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    Herod Was A Wicked, Heartless Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
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    Explores the dangers of hardening one's heart against truth, using King Herod's actions towards John the Baptist as a cautionary tale.

    Good morning, beloved family of God, gathered here in His holy name. We are here not by mere chance, but by divine appointment, called by the Almighty to sit at His feet and drink deeply from the well of His wisdom. We are here to listen, to learn, and to live out the truths that He graciously ...read more

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    The Monumental Eves From The Bible PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
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    This sermon explores the lives of biblical women, drawing lessons from their experiences, and emphasizing the enduring relevance and power of God's Word.

    Good morning, beloved family of God, gathered here under His gracious canopy of love and mercy. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to experience the touch of God's word, to feel its warmth, its power, its life-changing potential. We are here to open our hearts to ...read more

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    The Joys Of Christmas: #3 In A Series PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
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    This sermon explores the hope, salvation, and stability brought by Jesus's birth, encouraging us to let this Christmas message transform our lives daily.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to gather together in His presence, to sit under the grace-filled canopy of His word, and to allow His truth to wash over us, renewing our minds and refreshing our spirits. As we gather around the warmth of God's word today, we are turning our ...read more

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    Courage Over Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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    This sermon explores how faith in God can help us overcome fear, foster courage, and experience freedom through divine strength and intervention.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred gathering where we unite our hearts and minds in the pursuit of understanding God's word. We are here not as strangers, but as members of the same spiritual family, brought together by our shared faith. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a topic ...read more

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    Instructions For Husband And Wife PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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    This sermon explores the roles and responsibilities in marriage as guided by God's Word, emphasizing the importance of character and reverence in family life.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous day that the Lord has made and we are here, gathered in His name, ready to soak in His Word. It's a great privilege we have, to come together like this, to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the power of His Word. We are not here by ...read more

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    God Is Able PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to reject feelings of insignificance, recognize God's omnipotence in all situations, and rely on His promises when facing life's challenges.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's design. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to be emboldened in our faith. We are here to embrace the living Word that God has so graciously ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
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    This sermon explores recognizing God in our lives, receiving His grace, and finding meaning in our relationship with Him to cultivate hope.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am glad to see you all here today. It's a fine day, isn't it? A day filled with promise. A day that reminds us of the hope we have in the Lord. I am reminded of a quote by Alister McGrath, who once said, "Within each of us exists the image of God, however disfigured ...read more

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    Living Differently

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014
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    We have been called to impact the world for Christ and not to become absorbed by the world. We are to live differently - to stand out as salt and light. Without separated lives we cannot fulfill this mandate.

    Living Differently Matthew 5:11-19 Nelson Thomas Mumbai wrote in an article entitled The Truth of Separation: Meaning and Importance, "In Kerala South India, brethren believers are called the ‘separated people’. More than a century ago when our forefathers came out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism 1 Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
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    Salt and Light share 3 things in common: both are important for survival; produce purity; reveal truth. Christians do not try to be salt and light; they ARE salt and light.

    Evangelism Series #1 CHCC: January 15, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (Outline adapted from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon: Being Salt & Light SermonCentral.com ) SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: I’ve asked the deacons to pass out some Pretzels this morning. When they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    After The Fire Goes Out

    Contributed by James May on Sep 3, 2006
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    After a major fire at our church the aftermath is really bad. Here are some things that God revealed to me through it all.

    After the Fire Goes Out By Pastor Jim May This past week has been very challenging. Since the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday, we have been dealing with the aftermath of the fire at our church. There is just so much to do it seems overwhelming. Dealing with insurance companies; trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Darkest Of Days

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. YET ON GOOD FRIDAY, WHEN DARKNESS COVERED THE EARTH, GOD'S LOVE SHONE BRIGHTLY FOR ALL TO SEE.

    THE DARKEST OF DAYS MATTHEW 27:32-27:54 DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. IN EARLY WESTERN MOVIES, THE VILLAIN ALWAYS WORE A BLACK HAT. WHEN SOMEONE IS PORTRAYED BREAKING INTO A HOUSE, THEY ARE ALWAYS WEARING BLACK. THERE IS A NEGATIVE SUPERSTITION ABOUT A BLACK CAT CROSSING YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 9, 2024
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    This sermon explores how belief in God's word can break bondages, battle darkness, and free us from demonic oppression, using Genesis 1:1-5 as a guide.

    Good morning, dear ones. What a blessed day it is to be gathered here together in the house of our Lord, ready to receive His word and allow it to work its transformative power in our lives. We are here to partake in a feast of spiritual nourishment, a banquet of biblical wisdom, and a celebration ...read more

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    Burning With Desire Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
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    A sermon on Luke 3:16-17 on Holy Spirit fire and hell fire. (Some quotes are taken from Sermon Central sermons. Thank you!)

    Sermon for 3/24/2002 Luke 3:16 Introduction: A. Bill Taylor will read Luke 3:7-9, 16-17 B. French Gunter will read Mark 9:42-48 C. Jenny Mosier was working at the Northside Church of Christ as the Children’s Minister. She was there and lightening struck the steeple. The building burned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disciples Who Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,049 views

    Do you live an isolated, separate life because you think it is what God wants you to do?

    Disciples who Make A Difference How do we who are Believers relate to the world of which we are a part? We are fond of saying that ‘we are in the world, but not of the world.’ There are several warnings in the New Testament about becoming so comfortable in our culture that we are no longer a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Sure Doesn't Look Like Much

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
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    Baptism of Our Lord: Many people missed the Messiah because ’He sure didn’t look like much.’ But veiled in flesh and blood, fulfilling all righteousness, was God Himself.

    Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the birth of the Savior. God – the eternal, the almighty Logos – the second Person of the Trinity – became flesh and blood, like we are. There He lay, in a manger in a stable. And He needed tending to. Mother needed to feed Him and change his diapers and comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran