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    Are We On The Blood Trail? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 734 views

    Emphasizes the sacrifice of Jesus, the responsibility of Christians to care for His church, and the challenging but rewarding journey of following Christ.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather here with you today. We are here, as always, to honor our Lord, to seek His wisdom, and to feel His love. We have a powerful message to consider today. We're going to look at a verse from Acts, chapter 20, verse 28. It's a verse that speaks ...read more

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    Our Trials Come To Make Us Strong PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,274 views

    Explores God as our life coach, guiding us through trials with His promises of hope, prosperity, and purpose, even in desperate circumstances.

    Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in faith, love, and hope. We're here to listen, learn, and lean on the Word of God. We're here to find comfort, courage, and clarity. Our Scripture today is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to ...read more

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    The Lord Will Accomplish His Purposes For Me Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,137 views

    THE LORD’S WORD OF PROMISE FUELS OUR CONFIDENCE AND OUR THANKSGIVING

    TITLE: THE LORD WILL ACCOMPLISH HIS PURPOSES FOR ME (MY LIFE WILL NOT BE AN UNFINISHED BOOK) BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S WORD OF PROMISE FUELS OUR CONFIDENCE AND OUR THANKSGIVING INTRODUCTION: Important to understand 2 Samuel 7 = God’s Word of Promise to David about the kingdom of David that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Jesus Wants To Help Give You Protection

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    No one enjoys the feeling of being vulnerable to danger.

    No one enjoys the feeling of being vulnerable to danger. Many of us go to great measures to feel protected from all kinds of threats to our personal well being. Most of us will spend money on insurance for all kinds of things. Recently, one company started to offer insurance for dogs and cats. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Shadow And I

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 227 ratings
     | 8,770 views

    The inevitability and importance of of the influence we have in the lives of others

    MY SHADOW & I As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. (Acts 5:15) Introduction: The Need For Shadows. · There is much heartache, suffering , & weariness in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Praise Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 177 ratings
     | 15,786 views

    Christianity is much more than an academic exercise or an experiential happening – it is a lifestyle.

    A LIFE OF PRAISE 1 Peter 4:1-11 Introduction: 1. How much commitment does it take to be a Christian? Christianity is much more than an academic exercise or an experiential happening – it is a lifestyle. There is clear teaching in the New Testament thatGod wants more than rote obedience, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lesson From The First Family

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,296 views

    When it comes to His purpose in life, Jesus is no carpenter’s son.

    A Lesson from the First Family 1. Possible, even probable, people see you in several different ways. May see as patient, some as hot-head. Only you know truth. Why don’t we recognize true nature of other people? Maybe simply forgetting. Mary upset with Jesus for staying behind. Angrily ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Extraordinary God Of Ordinary Man Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 245 ratings
     | 19,024 views

    God’s majesty and love is a comfort to those who feel unimportant or insignificant.

    I recently read about an old man, walking the beach at dawn, who noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked what he was doing. T His answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. "But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Greatest Temptation

    Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 10,367 views

    Jesus faced his greatest temptation as he struggled with the cup in the garden of Gethsemnae.

    The Greatest Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Heb 4:15 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-- yet was without sin. Jesus faced many temptations. We know of the temptations he faced in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believers Shield Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,680 views

    The believers shield is his or her faith, our faith can be weak or strong, our faith needs to be anointed, the Holy Spirit energizes our faith

    Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Above all in this respect: It is through and by faith that we live the Christian life and war the Christian warfare. Eph 2:8 We’re saved by faith Acts 26:18 We’re sanctified by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Matchless Savior Series

    Contributed by Mike Carmody on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    This sermon outline take a great look at two name of God and also a look at His Omnipresence. It is 1 part of a 3 part series. I also have a complete 10 part series on the names of God

    Mark 4:35-41 OUR MATCHLESS SAVIOR  Intro: In Washington, DC, in the Museum of Natural History, there is a diamond called the Hope Diamond. It is a vivid, dark-blue diamond that weighs 45.52 carats. According to geologists, it is a diamond without equal in all the world. It was found in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Courage

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 29, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 23,966 views

    Courage comes from following God wherever He leads

    A Call to Courage Deuteronomy 31:6 May 6, 2001 Evening Service A professor gave his class an assignment. They were to turn in a five-page paper. The theme was Courage. Each student was to describe the best example of courage that he or she had ever witnessed. One student boldly turned in five ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Keys To Adaptability

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,399 views

    Some people refuse to adapt because they have never learned the secrets to godly change

    Adaptability (Acts 18:1-4) Illustration:Vivian H., for 2 and a half years lived in a home without running water. She had to drive to a spring and load up five gallon jugs to haul back home. All the while there was a perfectly good well with a 600 gallon reservoir on her property. The water was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exploring Options

    Contributed by Allegra Mcgrew on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,903 views

    Sermon explores Moses leading the children of Israel.

    There will in everyone’s life be difficulties, problems, and situations that you feel you cannot endure, never mention, rise up against and conquer. Because of our fear, and the uncertainty of what will happen if we act, we do nothing, we sit in stagnation, and we settle. Too afraid and unable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When We All Get To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,697 views

    Week 12 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 12 “When We All Get To Heaven” Date: August 28, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 4:4-11 Introduction Since we did not have any music tonight let me begin by reading this Hymn (#514) Chapters 4-5, the church is in heaven and these chapters describe what is taking place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist