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  • Searching For The Lonely Places thumbnail

    Searching For The Lonely Places PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 362 views

    This sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of following Jesus' example of intentional prayer and solitude, withdrawing from daily distractions to connect deeply with God.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll be diving into an intimate look at Jesus' example of the power of prayer and fasting, the importance of seeking out those quiet, lonely places, and making intentional time to connect with the Almighty God. Our text for today is Luke 5:15-16, "Yet the news about ...read more

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    Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 500 views

    Explores discerning God's call, managing distractions, and deepening our knowledge of God, encouraging us to leave our comfort zones and follow Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you today, not in our own strength or wisdom, but in the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a blessing to delve into God's Word together, to seek His face and to learn from His teachings. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

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    Let's Get Out Our Crosses PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 703 views

    This sermon explores the call to active discipleship in the digital age, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus amidst modern distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body, united in Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's Word today, let us remember that ours is not a passive faith. We are called to active ...read more

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    Seeking A King (Behold)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 31, 2019
     | 3,292 views

    God wants us to seek him, but we don't always seek him properly. Even with the distractions, we face in life, God is still there waiting for us.

    Opening and Introduction When I think of looking for something, a book designed for kids comes to mind. It’s a book with pictures called “Where’s Waldo”. Did anyone see any of those books? The idea was to look for this guy with a red and white stripped shirt that always seemed to blend-in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Submit And Resist PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,037 views

    Encourage believers to recognize the source of conflict in their lives, submit to God's authority, and resist worldly temptations in order to draw closer to God and become the people He created them to be.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of James that speaks directly to our hearts and our daily struggles. Before we dive into this passage, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis that captures the essence of what we will be discussing today. He ...read more

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    Just Doing My Job

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,840 views

    As part of the warning against the dangers of materialism and worldliness Christ emphasizes that each of us have an unwavering duty to both Christ and to fellow believers.

    Introduction: In our study of the Gospel of Luke, we have seen the importance of our being conscientious in our stewardship as servants of the Most High God. As stewards, Christ repeatedly warned against the dangers of materialism and worldliness. In chapter 16, He stated that we can not have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy Charles Marcus

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    Charles was a believer in Christ whom I had the privilege of watching growing in Christ from a very worldly perspective to a disciple of Jesus Christ.

    Charles Marcus What would you do, if you had one week left to live? You would probably begin to realize what is really important in your life? You’d realize that some of things you’re dying to have really do not matter that much in the long run. Death ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deception, Our Greatest Enemy

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,794 views

    Don’t base your conclusions and actions on what you are being fed through worldly media, but on the truth of God’s Word

    DECEPTION, OUR GREATEST ENEMY Rev 20:3 3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season. Rev 20:7-8 7 And when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Really Is The Answer

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,670 views

    By living a godly life, by rejecting worldliness and letting God transform us, then, and only then can God accomplish His will for our lives.

    Matthew 6:9 "This, then, is how you should pray: " 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In order for God’s Kingdom to COME, His will MUST be done ON EARTH as it is IN HEAVEN. We must do God’s will. In order ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Warming By The Fires Of The World

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    Peter denied Jesus as he was warming himself. How many of us have denied Christ while warming around a worldly fire?

    “Warming By the Fires of the World” Mark 14:53-54 And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest and he sat with the servants and warmed himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beware And Believe Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    This message was intended to warn us about worldly wisdom and help us to rejoice and stand firm in Christ who makes us complete.

    BEWARE AND BELIEVE Colossians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Do you remember the reason Paul was writing this letter to the Colossians? 1. As the church grew, people from walks of life were coming to salvation and entering the church 2. With such a diversity in the church some saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Gives Us Favour Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,219 views

    Worldly favour is fickle, but divine favour, grace, is God's "I'm for you" attitude. Learn how to receive it and grow in it like Jesus

    Favour is a fickle thing in the world. In the Lion the witch and the wardrobe, there is a scene where Edmund is betraying his family. He is a King of Narnia, but doesn't know it. The evil Queen has offered him the chance to be a prince, if he brings the rest of the family to her. She wants to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Cultures In Conflict Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,202 views

    Christian culture and worldly culture often clash. How do faithful disciples of Jesus Christ respond when cultures come into conflict?

    Our text today reflects two cultures that are in great conflict, and even though they were people from different cultures, the conflict arose over the subject of religion. If you’ve been around church at all, you’ve probably heard the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jacob Turned Israel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 3, 2019
     | 4,530 views

    Jacob though he was very worldly and started his life as a selfish and deceptive man, learned quickly to become a very diligent man.

    Theme: Jacob turned Israel Text: Genesis 33:1-11 Joke: A man was celebrating his 100th birthday and everybody complimented him on how athletic and well-preserved he appeared. "Gentlemen, I will tell you the secret of my success," he cackled. "I have been in the open-air day after ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Abundant Life Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 459 views

    The abundant life is found in Jesus, not in worldly possessions or achievements. Through Jesus, we can experience eternal life, contentment, and true satisfaction.

    Today, we're gonna talk about living an abundant life. You might be thinking, "What does that even mean?" Well, it's about finding true happiness and contentment in Jesus, not in the stuff we have or the things we do. So, let's dive in and see what the Bible has to say about this. It's about ...read more

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