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    Humility & Honor Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 851 views

    Jesus calls us to live lives of humility and honor, lifting others above ourselves and focusing on eternal rewards instead of immediate gratification.

    Imagine you have a bag of candy, and you're super excited to eat it all by yourself. But then, you see someone who looks like they could use a pick-me-up. What would you do? Would you keep the candy to yourself or share it with them? This simple choice can teach us a lot about humility and honor. ...read more

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    The Way, The Truth And The Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 846 views

    Emphasize that Jesus is the way to God, the truth of His promise, and the life of eternal abundance, and we should value Him above all else.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's such a blessing to be here with you all today. We're going to dive into the comforting and powerful words of Jesus from John 14:1-21. As we explore this passage, we'll be reminded that Jesus is the way to God, the truth of His promise, and the life of ...read more

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    The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 705 views

    To understand and value Jesus as the Bread of Life, who eternally satisfies our spiritual hunger and thirst, and should be valued above all else.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we are diving deep into the Word of God, exploring a passage from John's Gospel that speaks to the heart of our faith and our relationship with Jesus Christ. The renowned Christian author, Saint Augustine once said, "Jesus Christ is not valued at all until He is ...read more

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    Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 10, 2025
     | 548 views

    The rise and downfall of Saul convey both practical and spiritual lesson to every man especially to believers who want to glorify God continually and live up to their full potential.

    Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 13-14 “Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa. The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his sons—Jonathan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From Stephen's Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal a

    Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal and spiritual aspects of their lifestyle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Makeover: Soul Inspiration Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

    Reasons we are encouraged/discouraged? (get answers from audience) These are all situational. Circumstances change. ILLUSTRATION: Roller coaster analogy-112 hours a week on an actual roller coaster. We are awake approx. 112 hours a week and life can be like a roller coaster. Welcome to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fruit Of Following Him Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,506 views

    The people closest to Christ were His disciples. They were His followers. As they followed Him, they experienced an intimate relationship. These men had access to the private life of Jesus. They could see things that many people did not see. Others o

    Ice Breaker: Have you let someone down, or has someone let you down? Key verse: 1Corinthians 11:1. INTRODUCTION: The people closest to Christ were His disciples. They were His followers. As they followed Him, they experienced an intimate relationship. These men had access to the private ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What Are You Looking At?

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 24, 2013
     | 5,941 views

    2 Kings 6: 14, 15 Gehazi focused on what was going on in the natural, and he became panic-stricken. He had a fleshly or natural outlook. But there is another outlook: the spiritual or supernatural outlook.

    I want to start with a question,: when you’re facing a test or trial, what are you looking at? Your outlook will determine your attitude. When you’re up or down, your attitude will determine your outcome - whether you do or don’t receive. However, many Christians take these for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Reception

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,430 views

    Good reception with God requires right relationships with people.

    Divine Reception Matthew 5:21-26 Intro: During the last couple of weeks up at Camp Elkanah near Starkey, I found myself a bit cut off from the rest of the world. I’m really not all that attached to our cell phone, but needing to check messages at the office, I found myself wandering around camp ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #4divine Possibilities: Let God Arise! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,533 views

    There is an imperative command in God’s word to: LET GOD, give Him permission, to ARISE and His enemies be scattered.

    SPEAK TO GOD’S POSSIBILITIES: LET GOD ARISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches forgiveness; 6. Rising above the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    2009: A Year Of Purpose

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,408 views

    As we live our lives with a sense of the eternal, it empowers us to live for the purposes of God.

    Birds tend to have- limited vision- Eagle can see up to five miles and beyond. While many birds migrate- eagle stays in their territory, year after year. They are very dependable- will remain in their territory even when a storm approaches. Other birds fly in fear while the eagle catches the wind ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Pastor Is A Servant

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,050 views

    The idea of serving God arouses in some people not only a wrong understanding but also an unwillingness to put this into practice.

    The idea of serving God arouses in some people not only a wrong understanding but also an unwillingness to put this into practice. The reason for this is because these people are motivated by an egocentric spirit. In fact, the whole world is motivated by this spirit – an egocentric spirit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Renewed Strength For The Journey

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 20, 2025
     | 523 views

    Today, we embrace the limitless beauty of God’s promise—a gift of renewal born from His boundless love. With open hearts and unwavering faith, we delve into the profound depths of this divine invitation.

    Introduction Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ” • This verse is a beacon of hope for the weary, a reminder for those waiting on the Lord that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You A Piece Of Merchandise?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016
     | 2,608 views

    Deceitful pastors are on the rise and are a serious problem as we often lose members to false churches. Here is a way to deal with the situation to open eyes to appreciate the freedom and truths they have/

    Are you a piece of Merchandise? Capt. Kelly Durant 7-06 The fleecing of the sheep by deceiving pastors! 2 Peter 2:3 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Is There Life After Stress?

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,057 views

    Stress is part of life. Without stress, there is no life. With burnout on the rise, it’s important now more than ever to manage stress in our personal and professional lives.

    What is Stress? Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. Distress occurs when stress is severe, prolonged, or both. Distress is stress that negatively affects you and Eustress is stress that has a positive effect on you. Good Stress and Bad Stress Examples of negative ...read more

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