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  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Vision Sunday

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,504 views

    A sermon that casts vision for our church, and at the end I share our goals.

    Vision Sunday Pastor Glenn Newton August 22, 2004 Jer. 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Your Attitude Shapes Your Resolve (Resolution)

    Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    Every story, every life in the Bible deals with attitude, man’s attitude before God. The great men and women of the Bible allowed God to shape their attitude, which, in turn, shaped their resolve.

    Title: Your Attitude shapes Your Resolve Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17 Psalm 90:1 A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses ... Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,338 views

    The church’s call to minister to the marginalized must not be marginalized!

    GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR, YOUR HUDDLED MASSES Matthew 12:1-13 (The first in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: The church’s call to minister to the marginalized must not be marginalized! Supplemental Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9; Preface Today we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Let Your Strength Build Your Neighbour Not Your Selfish Ego

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 24, 2019
     | 2,487 views

    Use your strength to help others and build them.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LET YOUR STRENGTH BUILD YOUR NEIGHBOUR NOT YOUR SELFISH EGO* Romans 15:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 15 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Esther A Hero Who Seized Her Divine Moment

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023
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     | 2,969 views

    WHAT IF - you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment rich with potential, a moment filled with endless possibilities? HOW would you treat that moment? HOW – would you prepare for it?

    TODAY –we are going to meet a Queen named Esther… who when her moment came, she seized it with GREAT PASSION and with total disregard for her own wellbeing... This drama from the word of God takes place nearly 2500 years ago in the city of Susa, just north of the Persian Gulf, and East of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Introspective Spiritual Review Of A.d. 2020

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,964 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to help the individuals in the Crossroads family understand if they have progressed or back-slidden in their walk with Jesus this past year.

    An Introspective Spiritual Review of A.D. 2020 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Can We Fight Against God?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    Prophecy is coming true? Are you mad about it and trying to stop it?

    Acts 5:38-39 38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rhyme & Reason

    Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    Every young person can know that they have a purpose to their life by understanding three things God has done for us.

    S-ubject: Purpose C-entral Theme: God gives us rhyme and reason to our lives O-bjective: Every young person can know that they have a purpose to their life by understanding three things God has done for us. R-ationle: Point #1: He has CALLED US Point #2: He has COMMISSIONED US Point #3: He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Plan PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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    This sermon encourages understanding God's purpose for us, persevering through hardships, and standing on His promises for a hopeful and prosperous future.

    Welcome, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you again, in this sacred space where we come together to seek the face of our Lord and Savior. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, an understanding of the profound purpose, the perseverance, and the promises fulfilled in ...read more

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    Leaving Your Coat But Keeping Your Character

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,655 views

    A message on temptaiton and how to deal with it.

    Title: Finish Well – Dealing with Temptation Theme: How to deal with Temptation Text: Genesis 39:1 – 19; 1 John 2:16; Luke 4:1 – 16; Matthew 6:9 - 13 Joseph’s Plight Review Genesis 39:1 - 19 Joseph is one of 12 sons of Jacob. He quickly became his favorite son because he was born to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Trusting God Fully: The Path To Divine Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,094 views

    The timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, calls us to trust in the Lord completely for guidance and direction in our lives. May this sermon inspire a life marked by unwavering trust in God's guidance and a deepening relationship with Him.

    Trusting God Fully: The Path to Divine Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, which calls us to trust in the Lord completely for guidance and direction in our lives. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spiral Stair Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2011
     | 4,070 views

    The journey of faith is like a spiral stair, the whole held up by the love of God, but the sequence of steps always the same. Commit yourself to the grace of God. Surrender more of yourself to Christ. And love the people he puts in your path as if he h

    I wish I could play the piano. Not just picking out a tune with my right hand, but really playing - composers like Bach and Beethoven and Mozart. As most of you know, my mother plays. She’ll be back here in May, and Martie’s already agreed to let her play for the service. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 2 - Walk With God And Fulfill His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,146 views

    Every believer has been chosen by God to fulfill a specific purpose in and through their lives. Only those who walk with God and discern His will can accomplish that purpose and bring glory to God.

    We read in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall go in and out before my anointed forever. (ESV) The Lord’s promise to us for the New Year is that God will build ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,276 views

    What do you take with you when you have finished reading the Word of God. Is it just another great novel to you that you read and then place back on the shelf. Of does it serve another purpose in your life?

    How to Get the Most out of Your Bible Reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Intro During Super bowl 37, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie the Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like that bedraggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being "Long Of Nose” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,023 views

    This week’s subject fruit is “patience.” How does possessing patience relate to understanding and achieving my purpose in life?

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). This is week four of a nine week study of the fruit of the Spirit and what it has to do with finding purpose in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational