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    Moving Forward: Letting Go Of The Past PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023
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     | 3,334 views

    This sermon explores facing our past, finding forgiveness in God's mercy, and fostering future growth through the study and application of God's Word. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to gather here today, in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can find comfort and community, solace and strength, as we turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we gather, I am reminded ...read more

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  • Rodney Byrd avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Rodney Byrd on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,765 views

    The term Christian is often used loosely my many different people. This sermon discusses the traits of "true" Christians.

    I was reading a great book the other day that gave me the inspiration for this sermon. It discussed ways of growing as a Christian. It really opened my eyes to how ambiguously some people viewed the question, "What is a Christian?" This is a question that has been asked by many people, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Benjamin avatar

    What Is Enough?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    God is and always has been the initiator of our contact with Him.

    Theme: Priority One in our worship Thesis: Are we seeking first things first? Title: What is Enough? Text: Luke 24: 13-35 Intro illus. Hot Wheels super charger energizes, zips them around the circle again. Twice / yr Christmas, Easter Once / mo Communion Once / wk Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Willis avatar

    What's In A Name Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,685 views

    A listing of names, a description of attributes...what do you call Jesus?

    Isaiah 9:6-7 “A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David’s kingdom and make it grow strong. He will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    What Is Life

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 72,715 views

    This message challenges us to take a look at our life and see its worth.

    Scripture: James 4:14 Title: “What Is Life?” Introduction: Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer.  Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as the flowers of the field.  We each have our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rob Ross avatar

    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,455 views

    To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

    INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Man?

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    What does the Bible have to say about the fundamental question of all life?

    I. WHAT IS MAN (SECULAR VIEWS)? A. MATERIALISM -- PORTION OF MATTER, COLLECTION OF MOLECULES -- "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT" B. PSYCHOLOGY -- CREATURE FORMED BY HEREDITY AND ENVIRONMENT; EVERYTHING IS DETERMINED BY THESE -- "YOU ARE WHERE YOU’RE BORN" C. SOCIOLOGY -- EVERYTHING IS DETERMINED BY THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What's It Going To Be

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 11,528 views

    This is an evangelistic sermon that identifies the most important decision in life.

    Sunday Evening March 10, 2002 Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Hobbs NM WHAT’S IT GOING TO BE? Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction: 1. Life is full of decisions. Each day we make decisions, some important and others not so important. 2. At times we allow all of the little decisions to “stack up” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Faith?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 9,081 views

    A study in the characteristics of faith

    I. Faith is Absolute Assurance A. Substance = hupostasis = a standing under = confidence (the quality of confidence which leads one to stand under, endure, undertake anything. B. Hebrews 11:1a "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for...? C. ASV - Hebrews 11:1a ?Now faith is the assurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Man?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    We must understand who we are as fallen man to understand our need and dependency on God. "What is Man" borrows several quotes from the Chineese martyr Dr. Yu.

    What is Man? 9-9-01 Psalm 8, Genesis 2:7, 3:1-6 The Psalmist David while considering the wonder of the night sky and its myriad’s of stars asked, “What is man that you are mindful or him or the son of man that you should visit him?” The NIV translates that last part “care for him.” Today more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Righteousness?

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    There is no amount of works that can get you a pass into heaven. It is only by the blood of Christ, applied to a contrite heart,that we may be saved.

    There is a great deal of differemce between the appearance of righteousness and the actual condition. Do you understand that pride is a major obsticle to salvation? The parable of the Pharisee and the publican is a good illustration of the difference between pride and true righteousness. The Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Flack avatar

    What Are The Rocks

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    What Are God’s priorities for our lives - His Divine To Do List?

    What Are The Rocks - Col. 1:10,11 (Proceed to visually act out the following story)` A Philosophy professor stood in front of his class of over achievers with a gallon size container on a table and filled it with fist sized rocks. He then asked the class if the container was full. They all ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    What Is Confession? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,032 views

    What is confession and how does it fit in God’s plan of salvation?

    INTRODUCTION  As we started our “Christianity 101” series last week, we started off by looking at faith. We learned that faith is:  Faith is whole-souled trust in God’s Word because of the sufficiency of the evidence, which leads to doing what God says.  If you go to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Norbert Garcia avatar

    What Is The Sanctuary?

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 29, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 21,813 views

    History of the sanctuary and how we should reverance and worship in church today.

    WHAT IS THE SANCTUARY? Every week we come to this holy place of worship. We call it a church, but in reality it is the Lord’s Sanctuary. Do we really know the significance of this building and more importantly, this particular room? Do we know what God’s design was for the sanctuary as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    Do What?

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    Mt. 9:27-29 Then He touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you.

    Mt. 9:27-29 Then He touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you." Sometimes God has a perspective on issues that we don’t have Mk. 8:22-25 When he had spit on the man’s eyes As far as I know, there never has been a culture where spitting in someone’s face didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational