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  • Investing In What Truly Matters thumbnail

    Investing In What Truly Matters PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 686 views

    Explore the cost of discipleship, emphasizing the importance of self-denial, carrying one's cross, and prioritizing eternal treasures over worldly gains as taught by Jesus.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus. We're going to talk about the cost of discipleship, the value of eternal treasures, and the necessity of investing in what truly matters. D.A. Carson once said, "The kingdom of heaven ...read more

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    What Is A Biblical Lifestyle? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 856 views

    This sermon explores finding true happiness through self-denial, carrying our cross, and following Jesus as instructed in Mark 8:34-35.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to connect in fellowship, and to lift our hearts in worship. Today, we're going to turn our attention to a profound and transformative passage from the Gospel of Mark. A passage that has the power to reshape our understanding, to ...read more

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    Pick A Side PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 954 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination and humility, urging believers to prioritize spiritual richness over worldly wealth and to make purposeful choices that honor God.

    Good morning, dear family of Christ. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to lift up our hearts in praise and our minds in learning? We gather not just as individuals, but as a community, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are turning ...read more

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    A Soul On Fire PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,330 views

    This sermon encourages believers to fuel their spiritual flame with God's Word, prayer, and devotion, living with power, love, and self-discipline through the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, dear congregation. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We're here to bask in the warmth of God's love, to be ignited by His Word, and to carry that flame into the world. We are not merely attendees of this service, but partners in the gospel, called to ...read more

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    Let's Get Out Our Crosses PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 992 views

    This sermon explores the call to active discipleship in the digital age, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus amidst modern distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body, united in Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's Word today, let us remember that ours is not a passive faith. We are called to active ...read more

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    Discipline Of Fellowship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 767 views

    This sermon encourages self-reflection on our fellowship with Christ and each other, urging us to walk in God's light and live out His truth.

    Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not just as individuals, but as a collective, united by a love for our Savior and a desire to grow deeper in our understanding of His word. Today we gather under the banner of fellowship, fulfillment, and the ...read more

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    Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,064 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of genuine, heart-centered worship, moving from self-centeredness to Spirit-centeredness, and living a life that reflects God's truth.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It is yet another beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are gathered here to bask in His word, to be nourished by His truth, and to be guided by His wisdom. We are here to engage in a conversation with our Creator, a conversation that will ...read more

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    Rising Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,091 views

    This sermon explores fostering faith beyond sight, finding Christ within, and following the path of self-sacrificial love, using the story of Doubting Thomas.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together as brothers and sisters under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance in its timeless wisdom, and to allow its ...read more

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    Have You Forgotten Your Maker? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 107 views

    The sermon urges us to turn from self-reliance and busyness, remembering that our true purpose and security are found in knowing and seeking God Himself.

    Friends, I’m glad you’re here. Life runs fast, doesn’t it? The calendar fills, the inbox swells, the deadlines line up like dominoes. We build our days with bricks of busyness—palaces of productivity, towers of tasks, fortresses of to-do lists. And yet, there comes that quiet hour when the house ...read more

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    When Satan Tries To Stop You, Keep Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 194 views

    Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more

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    Our Fight Is Not Carnal, It Is Spiritual PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 110 views

    Trust God’s presence and providence when facing hostility or fear, relying on His protection and grace instead of reacting with anger or self-defense.

    Some of us walked in today weary, worried, and worn. You’ve been dodging spears you never asked for—sharp words at work, quiet tensions at home, old wounds that seem to whisper fresh threats. It feels like you’re playing the harp in Saul’s palace—trying to bring calm—while a javelin sits poised in ...read more

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    Coming To God In Humility PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 192 views

    True peace and acceptance come not from self-righteousness, but from humble, honest confession and receiving God’s mercy through Jesus Christ.

    Some of us came in today with a smile that hides a sigh. Calendars are crammed, minds are noisy, and hearts carry the kind of weariness you can’t quite name. You’ve been faithful, you’ve been trying, and you’re hoping heaven hears. Others of us slipped in quietly, feeling a little out of place, ...read more

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    A Tale Of Two Prayers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 156 views

    True acceptance with God comes not from self-righteousness or performance, but from humble, honest confession and receiving His mercy through Jesus Christ.

    Some of us walked in today with weary hearts and distracted minds. The week has been loud. Deadlines and dishes, headlines and heartaches—so many voices bidding for your attention. But in the quiet place where you talk to God, what matters most? How do you come to Him? With polished phrases and ...read more

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    Do You Know The Way? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,042 views

    Many people blindly follow their GPS and have no clue as to whether or not they are on the right road. Many self professing "Christians" are traveling the "broad way" and think they belong to Jesus, yet they missed the narrow road of true salvation.

    God’s Positioning System or GPS. Our current Sermon Series. First, a few weeks ago, we asked the question: "Do you know where you are?" Do we know your location? Not your position on Earth, but in relationship to God? After Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, God came walking through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Complainers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

    How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational