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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Waiting On God: Patience And Perseverance In The Christian Life - Psalm 37:7-8 & Romans 12:12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 19, 2024
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    Patience and perseverance, are essential virtues in our walk with God. Psalm 37:7-8 and Romans 12:12, highlight the importance of trusting in God’s timing and being persistent in prayer and hope.

    Waiting on God: Patience and Perseverance in the Christian Life - Psalm 37:7-8 & Romans 12:12 Introduction: Today, we will delve into the powerful themes of patience and perseverance, essential virtues in our walk with God. Our main texts will be Psalm 37:7-8 and Romans 12:12, which highlight ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Work In You Is Not Finished. Philippians 1:6

    Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 30, 2025
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    A message about the hope that there is for our future in Christ.

    Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bitter Sweet Truth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023
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    To address the issue of irresponsible behavior, its consequences, and the transformative power of God's Word to bring about change.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle a subject that may hit close to home for some of us - irresponsible behavior. We'll delve into the bitter reality of the consequences of our actions, but we won't stop there. We'll also explore the sweet truth of change and the ...read more

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    The Amazing Authority Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
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    This sermon explores Jesus' unique teaching style, emphasizing His wisdom, alignment of actions with words, and awe-inspiring authority as a model for Christian living.

    Good morning, my cherished siblings in Christ. It's a joy to be here with you today, to stand at the threshold of God's Word together, to knock and to find that the door is always open to us. We are about to embark on an exploration of a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, a passage that shines a ...read more

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    Children Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of truly knowing God, emphasizing belief as the beginning of our journey to become like Christ.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this beautiful gathering where we seek to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of our Heavenly Father. We are here, standing on the shoulders of saints and scholars who have walked the path before us, guided by the same beacon of faith that lights our way today. ...read more

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    God's Inalienable Rights

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1.

    WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1. (:14-18) Is God Unjust? Election Is Consistent With the Divine Character. God is always just, but salvation is mainly an issue of God's right to exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wisdom For Managing Money Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2018
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    Wisdom for Managing Money Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 19, 2018

    Wisdom for Managing Money Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 19, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Wisdom is defined best as the ability to know how life actually works…and what is the right response for the many choices we make. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Care For One Another Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003
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     | 24,542 views

    In order for the church to function as it was designed, each of us must be committed to care for one another. We’re in this together so we might as well learn to like each other

    Care for One Another Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions this year? If so, how many have you broken? One of the best ways to keep a resolution is to set some low standards. People magazine reported last year about the goals of some members of the Hollywood crowd. Singer Michelle Branch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Persuasion Worth Living For.

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004
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    The example of John the Baptist furnishes a lesson for all who, with a worthwhile purpose, would choose to be totally focused in life.

    A PERSUASION WORTH LIVING FOR. John 1:19-34 Int: Ever since the fall of man there has been a longing in the human heart. All through the record of the Bible it increases, as men and women cried out for a way of deliverance, to be free at last from the power and the reign of sin. In all of history ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confrontation! Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Laban confronts Jacob after God tells him to leave and go to Canaan. We learn how God peels away the flesh and transforms us with His character through the confrontation between Laban and Jacob.

    I don’t like confrontation - especially with people who I know have ulterior motives and are trying to trip me up and get the best of me. I get obsessed about it - and it makes my stomach churn. I’m sure Jacob was feeling some of those feelings as he thought about Laban - who at every turn cheated ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Smokejumpers

    Contributed by John Ross on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
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    Smokejumpers are the elite of the elite firefighters jumping straight into the fight of their lives, as Jesus did for us.

    “Smokejumpers” John 13:31-35 Sunday, May 13, 2001 All services PRAY… & Intro… Imagine if you can, not knowing whether you’d live to see the end of today. Imagine being with friends and family, unsure whether or not you’d see them tomorrow. How might the life and love you share with those close ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stewards Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 2, 2001
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     | 6,996 views

    Everything we have came from God- even our personalities- and we need to exercise proper stewardship within this reality.

    Stewards March 3, 2001 We don’t have stewards in most areas of our lives anymore, but in a bygone day, stewards were tremendously important. In fact, the efficient operation of a household depended on the faithfulness and diligence of the steward. The steward was the official who controlled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
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    We must cling to God even when we cannot find comfort in Him. Sermon idea & title borrowed from Eugene Pansler. Great Sermon, Brother Eugene.

    Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks into Comebacks Job 13.15 September 19, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A During the loss of first baby, Kaylea, a well-intentioned deacon named Brother Allen came to the house for a visit. (Scan picture of Kaylea from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Presence Of The Holy Spirit"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
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    A sermon with an emphasis on baptism.

    Acts 10:34-43 “The Presence of the Holy Spirit” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Cornelius was a Roman officer, a Gentile, a part of the occupation, and therefore he was Peter’s enemy and his oppressor. At the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Genuine Faith Will Be Tested

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    God has given you the ability to put your Faith in Him, and when you do so, He freely pours out his Mercy and his Forgiveness, and by His Divine power, you are RE-BORN, spiritually you become new, unblemished.

    Genuine Faith Always Gets Tested 1 Pet. 1:3-12 Sept. 25, 1999 I am really excited about getting this sign put up, and I’m excited about being a church that proclaims Hope through Jesus Christ. I thought about the people that will drive by our sign, some everyday on their way to work, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene