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    It's In Your Mouth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,436 views

    This sermon explores the power and significance of our words, emphasizing their reflection of our character and their potential to bring life, restoration, and transformation. Key

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, joined in spirit and in truth, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more. Today, we are here to discuss a topic of great importance, a subject that touches every aspect of ...read more

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    Paul: Advancing While Chained

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025
     | 367 views

    You may feel confined by life’s challenges—financially, emotionally, physically—but like Paul, you can still advance. Your chain may actually be God’s chosen platform for your greatest impact.

    PAUL: ADVANCING WHILE CHAINED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:12-14 “But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Your Label? Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 28, 2013
     | 23,750 views

    Labels are necessary at times but can also be divisive and destructive. It's important for us to know about our label.

    Today we will be talking about labels. Sometimes labels are important. Imagine going to the grocery store to get a can of green beans. But when you get there all the can goods are without labels. You do not know if you are getting green beans or corn. Labels also give you important information. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Cast Your Nets Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,951 views

    This is the 13th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#13] CAST YOUR NETS Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: This morning, we are going to see Jesus at a lake. In this passage, Jesus invited ordinary fishermen, (like Simon Peter and his friends) into an extraordinary adventure. Just as these fishermen struggled all night without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Name? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,358 views

    Explore Jacob's transformative encounter with God at Peniel, and emphasize the significance of struggle and wrestling with God in our own spiritual journeys.

    Good morning, church family. Isn’t it amazing how God reveals himself in the most unexpected ways and places? Today, we're turning our attention to an encounter that strikes us with its intensity and its significance. It's a story of wrestling, of struggle, and ultimately, of transformation. We're ...read more

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    Lead With Your Ears, And Follow Up With Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015
     | 5,846 views

    Using James 1:19-20 let's improve our communication (Material adapted from Wayne A. Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, unit 4, Good Communication, pgs. 55-65, 68-74)

    HoHum: A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Under Attack

    Contributed by Michael Brewster on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    Discover the true enemy of your prayer life and how to recover purposeful and meaningful time in prayer.

    Prayer Under Attack! The single most important time in the life of the believer is the time we spend alone with God. 1. Do you seem to be more physically, spiritually and emotionally drained? 2. Does your worship seem to be more ritualistic than genuine and authentic? 3. Do you get a sense that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simplify Your Life

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,006 views

    How do we manage a life that is becoming progressively more complicated? We take a look inside God's Word to find key principles that will help us simplify our lives.

    A. How do we manage a life that is becoming progressively more complicated? Psalm 119:130 says, “The entrance of thy words giveth light. It giveth understanding unto the simple.” The word “simple” here means uncomplicated. In other words, the Word of God brings light and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be More In Me Than Me

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Sep 8, 2008
     | 2,388 views

    To go we have to follow. To follow we have to die. Anyone seen carrying his cross, it was clear he was on his way to die. This word picture describes dying to personal pursuits and following Him completely. This is the key to a successful spiritual life

    A person’s last words are very important to us. We listen very carefully to every word. We seek to understand more of Jesus and to learn what He taught His disciples and what that means for us today. Today, let’s take a look at Jesus’ lasts words written for our instruction. Matt. 28:19 We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Matters

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,606 views

    The heart is where God makes life changes and where you store the treasures of your life. it very much is an indicator of what is going on in your life and what you hold dear.

    The Heart matters Proverbs 4:1-7, 20-27 Introduction- This sermon prepared from ideas from fellow ministers on SermonCentral You have heard the terms Black lives matter, White lives matter, police lives matter, Penn Dot road workers lives matter. Until we get to the point that all lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Your Comforting Shepherd

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,060 views

    This funeral message was for the adult daughter of a lady from my Church. The Mother is a committed Christian, but the deceased’s commitment to Christ was uncertain, and I never met her. This message might be used for either a Believer or a Non-Christian

    Your Comforting Shepherd --Psalm 23:1-6 (Text: Verse 4) I have a clergy brother who testifies that he never has preached from the book of Psalms. When he was ordained, he wanted to save one book in the Bible that he would never study for preaching or teaching purposes but would reserve for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Belong To A Local Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,859 views

    Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

    Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Primacy Of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,259 views

    The Primacy of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message of the Kingdom

    The Primacy of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message of the Kingdom Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 Reflection Jesus's ministry on earth was characterized by acts of compassion and miraculous healings, but his ultimate mission transcended mere physical restoration. Through a careful ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "The Merit Of Our Mission”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,634 views

    All of life is a preliminary to the dawning of that day of the Lord, when He shall come riding on the clouds to claim His own. This place is not our home. We are pilgrims passing through, and we shall not rest until we rest IN HIM.

    Biblical Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 “Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power; that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing But Jesus

    Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,414 views

    A sermon focusing on the basis of our message, Jesus Christ

    “Nothing But Jesus” I Cor 2 1-5 It is the first century a sunny day in Jerusalem, the “City of Peace” as its name implies, and you can hear the murmurs of ill contempt spreading through the fringes of the crowd as Stephen proclaims his message. Beginning with Abraham, describing his faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist