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    Until The Harvest PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 803 views

    Explore God's discernment and authority, as illustrated in the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, and encourages believers to seek wisdom in discerning the good from the bad in their own lives while trusting in God's perfect timing.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I hope y'all are feeling blessed today! We're going to dive into a very interesting piece of Scripture today from the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verses 24-30. It's the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Before we get started, let me share a quote ...read more

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    Trying To Hide In Plain Sight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,081 views

    Explore and understand Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:14-16 about being a light in the world, doing good deeds, and glorifying God through our actions.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters, it’s good to be with you today. I'm thrilled to dive into a powerful piece of Scripture with you today, one that I believe can illuminate our lives and guide our actions. We're looking at Matthew 5:14-16, where Jesus teaches us about living a life of light, the ...read more

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    Jesus And The Wannabe Kings PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 875 views

    As Christians, we are called to a life of humility and service, not seeking worldly power or glory, but following the example of Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a passage that might just step on our toes a little, but it's an important one. It's about our desire for security, the danger of pride, and the call to serve. You see, we live in a world where security is equated with success and power. But as ...read more

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    Trust And Rest

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 12, 2025
     | 258 views

    Jesus invites us to take His yoke and find rest in humble surrender.

    TRUST AND REST Primary Text: Matthew 11:25–30 Additional Scriptures: Matthew 18:1–4; Matthew 5:3; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5; 1 Corinthians 1:18–31; James 3:15–17; Psalm 46:10; Isaiah 30:15 TRUTH ABOUT GOD Jesus invites us to take His yoke and find rest in humble surrender. TRUTH FOR MY LIFE I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "O Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    Humility is the key to salvation, sanctification and evangelism.

    “O Lord, It’s Hard to be Humble” Luke 18:9-14 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, all of us are lonely at times, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Joy Of Developing Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 66,025 views

    This sermon looks at Five Character Traits God desires in a Christian. 1. COMPASSION 2. CONSISTENCY 3. COOPERATION 4. COMMITMENT 5. COURAGE

    The Joy of Developing A Godly Character I have said it before – but let me say it again: God is more concerned with your character than He is with your comfort. God is more concerned with your holiness than He is with your happiness. God is more concerned with you as a person than He is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking Him PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,048 views

    Explores how Christ's arrival challenges norms, demands a committed response, and prompts a continuous journey of discipleship.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today in the house of the Lord, not as strangers passing through, but as a family knit together by the love of our Savior. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. And it is in this spirit of unity and purpose that we turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Family Talk: Hearts And Bridges PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 796 views

    This sermon explores the importance of effective communication in fostering unity and wisdom in relationships, emphasizing listening, understanding, and careful speech.

    Good morning, church family! I feel a warm sense of joy and anticipation as I stand before you today. We’re here, not by accident, but by God's divine appointment. We are here to share, to learn, to grow, and most importantly, to encounter God in a real and transformative way. Today, we are going ...read more

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    Greatest In The Kingdom Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 929 views

    This sermon explores the Christian call to humble servanthood, the sacrificial nature of service, and the example of Jesus as the ultimate servant leader.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ! It's a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, isn't it? To come together as brothers and sisters, unified in our love for Jesus, and our desire to live lives that glorify Him. Today, we're going to be turning our hearts and minds to a passage found ...read more

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    Kingdom Thinking

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2021
     | 7,677 views

    One of the greatest dangers in life is the misunderstanding of a concept. Because of misunderstandings we have many different belief systems, different religious ideas, people have been called heretic, crazy, looney, and many other names all because there is a misunderstanding of concept.

    Kingdom Thinking By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Now let me explain this before someone gets the wrong concept. One of the greatest dangers in life is the misunderstanding of a concept. Because of misunderstandings we have many different belief systems, different religious ideas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Defeating The Enemy: David's Determination SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,497 views

    David's Determination

    Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to reflect upon the Word of God. We are here to immerse ourselves in the wisdom of the scriptures, to seek ...read more

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    Faith For Living SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    Growing your faith

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His Word. We are here today to embark on a journey, a journey of faith. We are not here to simply skim the surface of our beliefs, but ...read more

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    Abraham's Promise SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 948 views

    Is anything too hard for God?

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather together on this beautiful day that the Lord has made, let's take a moment to prepare our hearts and minds for what we are about to receive. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to allow it to wash over us, to cleanse us, to renew ...read more

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    Finding Our Way

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,953 views

    Finding our way through life can be difficult, unless we have someone to light our way for us.

    Finding our way through life we have many tools: • On the road: o Road Signs o Maps o Ask for directions o Directions from officials • Raising children: o Handbooks by the experts o Advice from “parents” and “grand-parents” o Our kids.  o Those who don’t have children The “old time” cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Provoking God's Wrath

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009
     | 5,244 views

    How our permissive will can make us provoke God to anger.

    Provoking God wrath Genesis 6:8-24 The most remarkable thing concerning the old world is the destroying of it by the flood. We are told of the successful iniquity of that wicked world: God’s just wrath, and his holy resolution to punish it. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational