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    If God Is For Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 1,288 views

    This sermon encourages believers to find strength and assurance in the truth that God's unwavering support makes them invincible against any opposition.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to reflect on the profound truth of God's Word. As we stand on the cusp of another week, let us pause, let us still our hearts, and let us open our souls to the divine message that awaits us. ...read more

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    Respect Authority PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,158 views

    Explores our relationships with rulers, neighbors, and our Redeemer, emphasizing the importance of respect, love, and conscious submission in these relationships.

    Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in this sacred place we call our spiritual home? A place where we can lay down our burdens, where we can find comfort in fellowship, and where we can grow in our understanding of God’s Word. Today, we are going to open up ...read more

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    You've Got A Friend In Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 918 views

    This sermon explores the importance of cultivating deep, intentional friendships as a crucial part of our spiritual journey and growth as Christians.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united by the love of Christ and the fellowship we share in Him. It is a beautiful day to celebrate the bonds that tie us together, the friendships that sustain us on ...read more

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    Going The Distance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 751 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, pursue spiritual growth, and exercise patience, keeping their focus on Jesus amidst life's distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to see you all gathered here today, eager to hear the Word of God and to grow in your faith. The Lord has a message for us today, a message of perseverance, pursuit, and patience. These are not merely words, but they are the very essence of our ...read more

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    Moving Towards Maturity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 781 views

    This sermon explores how to live out Christian maturity, imitate Christ, and influence others towards righteousness, by establishing a character deeply rooted in God's truth and love.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together once more in this sacred space, where we can feel the warmth of God's love enveloping us, where we can sense His presence in every breath we take, and where we are reminded of His unchanging faithfulness. We're not here by accident, ...read more

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    Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,376 views

    Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necessary to fight the good fight of faith against "false brethren" who wanted to restri

    Quotation: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." Many people are fighting battles that are not really worth fighting. Illustration: When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Hates The Sin, But Loves The Sinner! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    God looks past the sin and looks at the sinner.

    God hates the sin, but loves the sinner! John 8:1-11 The preacher said turn to the person next to you and ask them if they are saved. So the little boy turn to the man next to him and said,"Are you saved?" The man replied,"Son I’ve been a deacon in this church for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Blowin' Smoke"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,923 views

    When a fire doesn’t burn completely it creates deadly smoke. So how well do we burn? Are we truly on fire for God, or are we just Blowin’ Smoke?

    “BLOWIN’ SMOKE” Acts 4: 13-22 I) INTRO A) Revisit Fire Triangle B) Complete and Incomplete Combustion 1) Complete combustion Co2 and Water a) Car as efficient as human body would get 900 mpg. 2) Incomplete…Co Smoke “Today we are going to look at how ‘combustion’ applies to who we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love For The World

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Mar 23, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    A sermon of loving the world to Christ - Evangelism

    Love for the World Luke 24:44-49 On April 15, 1912, one of the great tragedies of modern history occurred. The Titanic, that only a few days prior began her maiden voyage, sank into her watery grave in the icy Atlantic. Just a few days before, a steward had uttered these immortal words to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Are Living Is How We Are Living

    Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    How we live, as a church and as individuals, is determined mostly by when are living. This may sound a little confusing, but I will explain. We look at the Israelites in this passage and we see them complaining - not satisfied with the way things are,

    INTRODUCTION: We, as a church, are at a new phase of our ministry. We NEED to go to the NEXT phase of ministry. We NEED to reach out to the community, love on them, and show them the love of Christ. We need to move in God’s Vision for the church. How we live, as a church and as individuals, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Mind, Eat Some Food!

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,535 views

    The docetist heresy, the reality of Christ’s incarnation, and his setting of priorities: his father’s will above his earthly, physical needs.

    Sermon for Evening Prayer and Benediction 22nd July 2001 Text: John 4:31-35 “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work” + In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is a caricature of Jewish mothers that they force food onto their ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,059 views

    The Christian must learn to be grateful and content in all things, because of the enormous benefit they have received in Christ.

    Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL Thanksgiving Service Wednesday Night November 21 2001 Tonight’s theme is "Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart" According to my Funk and Wagnall’s College standard Dictionary grateful is defined as having a due sense of benefits received; thankful. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Like A Cedar

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 131 ratings
     | 23,367 views

    The qualities that are present in God’s people are similar to those found in cedar trees.

    Like a Cedar Ps 92:12-15 12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, 15 proclaiming, "The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    A message on the Transfiguration

    SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO? Mark 9:2-9 Sunday, March 9, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Jesus has just informed the disciples of the difficulties that lie ahead. • The transfiguration serves as an anchor for them to hold onto in the coming storm. • It foreshadows the work Christ can do in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Warrior's Song

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    A warrior’s strength is dependent upon who stands with him.

    A WARRIOR’S SONG PSALM 124 1. Last Week Ps. 123 – Servant’s Song a. Our Traveler continues on to Jerusalem b. True Worship is always opposed b y satan. c. Ever noticed that when you decide to live for God – all hell breaks lose!?! 2. Regardless of historical setting – first vs. a. depicts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist