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    You Are God's Weapon SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 2,138 views

    In the spiritual battlefield, God views each believer as His weapon. If you have been reborn in faith, you are God's instrument in this war. Understanding this role is crucial for every believer.

    When a warrior prepares for war, he carefully considers his weapons of warfare. In the same way, God is a warrior, and as a believer, you are His chosen weapon of warfare. If you have been born again, you are God's battle axe. Scripture Passage: Jeremiah 51:20-23 (NIV) "You are my war club, my ...read more

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    Understanding Our Identity Through The Holy Spirit SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,143 views

    This sermon delves into the nature of the Holy Spirit and how our identity is shaped through it.

    In this message, we will explore the identity of the Holy Spirit and our relationship with Him. When we talk about God the Father, we can understand the concept of a Father. When we talk about God the Son, we can understand a Son. But what happens when we say God the Holy Spirit? People can ...read more

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    Understanding Our Brokenness: A Path To God's Love SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,225 views

    Brokenness is a spiritual state that draws God's attention. This condition allows us to better understand ourselves and Him. However, we often resist this process as it's challenging to let go of our personal goals, ambitions, and interests. But it's through this surrender that we truly experience God's provision.

    Brokenness is a spiritual state that captures God's attention. It provides us with a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationship with Him. Although we may resist this process, surrendering our own desires and interests, it is through brokenness that we truly grow. Just as a broken ...read more

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    Finding Yourself: A Divine Inquiry SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    When God asked Adam 'Where art thou', He wasn't seeking his location, but prompting Adam to understand his own state. Today, He continues to pose the same question 'Where art thou', urging us to introspect and realize our own condition.

    Today, we will explore the significance of God's question to Adam in the Garden of Eden. This question goes beyond simply asking for Adam's location; it serves to make him aware of his condition. Even today, God continues to ask us the same question: "Where are you?" When God called out to Adam and ...read more

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    The Importance Of Kindness In A Believer's Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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    This sermon explores kindness as a cornerstone of Christian living, deeply embedded in love, and vividly exemplified in Jesus's ministry.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, under the banner of His love, to reflect and learn about a virtue that is as timeless as it is transformative. A virtue that weaves through the tapestry of our faith, knitting together the teachings of the Old Testament with the revelations ...read more

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    A Pharisee And Tax Collector Pray Together PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
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     | 264 views

    True acceptance with God comes not from self-righteousness or comparison, but from humble confession and receiving the mercy and love found in Jesus Christ.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a scoreboard in our heart. You know the scoreboard I mean—the quiet tally of how we’re doing compared to others, the inner itch to be seen as enough, the nervous need to be noticed and approved. We measure our worth by the week we had, the ...read more

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    Encouragement: Making Others Strong

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 60,133 views

    As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

    Encouragement: Making Others Strong 1. Why is it that many of us are into “approval addiction?” 2. Some of us need a lot of approval, whereas others needs less. But we all need it. Why? 3. The answer is simple: life is rough, and it tears away at our self-esteem. People, circumstances, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Into The Game Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    Here is a story that was not content sitting on the sidelines and watching life go by. Despite his obstacles, he got into the game.

    Getting Into The Game Of Life Mark 10:46-52 • “Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! • “We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field. • “A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; • “Anyone can understand the way I feel. • “Oh, put me in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Road Construction

    Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Dec 3, 2003
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     | 9,859 views

    Advent 2C: God wants to build (or improve) the road between our hearts and God.

    Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Have you ever noticed the differences between old roads and new roads? The condition of the pavement-- or the lack of it, how straight the road is, if it’s in a hilly area, how steep the terrain. All can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Drawing Near To God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015
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     | 19,364 views

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement: Making Others Strong

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,833 views

    As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

    Encouragement: Making Others Strong (2015 Revision of an earlier sermon already posted) 1. We are often discuouraged. 2. There is an old story about a pastor leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Need A New Nature Series

    Contributed by David Lange on Sep 16, 2013
     | 5,053 views

    Our nature became corrupted through Adam. We are totally depraved and in need of a Savior!

    WE NEED A NEW NATURE THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS TRUTH IS BROKEN DOWN INTO TWO POINTS 1. OUR NATURE BECAME CORRUPTED THROUGH ADAM When God made Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, he stated that all of His creation was “very good” (Gen 1:31), so how can humans now be considered corrupt? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn From Your Selfish Ways

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,381 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Tra

    I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then he said to the crowd, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does Jesus Think About "I Have To Find Myself"? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2013
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     | 6,452 views

    An examination of what it means to "deny yourself and take up your cross."

    JESUS' OPINION: Jesus says the path to life is not in “finding yourself” but in “denying yourself.” - Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34. - I’m thinking of the stereotypical statement that is so common that it’s almost a cliché: “I’ve got to go find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World Changers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,207 views

    A world changer is known not for what he gives up, but for what he takes up. Will you take up the challenge to be a world changer OR who just changes his clothes every day to look good?

    Opening illustration: John, do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water, or do you want a chance to change the world?” That was the challenge Steve Jobs issued in 1983 to John Sculley, then president of Pepsi-Cola. Mr. Jobs was the creative genius behind Apple Computer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational