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    Chosen, Not Chasing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025
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    God sees and values our hidden faithfulness, works through our weakness, and calls us to trust His authority and power through prayerful obedience.

    Some of us know the quiet corners of life—the cubicle where no one notices, the kitchen where you serve with a smile, the classroom where faith is a whisper. You wonder, Does God see me here? Does this count? Friend, the Father’s eyes are not dim. He sees the sparrow’s flight and your faithful ...read more

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    I Put Away My Idols

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2009
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    Idolatry is not a common subject, but it is a common problem for humanity, even for Christians.

    I Put Away My Idols TCF Sermon November 15, 2009 How many of you watched the PBS series last month on the National Parks? Besides the fabulous visual images of some of America�s most beautiful scenery, the documentary gave a very interesting perspective on the history of our national ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Snakes

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
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    Snakes, a study in symbolism in scripture.

    Snakes of the Bible If I had to guess which animal on this earth that would put more fear into a man that any other, it would have to be a serpent {Snake}. As a child, I always worried that one of these crawly things would sneak upon me and bite. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Not A Secret

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Dec 30, 2004
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    It’s not a Secret as to what God can do for You!!

    It’s not a Secret ACTS 26:26 Its not a secret what God can do tonight! It’s no secret what He’s done for other people. Nor is it a secret what He’s done for you And He can and will do it for you!!! And It’ll be with arms wide open He’ll forgive you and Me For EVERYTHING! Many many years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sacrifice: Show Him The Money Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007
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    It is sometimes easier for God to save our souls than the control of our pocketbooks.

    Two weeks we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being A Soul Survivor Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
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    In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this third message of the series Pastor Terry looks at the keys of Kingdom s

    Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? It’s a pretty brutal test of physical and mental strength. It’s emotionally challenging as you are taken from your everyday life, your family and friends and the everyday conveniences we have all become so accustomed to. Personally, I’m not rushing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Was I Made To Do???

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 18, 2006
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    Describes in essence only 3 of many things that GOD created us to do unto Him!!!

    "What Was I Made To Do??" Psalms 150:6 Deuteronomy 10 12. And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13. To keep the commandments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Moving To Another Spiritual Level

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006
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    Spiritual Growth

    Moving to Another Spiritual Level John 3.1-7 Nicodemus: A ruler of the Jews, a master ("teacher") of Israel, and a Pharisee, was a wealthy, educated and powerful man-well respected by his people and a descendant of the patriarch Abraham. Yet in V-7, Jesus said to him, "You must be born again" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Takes Commitment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2013
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    First, we see the calling of the first deacons and second, we see the capture of one of the first deacons, a man named Stephen and his testimony to us to stand strong! (Acts 6:1-15)

    Serving takes Commitment Acts 6:1-15 Introduction - This chapter contains two different thoughts which are tough to separate - It is because one lends to the other that we will tackle both of them today - First, we see the calling (recorded by Luke) of the first disciples -- These were men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gods Truth Stays The Same, Our Understanding Changes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 7,304 views

    God does not change, and his truth is always true; our perception of the truth either improves or declines. The New Testament doctrines we embrace are not new: God, who is the God of both testaments, inspired Paul and others to develop them for us.

    God’s Truth Stays the Same, Our Understanding Changes (Isaiah 45:22-25) 1. The English language began as Anglo Saxon, a Germanic language similar to Friesen. When the Vikings conquered England, they brought in their words and grammar. Then the French Normans conquered England and mixed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wise Men Visits Series

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 27, 2014
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     | 6,860 views

    This Sermon is about the Wise Men visit to baby Jesus. It also at the end talks about moving into the new year.

    Matthew 2: 1-2; 7-15 Historians tell us that the wise men, also known as magi, were men belonging to the educated classes. They were of noble birth, educated, wealthy, and influential. They were philosophers, the counselors to rulers, learned in all the wisdom of the ancient East. The wise men who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Reputation

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2017
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    God takes great pleasure when people honor His Name. His Name is directly connected to His character and His reputation.

    God’s Reputation (topical) 1. There are some pretty funny real names out there! a) Jed I. Knight b) Bud Light c) MacDonald-Berger d) Tahra Dactyl e) Chris P. Bacon f) Dr. Joelle Rollo-Coster g) Alma L. Knack h) Brock Lee i) Marriage announcements: Lonney-Ward, Hardy-Harr 2. While some names make ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ordering Your Private World 3 - Exodus Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
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    The third of a series of three sermons on how Moses' relationships affected his usefulness to God.

    INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • The best thing about ministry is relationships, building deep and close ones that change your life. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • These verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 1, 2012
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     | 6,106 views

    When your trust is firmly rooted in the Lord, your life reflects it. The prophet Isaiah clearly outlined what trusting God looks like and encourages us to follow the Lord in everything we say, do, and think because He is God, and we are not.

    Trusting Christ, Part 1 Isaiah 55:6-13 Introduction - Turn in your bibles to Isaiah, the 55th chapter - This morning we are going to kick off a new sermon series regarding TRUST -- It is something that each believer has to come to grips with -- Trust is something that is lived out in your faith; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fourth Sunday Of Lent (Laetare Sunday) Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Di Salvo on Mar 18, 2023
     | 1,765 views

    Christ fed the 5,000 food, and they wanted him to be King. The problem was, Christ's kingship was not to come to pass at that time.

    Dominus vobiscum. Brethren, today is the fourth Sunday of Lent, otherwise known as Latare Sunday. Jerusalem is an important place, as we all know, for all of the Abrahamic religions. What makes Jerusalem important for Christians, at least in my opinion, is that the ultimate sacrifice ever ...read more

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