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    We Have Work To Do PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
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     | 2,891 views

    Encourages Christians to embrace their divine assignments, honor God through their work, and serve others, fulfilling their role in God's grand plan.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a blessing to gather together in fellowship, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to a powerful message rooted in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 4. The passage reads as ...read more

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    An Eventful Night In Bethany Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 19, 2018
     | 7,120 views

    A Jesus entered the home of Simon the Leper, many were there. Some out of curiosity; some came to see the spectacle; one, in particular, came to worship.

    An Eventful Night in Bethany Mark 14: 1-11 Today we begin a journey through a very eventful and emotional chapter in Mark’s gospel. The events recorded cover a span of just over twenty-four hours. At the conclusion of the chapter, we will find Jesus accused and condemned of the Sanhedrin in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Against Worry Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,498 views

    We cannot follow Christ faithfully if we continue to live in a state of worry

    Winning against Worry Matthew 6:25-34, 11:28-30 Series: Winning the Battle with Anxiety May 12, 2013 Morning Service Have you ever dealt with dense fog? Fog causes problems with visibility, it creates problems with maneuverability and it slows everything down. A massive patch of fog that covers 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Rebel Without A Cause"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,764 views

    A sermon based on the parable of the Prodigal Son.

    "Rebel Without a Cause" "Luke 15:11-32 A young woman writes: "My dad kept a coin jar on his dresser. Every night when he got home from work, the first thing he did was head upstairs to change his clothes. You could hear the familiar jangling of coins as they spilled from his pocket and he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cry That Stopped Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
     | 371 views

    In a world where people are often overlooked due to their conditions, limitations, or backgrounds, the account of Bartimaeus gives hope.

    THE CRY THAT STOPPED JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:46-52 Supporting Texts: Luke 18:35-43, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 35:5, Jeremiah 33:3, Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION: Blind Bartimaeus is one of the most inspiring figures in the New Testament. Though blind and seemingly insignificant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Killing Giants In Our Lives

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    Overcoming depression, phobias and disapoinment through applying the principles of David and Goliath! God can turn your ’scars into stars’ and ’your tragedies into triumphs’! Uplifting and very encouraging sermon. Full PP slides available.

    Goal/purpose This message is one of encouragement for our people to press into God with the difficulties of life. To receive instruction from the Word of God in being able to gain perspective on our problems. To see life from God’s point of view and not be overcome with despair when difficulties ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If I Give All? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!

    WHAT IF I GIVE ALL? John 6:1-13 John 6:1-13 1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The God Who Rewrites Destinies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 17, 2025
     | 397 views

    Description: God has the sovereign power to change your story, break every negative pattern, and give you a glorious destiny far greater than your present situation.

    THE GOD WHO REWRITES DESTINIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28; 1 Samuel 16:11-13; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel Memorial Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    Mary’s act of love became a world wide memorial to her. Judas act for money became an unmemorial as the Pharisees used the betrayal money to bury strangers.

    One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Joey was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,443 views

    This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

    Text: Luke 4:1-13 Definition of WILDERNESS- lonesome, waste desert, desolate, solitary Definition of LED by the Spirit- bring, drive, carry Examples: Ezekiel 37:1, Mark 6:31, John 6:5,6 The Lord WILL at times lead you into a solitary place. Why? To allow you to be proved (tested), so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    400 Years Of Silence

    Contributed by George Durham on Dec 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,476 views

    Intertestemental years; Where is God?

    INTERTESTAMENTAL YEARS: MALACHI: 432 BC--- MATTHEW: 40 AD “BEHOLD, I AM GOING TO SEND YOU ELIJAH T PROPHET BEFORE T COMING OF T GREAT & TERRIBLE DAY OF T LORD. HE WILL RESTORE T HEARTS OF T FATHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN & T HEARTS OF T ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Expressing Our Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    Showing our Faith throught the hard times.

    Sermon Scripture: John 12:1­8; Mark 14:3­9, especially Mark 14:9 Expressing Our Faith Introduction: In our lives we have a choice. We might respond to Jesus in a conventional way, "going through the motions," or we might surrender our lives to Him as an expression of our faith no matter how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy In Trials: A Faith That Transforms James 1:2-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,448 views

    James 1:2 offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative faith that finds joy even amid adversity.

    Finding Joy in Trials: A Faith that Transforms James 1:2-4 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of James, specifically James 1:2. This verse offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding And Using Your Shape Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    Understand your abilities, personality and experiences as you better understand how God has shaped you to serve Him and others.

    Understanding and Using your Shape Purpose Driven Life #31 Montreal/Cornwall March 27, 2004 You have been uniquely designed by God and He has particular ideas of how you are most fully ’you’ and, thereby, how you most fully glorify Him, which you were created to do. All of this is so that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wearing Religious Masks Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,076 views

    Bitterness can become a mask that is woren in the church.

    Part #1 of 2. WEARING RELIGIOUS MASKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder: what do I do when I am hurt? How can I handle injustice? How do you handle hurt? I must learn to trust God, God turns messes into messages. God can turn great test into great testimonies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God