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    Zacchaeus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
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    Jesus seeks out the overlooked, calls us by name, and transforms our lives when we respond with open hearts, repentance, and welcome.

    If you listen closely to this old story, you may hear your name woven between the branches of a Jericho tree. Have you ever felt small in a crowd? Not in inches, but in influence? Have you ever felt unseen in a swirl of noise, pushed to the back while questions press to the front? Then you’ll feel ...read more

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    Seeking The Lost PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025
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     | 143 views

    Jesus seeks us where we are, calls us by name, and transforms our lives with grace that leads to joyful repentance and welcome.

    I wonder how many of us walked in today feeling small. Small under the weight of worries, small beside someone else’s success, small in the shadow of our own failures. We learn early how to tuck ourselves away—behind busyness, behind bravado, behind careful smiles. We wear “I’m fine” like it’s ...read more

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    Stick To It!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    This is call for perseverance in every aspect of Christian living.

    Stick To It! Acts 8:5-8; 26-40 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    After The Honeymoon Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 24, 2015
     | 5,118 views

    If we are going to sustain our faith, we need to guard against some deceitful myths.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope the past three weeks have been a blessing to you as you strive to deepen your relationship with Jesus. • We could have easily ended this series last week excited about going into a season of spiritual training where you studied your Bible, prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Anatomy Of Sin

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    Sin starts small but snowballs quickly

    The Anatomy of Sin 2 Samuel 11 February 8, 2004 2 Samuel 11:1-5 The following spring, the time of year when kings go to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to destroy the Ammonites. In the process they laid siege to the city of Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem. [2] ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rest In The Future!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 29, 2013
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    God from the beginning of time mandated/demonstrated that we all must rest in Him. We have to connect with Him to get energized! We also have to learn to rest in the future – placing our lives into the hands of the Lord.

    `Rest in Our Scripture for this series - Isa. 40:29-31: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope (rest) in the Lord will renew their strength. They soar on wings like eagles; they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kindness And Peace Shall Kiss

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2008
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    Christ brings us together by bringing us to the foot of His cross and uniting us in his Body.

    Tuesday of 29th Week in Course October 21, 2008 Kindness and Peace Shall Kiss This letter to the Ephesians is one of the great theological works of the New Testament, a product of Paul’s later ministry, probably written in his first Roman imprisonment. Paul has had over twenty years to reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Secrets To A Victorious Life

    Contributed by Miguel Pinell on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    If we truly want to experience victory in our life we must follow Jesus example...

    Keys to a victorious life. Matt. 26:36-44 As we find Jesus approaching Gethsemane, (getting close to the time when he was going to be slander) we learn of some basics key factors that will help us to keep focus on the goal to obtain the victory, just as he did. I. (v.36) We cannot fight alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    He who finds comfort in the hidden depths of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty

    In the Bible, there are references to a special place called the Secret Place in God. It is a place of protection and provision for those who trust and believe in God. However, many people are unaware of this place or are unwilling to fully commit to dwelling there. In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

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    Zacchaeus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 138 views

    Jesus sees beyond our past and reputation, calls us by name, and brings transforming grace and salvation personally into our lives.

    Some of us walked in today wearing an invisible name tag. It doesn’t say “Hello, my name is…” as much as it says “Hello, my past is…” or “Hello, my reputation is….” Labels linger. Nicknames stick. Stories spread. And sometimes we start to believe them more than we believe the voice of God. We ...read more

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    Tearing Of Clothes

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 12, 2024
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    In the Bible tearing clothes referred to Mouring, hurt, sorrow, that is what happened to Elisha when his friend departed but he picked up cloak and kept going despite the tearing of clothes.

    "Tearing Of Clothes” 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. In Second Kings, the prophet Elisha is torn apart by the departure of his mentor Elijah. • As the story begins, the two men are on the road outside Gilgal, near the Jordan River. • Elijah somehow knows that his prophetic work is coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

    IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Is God Into Prosperity?

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,331 views

    a God who blesses

    Intro: over the years there are many ministers who have been labeled prosperity preachers. Their main message has been that God desires to prosper the lives of those who serve Him. Even though I do not agree with every aspect of some of their teachings, I am in full agreement with the concept of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Problems In The Promise Land

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    We focus on the life Isaac. He was son of Abraham. Isaac’s name means laughter, given to him by both his parents because they laughed at the idea of having a child in old age. I’m glad tonight that the God we serve has a sense of humor! And one that can d

    Introduction: In our text tonight we focus on the life Isaac. He was son of Abraham. Isaac’s name means laughter, given to him by both his parents because they laughed at the idea of having a child in old age. I’m glad tonight that the God we serve has a sense of humor! And one that can do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Do You Live?

    Contributed by Daniel Sandoval on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    This is a sermon based on the promises of Psalm 91 and it shows the conditions you must meet to receive these promises.

    Traveling is my favorite thing to do. I have been on 3 mission trips in my life and deeply enjoyed being on those trips. I have noticed though that once I return from these trips it feels great because I am returning to my comfort zone. I have been to houses who have little signs saying "Home ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic