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    Fan The Flame PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,432 views

    Encourages believers to embrace their unique callings with courage and faith, trusting in God's power and love.

    Good morning, Church family! I'm so excited that you have chosen to join us today. We're going to be diving into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy that I believe will light a fire in our hearts and encourage us in our unique callings and our faith. Oswald Chambers once said, "Faith never knows ...read more

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    From Fear To Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    Gideon’s experience encourages us to trust in the power of God to deliver and bless.

    June 3, 2001 Moving from Cowering to Courage. Judges 6:1-16, 7:1-24 Reading: 2 Tim. 1: 7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me His prisoner; but join with me in suffering for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tracing The Rainbow Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,997 views

    The conquest of Christ in the face of suffering encourages us in the face of our suffering.

    In nineteenth century Scotland there lived a man with an amazing amount of promise and potential. Everyone around him readily agreed the young man was destined for greatness. Everything seemed to be going well for him and the sky seemed to be the limit for this promising young man gifted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,058 views

    Isaiah encourages the people of Judah to walk in the light as preparation for the reign of Jesus.

    This morning we’ll continue our study of the “Day of the Lord” in the Old Testament prophets as we begin a series of messages from the prophet Isaiah. Since Isaiah deals with the Messiah, both His first and second coming, more completely than any of the other prophets, we’ll be looking at a number ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Free From The Past Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 489 ratings
     | 201,897 views

    As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

    Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Fight Is Not Carnal, It Is Spiritual PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 121 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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    The Danger Of Holding Grudges

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
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    This message highlights the severe consequences of holding grudges while encouraging forgiveness and reconciliation.

    THE DANGER OF HOLDING GRUDGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:31-32 "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the search by the Magi and encouraging people to join in that search.

    Some of the questions people ask about pregnancy - and answers ! Should I have a baby after 35? (No, 35 children is enough.) How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu? (If it’s the flu, you’ll get better.) What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Will For Your Life

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,875 views

    To encourage the reader to seek out where they should be serving God

    GOD’S WILL FOR YOU by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 02/25/2007AM Matthew 12:46-50 I started off this week thinking about God’s will. Tuesday at 5:20pm the District Superintendant called me from Pine Bluff to see if I could drive to Pine Bluff and meet with the credentials board. I had to be there at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Does Jesus Really Care?

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,026 views

    This message is a encouraging sermon showing how Jesus care for us.

    "Does Jesus Really Care?" Text: I Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Introduction: Many people have asked this question, "Does Jesus Really Care About Little Me?" The text that I have giving I believe answers the question very simply. Casting ALL your care upon ...read more

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    Where Wisdom Is Found Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,633 views

    Encouraging God’s people to seek wisdom in the storms of life.

    JAMES 1:5-8 WHERE WISDOM IS FOUND “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    House Cleaning Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
     | 5,275 views

    The story of Gideon is the story of revival. It is the story of a man the needs encouragement.

    House Cleaning Judges 6 :17-32 Last week we started learning about Gideon, and how he was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. How his situation and fears were not too different than ours today. We live in works where modern Midianites consume our resources and leave us ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Standing On The Promises

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,725 views

    A message encouraging believers to trust God to keep His Word

    Standing on the Promises Dr. Russell K. Tardo Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ: 2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Short Challenge: Keeping Our Eyes On Christ Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,049 views

    A short encouragement on how to practically keep our eyes on Christ.

    Short Challenge: Keeping your eye’s on Christ! Can’t stay stagnant in life – you’re always going up or down. Jer.30:21 – “…who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” Heb.12:1-2 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Short Challenge: Remembering Our First Love Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    A short, practical encouragement on remembering our first love, Jesus.

    Short Challenge: Remembering our first love. Rev.2:2-4 – “I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational