Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    With My Whole Heart PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of serving God wholeheartedly and living a life of obedience, as our actions and character are a reflection of our dedication to God.

    Good morning, church family! Welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together to uplift each other and glorify our God. Today, we’re going to dive into a message that cuts straight to the heart of Christian living, that is, serving God wholeheartedly and living a life of obedience. Our main ...read more

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    Jesus, The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Understand and embrace Jesus as the Bread of Life, who satisfies not only our physical needs but also our deepest spiritual hunger and thirst.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're gonna dive into an incredible chapter from the Gospel of John today - Chapter 6, where we encounter Jesus as the Bread of Life. This passage is a remarkable depiction of how Jesus not only tends to our physical needs but also nourishes our spiritual hunger. ...read more

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    Motivate, Model, Mentor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    The importance of motivating fellow believers, modeling Christ-like behavior, and mentoring others in their faith journey.

    Introduction Greetings, beloved in Christ! Today, we will dive into the scripture to explore three power-packed themes: motivating senior saints, modeling Christ-like behavior, and mentoring others in faith. These themes are drawn from Acts 17:14, Philippians 2:22, and 2 Timothy 1:3-4. In Acts, we ...read more

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    Dedication Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Encourage us to not be anxious, but instead to pray, be thankful, focus on what is good and noble, and put into practice what we learn from the teachings of Apostle Paul, thereby growing more like Christ each day.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna be diving into some words from Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6-9, where he talks about the power of dedication, the joy of rejoicing, and the strength of faith. As Billy Graham once said, “Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it ...read more

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    When You Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Unpack the deeper meaning and benefits of the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing its power as a two-way conversation with God.

    Good morning, church family! Today's sermon will focus on the power of prayer, specifically the Lord’s Prayer. Now, I know many of us have said the Lord’s Prayer countless times, but have we ever truly unpacked its meaning and the benefits it brings into our lives? The late Billy Graham once said, ...read more

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    Shake It Off PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
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    This sermon emphasizes God's protection and healing in our trials, encouraging believers to deepen their dependence on Christ amidst life's challenges.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of God's love and grace. Our lives, filled with joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, are a testament to the enduring power of faith and the unyielding love of ...read more

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    No One Knows Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Nov 30, 2023
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    This sermon explores the mystery of Christ's return, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant, recognizing the signs of the times, and living boldly in faith while sharing the gospel with others.

    We all like to know what’s going on don’t we? And it’s difficult sometimes to admit that you don’t have the answers, or the insight, or the knowledge to apply to one situation or another. Maybe this is the motive behind our fascination with and endless speculation over the “end of days?” Maybe we ...read more

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    As Abraham Was

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Oct 18, 2006
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    ~ POWER POINT IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. INQUIRE AT jyeargin@comcast.net ~ . Perhaps, we all can grow tired of praying the same prayer for our loved ones, but we should know that time is running out.

    AS ABRAHAM WAS Introduction: Most of us have been Christians for a long time, and we are thankful for what God has done to save us from sin and the life we used to live. Most of us (unfortunately) have unsaved loved ones and friends we are concerned for, and want to see them come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Can Learn A Lot From A Goose

    Contributed by Virgil Watson on Dec 2, 2006
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    If you have heard the familiar phrase; "That one’s like a goose...he wakes up in a new world everyday"...and realize that the reference is made to one that seems to be "out of step", so to speak, with the majority of society...it might interest you to fin

    YOU CAN LEARN A LOT FROM A GOOSE I. EPHESIANS 4:1/ "I therefore, a prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called". PRAYER Verses 2 and 3 go on to state: 2)"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another ...read more

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    God's Grace Overcomes Our Grief

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 7, 2006
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    A sermon for Proper 22, Series B, reflecting upon the recent killings of school students, especially those in the Amish community.

    18th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 22) October 8, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning of your creation, you established marriage and intended that we should be a people living ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
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    Picture # 3 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Nicodemus, a picture of the religious sinner who sits in the pew week after week but is not saved. John 3:16, preached to a religious sinner.

    Picture # 3: The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus John 3:1-21 The Surgeon General teaches us that the key to good health and physical fitness is plenty of exercise, a balanced nutritional diet, and the proper amount of rest. The Surgeon General doesn’t mention that we have a body and a soul. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
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    God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

    The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way We Do Church

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
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    Do our Sunday morning structures make room For Jesus to be Lord of teh Church?

    THE WAY WE DO CHURCH 1Corinthians 14:26-33 February 13, 2000 By Pastor Rick MacDonald INTRODUCTION A. W. Tozer says, a real Christian is an odd person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen; talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see; expects to go to heaven on the virtue ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Listening Through Worship

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Jul 5, 2004
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    Is Worship primarily about God listening to us, or us listening to God?

    Listening Through Worship A certain Jewish couple, looking forward to the birth of their first son, began to argue about what name should be given to their little boy. Ultimately they asked their rabbi to intervene. The exasperated mom-to-be said, "I want to name my child after my father, but my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Worth In God Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 4, 2004
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    When we are down-in-the-dumps, God reminds us of and affirms our true worth.

    Sermon for Baptism Of Our Lord Year C, 11/01/2004 Based on Isa 43:1-7 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Sometimes I feel as if there should be a law against January. You know, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran