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    From Condemnation To Liberation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 687 views

    This sermon explores the freedom in Christ, the battle between flesh and spirit, and the transformative power of faith in our daily lives.

    Greetings, beloved in Christ! How wonderful it is to gather together, to feel the warmth of shared faith and the comfort of our spiritual community. We stand, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by a love that transcends earthly understanding. Today, we will be looking at ...read more

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    Turning Toward PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 677 views

    This sermon encourages us to live a Kingdom life, focusing on Christ as our faith, doctrine, law, and hope, and recommitting to Kingdom values.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is once again a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, not because of any merit of my own, but because of the grace that has been so lavishly poured out upon us by our loving Heavenly Father. It's a grace that calls us together, not as strangers or ...read more

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 33 – The Most Horrible Conditions Caused Through Starvation - Chapter 4:8-11 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025
     | 226 views

    For some they will find this section of Lamentations distasteful but it is scripture and must not be ignored. It speaks of the effects of starvation, and women boiling their children. We MUST understand what is behind all that and I address that issue. Try to read and meditate.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 33 – THE MOST HORRIBLE CONDITIONS CAUSED THROUGH STARVATION - CHAPTER 4:8-11 We continue working through Chapter 4 and right now have been looking at the terrible conditions of the starving people. Some turn away from this but we are speaking about the word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Courage Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2025
     | 483 views

    Esther had the courage to use her position of power to help others, specifically, to save her people, the Jews, from genocide.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever been in a moment when you knew what the right thing to do was—but fear tried to hold you back? • Maybe it was speaking up when someone was being mistreated. • Maybe it was standing for truth when it would’ve been easier to stay quiet. • Maybe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Three Friends Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 14, 2025
     | 383 views

    Jesus answered a disciple's request (Lord, teach us to pray) with an example--and a story!

    The Parable of the Three Friends (Full disclosure: Dr. Vance Havner wrote a sermon based on this text in his book, “Why Not Just Be Christians?”, published by Fleming Revell before 1977. This message is not a plagiary of his work. I preached a sermon based on this text on Sunday evening, June 1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Healing In The Synagogue Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 22, 2025
     | 340 views

    Jesus saw a man whose right hand was withered and then, in the synagogue, healed him. Some of the religious leaders were there, too, and were furious with Jesus because of this.

    A Healing in the Synagogue Introduction: Jesus healed people in different places at different times. One of the more unusual healings took place when four men carried a paralyzed man to a house but couldn’t enter. They didn’t stop, though: they carried the man up to the roof, opened a hole in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Live By Faith

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 304 views

    Trusting God’s character, we live by faith—not sight—finding joy and strength through Christ despite delay, injustice, or uncertainty.

    (How Shall We Live?) Part 1 – Setting the Stage: Habakkuk’s Cry It is a privilege to worship with you today and open the Word of God. Our text is Habakkuk 2:4: > “The righteous shall live by his faith.” Those few words have shaped world history. They fueled Paul’s gospel, sparked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sweeter As The Years Go By

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 167 views

    Marriage thrives when couples embrace God’s covenant love, renew commitment, and practice daily grace so their romance grows ever sweeter through every season of life.

    It’s a beautiful thing to stand at the front of a church and watch a bride and groom lock eyes. Hope and excitement fill the air. Everyone can sense that they believe with all their hearts that their love will stay strong forever. And why not? They have planned, dreamed, prayed, and promised. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 727 views

    As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope On The Edge

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
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     | 176 views

    Christ’s fulfilled signs remind us we live on the edge, but His promise turns our fear into hope and readiness.

    Frank Sinatra used to sing, > “Just what makes that little old ant think he’ll move that rubber tree plant?” Anyone knows an ant can’t… But he’s got high hopes. That silly song always makes me smile. It’s about an ant with more courage than common sense — a creature who refuses to quit even ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Better Together

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025
     | 280 views

    Faith alive through love turns duty into delight and fear into joy, showing the world what Jesus looks like.

    Introduction — A Love That Moves You A few months ago, a young man named Daniel was driving home from work late one evening when he saw smoke billowing from a house on the corner of his street. Most people would have slowed down, maybe called 911, and waited for someone else to handle it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Speaking The Truth In A Twisted World Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 18, 2025
     | 282 views

    When culture twists truth, followers of Jesus are called to respond with courage, humility, and conviction—always pointing people back to the one true God. Challenge wrong thinking with God’s truth.

    Introduction – When Truth Gets Twisted Good morning, church. Let me ask you something: Have you ever said something that got completely misunderstood—or maybe twisted into something you never meant? It happens all the time today, doesn’t it? You share a simple post online—something encouraging, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Table-Flipper Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 121 views

    Jesus confronts anything that blocks true worship, clears space for outsiders to encounter God, and invites wholehearted praise that honors the Father.

    INTRODUCTION Palm Sunday tends to paint a very specific picture in our minds. Children waving palm branches. A gentle Jesus seated on a humble donkey, smiling, receiving cheers like a beloved hometown hero. We imagine sunshine, hope in the air, families lining the streets. It feels like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Song Of Simeon Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2025
     | 393 views

    But Simeon’s song is sung in fulfillment—the song of a man who waited, watched, and finally whispered, “Lord, now I can rest.”

    OPENING SLIDE INTRODUCTION • Imagine sitting in a doctor’s waiting room. • You checked in 20 minutes ago. • Then 40. • Then an hour. • Your name still hasn’t been called. • You try to read the same paragraph in the magazine three times, but your mind keeps drifting to the clock on the wall. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Connected To? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,810 views

    Encourages discernment in forming relationships and choosing paths, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will and light, not darkness.

    Greetings, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Lord and to turn our hearts and minds toward His Word. We are here, united in Christ, to grow in our understanding, to deepen our faith, and to strengthen our bonds. We are here to grapple with the ...read more

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