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    Generosity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 183 views

    God’s grace empowers joyful generosity, enabling believers to give willingly and abundantly, even in hardship, as an expression of trust and partnership in God’s work.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in today with a full heart and a thin wallet. Others with a strong budget and a weary soul. God sees both. And right in the middle of our ordinary lives—with bills to pay, kids to raise, parents to care for, and newsfeeds that rattle the nerves—God offers a grace ...read more

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    Ministry Partnerships-4(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 4, 2025
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    4 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

    MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-IV—Luke 1:39-56 --Luke 1:46-55[part-2--:51-53](1:39-56) Attention: Old Mr. Woodruff loved the game of golf, but his age was making it increasingly difficult for him to play. He complained to the pro-shop staff about his eyesight. He said, “I can't play with my glasses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never A Boring Day Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,160 views

    In heaven, enjoyment will be the task of every day.

    NEVER A BORING DAY I Corinthians 2.9 S: Heaven C: Heaven will not be boring! Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: ENJOYMENT WILL BE THE TASK OF EVERY DAY IN HEAVEN. ?: What? What will we be doing? KW: Pursuits TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four pursuits that will bring enjoyment to our life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfillment For An Empty Life

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,842 views

    Message on the Purpose of Life

    Fulfillment For An Empty Life (Ephesians 1:1-11 (NT) Also Romans 8:28 (NT)) (Evangelism, Priorities) (Topical) The ancient philosophers always had three question they debated… 1.) Where did I come from? 2.) What is my purpose? 3.) Why is there so much evil in the world? Every conversation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Earning - Where Does Our Money Come From? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2008
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    In the first lesson of this series, we focus on three things: 1 - Everything Belongs to God. 2 - God gives us the Ability to Earn Money. 3 - The Pursuit of Money must be kept in Perspective.

    Introduction: A. A Madison Avenue advertising agency surveyed non-church-going people several years ago and asked them their impressions of church. 1. The respondents said, “The problem with church is that the people are always sad, or they talk about death, or they ask for money.” B. A classic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defeating The Devil And His Devices.

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 9, 2014
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    Fighting the devil is the church's business. . The Word of God tells us PLAINLY that the devil is going straight to Hell/Hades!

    Defeating The Devil, Demons, And His Devices Summary: The church is supposed to be the devil’s enemy. The Word of God tells us PLAINLY that the devil is going straight to Hell/Hades! Text: Judges 7:13-15 (NKJV) 13 And when Gideon had come, there was a man telling a dream to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Formula For Facing The Future

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2014
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    As the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they were at a threshold, just as we are every new year. In Dt. 28:28, Moses gives us a formula for facing the Future, one that is as apropo for us today as for the Israelites.

    A Formula for Facing the Future Chuck Sligh January 5, 2014 TEXT: Deuteronomy 29:29 – “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.” INTRODUCTION To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2023
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    A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

    Courage to Sacrifice Philippians 1:18-30 October 22, 2023 I’m starting a new series today . . . . and I’m excited about it. It’s only 4 weeks long, which will lead us through Thanksgiving and then advent comes. It’s crazy that we’re talking about Christmas fast approaching. I’m going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning Contentment Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,541 views

    Four Biblical truths that will enable you to enjoy the contentment the Apostle Paul knew.

    Turn your Bibles to Philippians 4:12-13 Title: Learning Contentment Theme: Secrets to Doing in Christ Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Philippians 4:12-13, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Need Assistance With This PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 260 views

    God calls us to courageous, faithful proclamation of His Word, persevering in truth and love, regardless of opposition or changing times, trusting Christ’s presence and strength.

    Church family, have you ever received a message that felt like a hand on your shoulder—steady, strong, and timely? Paul’s words to Timothy read like that: a seasoned shepherd speaking to a younger servant, a father in the faith speaking to a son in the faith. The room is small, the air is cold, and ...read more

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    Following Jesus Can Be Brutal

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,345 views

    In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!¡¨ (Luke 13:33)

    Background: Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calloused Colleagues Cloud Culinary Courtesy Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,630 views

    Jesus is honored by Matthew as his new Saviour. To show his acceptance of Christ as his Lord, he throws a party-a meal-in honor of Jesus. Things go well until some nay-sayes come. Jesus sets them stright and sends them packing to find the truth about Him.

    MATTHEW 9:10-14 CALLOUSED COLLEAGUES CLOUD CULINARY COURTESY I. CONVIVIALITY: A. Cheerful. B. Common. C. Contagious. II. CONTROVERSY: A. Contempt. B. Confusion. C. Contamination. III. CLARIFICATION: A. Compassion. B. Contemplate. C. Commission. There is nothing quite like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Evil Champion

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,733 views

    1 Samuel 17:8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able

    THE EVIL CHAMPION I Samuel 17: 24 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. 25 Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Worst Of Them All Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 11, 2013
     | 4,542 views

    What would you do if your pastor had lunch with an IRS agent who you knew abused you? Or, what if that same IRS agent became a dynamic pastor? Would you listen or turn away? Can you set judgement aside? Want-a-be Pharisees in your church?

    September 15, 2013 The Worst of them All There was a man who computed his taxes for the year and found he owed $3407. He packaged up his payment and included this letter: Dear IRS: Enclosed is my Tax Return and payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. ...read more

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    The Temptation Of Jesus Matthew 4

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,378 views

    Satan's Temptations: Use Your power to your own benefit Use Your spiritual insights to impress others and test God Use Your freedom to bow down to one other than God-so you can gain power Jesus sets the model for us to gain victory against Satan's attack

    The Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus ...read more

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