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  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Arise, My Soul

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 17, 2025
     | 180 views

    Allow each verse of the hymn, "Arise, My Soul, Arise" to guide us into a deeper understanding of salvation, assurance, and victory in Christ.

    Arise, My Soul Text: “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16 KJV) Introduction Charles Wesley’s hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise” is a call to lift our hearts from guilt, doubt, and fear into the bold ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Fourth Commandments Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 145 views

    Why does God tell us to remember the Sabbath?

    A. INTRODUCTION FOURTH COMMANDMENT “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Announcement Of Preparation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025
     | 182 views

    Angels have access to God’s presence.

    A. ANGELS PREPARE ZECHARIAH: LUKE 1:5-25 1. Silence. There were 400 silent years when no voice or miracles were sent from heaven. Angels only appear in history when God re-directs His program. 2. A forerunner is predicted (Luke 1:11-14, 18-20, ELT), “Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zeal Or No Zeal? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
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     | 1,762 views

    This sermon encourages maintaining spiritual fervor and passionately serving God, despite challenges, to strengthen faith and deepen our relationship with Him.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred assembly where we gather beneath the banner of God's love to seek His wisdom and guidance. We are here today to fan the flames of our faith, to fuel our fire for the Lord, and to fervently follow God's Word. We are not here to merely warm our hands by the fire ...read more

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    Glorifying God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,453 views

    This sermon encourages us to praise God with purpose, recognize His presence in our lives, and proclaim His provision, reflecting His enduring love and faithfulness.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together as one community, one body, united in our love for the Lord and in our desire to grow closer to Him. We come to this place, not as strangers passing by, but as children returning home, eager to sit at our Father's feet and ...read more

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    Obedience PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,198 views

    This sermon explores the Christian call to obedience and submission, understanding bondage and freedom from a heavenly perspective, guided by Ephesians 6:1-9.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary where we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Let us come together, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by the love of our Father in heaven. We gather here, not to merely listen but to seek, to ...read more

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    The Ecstasy And The Agony

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    The "ecstasy" surrounding the Triumphal Entry and the "agony" of Christ¡¦s realization that the masses rejected Him as their King.

    The Ecstasy and the Agony Luke 19:37-44 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Good Corner Stone

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    This sermon is about a "building program" that first takes place in the individual life.

    (1) "A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3. The material in the old building is to be used ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Two Ways To Reclaim The Season Series

    Contributed by Joseph Hughes on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,009 views

    Jesus’ words in Mark 13 sound strange this time of year, but they remind us that the season is about the redemption of the world not the resurrection of the "bottom line."

    First Sunday in Advent -December 1, 2002 The Holy Gospel - Mark 13:24-37 13:24 "But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 13:25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 13:26 Then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Submission To The Boss

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 83 ratings
     | 8,397 views

    SUBMISSION TO THE BOSS IS : THE ONLY WAY TO GLORIFY GOD THE ONLY ANSWER TO UNFAIR TREATMENT THE ONLY WAY TO FULFILL OUR CALLING TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST Theme verse for this section: 2:12 - Commendable Conduct will be further defined as submission in the various realms in which we liv

    SUBMISSION TO THE BOSS IS : THE ONLY WAY TO GLORIFY GOD THE ONLY ANSWER TO UNFAIR TREATMENT THE ONLY WAY TO FULFILL OUR CALLING TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST Theme verse for this section: 2:12 - Commendable Conduct will be further defined as submission in the various realms in which we live - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can You Ever Come Home? 2

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,764 views

    Part 2 of 2, Jesus comes home after the wilderness - he is changes and the home town folks don’t like his message -- Do we?

    Last week we started with the question Can we really go home again and I reminded you how Jesus ministry was just starting, he returns home after his time in the wilderness. He has been visiting synagogues for the past couple of months. Preaching and performing a few miracles on the way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Standard Operating Procedure Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    The pattern of Paul is established on the First Journey. It involves steps that allow the Spirit to work.

    SOP - Christian Patterns Barnabas, Paul and John Mark leave the Island of Crete which was the first part of the missionary journey commissioned by the Holy Spirit. We don’t hear much about things happening on the island although it was at one time home to Barnabas. They sail from the opposite end ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Abnormal Guest List

    Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,979 views

    This sermon is meant to show the Audience that we ought to reach out to the outcasts of society because Jesus reached out to them, we’re compared to them, and they’re who make up the kingdom of heaven.

    The Abnormal Guest List (Part of a series about who Jesus is) Luke 14:12-24 We ought to reach out to the outcasts, because that’s what God does. Jr. High Service at Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction A year or so ago, I was dating this girl named Jessica. There was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Reality - Survivor Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    This sermon series uses the lens of reality TV to examine the true reality of the Christian life. "Survivor" teaches us that our decisions and actions matter to God.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - SURVIVOR 20 November 2005 A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife stated, "Look, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Game Of Life

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 19, 2013
     | 7,093 views

    A sermon based on Luke 16:19-31 focused on stewardship (Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: http://www.biblebb.com/files/ryle/pract13.htm)

    HoHum: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. In conclusion, the teacher asked her students the question: "Now, which man would you rather be, Lazarus or the rich man?" One little boy’s hand shot up immediately and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ