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    Risen PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 4,424 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore and understand the power, joy, and hope that comes from the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that despite our challenging circumstances, we can face tomorrow because our Savior is alive.

    Good Morning! I'm thrilled to welcome you all as we jump into the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 28, verses 1 through 10. Today, we're going to explore The Power of the Risen Christ, The Joy of the Risen Christ, and The Hope of the Risen Christ. Billy Graham once said, "The resurrection ...read more

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    Being Born Again (Nicodemus) PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,282 views

    To explore how faith in Jesus can lead us from confusion to clarity, conviction to commitment, and conversion to celebration.

    Good morning, church family! We're going to dive deep today into John 3:14-21 and explore how Jesus takes us from confusion to clarity, conviction to commitment, and conversion to celebration. You know, it's funny; we all go through life thinking we've got things figured out until God shows us ...read more

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    Sowing & Reaping PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,203 views

    To highlight the importance of truly knowing God, understanding the consequences of ignorance, and the blessings that come from obedience to His word.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a message that hits home for every one of us. It's about our need to truly know God, the consequences of living in ignorance and the abundant blessings that obedience to God brings. As A.W. Tozer once said, "What comes into our minds when we think ...read more

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    It's All Good PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,086 views

    This sermon explores understanding and finding hope in hardships through the lens of Romans 8:28, emphasizing God's purposeful work in our trials.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom, solace, and strength from the Word of God. Today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of Romans 8:28, a verse that has been a beacon of hope for many in times of trouble: "And we know that ...read more

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    He Went A Little Farther To Give Us Victory PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,039 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' surrender to God's will in Gethsemane, encouraging believers to similarly submit their will to God for ultimate victory over worldly struggles.

    Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to see you all here today, eager to be nourished by the Word of God. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Savior. In a world where chaos and confusion often reign, we are here to seek solace, strength, and wisdom from ...read more

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    Free Will Vs. God's Plan PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 910 views

    This sermon explores reconciling human free will with God's divine plan, emphasizing trust in God's guidance and His promise of a hopeful future.

    Ladies and gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I am overjoyed to stand before you today, not as a speaker, but as a fellow traveler, walking hand in hand with each of you on this winding road of faith. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united by a bond that transcends ...read more

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    Finishing First

    Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 20,819 views

    Striving for first place in God’s kingdom may mean coming in last in this kingdom.

    Finishing First Mark 9:33-35; Matt 20:20-28 When the United States of America began the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, our motivations were not entirely scientific… In fact, the so-called space race was driven largely by the ego of the American public. The Soviet Union was the first to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Voice Of The Lord

    Contributed by Timothy Mize on Aug 11, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 32,580 views

    This sermon’s aim is to lead the audience both to tremble and to exult at God, especially at his Voice (whenever & however heard), and above all at Christ Jesus, the Voice of God.

    THE VOICE OF THE LORD Text: Psalm 29 Introduction One of our favorite hymns is, “How Great Thou Art.” In it we sing about some of the sublime features of God’s creation. We sing of worlds, of stars, and of rolling thunder; of woods and forest glades and the sweet singing of birds; of lofty ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    God Bless America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 484 ratings
     | 155,815 views

    God has blessed America. Now it’s our turn.

    GOD BLESS AMERICA I Tim. 2:1-6 INTRO.- Here is some of America’s craziness. ILL.- Someone wrote these interesting words entitled, "Only in America." 1- Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. 2- Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Bless America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 314 ratings
     | 16,858 views

    God has blessed America. Now it’s our turn.

    GOD BLESS AMERICA I Tim. 2:1-6 INTRO.- Here is some of America’s craziness. ILL.- Someone wrote these interesting words entitled, “Only in America.” 1- Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. 2- Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving One Another

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 17,073 views

    What it means to love one another in the church

    10.2.2002amlbc Extreme Love Phil 2:4-9, Mark 12:29-31 Monk Story There is a story told of an old monastery that had fallen upon hard times. It was once a great order, but as a result of waves of anti-monastic persecution in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and the rise of secularism in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Un:fulfilled/Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 18, 2008
     | 6,217 views

    Part 4 of Christmas UN:Wrapped When I lay down my life and take up my cross…then, my life is fulfilled!

    ME Good News/Bad News… Begin with Good News/Bad News joke about the two old men who loved baseball… “you’re pitching on Tuesday.” Often Good news comes with the bad… Especially if you’re a pastor… Good News/Bad News pastor jokes Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Trinity

    Contributed by Joe Stanley on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,959 views

    This sermon explains why we developed our belief in the trinity.

    The Trinity This morning we have two closely related passages that we will start with. Both are found in the Book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the fifth of the first five Books of Scripture. We call these first five books the Pentateuch, but our Jewish brethren call them the Ha Torah (The Law) or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forgive God, Others And Yourself

    Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    We must be careful not to allow anger to become a root of bitterness that will destroy our soul. Forgiveness for one another is a must.

    Forgive God, Others and Yourself By Pastor Jim May If there would be one word that I could use to describe the attitude of many of the people that I meet every day, that word would be “bitter”. Every word that comes from their mouth is bitter. Anything that requires something of them draws out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Obvious Choice

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    Text: Year A, 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Josh 24:14-18, John 6:58 – 69) FCF: We must focus on the grateful words of life or else will miss out on the obvious goodness of God. MP: The Gospel is an obvious choice, but there are things that prevent us

    The Obvious Choice Text: Year A, 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Josh 24:14-18, John 6:58 – 69) FCF: We must focus on the grateful words of life or else will miss out on the obvious goodness of God. MP: The Gospel is an obvious choice, but there are things that prevent us from making it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist