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    The Seed In My Hand PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 963 views

    This sermon encourages us to find hope, satisfaction, and rewards in God's promises, emphasizing the spiritual benefits of living in righteousness and faith.

    Good morning, dear family of God. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our Scripture today comes from the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 12. It says, "For the seed shall be prosperous, the vine ...read more

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    Ten Talents - Using Them Wisely PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,373 views

    This sermon encourages us to use our God-given talents to honor Him, living lives of true holiness rooted in awed adoration.

    Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space, where we can bask in the warmth of our shared faith, and seek solace and inspiration in the word of God. As we gather in unity, let us remember that we are not just a community of believers, ...read more

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    Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,609 views

    How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

    We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. Last week you were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will return, he is coming and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
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     | 4,668 views

    How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

    We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. In the previous section of this letter we were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Advance While Bleeding

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025
     | 454 views

    This message encourages us to lean on God’s strength and keep advancing no matter what.

    ADVANCE WHILE BLEEDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peace In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on May 27, 2002
    based on 450 ratings
     | 68,876 views

    Shows the importance of trusting in God to get through uncertain and troubled times. Also shows the specific reasons and ways we can trust in God.

    Peace in Troubled Times The times we are living in are very troublesome times. Just in the last year, our whole circumstance has changed. Last year, we were relatively secure. And the economy was still going strong. Then after September 11, it all changed. We headed into a recession, and worse we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Mourning 'til Morning"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 9, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,102 views

    An exposition of the 3 key ingredients to enduring difficult times.

    The Rev'd Quintin Morrow Psalm 30:1-6, 11-12 I Kings 17:17-24 Luke 7:11-17 “Mourning ‘Til Morning” “Weeping may spend the night, But joy comes in the morning” Suffering trouble, turmoil, danger and disappointment come as part and parcel of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Rejoice In Your Suffering

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2012
     | 6,241 views

    The positive production of suffering in life.

    March 3, 2011 Romans 5:3-5 We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Encountering The Mystery Of God's Will

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024
     | 1,039 views

    The story of Elijah, a widow, and her son in 1 Kings 17 showcases God's provision and the power of faith during hardship, revealing His enduring love and support.

    Introduction In the ups and downs of life, there's a story from the Bible about Elijah, a widow, and her son that shines like a ray of hope. This tale is told in 1 Kings 17, during a tough time of hunger across the land. It's a story that shows us how God is always there, ready to help when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Reframing—worship.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 15, 2021
     | 1,918 views

    The art of reframing, lets you see God’s view on any given particular subject and situation. John Milton once said—the mind is its own place, and in itself, can make a heaven out of hell, a hell of heaven.

    The Art Of Reframing—Worship. Acts 16:25TPT The art of reframing, lets you see God’s view on any given particular subject and situation. John Milton once said—the mind is its own place, and in itself, can make a heaven out of hell, a hell of heaven. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas are in stocks in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Man Who Was Determined Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 10,726 views

    The determination of Jesus Christ to go to Jerusalem to die should inspire and encourage our faithfulness.

    Morning Message March 4, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs Series: Faces Around the Cross A MAN WHO WAS DETERMINED Introduction: 1. Today we begin a new series of messages called "Faces Around the Cross". We want to see the humanity that surrounded the events that culminated in the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Booby Trap"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,169 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Enemy of our Faith has "Booby Traps" set for unsuspecting believers; but our King is going to reverse his entrapments.

    27 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq REFERENCES: Sun Tzu: “The Art of War” & other quotes from this military genius; Haman – Enemy of the Jews; Esther 2:7 (ESV) He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther,(A) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ask God For Help (Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,472 views

    Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Pray constantly, Pray persistently, Pray expectantly.

    Ask God for help. (Prayer) Philippians 4:6 Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Taking our cares and worries to God 1. Pray constantly “Don’t worry about anything but pray about everything.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Deny Him? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,878 views

    We have traveled through John’s Gospel now … starting with the encouragement to ‘come and see’ Jesus … then noticing so many reasons we love Him … and now what will we do with Him?

    What Will You Do With Jesus? Deny Him? John 18:12-27 Introduction We have traveled through John’s Gospel now … starting with the encouragement to ‘come and see’ Jesus … then noticing so many reasons we love Him … and now what will we do with Him? Albert Benjamin Simpson was a Presbyterian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Have A Situation?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    We all have situations in our lives in which we need God’s help.

    Do you have a situation? Exodus 14: 8-10, 13-14 8 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh King of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel went out with a high hand. 9 But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God