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  • Charles Jones avatar

    Accepting The Truth

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 14, 2020
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    David responds, "I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God which cost me nothing."

    ACCEPTING THE TRUTH Malachi 1:1-14 Text v.10-14 In an age that has grown lax, and consciences that have become dry, Malachi here rings out a warning, unchanged by peoples criticism or sarcasm. The people of his time were not irreligious i.e they were not (indifferent or hostile to religion, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    By A Strong Hand Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2024
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    To respond to God’s mercy, remember that GOD set you free, celebrate your deliverance, and consecrate yourself to the Lord.

    Some time ago (2004), The Cape Times reported on a South African man, who surprised nine men robbing his home. Eight of the robbers ran away, but the homeowner managed to shove one into his backyard pool. After realizing the robber couldn't swim, the homeowner jumped in to save him. But once ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Separation Of Church And Hate: Living By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Aug 5, 2024
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    How…in a culture bent on hate / division / incivility / outrage…do you and I find the power to respond differently?

    We’ve all got a RED BUCKET and a BLUE BUCKET. THE RED BUCKET - It’s red because it’s filled with gasoline. When you pour gasoline on a fire: Things escalate quickly. People end up getting hurt. THE BLUE BUCKET - It’s blue because it’s filled with water. When you pour water on the fire…the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Movies Will You Create In 2025?

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
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    This message is about the power of our thoughts and how they create movies within our minds that we respond to - spiritually and physically.

    What Movies Will You Create in 2025? Scripture: Second Corinthians 10:3-5; Mark 5:25-34 Good morning Strangers Rest! I hope you are excited about what God is going to do in this place in 2025. The title of my message this morning is “What Movies Will You Create in 2025?” Some of you might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Excess Love

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
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    This sermon explores the nature of excess love, how God has shown it to us, and how we should respond to it.

    EXCESS LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 12:1-9 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:8, John 3:16, 1 John 4:9-10, Ephesians 2:4-5, Luke 7:36-50 INTRODUCTION: Love is the greatest force in the world, and God Himself is love (1 John 4:8). However, the love of God is not just ordinary love—it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Was The Significance Of Both Jesus And Peter Walking On The Water?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 14, 2025
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    If walking on water takes faith, then every day living takes just as much faith for us to respond to the Lord with.

    What was the Significance of Both Jesus and Peter Walking on the Water? Matthew 14:24-33 There are actually two separate sermons within this passage of Scripture (vs 22-23 & 24-33). The first part speaks of Jesus’ time alone with the Father. But for this message, I want to focus on the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is Calling Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Encourage believers to recognize God's call in their lives, respond to it with faith, and be open to receiving His blessings as they follow His lead.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Isaiah. As A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan only the things we can do by ourselves." Let's not limit ourselves to what we can do alone, ...read more

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    Love Difficult People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to respond to trials and adversaries with love, kindness, and prayer, reflecting God's grace and becoming better, not bitter.

    Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? We are here, filled with hope, brimming with expectation, and united in faith. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to let His truth seep into our very being, to allow His wisdom to shape our ...read more

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    The King Enters PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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    This sermon explores Jesus' divine authority and humility, urging us to respond with reverence and obedience to His sacrificial love and kingship.

    Dear beloved congregation, there's a warmth, a familiarity in gathering together today, like a family reunion of souls, bound not by blood but by the love of Christ. We are here, not as strangers, but as fellow pilgrims, walking arm in arm on the path of faith. So, as we gather in this holy huddle, ...read more

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    That's Why We Are Not Discouraged

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2020
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    Stress and Disappointment come into every life. Christians are provided a powerful response to such stressors, and this powerful response is revealed in Paul's review of his own life.

    “We have this treasure in clay jars to show that its extraordinary power comes from God and not from us. In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed. We are always carrying around the death of Jesus in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Protection And Our Faithfulness Matters Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 5, 2024
     | 884 views

    The message of Acts 4 and 5 is clear: Watch your life and be consistent for God in everything you do (which means you must choose to live upright). If you are going to worship, going to give, going to pray – do it focused on Him!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 6 God’s Protection and Faithfulness Matters Acts 4:23-37 – Acts 5:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on Feb 19, 2015
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     | 7,801 views

    a sermon bringing attention to the fact that Jesus responded to how he was perceived. He is all we need, if we see him as such. he can be our healer, savior, provider, way maker etc. How we see him, effects how he can respond to us.

    American businessman, motivational speaker, and futurologist, Joel A. Barker, tells the story of a wise individual - who was a writer - who would go to the beach to do his writing. Before he began his work, he would go for a walk along the shore, One day, during his daily walk, he spied an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Can And Will Do It Again!

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 52,565 views

    Have you ever faced a situation that you wondered whether anything could be done to fix it? God tells Ezekiel what to do about the condition of his nation. God stirs his faith for action. Ezekiel responds. How would God direct us to respond to our impossi

    Intro I want to begin with a question God asked Ezekiel, in Ezekiel 37:3: "Son of man, can these bones live?"i Have you ever faced a situation that you wondered whether anything could be done to fix it? Have you ever had a financial debt that that looked like an insurmountable mountain? Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Responses To God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 219 ratings
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    God’s Grace (unmerited favor) toward us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to His Grace?

    Intro: Grace has been defined in many ways, (unmerited favor, God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense, full and underserved pardon and forgiveness) but whatever the definition, the Grace God extends to us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to God’s Grace? I. RECEIVE HIS GRACE (V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When The Bottom Falls Out

    Contributed by Larry Norman on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,047 views

    How does the beleiver respond when it seems like the bottom has fallen out in his life spiritually, financially or emotionally?

    What to Do When the Bottom Falls Out Isaiah 35:3-4 Intro: Share story of falling into the man hole. Sometimes we feel that way  Financially  Physically  Emotionally.  Spiritually Job is certainly a prime example of this. I was reading in the book of Isaiah this week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist