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    In Season And Out Of Season PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,692 views

    Encourages believers to uphold and preach God's truth, stand against false teachings, and honor God in all aspects of life.

    Greetings, beloved family of God. It is indeed another wonderful day that the Lord has made, and as we gather together in His name, we are reminded of the unending grace and love that our Heavenly Father showers upon us. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to partake in the ...read more

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    Totally Immersed Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,994 views

    "If you have the Word without the Spirit, you’ll dry up. If you have the Spirit without the Word, you’ll blow up. If you have both the Word and the Spirit, you’ll grow up." (Derek Prince)

    Opening illustration: Speaking to a large audience, D.L. Moody held up a glass and asked, "How can I get the air out of this glass?" One man shouted, "Suck it out with a pump!" Moody replied, "That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass." After numerous other suggestions Moody smiled, picked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Receiving And Treasuring

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 3, 2008
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     | 2,393 views

    If we don’t understand the purpose of the Word, we’ll miss out on the life of God. Through His Word, God transforms us more into his likeness. Every word in scripture is a doorway to the heart of God and a stairway into the realms of God.

    Receiving and Treasuring – Proverbs 2:1 Intro.: The first focus that Solomon lays out has to do with the way we treat the Word of God. Proverbs 2:1 – “…if you receive my words and treasure my commands within you…” The “receiving” refers to how we posture ourselves before the Word of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Four Kinds Of People We Preach To Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025
     | 502 views

    Jesus gave the parable of the four soils to encourage his disciples to keep on preaching even though people reject the message.

    Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE IN CHURCH Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23 God knows the way to a person’s heart is through his mind. There is incredible power in words. Hitler launched Germany into a program of world conquest with words. Karl Marx put words on paper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soaring Into The New Year PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,817 views

    This sermon encourages believers to find renewal, rekindling, and resilience in Christ, emphasizing the transformative power of hope and trust in God's promises.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to be gathered here together, united under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here not just as individuals, but as a community, a family, bound by the love of our heavenly Father. Our focus today is drawn from the prophetic ...read more

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    The Fourfold Name In Isaiah 9:6

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 77,046 views

    The magnificent fourfold name given to the promised child in Isaiah’s prophecy is a great encouragement, at Christmas and all year round.

    Introduction I don’t expect any of you to remember, but I promised at this time last year to preach tonight’s sermon at some time. My pre-Christmas message in 2001 was on the subject of “God’s Unique Sign” and in it I briefly discussed the verse in Isaiah 9:6 where the promised son is to be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Equipped To Hear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 922 views

    This sermon encourages believers to prioritize prayer and attentiveness to God's voice amidst worldly distractions for spiritual growth and divine guidance.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy to gather once again in God's house, a place where we can feel His presence, hear His voice, and learn His ways. We are here today, not merely as bystanders, but as active participants in the divine dialogue that God has initiated with us, His children. We ...read more

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    Study PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 879 views

    Encourages believers to diligently study, understand, and live out the teachings of the Bible, seeking God's approval through their faithful application.

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today in the warmth of our fellowship, in the shared love of our faith, and in the common hope of our future. We come together not as strangers, but as family, bound by the unbreakable ties of our shared belief. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow. In ...read more

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    Jesus Calms The Storms PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,495 views

    Encourages believers to trust in Jesus' sovereignty and power during life's storms, remembering His presence and finding refuge in Him.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a gift to be gathered here today, to share in the joy of our faith, to experience the unity of our purpose, and to bask in the love of our Savior? Isn't it a blessing to be able to turn to His Word, a living testament of His love and power, and find ...read more

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    Finding Peace With Missing Pieces PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,051 views

    This sermon encourages trust in God's promises and plans for our lives, emphasizing hope, peace, and recovery even in times of adversity.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father has ordained this moment, this message, and this fellowship. We are here because He has a word for us, a word that is as timeless as it is ...read more

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    Rapture PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 126 views

    The sermon encourages believers to find hope, comfort, and motivation for faithful living in the promised return of Jesus and the assurance of eternal reunion.

    Some promises hush a room. “I’m on my way,” is one of them. The Lord Jesus has said it. And the homesick hearts of God’s people have been listening ever since. We ache for that trumpet, we long for that shout, we yearn for that reunion where grief will be gone and goodbyes will be history. Does ...read more

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    Grow Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 754 views

    This sermon encourages embracing humility, focusing on Christ for spiritual nourishment, and striving for continual growth in faith, guided by God's grace.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be standing here with you today, basking under the light of God's grace, and sharing a word that He has laid on my heart. We gather here not by chance but by divine appointment, each one of us drawn together by the golden thread of ...read more

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    Be Careful What You Promise

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,605 views

    A sermon based on a vacation bible school song encouraging us to be more careful and deliberate in the way in which we live.

    Be Careful What You Promise Mark 6:14-29 Intro: There is an old chorus that I learned as a child in Vacation Bible School that applies to this passage beautifully. The words are as follows; Verse 1 - “O be careful little hands what you do. For the Father up above is looking down in love. So be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Manly Mentoring PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,063 views

    Encourages Christians to mentor others, model God's love, and multiply spiritual growth within their community, particularly among men.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. As we gather here today, we are united by the shared warmth of God's love, the kindling flame that sparks our hearts and fuels our faith. Today, we are not just congregating in this sacred sanctuary; we are assembling in the presence of the Lord, ready to ...read more

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    A Pleasant Sweet Fragrance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,044 views

    Encourages Christians to radiate positivity, pervade their surroundings with Christ's love, and persevere in love and forbearance, embodying the pleasing aroma of Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather here in His presence, just as we are, with hearts open and ready to receive the Word of God. It's a beautiful day, not because the sun is shining, but because the Son is reigning. Today, we're going to look at a passage from the second ...read more

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