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    You Will Be Surprised PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
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     | 786 views

    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
    based on 3 ratings
     | 633 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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    It's Just A Matter Of Life

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,570 views

    Words of encouragement for lifes darkest hours. A look at Jeremiah in the pit.

    It’s Just A Matter Of Life Text: Jeremiah 38: 1-13 Commentary on Text Situation of Jerusalem Message of Jeremiah Opposition to Jeremiah Weakness of the king Imprisonment Lesson #1: We all face trials in life. Lesson #2: During our trials we discover the worst life has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    New Life On Purpose: Welcome Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,443 views

    We come together to love, honor, and encourage one another.

    New Life On Purpose: Welcome Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new Gallup study commissioned by Group Publishing shows that people with close friendships in their church are very satisfied with their congregation, less likely to leave their place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Five Fruits Of Faith

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 27, 2020
     | 5,379 views

    I message to encourage those who are struggling with assurance of salvation.

    Five Fruits of Faith Introduction: I don’t think that there is anything more important than salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. God has placed an awareness of eternity in all of us and deep inside we know that this life is not all there is. That being said is it possible to know that you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Order Of The Towel And The Basin

    Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,891 views

    Using the story of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, this is a call to simple, self-less service. The sermon also discusses Jesus' provision for our ongoing fellowship with him.

    The Order of the Towel and the Basin John 13:1-17 Textual Introduction: Jesus’ public teaching has come to an end. In the next few chapters, he will teach some of his most profound lesson to his small band of disciples, those who had been with him from the beginning, teach them during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Magnanimous Heart: Why Magnanimity Is An Important Virtue” Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 18, 2024
     | 1,399 views

    Magnanimity, often described as "greatness of spirit," refers to the ability to rise above pettiness, resentment, and self-centeredness, to demonstrate generosity, forgiveness, and noble behavior.

    Title: “God's Magnanimous Heart: Why Magnanimity is an Important Virtue” Text: Luke 6:35 “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because He is kind to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Message Of The Memorial

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on May 30, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,447 views

    Sermon illustrating the purpose of a memorial, and to encourage to remember landmarks in our lives.

    THE MESSAGE OF THE MEMORIAL Joshua 4:5-7, 21-24 Memorial Day Weekend is here.... For many people, this day indicates the beginning of summer, only to be ended a couple months down the road with Labor Day Weekend. It seems that nowadays Memorial Day is being reduced in it’s meaning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming And Looking Different

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    Christians must remember that they are called to put off their former way of life, to renew their minds, and to put on the new self, which will produce a Godlier lifestyle.

    Let us pray... Our passage today is from Ephesians 4:20-24. It says: 20You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh Christian, Where Did You Learn That?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
     | 1,733 views

    For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God.

    Oh Christian, where did you learn that? For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God. Some of the more common theories include: The Christian who says “I don’t really consult God, I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,549 views

    This message is the conclusion of the series. In this message I examine how fear and a negative self-perception stopped the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land.

    Placebo Faith – The Real Thing - Part 3 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Numbers 14:20-30 Introduction This message will conclude my series on “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing” and also introduce my next series which I will start next week titled, “Recognizing Satan’s Tactics.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live The Vision

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    Encourage and empower beleivers to live according to God’s promises

    NIV Genesis 28:20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear 21 so that I return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God 22 and this stone that I have set up as a pillar ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Danger Of Not Following Christ-Like Leadership"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to follow Christ-like leadership.

    “This sermon was preached extemporaneously” 3 May 2009 Fourth Sunday of Easter U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers should follow pastoral leadership that is Christ-like. REFERENCES: The door, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Splendid Splinter

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,029 views

    Sermon that encourages believers to look at suffering from a different perspective.

    “The Splendid Splinter” 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 76 views

    Following Jesus means daily self-denial and cross-bearing, trusting His worth and grace, and surrendering our lives to His call in every circumstance.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us arrived with hurried hearts and heavy hands. Some of us smiled at the door and sighed in the seat. Wherever you are, come close. Hear the whisper of Jesus that cuts through the noise and the nagging: I see you. I love you. Walk with Me. He doesn’t wave us onward like a ...read more

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