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    How The War In Israel Affects Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
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     | 2,801 views

    To explore the ongoing conflict in Israel through the lens of biblical prophecy, specifically from the books of Daniel and Revelation, and to understand its relevance and impact on modern-day Christians.

    Good morning, beloved family. We find ourselves today in a world where the news headlines often bear witness to a tale as old as time - the conflict in Israel. The land of our Savior's birth, where biblical prophecy and modern reality intersect. Today, we're going to unpack the roots of this ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Explores the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, seeking to understand the mysteries of God's Kingdom and the reckoning day within it.

    Good morning, dear friends. We are here today, gathered in fellowship and unity. In our hearts, a shared hope. In our minds, a shared curiosity. We are here to learn, to understand, to grow. We gather in the name of the Lord, our God, who guides us in all things. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The ...read more

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    Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Listening And Self-Control James 1:19-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,161 views

    James 1:19-20 imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our spiritual growth and relationships.

    Transformed by Truth: The Power of Listening and Self-Control James 1:19-20 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of truth as we dive into James 1:19-20. This passage imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024
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    Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

    After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Reality Of Hell: Transformed By The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,565 views

    This sermon confronts a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In exploring this topic, the Bible enables us to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance to our lives.

    The Reality of Hell: Transformed by the Truth Introduction: Today, we confront a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In our exploration of this topic, we turn to the Scriptures to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Up With Words Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024
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     | 693 views

    We delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace.

    Building Up with Words of Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace. Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Rejoice In The Reign Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 30, 2025
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     | 199 views

    We live in a world of fractured loyalties and divided kingdoms. But the day is coming when every heart, every tongue, every knee will acknowledge one King—Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Rejoice in the Reign of the Lord - Zechariah 14:9 Zechariah 14:9 (NLT):"And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day there will be one Lord—his name alone will be worshiped." Introduction: We live in a world of fractured loyalties and divided kingdoms. But the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trust And Rest

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 12, 2025
     | 97 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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    The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

    Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025
     | 216 views

    In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

    The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Real Faith? Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 7,168 views

    What is the difference in a stillborn faith and saving faith?

    “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Behind The Problem

    Contributed by Michael Bell on May 24, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    This message demonstrates that IT IS NEVER RIGHT TO DO WRONG TO DO RIGHT!

    {INTRO}-Many of you will remember the Los Angeles Riots in the aftermath of the Rodney King trial... Wrong verdict...people took law into their own hands... They were justifiably angry, but their actions were unjustifiable...rioting & killing...What we saw was a perfect example of a much deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Joy Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    A sermon on joy.

    Sermon for 4 Pentecost, Yr C 27/06/2004 Based on Ps 16:11 & Gal 5:22-23 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Joy. It has been said that a sorrow shared is half the sorrow, while a joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Christian Interpretation Of Sex In Marriage (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,111 views

    2 But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. 3 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

    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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    The Helpers That Were Needed And Chosen In The Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    This study deals with deacons in the church. It is the eighth sudy in the book of Acts

    The Helpers (Deacons) that were Needed and Chosen Acts 6:1-7 Acts # 08 As we look at this text I am using the term deacon but I am not positive that these men where in fact the first deacons. But I do believe they are a model of what the deacons where. Acts is the model of the early Church so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bread Of Life, Cup Of Redemption

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    Communion is more of an Easter moment than we realize. This time of year we can hear the last supper story fresh and realize its significance.

    Communion is more of an Easter moment than we usually stop to realize. In Matthew 26, Matthew brings Jesus into the last portion of his life before the cross. He shows us how Jesus was clearly preparing his disciples for his death and, as well, his resurrection. Jesus has spoken about his death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist