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  • John Wright avatar

    Belonging

    Contributed by John Wright on Aug 24, 2020
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    There are times in life when you need a good loving snuggle to feel secure. You need someone to wrap their arms around you and let you know that you are loved.

    1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope For My Home Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
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    Third in a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope for our lives.

    In a September 2004 survey, the Barna Group found the following results: • Of those over 18 who have been married, 35% have been divorced • 7% of all who have been married have been divorced multiple times • Among born-again Christians the statistics are virtually identical, even when divorces that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom In Worship

    Contributed by Ulysses Mckneely on May 28, 2011
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    God centered worship is all God will accept.

    Not Long ago there was a study performed by The Program on Public Values at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., regarding religion in America. That survey found that those who identify themselves as Christians have decreased from 86% of Americans in 1990 to only 76% in 2008. During that same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014
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    Prayer can change circumstances and prayer can change us. The Lord has told us to pray and never give up, both of these things are very hard when you are going through a hard time.

    Persistent Prayer Luke 18:1-18:6 Introduction- We will continue to look at Jesus parables and how we can apply his teachings to our life. Last week we looked at honoring God with our lives and make sure that God gets the glory. This week we look at prayer-persistent prayer of the widow. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Reaching The Lost

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014
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    When we talk evangelism, most people think it is the other persons job. What does Jesus say about letting your light shine?

    Reaching the lost Introduction- Prayer When talking about witnessing, reaching people for Christ, some people panic and get defensive. When talking about reaching people for Christ it has a lot of elements of fear elements of shyness Perceived rejection, and maybe a lack of scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    He Is With You In The Trenches PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
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    This sermon explores recognizing our spiritual enemy, affirming God's presence in spiritual warfare, and strengthening our faith amidst these unseen battles.

    Greetings, beloved! We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as participants in a grand narrative that transcends the confines of our earthly existence. We are, in every sense, soldiers on a battlefield, though our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the unseen forces that ...read more

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    Courage Over Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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    This sermon explores how faith in God can help us overcome fear, foster courage, and experience freedom through divine strength and intervention.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred gathering where we unite our hearts and minds in the pursuit of understanding God's word. We are here not as strangers, but as members of the same spiritual family, brought together by our shared faith. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a topic ...read more

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    Manhood SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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    Help encourage men to act like men.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to reflect, to learn, and to grow. Today, we are going to focus on a topic that is of ...read more

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    Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
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    This sermon explores the depth, power, and purpose of prayer, as taught by Jesus, and encourages a deeper understanding and practice of prayer in our lives.

    Good morning, family. I am thrilled to be standing here before you today, and I am excited about the message God has placed in my heart to share. The subject of our sermon today is one that is as old as the faith itself, yet it remains as relevant today as it was in the days of the early church. We ...read more

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    Gentleness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
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    This sermon explores the concept of strength through gentleness and grace, as inspired by the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, everyone. It's a joy to be with you today. We gather here, in this place of worship, not just as a community, but as a family. A family bound by love, faith, and a shared belief in the goodness of our Lord. We are here to talk about strength. Not the kind that flexes its muscles, or ...read more

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    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009
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    We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection annually and claim to personally experience the resurrection of Christ in our own lives. If however there is hostility toward the church and organized religion, something about the resurrection of Christ

    • I showed a comic slide to start, which asked the question, "Did anyone hear what the chairman of the board’s parting words were?" The point is how we can walk through an experience, meeting, etc., and totally miss what it was all about. The big question facing us this morning is that very ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Excellence Or Obedience? Series

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,638 views

    This is a sermon designed to preach to a group of pastors.

    Excellence or Obedience? Sermon by: Charlie Newman Introduction What in your life would you define as excellent? Do you enjoy excellent food? Do you have an excellent family, maybe even a few excellent friends or a church that excels in fellowship? I’m looking forward tonight to an excellent meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Four Step Plan For Building A Harmonious Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    How to get opposing groups to agree

    INTRODUCTION: Many people feel loneliness, isolation and alienation today. Some feel lost in the crowd, a nameless face in a sea of faces. Many people feel isolated, they may want to break out of this isolation, but they are paralyzed by the very idea of pulling down their masks and becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dream Thieves

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
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    A message to the youth group on time and dreams.

    21, October 2002 KOZ Dream Thieves Introduction: Thanks for your attention. You are a huge part of D.C.C. Tonight a few things I really want you to know: - You are extremely important to God! - You have a Devine destiny to fulfill. - You are extremely important to the Church. - You have an enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Finally The Good News Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
     | 2,862 views

    Application questions for small group study.

    Romans 3:21-31 Recapping last week (verses 1-20) 1. What advantages are there in being a Jew? (v1,2) 2. If God’s chosen people are the Jews, does this mean He is unfaithful in letting the unbelieving ones perish? (3-8) 3. In verse 1 Paul affirms the word ‘advantage’ (Gk perissos, above and over) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist