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    Empowered Through The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 1,472 views

    This sermon explores the promise of divine empowerment through the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to witness for Christ's Kingdom to the ends of the earth.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to be with you once again. We gather here in the sanctuary of the Almighty, not as strangers, but as a family united under His grace. Today, we're going to be looking at a powerful verse from the Book of Acts, a verse that speaks to the very heart of our faith, a ...read more

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    The Torn Veil: An Open Way To God's Mercy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
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     | 1,435 views

    This sermon explores the significance of the tearing of the temple veil, symbolizing the end of separation and the beginning of reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of our Lord, united in our love for Him and each other. It is my privilege to share with you today a message that has been stirring in my heart, a message that resonates with the very core of our faith. I want ...read more

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 1: Sure Truths From The Savior's Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 21, 2023
     | 2,409 views

    Sure truths we can know from the Savior's prophecy: 1. The cross of Jesus Christ is the hinge of History (vs. 1-2). 2. We must stand on the truth of God's Word (vs. 3-5). 3. We have the sure blessings of salvation (vs. 6-13). 4. God wants us to help share His gospel (vs. 14).

    The Second Coming of Christ - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24. For the last 12 sermons we have been focused on a single day in the life of Jesus Christ. One of my Bibles tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Extended Forecast, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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    The very next thing that will happen on God's prophetic calendar is the rapture of the church. It's when Jesus will return in the clouds and quickly snatch away His bride, the church.

    INTRODUCTION I heard about a young, energetic preacher who was preaching in a small country church. He was preaching on the second coming and was quoting the words of Jesus from Revelation 22. He moved to the edge of the platform and shouted, “Jesus said, ‘Behold I come quickly!” Then his mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Cares? God Cares! Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 2,349 views

    A four-part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

    “Who Cares? God Cares!” Jonah 4:1-11 Pastor John Bright Jonah 4 “1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. 2 So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bible Proofs From Archaeology

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 118 ratings
     | 28,063 views

    True faith doesn’t require science to agree, but we shouldn’t be surprised that so much of it DOES! Here’s a look at some of what man has ’dug up’ in recent years. Link included to formatted text and a very necessary PowerPoint Presentation.

    Bible Proofs from Archaeology Acts 1:3 ----- [Please go to the link at the very bottom in order to see the ’very necessary’ PowerPoint slideshow used to present these facts with.] ----- Jesus’ existence and resurrection can be proven, and we’ve looked at that in other messages. So what about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracle At Cana Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 24,008 views

    3rd of 10 in series on Jesus Stories. The main points of this message come from a message by Richard Hall titled "What do you do when the Wine Runs Out" found on Sermon Central. The first miracle Jesus did was one that is rather surprising. He changed

    Marriage is a wonderful gift from God to humankind. When we live and love up to the promise of marriage it really is a taste of heaven. Maybe that is why we work so hard to make our wedding day a very special time. Yet life rarely works as smoothly or goes as well as we want it to and that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What My Eyes Have Seen Series

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    You can never be the same once you’ve experienced the living Christ. By faith Simeon kept on waiting for the Messiah and one day He got a surprise. There are 5 ways you can know whether you’ve met the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Luke 2:25-35 Place: Jerusalem (vv.21-22) They brought him to Jerusalem. The purpose was to present him to the Lord according to the law of Moses. (v.21) His name was called JESUS , a name given by the angel and this was made clear again on the 8th day of his birth at his ceremonial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We Seeing?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
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     | 5,072 views

    WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT 83 OF EVERY 100 PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW JESUS? I CONFESS, I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I READ THIS STATISTIC. THE REALITY OF THE MATTER IS, WE ARE LOSING THE BATTLE FOR THE SOULS OF MEN! YET, PER

    WHAT ARE WE SEEING? John 4:35 Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. INTRODUCTION: WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT 83 OF EVERY 100 PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW JESUS? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Seen "His Star?”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2018
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     | 9,451 views

    Since Jesus is called “the Star out of Jacob” (Numbers 24:17) and the “Morning Star” (2 Pet. 1:19), it doesn’t seem surprising that Jesus' birth would be heralded by a new Star. For truly, a Star had been born!

    HAVE YOU SEEN “HIS STAR?” Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE UNSELFISH REQUEST 1. The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when Emily, a young lady about 20 years old, walked up and sat on his lap. 2. Now, we all know that Santa doesn't usually take requests from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breakfast With The Savior Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,252 views

    Jesus makes a surprise visit after His Resurrection to several of His Disciples before breakfast after they had a night without catching any fish. The visit causes us to remember many things which Jesus did and said during his Ministry.

    8 14 16 “Breakfast with the Savior” John 21:1-14 Jesus used “fishing” as an example of His KINGDOM Power to save and provide from the beginning of His ministry. Do you know what the “Ichthus” is? It is the Greek Word for “fish” but became the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Temptation Comes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,636 views

    Do not be surprised when temptation comes at times when you are growing in Christ and when it comes remember that you are a child of the King. Let us commit ourselves to allowing our Father’s words dwell in our hearts so that we might be prepared when tem

    When Temptation Comes, Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction Our family pet, Happy the Saint Bernard, really doesn’t eat as much food as one might think she would for such a large dog but just because she doesn’t eat as much food as one might think doesn’t mean she does not have good taste! Happy is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Exciting Promise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,372 views

    It went just like in the cantatas... except of a couple of small things. (Good physical illustration toward the end that can be used in almost any Christmas sermon)

    OPEN: (I began the sermon by bringing out a gaily wrapped golf bag, complete with clubs & irons - I tried hard to make sure it was fairly obvious what was wrapped)Then I asked: “Does anybody know what’s in the package?” The audience seemed to enjoy the humor of the obvious. Then I gave this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Salvation Superhighway

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,439 views

    Through Jesus is the only way to heaven. All other ways are dead ends adn we need Him to lead us through the journey of life.

    Isaiah 35:3-10 reads, “Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful-hearted, be strong, do not fear! Behold your God will come with a vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real You Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 21, 2011
     | 3,796 views

    What is God like? Is your opinion of God based on an aloof, disconnected, or angry vengeful powerful being who is stern and judgmental? What would He be like if you ran into Him on the street? It might surprise you, but God is a lot like Galatians5:23-26.

    I had the opportunity to drive in a foreign country recently. At first I tried to use Google Maps directions but ended up hopelessly lost and confused. Finally I discovered that in this particular country you could find your ultimate destination by just getting to the next community. There would ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel