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    The Right Amount Of Salt, Please!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2025
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    Chefs have to learn the exact amounts – say – of salt to add to the food. Too much salt and the food becomes bitter. Too little salt and the food is bland. So it is with our use of "salt" in witnessing!

    THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SALT, PLEASE Col. 4:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this man, he was taking a walk in the woods with his friend when suddenly they encounter a huge grizzly bear about 20 yards in front of them. They both froze in their tracks. As the bear intently stared them down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A God Who Can

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 16, 2025
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    The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis.

    The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis. When we look at the summary of this story, it focuses on how the people reacted when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Miracle God Has For You

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 20, 2025
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    The greatest miracle is when a life is transformed by the Blood of Jesus Christ. Elisha's healing of the waters at Jericho is an analogy of God's healing of our fallen natures to bring sweetness and productivity.

    A MIRACLE GOD HAS FOR YOU (The Miracle of The Water at Jericho) 2 Kings 2:19-2:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The story is told that between heaven and hell there was a fence. The inmates of hell had a big fight and damaged part of the fence. 2. Peter called the devil and said, “It was fighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Weight Of Glory And The Stain Of Blood

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025
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    This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's declaration that he is "pure from the blood of all men" by examining the terrifying weight of spiritual accountability and the costly faithfulness required to have a clear conscience.

    Sermon: The Weight of Glory and the Stain of Blood Text: Acts 20:26 "Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men." Introduction: The Echo on the Shore Let us travel back in time. Do not picture a polished pulpit or listen for a gentle organ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Jesus: Sustainable Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 28, 2025
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    What do you think causes a person to drop out or burn out from serving God and people? What if you knew what would help you to serve faithfully for the rest of your life? Get ready to learn how to sustain yourself and your service!

    Follow JESUS: Sustainable Servanthood Mark 1:21-39 How many people remember our church's annual theme? Two words: Follow Jesus. Jesus invites us to follow him. He starts with, "Come and see." And then, "Believe." Have you thought recently how unbelievable it is ...read more

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    Appointed Once To Die

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2025
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    There’s an alternative explanation of death being taught in the US culture, very subtly. It has been adopted by 43% of Americans and even one-quarter (25%) of U.S. Christians. Hebrews 9:27 is the antidote for this serious sickness!

    APPOINTED ONCE TO DIE Heb. 9:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 4 actual tombstones 1. When voiceover artist Mel Blanc, who was the voice behind Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Pie, Sylvester, and many other popular cartoon characters, died in 1989, his family put the Looney ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of God Seeks The Lost

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 10, 2025
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    I begin with an illustration from 9/11 forensic scientist from New York city. For 24 years they have been using DNA to identify bone fragments of victims from the 9/11 attack. a costant on going search.

    In Jesus Holy Name September 14,2025 Text: Luke 15:1-6 Redeemer “The Heart of God Seeks the Lost” 24 years ago we watched sores of tiny figures moving up and down the rubble, of the Twin Towers, back and forth. It’s hard to see the ground beneath them. They came from all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Marks Of A Faithful Christian PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 714 views

    To encourage us to live in unity with others, obey God's will, and trust in His divine plan, as we are reminded that we will all bow before God and account for our actions.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to dive into a message of unity, obedience, and faith as we explore Romans 14 verses 11-12. This scripture reminds us about the importance of living in harmony with our neighbors, submitting to God's will, and faithfully trusting Him. As Billy Graham ...read more

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    Remember Your Name PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 835 views

    Aims to explore the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our beliefs on our lives, as illustrated by the healing of a woman in Mark 5:24-34 through her faith in Jesus.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! We gather today to unpack and explore the richness of Mark 5:24-34, where a woman's faith in Jesus heals her from an affliction she had suffered from for twelve long years. We're going to touch on the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our ...read more

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    Still Under Construction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,477 views

    The main point of this sermon is that God is continually working on us, shaping us into the best versions of ourselves, and we should celebrate and trust in His process and promise of completion.

    Good morning, church family! Today, I want to talk to you about a journey. Not a journey of miles, but one of faith, transformation, and growth. It's a journey that we're all on, whether we realize it or not. It's the journey of becoming the best possible versions of ourselves, the versions that ...read more

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    The True Vine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    To explore the profound truths in John 15:1-8, emphasizing our need to remain connected to God, our source of life, in order to bear fruit that glorifies Him.

    Good morning to you, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to dig deep into a powerful passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 15, verses 1-8. Now, these verses are like a three-course meal, serving us The Source of Life, The Necessity of Abiding, and The Promise of Fruitfulness. Or, ...read more

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    Go Deeper PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Encourage believers to trust and obey Jesus' call to go deeper in their faith, surrendering their own control and allowing God's transformative work in their lives.

    Good morning, Church family! Our message today is going to dive deep – literally and figuratively. We’re going to take a look at Luke 5:1-14 where Jesus calls His first disciples and challenges them to go deeper in their faith. It’s a powerful story of obedience, trust, and transformation that ...read more

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    Living In An Anxious World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 617 views

    Emphasize the power of prayer, the hope we have in Jesus, and the strength of our faith, even in the face of adversity.

    Good morning, church family. I want to start off with a quote from Max Lucado, who said, "Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference." Today, we'll be exploring ...read more

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    View From The Cave PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,164 views

    Serve God in our current circumstances, continually seek His will, and respond quickly to His word.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into an inspiring passage from 1 Samuel 22:1-5. This text will guide us to understand three important truths: Serve God where you are, Continue to seek God's will, and Be quick to respond to God's word. Before we get into the heart of ...read more

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    Fellowship With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the importance of deep fellowship with God, as it brings fullness of joy and is vital for every believer.

    Good morning, church family! I am thrilled to be here today and to dive into some precious truths found in God's Word. Today, we're going to be exploring a topic that I believe is absolutely vital for every believer - fellowship with God. We're going to be exploring this from 1John 1: 1-4. Let me ...read more

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