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    True Disciples Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
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     | 1,036 views

    This sermon explores the radical call to discipleship, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus, regardless of the cost, for the glory of God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful to be here with you today, sharing the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. Isn't it wonderful to gather together, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our hearts in prayer, and to open our minds to the wisdom of the Holy ...read more

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    No Compromise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,238 views

    To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more

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    Tables Or Towers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024
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     | 858 views

    This sermon explores the story of Babel, urging us to avoid self-glory and instead build bridges of love and understanding for God's glory.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's wonderful to see you all here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a story that is as old as time itself, yet still holds profound relevance and wisdom for us today. It's ...read more

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    For The Sake Of The Gospel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon explores the Christian call to self-denial, embracing the cross, and committing to discipleship, as a path to truly experiencing Christ's saving grace.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to our gathering today. We are here, not as strangers or as mere acquaintances, but as a family united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are gathered, not under the roof of a grand cathedral or the canopy of the sky, but under the banner of His ...read more

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    Hypocrisy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 687 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination and living authentically in God's truth, warning against hypocrisy and emphasizing the importance of honoring only the divine.

    Welcome, welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture, to seek guidance, and to find solace in the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    You Will Be Surprised PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
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    This sermon explores our dependence on God's Spirit, the unpredictability of His path, and the call to self-denial and cross-bearing in following Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager, as I am, to delve into the richness of His Word today. I am grateful for your presence, whether in person or online, and I am confident that God has something special for each and every one of us today. Our focus ...read more

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    What About Felix? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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    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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    Unbridled Passion PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 867 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of uncontrolled passion and lust, emphasizing the importance of self-control, discipline, and discernment in living a Christ-centered life.

    Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together to fellowship, to seek wisdom, and to grow in our understanding of God's Word. As we gather here, we are reminded of our shared commitment to living in accordance with God's ...read more

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    Sticks, Stone And Words Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
     | 290 views

    This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach foundational truth that are designed to challenge, encourage and, most importantly, flame the fire of hunger in the Christian who wants to learn more about who they have become in Christ Jesus.

    Sticks, Stones And Words – Part 2 (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Woe, Be Gone! Series

    Contributed by Steven Boersma on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,542 views

    Habakkuk was burdened by the wickedness, violence, and destruction that were going on in the land of Judah. And God was going to use the evil and barbaric Babylonians to punish Judah. Although that seemed like a perversion of justice, God would deal wit

    Woe, Be Gone! Habakkuk 2:2-20 Introduction: Lake Wobegon is a fictional town in the state of Minnesota, made famous by author Garrison Keillor. It’s a town where “all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average.” With this kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Depression To A Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    In spite of the fact that Prophet Elijah was one of the greatest spiritual giants of all time, he almost became a spiritual and kingdom dropout because of a combination of many factors. No matter what you're going through today, God's Word encourages you not to give up.

    "And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away." 1 Kings 19:14 (KJV). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tale Of Two Gardens

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025
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    Through betrayal and denial, God’s providence triumphs—Christ willingly bears our guilt, fulfilling Scripture so that sinners can be forgiven and share His glory.

    Introduction There’s no way around it—the reading from Matthew’s Gospel today is very sad. In it, Jesus suffers betrayal, abandonment, and injustice. His closest friends sell Him out, run from Him, and deny Him. Yet through it all, Jesus is resolute. After His anguished prayer in the Garden of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Determining Your Own Boundaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 8, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    Realize that some people grow up in families where destructive behavior goes without punishment. My own family thought it was OK to drink to a point where drunken behavior was not recognized as a problem. As a consequence there was very little anger manag

    Determining Your Own Boundaries I Thes. 2:11,12 - "For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory." We all need to allow the Holy Spirit to urge us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    False Teachers Are Hidden Reefs In Your Love Feasts – Jude 1:12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
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    Jude gets very descriptive of these false teachers and in verse 12 there are 7 descriptions of these perverse people who sink church fellowships; cause destruction; bring chaos into the church, and corrupt the morals, and the working and the effectiveness of the functioning church.

    FALSE TEACHERS ARE HIDDEN REEFS IN YOUR LOVE FEASTS – Jude 1:12 INTRODUCTION We have some people here who did not hear the first two messages given on Jude. Just very, very briefly, Jude’s father was Joseph the carpenter and his mother was Mary, known as the virgin Mary. We know the names of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teary Eyes, Stumbling Feet, Hands Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    Deepseated shame and objective guilt arise from a self-serving spirit, but the Cross delivers us from both and frees us to live out of gratitude.

    Mark it down. Memorize this. Engrave it somewhere. It is an ironclad rule. This will always happen: when it is the least convenient for you to respond, someone will want you to respond. When it is nearly impossible for you to get up and do what someone wants you to do, that is the very moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist