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    Very Early In The Morning, Hope Woke Up With The Sun

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 18, 2025
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    The resurrection of Jesus did not wait for the noise of the world—it happened quietly, powerfully, and full of promise... very early in the morning. (A Sunrise Sermon)

    ### **Introduction:** Good morning! Look around. We are standing in a place of graves. A place of sorrow. A place of mourning… And yet, here we are this morning, greeting the dawn. We are in a place of endings, but watching a beginning. Scripture tells us that very early in the morning, much ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Receive God's Comfort

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010
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    A proper mourning over sin will drive us to repentance and confession and will ultimately bring God's comfort.

    How To Receive God’s Comfort Matthew 5:4 INTRODUCTION In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the story is told of Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband. One day while in the marshes, he meets a convict who forces him to steal food and a file from some people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 16 - The Lord Is Close At Hand Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 1, 2023
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    When our situations are gloomy and dark and there seems no hope, remember the Lord Jesus is close at hand and He specializes in transforming lifeless situations to those brimming with life and fruitfulness.

    In Mark 16:1, we read, “And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.”(KJV) The Lord Jesus as He had already predicted to His disciples on several occasions, was crucified on a cross at ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Challenging "Me First" Christianity

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006
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    A look at a couple of the sayings of Jesus that go against the grain of our natural human desire to “look out for number one”.

    August 27, 2006 Dakota Community Church Challenging “Me First” Christianity Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Walking The Walk Series

    Contributed by Mark Whitehead on Dec 9, 2012
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    Biblical principals for a walk that pleases God

    Faith Builders Connecting with God/our Faith Faith that Pleases God 3.2 Walking the Walk 12.9.12 Victory Pastor Mark Whitehead We have been talking about faith – I hope this short video gives you a different perspective on faith! (show video – Kids on Faith, Sermon Spice) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003
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    The second in a series on the Commands of Christ. The command to "Follow Him that he might make us Fishers of Men."

    The Commands of Christ Sermon # 2 “Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:19 Last Sunday evening we began a new series based on Christ words found in the Great Commission ( Matt 28:20) which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Just What You Need To Make You Happy" Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
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    Sometimes God has to interfere with our life to help us find true happiness.

    Intro: “I have everything I need for joy!” Robert Reed said. His hands are twisted and his feet are useless. He can’t bathe himself. He can’t feed himself. He can’t brush his teeth, comb his hair, or put on his underwear. Strips of Velcro hold his shirts together. His speech drags like a worn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gladness Of Sadness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
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    In one of the most profound, and paradoxical texts in the Bible, Jesus declares in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn; for they will be comforted.”

    The Gladness of Sadness I like to begin my messages with something that makes us laugh when I can (though some of you probably wouldn’t necessarily call it humor). As we approach the second Beatitude however, I realize that frivolity isn’t called for today. In fact, this character quality is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Showing Mercy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
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    “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

    The Benefits of Showing Mercy One day, a woman who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer. She was very excited to get the Polaroid print but when she looked at it, her face dropped. She turned to the photographer and stated rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Right View Of God

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
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    David in Psalms 51 gives us an understanding of four essential truths about God. Our Church mission statement, We desire to give every individual in our community an accurate picture of God. We also want to help those who believe to become fully commit

    David in Psalms 51 gives us an understanding of four essential truths about God. Our Church mission statement, We desire to give every individual in our community an accurate picture of God. We also want to help those who believe to become fully committed followers of Jesus Christ 1. God Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Don't Get What We Deserve" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
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    True mercy is compassion that goes into action.

    “We Don’t Get What We Deserve” Matthew 5:7 Beatitudes - #5 Intro: (My Court Date - Guilty - Judge showed Mercy - Didn’t get what I Deserved) Today, we look at Beatitude #5 which states, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” First of all, let’s look at what MERCY is ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Secret Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
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    When I fast I’ll focus exclusively on God.

    June 24, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 3 INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk about consumer privacy lately. Have you gotten any of those statements in the mail recently? Our life insurance company, our bank, the company that holds our retirement account – all sent us statements on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Secret Giving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
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    When I give, God’s approval is what counts.

    June 10, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 1 INTRODUCTION In September of 1997 Ted Turner announced he was giving a billion dollars to the United Nations. The billion dollars was the amount his TimeWarner stock climbed in the last 9 months. He himself admitted he was giving away only a third of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Look At The Law Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
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    Part 7 of Sermon on Mount Series, looks at how our requirement is above the law

    Matthew 5:17 (NIV) "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them. I am convinced that Christ stated this specifically for all those well intentioned people who are forever saying, "I’m not under law, I’m under grace." ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Progression Of Blessedness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
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    The Beatitudes show the beautiful progression of blessedness as one grows in maturity in the Kngdom of God.

    I. Inward (5:3-5) A. Poor in Spirit- bankrupt before God 1. Citizenship B. Those who Mourn – over their bankruptcy 1. Comfort C. The Meek – pliable; submissive 1. Inheritance II. Upward (5:6) A. Hunger for Righteousness 1. Seems to denote yearning for growth 2. We hunger for food for basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist