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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    God Takes Pleasure In Unfailing Love. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,330 views

    Mercy not sacrifice is what God desires, what is mercy? Why does God want us to love him? How is it that he takes pleasure in our love for him?

    Last week I started the sermon series on the “wrath of God”, and we determined that God longs to redeem or rescue his people, so much so that he will pay the price of their rescue we discovered this in chapter seven of Hosea, a book that was written around 740-733 BC at the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Whatever It Takes To Reach Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,482 views

    Last of a six part series. This message focuses on evangelism.

    Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ We’ve spent the last four weeks applying these five principles to: • Knowing God – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Jungle Up There! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,024 views

    Not matter what the ethnic background, those who trust in Christ for salvation are our equals; we should seek to relate to all people groups.

    It’s A Jungle Up There! (Acts 10:9-29) 1. Since the 2nd century, Christians and Jews began thinking of themselves as two separate religious systems. Christianity was for gentiles, but if a Jew became a believer in Jesus, he was considered an outcast. 2. It is still that way today. Here is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pick Up Your Shovel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,555 views

    Highlight the importance of obedience and faith in God, emphasizing that His blessings often come in unexpected ways and His plans are infinitely greater than ours.

    Good morning, family. I'm so glad you're here with us today as we dive into God's word together. Today, we’re going to explore a fascinating passage from 2 Kings, which is a perfect reminder that God's blessings often come in unexpected ways, and just how crucial obedience and faith are in our walk ...read more

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    Christ Gave Of Himself

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,843 views

    Jesus Christ makes salvation possible because he became our substitute for sin’s punishment.

    A VIOLENT ENEMY OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST. A DESPISER OF ALL CHRISTIANS AND ONE WHO ABHORRED EVERY SINGLE WORD OF THE CHRISTIAN MESSAGE. A BITTER PERSECUTOR OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD AND ONE WHO ENJOYED REEKING HAVOC WITHIN THE CHURCH. PROBABLY AS WICKED AND MEAN AS OSAMA BIN LADEN AND SADDAM HUSSEIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God's Antidote For A Deadly Problem PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,264 views

    This sermon explores the cross as our connection to God's grace, an antidote to sin, mirroring the bronze snake's role in the wilderness for the Israelites.

    Hey there, everyone! It's so good to see all your faces. I'm excited to share with you today a message that I believe God has put on my heart. It's a message that I think is incredibly relevant to all of us, no matter where we are in our faith journey. You know, I was reading recently a book by the ...read more

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    Our Enemy...death... Defeated!

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 24, 2016
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    Easter. The Resurrection of Jesus divides the believer from the non believer. The physical resurrection of Jesus shatters the grip of the fear of death. (Heb. 2:14) One can not separate the facts of the cross from the empty tomb. "The Theography" Sweet

    In Jesus Holy Name March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Matthew 28:1,5-6 “Our Enemy – Death- Defeated” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter is the ultimate test of faith. The one great watershed that ultimately divides believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Take Me To Your Leader Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church.

    TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 I. The Divisions of This Church. A. The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (v. 10). B. We might sum up the divisions in this way: 1. I follow Paul—This group may have taken the attitude that Paul started this church and he will always be our leader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Csi (Cross Scene Investigation) Week 3: Investigating The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 10, 2006
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     | 3,936 views

    friend’s betrayal, an illegal trial, an execution and an empty grave. What do these things have in common? Enter the world of CSI and search for the truth with the entire Cross Scene Investigation team. Delve deeply into the mysteries of four baffling cr

    CSI: Cross Scene Investigation Week 3: Investigating the Cross [Before the message each week, a CSI style drama was performed to examine that weeks evidence] Last Two Weeks – Investigated the Betrayal of Judas / Learned -Betray Ourselves Investigated the Trial – Pilot’s ignored the Truth about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Taking On A New Year By Doing My Best!

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Dec 7, 2024
     | 541 views

    Are we doing our best? As a friend, a soul winner, encourager, servant and if not why?

    Taking on a new year by doing my best! I will never forget Field Day at Elementary school! I was the fastest runner in the 100 yard dash that day, brought home the blue ribbon, but I wasn’t the fastest runner at the school. Every day Philip beat me at recess and I was always second. The day of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Able

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    As we have entered a New Year God reminds us through His Word that He is able, He will deliver us and He will lift us up, no matter what the year may hold or what challenges may come our way.

    The promise to us from the Lord for the year 2023 is taken from 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) Let us meditate on God’s word to understand that God is able to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Our Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,307 views

    We all are very independent individuals. Some of our first words – perhaps even our first sentence – expressed that self-reliance. "I can do it myself." This is healthy when we’re dressing and cleaning up. It becomes unhealthy when we try to control o

    Introduction: The names in this story have been changed out of respect for their privacy. Julie W told her family’s story in a magazine article. [My daughter], Allison, came home for the weekend. She opened the door, didn’t speak, and dropped her duffel bag. Smudges of mascara circled her eyes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our King Jesus

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    This Palm Sunday, let us welcome our King Jesus into our hearts if we have not done so yet. Otherwise, let us take this occasion to renew our pledge of allegiance. And let us look again into the King’s AUTHORITY, ADORATION, and ANGUISH.

    INTRODUCTION Every year Christians around the world celebrate this event. It is called Palm Sunday because of the palm leaves (John 12:13, mentioned only by John) the people spread on His path. It is also called the “Triumphal Entry” although He was not received by the Jewish leaders as their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing God's Hope At Hard Times

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Sep 28, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,375 views

    At hard times, you need to cling on to hope that wouldn’t disappoint. In Christ, you have endless hope. Don’t give up. God needn’t open heavens for a miracle to take place in your life. A wave of His hand or a mere whi

    2 Kings 7:2 – “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” These are the words of the officer to prophet Elisha. What was the officer actually trying to mean? He was trying to say to Elisha, it is impossible. What you are saying is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Build Up To Build Others PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
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     | 55 views

    The sermon emphasizes the vital role of encouragement within the church, showing how our words and presence strengthen one another through life’s challenges.

    Church family, have you noticed how a simple sentence at the right time can steady your soul? A text that says, “I’m praying for you.” A hand on the shoulder with a whisper, “You’re not alone.” Those small syllables become like shelter in a storm. They warm a cold day. They remind your heart that ...read more

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