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Stand Strong PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

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Encourage believers to be alert, stand firm in their faith, be courageous and strong, and to do everything in love.

Good morning, everyone! Welcome to this blessed gathering. Today, we delve into the heart of 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, which says, "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love." In the words of A.W. Tozer, "Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Topics: Stand, Strong

What If?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 12, 2009

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It is thru God that we can find help for everyday problems.

Intro: What If.....? Genesis 15 has the same type of rejoicing that we find in this Psalm of David. Another year gone will make many ask the question, “What if..?” I guess it is a part of life for us to ask questions like “what if..?” Many times we tend to think of what could have been. But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8, Psalm 124:1

Denomination: Baptist

Familiarity Breeds Contempt

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2003

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God is no respecter of persons. He will use whom he will. There is a danger in our Christian lives that we can miss out on God’s blessings because we fail to recognise God’s messenger.

Saxlingham 06-07-03 A prophet is without honour in his own country We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And we see in our Gospel reading this morning, how this happened to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Existence Of God

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

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To prove that God exists; therefore, man must obey Him.

The Existence of God Text: Genesis 1.1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thesis: To prove that God exists; therefore, man must obey Him. Introduction: (1) In today’s world, humanistic theories such as evolution have caused many people to doubt the validity of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

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There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#3seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

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We search how friendship can help or hurt in the process of testing.

#3 Seasons of TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 3 of a 5 part series. If you need part contact Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3, Why tests? TEXT: Proverbs 18:24 A man that is going to have friends must show himself friendly... Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experiencing A Word From God

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Feb 27, 2003

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Like grain God’s Word nourishes, like fire God’s Word compels, and like a hammer, God’s Word breaks us.

“Experiencing A Word From God” Jeremiah 23:25-29 Illustration: Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:25-29, Isaiah 57:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Paul Adapted His Message To His Audience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 15, 2002

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How Paul Adapted His Message to His Audience - Acts 22

How Paul Adapted His Message to His Audience - Acts 22 Paul’s amazing ability to adapt His message to every audience is a demonstration of the Spirit’s power and wisdom in a humble man. The great apostle shows tact, presence of mind and an earnest desire to see people come to saving faith in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Day Is The Same

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

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Even when we don’t recognize it, Even when our days are not going according to plan, God is still on his throne.

The worried housewife sprang to the telephone when it rang and listened with relief to the kindly voice in her ear. “How is your day going Dear?” Asked the voice on the phone. "Oh, Mother," said the housewife, breaking into bitter tears, "I’ve had such a bad day. The baby won’t eat, the washing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Presents Himself Anew

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Perhaps you remember Jesus as one whom you learned about when you were a child. You know what He did but do you really know who He is and what He wants to do in your lif

Introductory Considerations 1. It was one of the most exciting days that the people in Nazareth had ever known. It was Saturday, the sabbath and the people were getting ready to go to synagogue. This was going to be a special worship service. The people filled the streets and the alleys waiting to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingdom Minded People

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 7, 2007

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To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

Kingdom Minded People 6/24/07 Talk about being … Kingdom minded and having a Kingdom heart, for the purpose of building God’s Kingdom. Ezra 1:1 Cyrus was a mighty king- conquered Babylon. Jews- carried into captivity under Nebuchadnezzar. God calls Cyrus by name 150 years ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Vision

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

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This sermon focuses on Nehemiah.

Last evening I began a new series that will weave in and out of both our morning and evening messages for the next few weeks.. A series that will focus on the life and ministry of Nehemiah. With that in mind would you turn in your Bibles to Nehemiah chapter 1 beginning in verse one. In verse ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be Different Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 21, 2005

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If we want to dare to be different then we need to be sure of who we are, why we’re here and where our strength comes from.

Part 1 Sacred Living in a Secular Society “Dare to be Different” - An Overview of Daniel We live in a society that wants us to conform, but we are called by Christ to be different. And even if you’re not yet a Christian, there’s a sense in which life is a struggle to conform. That’s because you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-12, Daniel 1:1-13

Denomination: *other

1 Advent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 3, 2002

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Jesus invites us to "Watch, stay awake". As we watch, we are invited to see through the eyes of Jesus. Watching helps us to see the hope in the midst of terror.

1 Advent B Mark 13:24-37 1 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Elie Wiesel is a Jewish writer whose novels prod the depths of the Holocaust, asking difficult questions of humanity and of God. In Night, a child hangs from a S.S. gallows and the question goes up, “Where is God?” Wiesel writes: “And I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"Our Accountability For Fellowship" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 28, 2011

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We should gather for fellowship with God’s people with eternity in view.

Our Accountability for Fellowship (READ VERSE 25) “and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” The Day to which the writer refers to here is the Day of Christ’s return. The writer tells us to be faithful to gather together with God’s people with eternity in view. Why? Because . . . 1. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

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