEDOM Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: “On New Years day 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was publicly stated, but it was not until December 18, 1865, that the Constitution made those convictions official. Though dead by then Lincoln still spoke. At last his dream was realized. The word swept ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What God Can Do With Nothing

    Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,544 views

    A different look at the story of creation...reflecting on how the creation story mirrors how God operates in our lives today.

    If we were to all truly evaluate ourselves, check our credentials and sum up our value and true worth and then from that subtract God from the equation the truth of the matter is we would come up with NOTHING We would be left with something that is void, empty, formless, and without light. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let Us Give Thanks

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a good time for us to reflect on how blessed we are as a people.

    Let Us Give Thanks HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 11-23-02 With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a time for us reflect on How blessed we are as a people. Especially in S. Calif. and here at Harvest House Blessed first, because we are saved and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Attitudes Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,638 views

    Psalm 110 was used by the nation of Israel as a psalm of thanks to God. As they gathered to worship, this psalm was used to reflect the attitude of their hearts.

    “Four Attitudes of Thanksgiving” Psalm 100 11/28/04 This psalm was used by the nation of Israel as a psalm of thanks to God. As they gathered to worship, this psalm was used to reflect the attitude of their hearts. The thanks reflected in this psalm is not for personal blessing, but for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Heart: Nurturing, Not Just For Moms Anymore

    Contributed by Corey Berti on May 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,412 views

    Mother's have such nurturing hearts of mercy, but what they reflect is God's heart and if this is God's heart then it should be in our hearts too.

    One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast to her brunette hair. She looks at her mother and inquisitively asks, "Why are some of your hairs white, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Give More Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2012
     | 4,771 views

    Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY: GIVE MORE MARK 12:38-44 Big Idea: Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God. INTRO: Well we will be talking this week about “giving more.” Usually we think about giving gifts when I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,549 views

    God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

    A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite