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    The Rechabites' Testimony PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
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    The sermon emphasizes steadfast obedience to God amid cultural pressures, highlighting how consistent faithfulness and convictions can leave a lasting legacy and honor God.

    Some families pass down recipes, some pass down stories, some pass down the old pocketknife with a smooth handle and a history. The Rechabites passed down a way to walk with God. Simple. Steady. Set like wet cement that hardened into holy habit. And in a world that shifts and shouts and sells ...read more

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    "Everything I Have Is Yours. It All Belongs To You!”

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012
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    You are CREATED in the LIKENESS of God! You have BLESSED and cannot be cursed! GREATER is He that is in you than that is in the world. No weapon formed against you shall prosper! You are VICTORIOUS. Whatever you TOUCH will PROSPER.“ You are SEATED in the

    The 3 Phase of Discovering what God CREATED you to be. “KNOWING your IDENTITY. Why am I here for?” I. P - POSSESSION through CHRIST. II. P - POSITION in CHRIST. III. P - PURPOSE for CHRIST. Scripture – Luke 15:28-32 (Good News Translation): 28The older brother was so angry that he would not go ...read more

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    Sermon – A Glimpse Of Grace Through The Eyes Of Barabbas

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 17, 2025
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    Many people would like to wash their hands and not deal with Jesus. We all must answer the question, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called the Christ? Be careful because in Him the grace of God is revealed.

    Sermon – A Glimpse of Grace Through the Eyes of Barabbas Scripture: Luke 23:13-25, ‘Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people, and he announced his verdict. “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt. I have examined him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Furnace With No Fire (*) Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 12, 2018
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    Christ's message to the Church in Ephesus speaks to churches today that are beginning to lose their ardour. His message is a clarion call to stir up the flames, to stoke the fire.

    “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil but have tested those who call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mouth To Mouth Manipulation

    Contributed by Chris Manning on Oct 15, 2005
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    What we say can have a lasting effect on who we are saying it too. The art of communication is just as deadly as the art of war.

    Matthew 22:15 KJV Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. In the coral reefs of the Caribbean, live a small fish know as the Kissing Fish. It only grows to about two to three inches long. It is mostly known because of its quickness and the fact that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    David In His Old Age Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 5, 2021
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    First Kings 1:1-10 shows us what happens when we wrongly desire preeminence.

    Scripture Last week, we concluded our study of 2 Samuel but not of “The Life of David.” The first one and a half chapters of 1 Kings tells us about the sunset of David’s life. Let’s read about David in his old age in 1Kings 1:1-10: 1 Now King David was old and advanced in years. And although ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When The World Is On Fire!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2016
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    Peter spoke about three worlds, their connection to the coming of the Lord, and what kind of people we better be if we want to inherit the last world.

    WHEN THE WORLD IS ON FIRE! 2 Pet. 3:5-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FERTILITY PRAYER 1. A Pastor standing at the church’s door welcomed a lady who’d been raised there and was now married. “Hi Kathryn! It’s nice to see you’re married. How many children do you have?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Salvation Work Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
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     | 3,246 views

    The last sermon we found out how guilty we are. this sermon looks at How God provided a way to obtain salvation

    Romans 3:21-31 Getting on the Same Page as God about How Salvation Works Introduction A. I am the first to admit that the last several weeks have been really tough to deal with B. The couple of weeks remind me of a story in Readers Digest. a. A Car was pulled over by the police. The police say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Dance In The Lord's Blessing

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
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    First of the two part series on King David based on the lectionary Proper 10B.

    If you look at the life of King David, he is pretty much like you and me. He has his strength and weaknesses like every human being. He was an artist, a poet, a musician, that he was often invited by the king to perform in the palace. He was also a warrior, even as a young man, he took down ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Meaning Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 9, 2014
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    The first part of my New Year message for 2014 focuses upon the meaning of discipleship

    [A note to the reader: Please note this is not intended to be an expository sermon. I do use the Bible text in question but I relate this to a particular time at a particular church and what God is doing in our midst. If it helps you, great!] A few things that you’ll rarely, if ever, hear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Process

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2012
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    Spiritual and Physical growth involves several key ingredients. First, both involve intimacy.

    The Process John 3:1-8NKJ There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From A Restored Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
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    Last message (9) in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the results of Elijah's restoration to a divine perspective and continued fruitful ministry.

    Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #9 “Lessons from Restored Ministry” Introduction So far we have extracted numerous timeless lessons or principles in our examination of Elijah’s journey of faith. I. Lessons from the Palace where Elijah boldly announced God’s judgment for sin. 17:1 II. Lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: How Can We Be Angry Yet Not Sin?

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024
     | 260 views

    Last week we saw that walking worthy means putting off the old self and putting on the new self, applied to lying and truthfulness.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: How Can we Be Angry Yet not Sin? Ephesians 4:26-27 May 10, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Love Grows Cold

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 16, 2024
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    This message is about the prophecy Jesus gave about the Church in these last days - that our love could grow cold if we are not actively fighting to keep it burning.

    When Love Grows Cold Scripture: John 13:34-35; Matthew 24:12; Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Good morning, Strangers Rest! The title of my message this morning is “When Love Grows Cold.” Before I go any further, I want you to know that I will be driving on everybody’s street today so when I get to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving God With All Your Heart And Soul

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 37,399 views

    First message of three-part series on loving God from Mark 12:30.

    Loving God with All Your Heart and Soul Mark 12:30 January 10, 2010 Introduction Folks, you just need to know that this message is going to be a little longer today, okay? But let me clue you in on something: you get better service and they put out fresh food on the buffet after the main rush, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan