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    God Would Not Have Listened PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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     | 602 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts for hidden sin, emphasizing the importance of purity and honesty in our relationship with God.

    Beloved congregation, as we gather together in the unity of our faith, our hearts beat with a shared rhythm, a rhythm that echoes the love and grace of our Savior. We are bound by a sacred tapestry of faith, woven together by the threads of God's Word. It is this Word that we turn to today, as we ...read more

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    Jesus Is Very Much The Light Of The World

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2024
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    All of us are called to be evangelists to the folks around us. That means all of us must practice self-control, moderation.

    Friday of 23rd week in course 2024 Today’s Scriptures need to be read with the saying of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Jesus said “I am the Light of the world.” We see it again in the Book of Revelations, as the description of the eternal city of God tells us that there is no need for lamps ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1-2) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 3, 2026
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    The altar awaits. God calls us to become living sacrifices, daily dying to self while fully alive in Christ.

    A Living Sacrifice Romans 12:1-2 "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." -- Romans 12:1, ESV INTRODUCTION We give things up. We fast. We kneel. We confess. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Of The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 1,479 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' foretelling of His suffering, Peter's misunderstanding, and the call to embrace self-denial and the cross for the Kingdom of God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's such a joy to come together in this sacred sanctuary, where the echoes of our collective praises rise to the heavens and the whispers of God's Word soften our hearts. We're gathered here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine appointment of ...read more

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    There Are Two Sides To Every Story PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
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    Explores the transformative power of a relationship with Christ, emphasizing that true change comes not from self-effort, but from looking to Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to see each and every one of your smiling faces here today, ready to share in the Word of God. Before we get started, let's just take a moment to read the Scripture we're going to be talking about today. It's from 2 Corinthians 5:17, and it says, ...read more

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    Title: "Calm In The Chaos: Trusting The God Who Knows It All” Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 10, 2026
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    God’s presence does not change with the headlines. He is not taken by surprise by world events or personal trials. While governments and political forces shift power from one hand to another, God holds all things in His unwavering grip.

    Title: “Calm in the Chaos: Trusting the God Who Knows It All” Text: Hebrews 4:13 “He knows about everyone, everywhere. Everything about us is bare and wide open to the all-seeing eyes of our living God; nothing can be hidden from him to whom we must explain all that we have done. LB Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grandpa Mordecai Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
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    Greatest Adopted Child in History

    Grandpa Mordecai – Influential through adoption Esther – influential through strategy Grandson Artaxerxes – influential for Israel “There was a certain Jew whose name was Mordecai the son of . . . Kish, a Benjamite. And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Pride

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
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    Pride is a dangerous attitude that leads to downfall and separation from God. It is characterised by self-exaltation, a lack of dependence on God, and disregard for others. Scripture warns that pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.

    Title: THE DANGER OF PRIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:18 Supporting Texts: James 4:6, Isaiah 14:12-15, 1 Peter 5:5, Daniel 4:28-33, Philippians 2:3 INTRODUCTION: Pride is a dangerous attitude that leads to downfall and separation from God. It is characterised by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How It Should Be Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    This sermon contrasts what the first church did and what the modern church did when thier governments told them not to speak at all in the name of Jesus. It also demonstrates what we need to do now.

    How It Should Be Acts 4:23-31 March 3, 2002 Intro: A. I clipped this article out of The Banner-Graphic [Greencastle, IN] in August of 1999, and saved it just for this sermon today…[This really is a true story!] Gator halts couple’s midnight dip KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)—A woman was nearly dragged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shank The Rat - Prison Break 3 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
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     | 4,535 views

    This is the third week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focusing on the central character of King David. It includes a timely appearance by Illinois’ ex-governer Rod Blagojavich. What do we want to do with "rats?"

    “Prison Break 3 – Shank the Rat” (Wait about 20 seconds) JOSH: Has anyone seen Pastor Homan. He was supposed to be back by now with our special guest, but I guess he must be running late. (Holds hand to ear) Oh wait a second… I’m getting a report that our special guest is here and ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Decisions Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 30, 2013
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     | 14,265 views

    Our life is governed by our decisions and each decision has consequences. Naomi, Orpah and Ruth each made decisions that had life-altering consequences. Each of their decisions have lessons for our own lives.

    Decisions Series: Ruth (Sermon 3 in series) June 30, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ruth 1. INTRODUCTION Illus. – At seven o’clock on the morning of December 7, 1941 two US soldiers were on duty at a small radar station in the Pacific ocean. Suddenly, their radar screen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Office Of The Pastor

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013
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    The pastoral ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the pa

    The Office of the Pastor Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Office Of A Teacher

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013
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     | 13,321 views

    The teaching ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of th

    The Office of a Teacher Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011
     | 5,884 views

    What you believe governs what you do; if you don't do what Jesus commands, you don't really believe what he says. Or some other belief is stronger.

    As many of you know, my mother is coming to visit me in a couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, she'll be playing for the Sunday service on the 23rd. And guess what? I'm going to finish emptying out my boxes before she arrives. This is because I know my mother, and I know she'll be here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Return Of Ezra Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
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     | 17,545 views

    Sermon 14 in the series. Artaxerxes has granted Ezra's request to return to Jerusalem. And not only that, but provision is made for the journey to be financed by freewill offerings, official government contributions, and tax revenues from the Trans-Euphra

    The Book of Ezra Study #14 (Ezra 8:1-36) The Return of Ezra Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist