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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Righteous For The Unrighteous

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025
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    Jesus suffered for our sins, the righteous for the unrighteous. He took on what we deserved so that we could receive what we never could have earned nearness to God. And Christ made it possible, once and for all.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Righteous Unrighteous.” INTRODUCTION: This passage is one of those places in Scripture where mystery and clarity live side by side. It begins with crystal-clear gospel truth: Jesus suffered for our sins, the righteous for the unrighteous. It doesn’t get more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rebuilding And Restoring: 50 Years Of God's Renewal

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 14, 2025
     | 211 views

    Fifty years ago, our church began with faith and a vision. Today, we celebrate God’s work of rebuilding and restoring, a legacy of hope that continues to shape our future.

    Rebuilding and Restoring: 50 Years of God's Renewal A Sermon for Our 50th Church Anniversary Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18 Introduction Fifty years ago, a small group of believers planted a seed of faith in this community. With little more than trust in God and a shared vision, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep The Fire Of Revival Burning

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025
     | 266 views

    Message for the Pastoral/Leadership Conference 2025.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: A pastor asked his wife, “Should I put more fire in my sermon?” She said, “No! You should put your sermon in the fire.” Are we living out the fire of revival? INTRODUCTION: As we gather together for this pastoral/leadership banquet, we are reminded of the high and sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking The Box

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Nov 20, 2025
     | 228 views

    This woman brought a precious ointment in an alabaster box. This expensive perfume was costly but she was willing to give it. It will always cost you something to truly worship the Lord. If your worship costs you nothing, then your worship is worth nothing.

    “BREAKING THE BOX” LUKE 7:36-50 Many times in the Bible when a certain woman is mentioned she is often symbolic of the church. In Luke 15, we have the woman who had ten coins and lost them. It is a picture of the church as she lights the light, cleans the house, and searches diligently for what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Occupy ‘til I Come PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,589 views

    To explore the biblical call to occupy all aspects of our lives with God's presence and purpose until His return.

    Good morning, family of God. I welcome you all to this blessed gathering. We're about to embark on a journey through a very significant passage in the Bible, Luke 19:13. It reads, 'So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business till I come.' Today, ...read more

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    The First 4 Of 10 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the power of God's commandments, the sacredness of His name, and the importance of obedience to Him.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we’re diving into the heart of Exodus. We'll be exploring the power of God's commandments, the sacredness of His name, and the absolute necessity of obeying Him. Ibrahim Emile once said, "Good works are not the cause of our salvation; good works are the evidence ...read more

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    We Love You Beyond Ourselves PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 627 views

    Encourage believers to love with God's love, live with integrity, and consistently urge each other towards righteousness.

    Good morning, everyone! Before we dive into this morning's sermon, I want to share with you a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "I would go to the deeps a hundred times to cheer a downcast spirit. It is good for me to have been afflicted, that I might know how to speak a word in season to one that is ...read more

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    Blessed & Covered By Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,287 views

    To explore the blessing, power, and responsibility of God's grace in our lives, as illuminated by various biblical passages.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ, to today’s sermon. I am excited as we delve into what I believe is a vital topic for every believer: The Blessing of Grace, The Power of Grace, and The Responsibility of Grace. We've all heard the phrase, "By the grace of God, I am what I am," but what does that ...read more

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    The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,043 views

    The five evidences, or testimonies, for the resurrection of Jesus Christ presented in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 are: 1) the Church; 2) the Scriptures; 3) the Eyewitnesses; 4) a Special Witness, and 6) the Common Message.

    The one interesting factor about this time of year is the sudden attention things of faith get. When so many people across this planet meet on one morning to celebrate the most historically verifiable event, it is hard to ignore. Yet every possible explanation about alternative theories in regards ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Hidden Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    God’s work and power are not always obvious, however, his is working and in more powerful ways that we understand.

    I am one of those people who would like for God to show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fiscal Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,512 views

    Second of three messages dealing with giving and money.

    “Fiscal Faithfulness” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate some disciplines indented to increase capacity for a deeper walk as a way of life. One such discipline has to do with personal sacrifice. Someone estimate that 17% of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Career: The Rat Race We All Are In Series

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Dec 5, 2014
     | 7,924 views

    Things that keep us offtrack. Dealing with stress and maintaining our ultimate focus in life.

    Hi! Good morning everyone! In behalf of the Life Hope Community, I would like to welcome you all to our gathering today. And it is my prayer that all of you are well despite of the bad or bed weather today. For those of you who have bee with us these past weeks, I’m pretty sure that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Faithfully Managing Money Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,823 views

    Message 24 from a journey through John's gospel expanding on the principles of giving. This message offers an overview of a Biblical principles regarding giving and receiving.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faithfully Managing Money” 1. Sacrificial giving develops and demonstrates devotion to God. Leftovers Leftovers are such humble things; we would not serve them to a guest, And yet we serve them to our Lord who deserves the very best. We give to Him leftover ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Fiscal Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 3,213 views

    Message continues discussion of the discipline of financial faithfulness.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fiscal Faithfulness” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate some disciplines indented to increase capacity for a deeper walk as a way of life. One such discipline has to do with personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Your Attitude To Small Things

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 33,406 views

    Every little thing has the potential to grow into something big only if you know how to care for it. It depends on your organizational skills and ability to pay attention to small things.

    Every little thing has the potential to grow into something big only if you know how to care for it. It depends on your organizational skills and ability to pay attention to small things. Then Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God