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    Firm In The Future Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    As believers, we should stand firm in our faith and live righteous lives as we anticipate the return of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.

    In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Paul's answering questions about what happens to people who loved Jesus but have died. He says they'll be with the Lord forever. Jesus promised this too in John 14:1-4. That's some good news, right? He says they'll be with the Lord forever. We know Jesus is coming back, ...read more

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    Cast Your Cares Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    We all carry worries and anxieties. Instead of keeping them to ourselves, we should give them to Jesus and trust Him to handle them.

    Let's be real. Some of us are sick of hearing about how great things could be. We want to believe, but we're not sure how. If that's you, I'm glad you're here. Remember these verses: Psalm 55:2: Give your worries to God and He'll take care of you. Matthew 6:25: Don't stress about your life, God's ...read more

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    Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Money can either serve us or control us. We should strive to achieve financial freedom and use money to make a lasting impact.

    Ever heard of Centralia, Pennsylvania? Back in 1962, a coal mine fire started there and it's still burning today, right under the ground. Crazy, right? Money is kinda like that fire. It can be used for good stuff or it can cause a lot of damage. When money takes over our hearts, it can burn us up ...read more

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    The Sacrifice Of Jesus And Our Response Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Feb 9, 2024
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    Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice to reconcile us with God. Our response should be one of repentance, faith, and a life dedicated to following Jesus' teachings.

    Hey guys, have you ever watched a superhero movie where the hero sacrifices himself to save the world? It's pretty intense, right? Well, I've got a real-life superhero story for you today. It's about Jesus, the ultimate hero. You see, Jesus did something even more amazing than any superhero. He ...read more

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    How God's Love Becomes Our Love

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2001
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    It is God’s powerful love, shown through our lives, that brings us to love one another as we should. How does this happen?

    Morning Message Central Church of Christ February 18, 2000 John Dobbs HOW GOD’S LOVE BECOMES OUR LOVE Introduction: In this three part series of messages we have talked about: *God’s incredible agape love – and the way he loves us in spite of our weakness, mistakes, inadequacies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Loves Us With A Great Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
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    God loves us infinitely more than we can understand. Because of this, we should live pure lives, as He is pure.

    I. Parentage of the Believer (1 John 3:1) A. Manifestation of His love 1. John 1:12-13, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Key Ingredient

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
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    LOVE: We sometimes pay a high price, a very high price, when we don't love each other as we should.

    A Peanuts cartoon shows Lucy standing with her arms folded and a stern expression on her face. Charlie Brown pleads, "Lucy, you must be more loving. This world really needs love. You have to let yourself love to make this world a better place." Lucy angrily whirls around and knocks Charlie Brown to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Our identity is not based on our achievements or mistakes, but on God's design and purpose for us, and we should strive to understand and live out this identity in Christ.

    Good morning, church family! Today we will be focusing on one of my favorite verses in the Bible, Ephesians 2:10. This verse says, "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Isn't that awesome? It reminds us that we are not ...read more

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    Favoritism Forbidden PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
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    Showing favoritism goes against God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we should strive to treat everyone equally, as God does.

    Good morning, church family! Today we are diving headfirst into the book of James. We're going to discuss a topic that we all wrestle with from time to time. That's right, we're talking about favoritism, and how it goes against the Golden Rule and God's judgement. It's a tough subject, but as Billy ...read more

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    Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
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    Instead of hiding our eyes from God’s light, we should approach it and take it for our own use and to light the lives of others.

    Living in darkness: Seen by unclean acts [here, primarily immoral] (1-5) Makes one an object of God’s wrath [active punishment] (6) Joining with disobedient people (7) Is a description of a believer’s former condition (8) We must light the darkness we live in. Approach God’s Light (8-13) As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ressurection Of Jesus, Does It Make A Difference To Us?

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
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    if jesus rose from the dead then it should make a difference to how we live, we don’t serve a dead prophet but a living Lord

    On the third day he rose again Mark 16:1-8 Resurrection of Jesus – what does it mean for his followers. Emotions Fear one – dead things hang around graveyards Fear is one of the major reactions to the resurrection Fear because things aren’t supposed to come to life in graveyards. Scooby Doo. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Commitment: The Rewards Of Obedience

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Sep 24, 2001
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    Every day that we have, is a gift from God and that should be enough! However God has more in store for those who will be obedient to Him.

    INTRODUCTION Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted employees, "Look, I’m going to leave. And while I’m gone, I want you to pay close ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Love Your Enemies

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2019
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    Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38.

    Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38. How Love Enemies Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation Comes Through Broken Pieces

    Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
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    God will take the broken pieces of a shattered life and make them into a vessel of honor for the Kingdom of God. He often has to break us to make us what we should be.

    SALVATION COMES FROM BROKEN PIECES By Pastor Jim May How many of you know that life is not fair? Around every corner and at every crossroads in life there are dangers, disappointments, troubles, trials, sicknesses and even death awaiting those who are traveling. We are often caught unaware as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From Patches And Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    The New Wine of Salvation bring true and lasting joy. If our wineskins are going to burst it should be because of our Joy spilling out into the world that Christ has made a difference in our heart and life.

    LESSONS FROM PATCHES AND WINESKINS Mark 2:18-22 “Cynthia and I are into Harley-Davidson motorcycles. I know, I know... it doesn’t fit our image. Who really cares? We stopped worrying about our image years ago. We should be ashamed of ourselves? We aren’t. We should be better examples to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free