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    Discipline Of Fellowship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
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     | 778 views

    This sermon encourages self-reflection on our fellowship with Christ and each other, urging us to walk in God's light and live out His truth.

    Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not just as individuals, but as a collective, united by a love for our Savior and a desire to grow deeper in our understanding of His word. Today we gather under the banner of fellowship, fulfillment, and the ...read more

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    Rising Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,098 views

    This sermon explores fostering faith beyond sight, finding Christ within, and following the path of self-sacrificial love, using the story of Doubting Thomas.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together as brothers and sisters under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance in its timeless wisdom, and to allow its ...read more

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    Have You Forgotten Your Maker? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 114 views

    The sermon urges us to turn from self-reliance and busyness, remembering that our true purpose and security are found in knowing and seeking God Himself.

    Friends, I’m glad you’re here. Life runs fast, doesn’t it? The calendar fills, the inbox swells, the deadlines line up like dominoes. We build our days with bricks of busyness—palaces of productivity, towers of tasks, fortresses of to-do lists. And yet, there comes that quiet hour when the house ...read more

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    Our Fight Is Not Carnal, It Is Spiritual PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 116 views

    Trust God’s presence and providence when facing hostility or fear, relying on His protection and grace instead of reacting with anger or self-defense.

    Some of us walked in today weary, worried, and worn. You’ve been dodging spears you never asked for—sharp words at work, quiet tensions at home, old wounds that seem to whisper fresh threats. It feels like you’re playing the harp in Saul’s palace—trying to bring calm—while a javelin sits poised in ...read more

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    The Devil Made Me Do It! Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,831 views

    Can Christians willingly or unwillingly host demons inside our bodies? What do you think?

    From the beginning of our creation, humans have manifested lustful, immoral, shiftless, or self-gratifying attributes. The first occurrence of “the devil made me do it” used as an excuse was in the Garden of Eden. "Eve says, "I was deceived by the serpent, and I ate." Does her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big Shots? Really? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2017
     | 7,391 views

    No matter who we think we are, we are ultimately helpless, blubbering fools without God’s backing.

    Big Shots? Really? (2 Kings 4:1-44) 1. A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Declaration Of Dependence Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 1, 2012
     | 5,814 views

    We may think we have independence but in reality we are very much dependent. We have no rights but one.

    This week we will celebrate Independence Day, a celebration of The Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Life Of Private Prayer Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,072 views

    When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful lengthy prayers? The importance should not be put on your public prayer life.

    The Life of Private Prayer CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture Marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meet The Real Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2008
     | 3,597 views

    Perhaps you think you understand the Holy Spirit. Maybe you think you’ve seen His work on Christian TV. To fully understand the Spirit’s role in the church and in your life you need to listen to this message.

    Why is this significant? In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit came upon individuals for a prescribed period of time. Here the Spirit is being poured out on everyone who believes in Jesus permanently. The Spirit’s purpose is to bring truth to the world about Jesus Christ. To the believer He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Money According To God, Prt. 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010
     | 2,943 views

    Third and final in the series Your Money Is Your Life, Dave finishes up what he began two weeks earlier, listing differences between how human beings think of money and how God seems to think of it.

    Money According to God, prt. 2 Series: Your Money Is Your Life, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 29, 2009 Two weeks ago I shared with you that there are 2,650 verses in the Bible that talk about money and possessions, and spent a little time going through them with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Bullies And Braggarts Are No Better Than Anyone Else

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 8, 2015
     | 3,603 views

    Jesus does not like people who brag or think that they are better than other people. He said that in his coming kingdom those who think they are better than other people will be made humble, and those who are humble will be glorified.

    Good morning boys and girls! Have any of you ever been bullied, teased or made fun of? It isn’t very much fun, is it? Believe me, I know the feeling because when I was your age I was bullied, made fun of and teased. Why do you think some people act like that? Have you heard anyone brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Remember The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021
     | 4,098 views

    I want to change your thinking when it comes to God’s command for one day of rest. I want you to think more about what you are commanded to do rather than what you are not commanded to do.

    We are in a series featuring the Ten Commandments. We began with an overview of the scene when the Ten Commandments were first given in Exodus 19. And now we find ourselves examining the fourth commandment. Today’s Scripture “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advantages Of A Strong Small Church Pt 1

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 4,695 views

    This message shares some of my thinking from a brief exploration of the character and place of the small church. I credit a large measure of my thinking to the author of the "Grasshopper Myth" by Karl Vater. I include and credit a number of quotes to him

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Introduction I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes success. Numerous movements and strategies have come and gone. Nearly all the conferences for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Increase Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,413 views

    Think you know the definition of faith? Have you looked it up? The Apostles needing something, but was it faith in Christ? They were right there with him! Their faith (as we traditionally think of it) was replaced by sight. So what were they asking?

    Increase our Faith October 6, 2013 A young boy walked into a neighborhood church for the first time. He sat down and looked around at all the posters, announcements and pictures along the walls. When he came to a group of photographs of men in uniform, he asked a nearby usher, “Who are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Winning S-H-O-T Towards Our Goal!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,728 views

    We are encouraged to set a GOAL. A goal that other people think you can’t. Create the guts to face your fear and every struggle that comes on your way. Have a STRONG CHARACTER! Always THINK POSITIVE! Don’t be affected from those DISCOURAGEMENTS. When we

    “SHOOTING is the MOST IMPORTANT fundamental OFFENSIVE SKILL in basketball. A team that SHOOTS WELL will always be in a ball game.” By: Coach Jerry Tarkanian If you want to be a SUPERB SHOOTER, you must have VERY GOOD basketball SHOOTING FORM and TECHNIQUE. SHOT Defined:  A STROKE in ...read more

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