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    What About Felix? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 526 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of postponing faith decisions, urging believers to live righteously and self-controlled, mindful of God's impending judgment.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and worship, where we gather under the banner of Christ's love, with hearts aflame and spirits eager to engage with God's word. Today, we turn our gaze towards Acts 24:25, a passage that holds within its lines profound truths that speak to our ...read more

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    Lessons From A Ewe

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 13, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    In this post-modern culture people often are wondering aimlessly with no direction and worse yet no one to follow. This sermon, preached on Mother’s Day draws some important lessons that can be learned from a Ewe on what Jesus meant when he called us his

    I’ve often said that I’m glad I do what I do because I couldn’t do what my wife does. Mothers are amazing. They’re teachers and disciplinarians. They’re cleaning ladies and doctors, and nurses and psychologists and counselors. They’re coaches and chauffeurs. They’re developers of personalities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Releasing Faith Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    The intention of this message is to get us to forgive as we have been forgiven.

    Lesson on Faith from The Lord’s Model Prayer Releasing Faith “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12 November 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Forgiving Your Spouse, Citation: Glenn E. Schaeffer, Christian Reader ("Kids of the Kingdom" September/October 1997)] During a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abner Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 2, 2022
     | 1,987 views

    The only engagement between the rival factions, told at length, is noteworthy since it was preceded by an encounter at Gibeon between 12 chosen men from each side, in which all 24 seem to have perished. Abner was defeated and put to flight in the general engagement that followed.

    Abner In the Hebrew Bible, Abner was the cousin of King Saul and the commander-in-chief of his army. His name also appears as “Abiner son of Ner,” whereas the more extended form Abiner means “my father is Ner.” Abner is initially mentioned incidentally in Saul’s history, first appearing as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Kingdom Waited

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,546 views

    Some of the "kingdoms" of our lives can wait until the things that are truly important are taken care of.

    "When The Kingdom Waited" Scripture Text: II Sam. 12:13-23 This portion of scripture follows up the story in chapter 11 of the sin of adultery and then murder that David committed to take Bathsheba as his wife... As human beings if we were to put a grade of sinfulness we would have to rate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    War Of The Wells

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,398 views

    Four steps to enduring strife

    INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

    The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Matter Of Black & White

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,598 views

    A look at racial issues facing America and the perceptions of America with the resultant challenge that is set forth for the Church.

    This past summer has been a revelation in regard to race matters in America. In the first decade of the twenty first century our nation is still confronted with the bitterness of racial profiling, racial disparity, and blatant racism. This past summer we have been reminded of the state of race ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Thing In The Right Way For The Right Reasons Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    How and why we serve the Body of Christ is as important as what we do.

    The Right Thing in the Right Way for the Right Reasons (I Thessalonians 2:1-12) 1. Our church has not always been a peace. We have had our conflicts over the years, and I have sometimes been labeled this way or that. 2. One challenge a church leader has in such situations is this: Do I defend ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Kill 'em And Bless 'em 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2011
     | 3,421 views

    Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding praying for our enemies

    Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/3/11, AM 1. Opening ill – taking scripture seriously, martyrs about denying Him, also forgiving others 2. Know more is going on than you see (Acts 2:23) 1. In this text, Peter tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Origins #3: Dinosaurs In The Bible Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,495 views

    If God made the dinosaurs with all other land animals and human beings on day six of creation, then are there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?

    ORIGINS #3: DINOSAURS IN THE BIBLE (November 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) THE MYSTERY OF THE DINOSAURS: This morning on Discovery Channel there was a program: “Last Day of the Dinosaurs!” People – especially children – love dinosaurs. They have fascinated our generation! From ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sanctity Of Life - A Time To Be Born And A Time To Die

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 19, 2020
     | 9,154 views

    On Sanctity of Life Sunday we always focus on the holocaust of abortion that fills not only our nation but the world as well. This should and does sadden our hearts. But we must remember that all of human life is sacred in the eyes of the Lord from conception to natural death.

    A Time To Be Born A Time To Die Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Moses Tries It His Way: An Exposition Of Exodus 2:11-25

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2020
     | 3,026 views

    We sing the hymn "Have Thine own Way" and all too often go out and do it our way.

    Moses Tries it His Way: An Exposition of Exodus 2:11-25 How many times do we feel that God has a special calling on our lives, and we get into a rush trying to fulfill it? When we became Christians, we received the Holy Spirit in our lives. God has a purpose for every one of us. He has distributed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Compassion Moves To Action Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,460 views

    This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

    MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Of Salvation

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025
     | 111 views

    Revival is not about guilt trips, programs, or emotional hype — it is about seeing God afresh and rediscovering the joy of salvation. True revival happens when we move from obsessing over our failures to fixing our eyes on the God who forgives, restores, and renews.

    “Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and uphold me with Thy free spirit.” Psalm 51:12 Introduction – Passion Misplaced The kingdom of God is not going to advance simply because our churches are full of people. No — the kingdom of God is going to advance when the people who are in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist