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  • Encouraging Christians To Follow Jesus thumbnail

    Encouraging Christians To Follow Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 729 views

    This sermon explores cultivating a steadfast, fruitful faith through fostering fellowship, obedience to Jesus, and spiritual growth, as exemplified in Acts 11:22-24.

    Good morning, beloved family. Today, I want to ask a simple question for us to consider: How do we cultivate a faith that is not only steadfast but also fruitful? It’s been said: "A good character when established is not easily overthrown." And this is the essence of our discussion this morning. We ...read more

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    The Carnal Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,039 views

    Encourages Christians to reflect on their spiritual growth, overcome hindrances, and strive for maturity in likeness to Jesus.

    Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a message that is as timeless as the faith we share, as profound as the love our Savior has for us, and as vital as the spiritual breath we draw each day. It is a message that resonates with the heartbeat of our ...read more

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    Don't Muzzle The Ox PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,163 views

    This sermon explores honoring, heeding, and supporting church leaders who dedicate their lives to preaching and teaching God's word.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to another gathering where we come together to bask in the warmth of God's love, to find comfort in His words, and to strengthen our bonds as a community of believers. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we recognize our need for our ...read more

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    There Is A Balm In Gilead PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,709 views

    This sermon explores the healing and restorative power of God's love and grace, symbolized by the balm of Gilead, in our lives today.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to look into the mirror of God's word, to see ourselves as He sees us, and to understand His heart towards us. What a privilege, what a joy it is to be in His presence, to be ...read more

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    Living Water PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,405 views

    Explore the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, emphasizing how Jesus, as the living water, satisfies our spiritual thirst and hunger.

    Good morning, everyone! It's so wonderful to see your faces in this blessed gathering. Today, we are going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of John, specifically John 4:5-42. It's a story that's as relevant today as it was two millennia ago. It tells us about an encounter between ...read more

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    Developing A Root System PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,365 views

    Develop a strong spiritual root system in God's love and purposes to endure life's challenges and remain steadfast in faith.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to be talking about roots. Not the ones in our gardens, but the spiritual roots that ground us in our faith. As Henri J.M. Nouwen once wrote, "Those who are deeply rooted in the love of God can enjoy human praise without being attached to ...read more

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    I Am, Am I? Overcoming The Pseudo Self PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 891 views

    Recognize and embrace our true identity in Christ, rather than creating a false self.

    Good morning, my brothers and sisters! We're diving into the heart of a story today that's as relevant now as it was thousands of years ago. It's about identity, about who we truly are and the danger of pretending to be something we're not. The Christian author Brennan Manning once said, "We ...read more

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    Fellowship With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,378 views

    Explore the importance of deep fellowship with God, as it brings fullness of joy and is vital for every believer.

    Good morning, church family! I am thrilled to be here today and to dive into some precious truths found in God's Word. Today, we're going to be exploring a topic that I believe is absolutely vital for every believer - fellowship with God. We're going to be exploring this from 1John 1: 1-4. Let me ...read more

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    The Time Of Our Salvation Is Nearer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 106 views

    God’s grace awakens us from spiritual slumber, inviting us to embrace Christ’s love, leave behind darkness, and live each day clothed in His light.

    Some mornings feel like mercy. The light slips under the blinds, the scent of coffee drifts through the house, and you think, “I can do today.” Other mornings feel heavy. The alarm sounds like a siren, the covers cling like chains, and your mind measures all the miles ahead. We’ve all known both ...read more

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    What Does Biblical Unity Release?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 523 views

    If we all stay united in one Spirit and one mind, God will release divine grace, spiritual growth, manifest the spiritual gifts, daily gladness and find favor.

    Summary: Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our faith! These 5 principles work every time for a church that is serious about making a difference with their faith. Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adultery With An Immoral Society Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,062 views

    Proverbs 7 gives us a warning about an immoral women but we must warn the church about an immoral society.

    We got a kitten this week. It is the most energetic, curious thing I have ever seen. As some of you know, our little Yorkie is almost blind now. It only took this kitten a couple of days to figure this out. She knows if she doesn’t move he can’t find her. So she lies real still until ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Have You Met Your Lion And Bear As Yet?

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,063 views

    A story which seeks to challenge the believers to be prepared for huge temtations as they are being prepared for greater work in the Lord's Service

    Have you met your Lion, Bear and uncircumcised Philistines? This morning, I want to share with you a truth which, you may or may not have considered. This truth is that God has a special assignment for you and he has a purpose for your life. Oh that word Purpose; I heard that word somewhere before. ...read more

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    A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,105 views

    God cautions us about taking our eyes off of Him.

    A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Text: Matt. 16:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustrations: Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. I found a great list of these kinds of warnings. Believe it or not, these are all real. a. A label on a snow sled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry Of Consolation (Key One) Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 10, 2023
     | 1,738 views

    This series looks at seven principles from 2 Corinthians that Paul characterizes the life of Paul the Apostle and shows how he was able to stay afloat despite the difficulties he faced in life.

    The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry of Consolation (Key One) Introduction The Scriptures use chaotic waters as a theme for the dangerous yet glorious place of unformed potential. The creation hymn of Genesis 1 begins with God's Spirit hovering in the darkness over the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Josh's Journey Through The Silence: Spirituality In The Making

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 8, 2023
     | 881 views

    This is an example of story preaching based upon 1 Samuel 1-7, incorporating a combination of several stories, both biblical and non-biblical.

    Following the pastoral prayer, the minister of music prepared to lead the people in a hymn of praise. As the pastor reflected upon the worship service and the sermon he was to preach, his mind drifted to the text for his sermon. It was the first passage of scripture he had heard read from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational