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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Should You Make Resolutions? Yes!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    Four reasons why making (and keeping) resolutions can be a spiritually beneficial practice.

    How many of you made New Year’s resolutions this year? (Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to reveal any specifics. That could get a little embarrassing.) Researchers tell us that about a third of Americans do make New Year’s resolutions. Not only is it traditional, it’s human nature. When we pass a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Gather So We Can Send

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 21, 2014
     | 8,012 views

    The most selfish thing any Christian person, or follower of Jesus can do is keep the Gospel of Jesus to themselves and live in such a way that no one around them recognizes Jesus in them.

    There are a lot of reasons why someone might decide to get up on Sunday and "go to church." You might take a second and ask yourself, "Why do I go to church on Sunday?" Most will probably answer with some response that will sound like this, "I go to church to worship God." Maybe some would use ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Supreme Decisions

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2015
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    The Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) just made their decision on the definition of marriage. This forces Christians to make a key choice.

    1. I want to show you two documents: SCOTUS' Decision on Gay Marriage (which is a redefining of marriage) and the Bible a. 9 People in a 5-4 decision wrote this Opinion b. About 40 People wrote the Bible c. 9 people, under the pressures of a few in our society wrote this opinion d. About 40 people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Makes Me Good Enough

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 24, 2025
     | 502 views

    Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I good enough?” Good enough to be accepted. Good enough to belong. Good enough—for God.

    "What Makes Me Good Enough?" Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I good enough?” Good enough to be accepted. Good enough to belong. Good enough—for God. Most of us try to answer that question by performing. We stay busy. We work hard. We try to do the right things, avoid the wrong ones, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Make Your Relationship With God Joyous PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 678 views

    Explores achieving fulfillment through faith, finding freedom in forgiveness, and fostering fellowship with God, guided by His faithfulness and love.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy and gratitude, for the opportunity to share with you the profound wisdom that our Father has lovingly laid out for us in His Word. Our Scripture today comes from the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5 verses ...read more

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    Making Room In Our Hearts For The King PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 892 views

    The sermon encourages believers to recognize God's humility, magnify His majesty, and consciously make room for Him in every aspect of their lives.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love, to be guided by His word? We're here today because we've been called by a love greater than any we could imagine, a love that was born in a manger in Bethlehem, a love that ...read more

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    Does God Make Us Sick? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 27, 2010
     | 4,982 views

    Exposition of Ps 30:1-12 regarding David's experience of pride, sickness/humility, repentance, and worship

    Text: Psalm 30:1-12, Title: Does God Make Us Sick? , Date/Place: NRBC, 12/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: story of the young woman from a Christian home in rebellion, B. Background to passage: some think that this psalm was written following the census incident, but we can’t be sure. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forceful Men Lay Hold Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 21,105 views

    We must be like John, fearlessly striving ahead in the gospel; forcefully making our way into the Kingdom; staying there, and helping others to enter in.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2022
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     | 2,625 views

    Many may go to church but alas only a few, very few, who strive hard to follow Jesus and His commandments would make it to heaven!

    Rich man and Lazarus Luke 16:19 "Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. 20 "And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores..” This morning God reminded me of the parable of the rich man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Makes Me Lie Down Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 21, 2025
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     | 631 views

    There’s grace in the stillness… and provision in the pause.

    🌿 He Makes Me Lie Down Series: The Shepherd’s Promise – Part 2 Text: Psalm 23:2a (KJV) — “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures…” ? Introduction: God Had to Sit Me Down This message came from a moment when I was worn out—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I told the Lord, “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,945 views

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Saint Francis was a man of God and a man of peace. His life is a wonderful example for us all.

    “Lord, use me as an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow your love; Where there is injury pardon; Where there is doubt keep strong my faith; When in my life I face despair O Lord, my faith but comes from hope, in sadness there is joy found in You” This beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Go And Disciple Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 2,583 views

    Examining the command Jesus gave the disciples to GO and disciple the nations

    Good morning! Last week we started a two-week study of the Great Commission. If you weren’t here last week, we began by studying verse 18 of Matthew 28, which is the part where Jesus says, “All authority in heaven and on Earth has been given to me.” And in a nutshell, we learned about how Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Most Of Your Christian Service Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 6, 2013
     | 4,930 views

    Once a person is saved, God’s desire is that we labor for His work. But there is a need for us to “work smart” as we labor in God’s work. Too many believers serve the Lord and are sincere, but they lack understanding, and therefore they aren’t making the

    Making the Most of Your Christian Service Colossians 1:26-29 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever seen a person who works very hard, and there is lots of activity, but little gets accomplished? Have you ever heard the expression “working smart?” 2. Some people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God Directs Noah To Make An Ark. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 16, 2018
     | 7,192 views

    “The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him and He will show them His covenant” (Ps. 25.15). When you walk with God, He speaks to you through His Word and tells you what you need to know and do.

    October 29, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.3: God Directs Noah to Make an Ark. (Gen. 6:13-22) Genesis 6.13-22 13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Make Me A Good Preacher PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 621 views

    Explore the power of making right choices, the importance of listening to God's Word, and the responsibility we hold as bearers of the Gospel, using Acts 15:22-35 as a guide.

    Good morning, church family! I'm excited to dive into God's Word with you today. We're going to explore the power of making the right choices, the importance of truly listening to God's Word, and the immense responsibility we hold as bearers of the Gospel - hefty stuff, I know. But don't worry, ...read more

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