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    Embracing Christ's Presence Amidst Life's Storms PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,409 views

    The power of Christ's presence, the importance of faith in times of darkness, and finding peace amidst life's storms.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we gather to learn about the power of Christ's presence, the courage of walking in faith, and the peace we can find in life's storms. Charles Spurgeon once wrote: "To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark – that is ...read more

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    What Shall I Render PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of expressing gratitude to God for His abundant blessings and to live a life reflecting this thankfulness.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Psalms, which reminds us to live a life of gratitude for God's abundant blessings. As Ann Voskamp so eloquently puts it, "Giving thanks for one thousand things is ultimately an invitation to slow time down with ...read more

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    Understanding Our Relationship With God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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    The ultimate goal of a true Christian is to understand and know God. This desire surpasses all others in importance.

    What is the greatest desire of a Christian? Throughout the Bible, we see that the great men and women of God express their passion for truly knowing Him. Moses asks God to reveal His glory (Exodus 33:18). David compares his longing for God to a deer panting for water (Psalm 42:1). And Paul declares ...read more

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    The Potter's House: A Lesson In Transformation SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    One of the most important things is to receive the word of God, let's go receive it at the potter's house.

    In this sermon, we will explore the profound message found in Jeremiah 18:1-6. It emphasizes the importance of receiving God's word and the need to go to the Potter's house to do so. We will focus on a specific aspect of this passage, which we will call "The Clay, the Wheel, and the Potter." 1) The ...read more

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    E=mc2, But W.w.j.d.?

    Contributed by John Beehler on May 30, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,199 views

    Communication with God, as well as others, is important. God’s purpose must become our purpose.

    E=mc2, but W.W.J.D.? The disciples, despite the presence of the Holy Spirit, were misunderstood. They were perceived, because of their exuberant behavior, as being loaded. Sauced. Drunk. How rare it is to experience real communication. The kind of communication where every word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rock N Roll

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 30, 2024
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    The resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, is the singular most important event in all of human history.

    Rock n Roll Mark 16:1-8 Mar 16:1-8 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might come and anoint Him. (2) Very early on the first day of the week, they *came to the tomb when the sun had risen. (3) They were saying to one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dad's Tool Box

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,016 views

    The most important job/project you will ever have is being a good father to your children.

    INTRODUCTION: “Top 10 Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say” I loved to play with my dad’s tools when I was a boy. Anyone else like to do that? They were greasy and dirty and well, they were just cool because they were dads. Now my sons love to play with their dad’s tools. Illustr. – Travis wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Rid Of The Bitter Roots!

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,463 views

    It’s important for us to look carefully inward to make sure we are not haboring bitterness.

    HEB.12:14&15 When this says looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God, it’s not telling us to check everyone else out to see if they measure up, no this is telling us to look into our own lives. It’s easy for us to see what’s wrong with someone else or what they need to do, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John - The Prophet Of The Most High

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    ...the power of the Holy Spirit can be an important part of your celebrating the birth of our Savior.

    I would imagine most of you have been rather busy lately getting ready for Christmas. It is only a week away. Some people are beginning to act like little kids. I can always tell how childish people are by the way they act at Christmas time. That is, some of us “children” become very excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Does Matter What You Believe Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,949 views

    The beginning sermon in a Bible study of 1 Timothy. This sermon focus is on the importance of what we believe.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #1 “It Does Matter What You Believe!” 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The letters written by the Apostle Paul to the young preacher Timothy are part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,621 views

    This sermon is a New Year’s call to remember some important foundational truths for the Christian life.

    “BECAUSE HE LIVES” Romans 8:28-39 INTRO – “In the cellar of your heart lurk the ghosts of yesterday’s sins. Sins you’ve confessed; errors of which you’ve repented; damage you’ve done your best to repair…Do yourself a favor. Purge the cellar. Exorcise your basement. Take the Romans nails of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holistic Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Justin Meek on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    Sermon two in stewardship series. Show what stewarship is an important part of our Christian lives.

    Holistic Stewardship Text: Various 9/7/03 FFWB Louisville Introduction: A College student had the following message on his dorm answering machine: “Hi! This is Fred. If it’s the phone company, I sent the money. If it’s Mom or Dad, please send money. If it’s the financial office, you didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,633 views

    We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

    Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Will It Take For You To Have A "Merry Christmas"?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,996 views

    on what is really important about christmas and how we lose our merriness in the xmas season.

    December 7, 2003 Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Do You Say I Am?

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 70,084 views

    Who do you say Jesus is? This question is just as important today as it was back then.

    “Who Do You Say I Am?” Matthew 16:13-19 January 18, 2003 Three people have been in the news quite a bit recently. Tell me, what do you think of these folks? What do you think about the new Nebraska coach, Bill Callahan? Is he the best man for the job? Who do you say he is? Is he a bumbling ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran