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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 800 views

    Explores the nature of faith as an active trust in God, the example of Jesus' unwavering faith, and the visible fruits of our faith.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today, united by our shared faith, and warmed by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In this sacred space, we are reminded of the deep well of wisdom that is the Word of God, and the transformative power it holds. ...read more

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    Proclaiming The Lord's Death PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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    This sermon explores the profound significance of the Lord's Supper as a renewal of love, a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, and a proclamation of faith.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I'm glad you're here. I'm glad we're here, together, in this sacred space where hearts open to the whisper of the Holy Spirit and lives are transformed by the power of God's Word. Today, we gather around the Lord's table, not merely as spectators, but as ...read more

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    God's Rainbow PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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    This sermon explores the significance of God's Rainbow Covenant, its relevance today, and the restoration of its biblical meaning in our lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I greet you with the warmth of the love of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who has brought us all together in this sacred space. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the bond of His redeeming love. Today, we find ...read more

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    Come To The Table Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    A study of the Lord’s Supper: 1. It’s Practice 2. It’s Purpose and 3. It’s Perpetuity.

    Come to the Table 1 Corinthians 11:17 – 34 INTRODUCTION Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, MA, tells of the time her brother in law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was concerned when his father didn’t come home at his usual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Abortion Murder

    Contributed by Ron Owen on Dec 23, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 5,362 views

    A scriptural look at the sanctity of life of the unbord child.

    Psalms 139:13-16 "Is Abortion Murder" Intro: What is your standard for morality? The Bible? I. The Unborn is a living soul. Exod 21:22 If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith

    Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,905 views

    During the season to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, I’d like to talk about what the five letters that make up the word FAITH mean to me.

    FAITH Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. F Father – Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Our heavenly Father had a plan. On Christmas day we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, the plan. Family – our faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grinch Who Stole Easter

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,155 views

    How The Devil Is Distorting The Truth Meaning Of Christmas

    Introduction: · Have you heard of “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?” · He’s the Dr. Seuss character that hated Christmas so much that he didn’t want other people to celebrate it, or enjoy it. o He stole their presents o He wrecked their decorations o He did everything possible to ruin everyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Doubt

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,171 views

    A simple outline on doubt and the dangers a person can face when they begin to doubt their faith in God

    THE DANGER OF DOUBT Numbers 13:1-3, 23-31 Intro: There is no way I can stand before you tonight and tell you I have never doubted God or the ability of God. In many instances I have found myself questioning God’s will but I have found out his will is never wrong. I am compelled to believe by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 7, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    Sermon 1 in the Series "I am..." This sermon I am the Bread of Life - We depend on food to substain us physical we need to depend on Christ to substain us spritaual.

    I am the Bread of Life John 6:35 Bro. Rodney A. Fry Introduction The “I am” Series Moses and the “I am” Revelation (Exodus 3:14) Jesus shocks His hearers “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58) His enemies then wanted to stone Him The Eight “I Am” Statements by Jesus Seven in the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thing Of Horror Or Of Hope

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2008
     | 1,841 views

    We must remain faithful, as Christ is faithful, and allow even our sufferings to be united to His.

    Celebration of St. Jerome September 30, 2008 There’s an unintentional irony in the use of these readings from Job and Psalm 88 on the memorial of St. Jerome. Job, sitting on his compost heap scratching his boils, is longing for death, to go down into the depths of the earth. The psalmist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Perfect Through Suffering

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,439 views

    We are not complete until we are life-giving, and that means that we, like Jesus, must suffer.

    January 13, 2009 Strengths and Weaknesses We’d better get this one right, because if we don’t, life is pretty miserable. Our strengths are for others; our weaknesses are for our own growth. What we see in Hebrews here is an elaboration of the hymn St. Paul gives us in Philippians chapter 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Church And Eucharist Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    the Church is able to celebrate and worship the mystery of Christ in the Eucharist “precisely because Christ first gave himself to her in the sacrifice of the Cross.

    January 12, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis Through His Divine Son, the Father created the world. Through the same Son, He also recreated the world, once Jesus had been made–in the words of the letter to the Hebrews–perfect (complete) through suffering. “The Fathers of the Church often meditated on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Finality Of God's Word

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
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     | 6,274 views

    Introduction: • We need to be reminded of God’s Word • We need to remain in God’s Word • We need to receive God’s Word

    II Peter 1:12-21 October 22, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Finality of God’s Word” Introduction: • We need to be reminded of God’s Word • We need to remain in God’s Word • We need to receive God’s Word I. THE REMINDER OF GOD’S WORD (vs. 12-13) A. Remind 1. It is good for me to remind you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Putting Women In Their Place In Church

    Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    What is the real role of women in the church? For those who insist that a women, "must be silent in church," you need to look at biblical church history.

    I Corinthians 14:34-36 Wives must not disrupt worship, talking when they should be listening, asking questions that could more appropriately be asked of their husbands at home. God’s Book of the law guides our manners and customs here. Wives have no license to use the time of worship for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Must Protect Innocent Human Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2008
     | 2,145 views

    The call of Christ and St. Paul to serve the poor and powerless is most pronounced in the matter of protecting human life from conception to natural death.

    November 3, 2008 St. Martin de Porres How shall we serve the poor? How shall we balance off attention to our own interests, as well as the interests of others? How shall we give a feast and invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind–in short, the marginalized and powerless who have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic