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  • John Oscar avatar

    Dependent Warrior

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021
     | 2,315 views

    Father's Day Message explaining the mindset men will need to have in these last days before the return of Jesus.

    Dependent Warrior CCCAG, Father’s Day 2021 Scripture: Joshua 1: 1-9 Introductions- What woman really want A while back, I was working a shift in the ER, and we had one of those rare moments where we had no patients. What made it even more unusual was that I was the only male working in the ER ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leadership Gifts

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,791 views

    Exposition of Romans 12 regarding just like the guiding gifts last week, the leading gifts also serve the church.

    Text: Romans 12:6-8, Title: Leadership Gifts, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.6.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about the church that we were at one night, and the lady looked at my hands after service, and told me, “I know you have been called to ministry, but there is healing in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Eyes Are On You

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2016
     | 13,914 views

    A final sermon to a congregation at my retirement. This may help fellow-pastors who need to construct a last, parting message.

    I have served as your 14th pastor, and I'm retiring again after 17 years here in Saugus. I'm retiring just as I did after 25 years as an Army Chaplain--with fond memories and no regrets. This is all to the glory of God. Our choir sang “To God be the Glory,” which was sung at my ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 15, 2020
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     | 4,481 views

    This is the first of a series exploring the question: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period? A sound foundation for answering the question must first be laid. This message addresses the Method being used to interpret biblical prophecy.

    The rapid changes we have experienced in 2020 has caused many of us to think more about the end times. Think about how dramatically the world has changed since March. It makes one wonder what changes are coming in the days ahead. Will the pace of change continue? Will it slow down? Will it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Right Combination Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 12, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    God doesn’t need our money. He owns everything. But we give first because it takes faith to give first and God wants us to trust Him. We give first and the blessings of God follow. Test and see how God will bless you and your family because of your giving

    Opening illustration: A few years back, a Galveston church had a Tithing Demonstration Sunday for its members. On a designated Sunday everyone was asked to give a tithe of one week’s salary. They urged everyone … whether or not they usually tithed … to give a tithe that one time. As you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Kingdom And Your Will

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    We need to make God's kingdom the first priority in our lives.

    New York Stockbroker had just purchased a brand new porsche. He parked it in front of his office to show it off to his colleagues. As he’s getting out of the car, an SUV comes speeding along too close to the curb and takes off the door before driving off. The man gets very upset. He grabs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Lesson On Love

    Contributed by John White on Apr 5, 2019
     | 11,291 views

    On the eve of the terrible crisis of the cross, Jesus gathers His followers around Him to teach His last lesson on love.

    Jesus’ Lesson On Love John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." On the eve of the terrible crisis of the cross, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God Breathed Vision Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
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     | 5,624 views

    This is the first sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

    INTRO Mission- an operation that is assigned by a higher power Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Vision- The formation of a mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Want To Hear God - Open His Book! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 7, 2022
     | 2,737 views

    This is the last of a Lenten Series on being able to hear God better - Joshua, Abraham, Ruth and God's Word

    Title: Want to Hear God - Open His Book! Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176; 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Continuation of a Lenten Season on Being Able to Hear God – through His Holy Word. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Have you ever been denied admission or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Good Corner Stone

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,945 views

    This sermon is about a "building program" that first takes place in the individual life.

    (1) "A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3. The material in the old building is to be used ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christmas Star And Scepter

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019
     | 5,399 views

    FIRST SERMON FOR ADVENT 2018. IT LOOKS AT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR AND THE SCEPTER.

    CHRISTMAS STAR AND SCEPTER NUMBERS 24:12-19 TODAY WE BEGIN THE SEASON OF ADVENT AND IN THIS PASSAGE I WANT TO LOOK AT TWO SYMBOLS THAT ARE RELATED TO THE COMING KING. VERSE 17 SPEAKS ABOUT THE STAR AND THE SCEPTER. A SCEPTER IS A SIGN OF ROYALTY. IT IS THE POSSESSION OF SOMEONE IN AUTHORITY. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Fervent In Your Love

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 12, 2009
     | 3,106 views

    Peter tells us that we must be of sound judgment and sober spirit to prepare for the last days in which we live.

    Be Fervent in your Love! Prayer Open with prayer … 1 Ki 4:29 As God gave to Solomon … (wisdom, great discernment, breadth of mind) Introduction We will be looking at 1 Pet 4:1-11 … 1Pet 4:1-2 Jews- believed suffering was a great purifier. Suffering tends to distract our focus from the many ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Standing In The Gap

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 20,905 views

    1. Last Sunday evening we looked at the wall of protection or hope that the people of Israel were building around them.

    1. Last Sunday evening we looked at the wall of protection or hope that the people of Israel were building around them. They were being besieged by the Babylonians and they needed protection. 2. In those days cities had walls around them to protect them from their enemies. And if the enemy could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lord's Supper PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 831 views

    Explores the significance of the Last Supper, emphasizing Christ's sacrifice, our communion with Him, and the transformative power of His grace and love.

    Beloved in Christ, it's a joy to gather with you today, to stand shoulder to shoulder as brothers and sisters in faith, united by our shared love, devotion, and commitment to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We are a community of believers, a family of faith, a congregation bonded by the blood ...read more

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    Train Up A Child PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,231 views

    The crucial responsibility of training up children in godly ways, ensuring their spiritual growth and development, and the lasting impact it has on their lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that is near and dear to the hearts of many of us, and that is the importance of training up our children in the ways of the Lord. As parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or even mentors, we have a crucial role to play in the ...read more

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