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  • Are You Willing To Carry Jesus? thumbnail

    Are You Willing To Carry Jesus? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 962 views

    This sermon explores our roles as believers in carrying the weight of faith, serving as vessels for God's work, and proclaiming His blessings.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome to this blessed day that the Lord has made. We gather here today, not by coincidence, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God and to listen to the message He has for us today. Our text ...read more

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    Let Us Not Forget

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    Taking principles from the prodigal son and comparing them to our nation, we can see that our nation’s culture has been taken for granted.

    Let Us Not Forget Luke 15:11-24 * The story of the “Prodigal Son” has reached legendary status. Almost every person (believer or unbeliever) can give a general storyline. Let’s see if we can simplify it. A man had two sons. The older one was a hard working boy who understood and accepted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We All Have Issues PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,172 views

    This sermon encourages embracing the challenges of Christian faith, seeking Christ's healing power, and finding hope and peace in our faith amidst difficulties.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be here with you all, gathered in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather to seek solace, to seek healing, and to seek Christ. As we gather here, I am reminded of a quote from G.K. Chesterton. He once said, "The Christian ...read more

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    We Had Hoped...distraught By The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 11,621 views

    This sermon takes a look at the cross through the eyes of the disciples and how the cross which was originally one of suffering and shame became one of rejoicing and elation.

    How could they have been so wrong. One by one they each chose to leave everything and to answer the call to follow Jesus and become fishers of men. For 3 brief years they watched in anticipation as Jesus worked miracles and taught with authority. Peter even stated that Jesus was indeed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Best Is Yet To Come: From Better To Best Series

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,739 views

    God specializes in changing people, taking us from where we’ve been, to where we are to where we ought to be.

    II Peter 1: 3-11 3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Table Is Set Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011
     | 11,271 views

    This is the sixth message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines what David means by the Lord setting a table.

    The Holiday Season brings with it so many opportunities to eat. Families have the opportunity to get together and sit down to share a meal together. Those meals are usually quite enjoyable. There is always plenty of food and most of the time some of our most favorite foods appear on the table. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Each Other Up

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 25,670 views

    A call to encourage one another.

    Introductory Considerations 1. As individuals in the church, we each have different gifts and resources to share with each other. God has given these to us for the building up of the church - as Paul says "for the common good". T that is why we should celebrate our differences as gifts from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Got Love

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,254 views

    Love inside the church is too much like love in the family. We are hard on the ones we love. Love within the church is good stuff and Paul explains the standard.

    Got Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A I went to a wedding yesterday. It was one of thoes events that brought the reality of time and how many years have passed into clearer focus. The groom was the son of some really good friends. He is about the same age as James. I congratulated our friends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Failure: Learning What Not To Do

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Never let the sense of past failure defeat your next step with God.

    "Failure: Learning What Not to Do" Matthew 14:22-32 INTRO: "The life of Jesus Christ was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God?s. But what seemed to be failure from man?s standpoint was a triumph from God?s standpoint, because God?s purpose is never the same as man?s purpose." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Addicted

    Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 28,611 views

    Get addicted to the cause!

    INTRO: My testimony 1. Moved out at the age of 16, dropped out of high school 2. Alcohol, drugs/pcp, parties, Mexico, guns, girls, football, mosh pits 3. Many of my friends are either dead or severely messed up. I WAS ADDICTED TO PARTYING 1. Revival with visiting evangelist I BECAME ADDICTED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “i Am The True Vine” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2013
     | 7,787 views

    If we are going to live fruitful lifes of eternal significance, we must maintain a meaningful connection to Jesus, the true Vine.

    Our Lord uses the analogy of the vine and the branches to speak to us about how our lives are designed to be fruitful, filled with purpose and significance. Jesus is the vine, God the Father is the vine grower, and believers are the branches. God looks for fruit in the lives of His people. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lost Art Of Spiritual Regurgitation Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016
     | 6,365 views

    A warning to those who were/are teaching anything different than the Gospel (truth) and choosing to live outside of the faith (acting in a way they were not created to be).

    Series: Dog Days Week: 1 Passage: 2 Peter 2:22 Title: The Lost Art of Spiritual Regurgitation Focus: Maturity INTRODUCTION: The book of 2nd Peter is letter written by the Apostle Peter (apostle being one who has seen Jesus) to all of those who have confessed Jesus Christ in faith (the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Key Points For Christian Growth In 2022

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022
     | 2,267 views

    Today we’re talking about the topic of Christian growth. What does it look like? How do we go about practically growing?

    “Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God as the two adventurers came to me -- confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Leaving Home PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 821 views

    This sermon explores the pilgrimage of faith, emphasizing the importance of trusting God, submitting to His will, and persistently following His lead in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has orchestrated this moment for us ...read more

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    I Am A Wonder PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,527 views

    The main point of this sermon is to inspire us to live lives filled with wonder and awe of God, serving as a testament to His power and faithfulness, and to amaze the world with His love.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about living a life of wonder, the power of a wonder-filled mindset, and how to amaze the world with your wonder. You know, I recently came across a quote from Christian author, Max Lucado that really resonated with me. He said, "God does not ...read more

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