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    The Man Of God From Judah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024
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     | 1,003 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of discerning God's voice, obeying His directives, and standing firm in faith amidst the world's competing voices.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude as I stand before you today, not because of who we are, but because of who our God is. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of God's love and grace. Today, we turn ...read more

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    Letting The Gospel Remain In You Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
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     | 5,287 views

    How do we know if we really know God? Tonight we look at the 6th test that helps to prove if you really know God. Does the gospel remain in you? Does the gospel abide in us?

    When we were building this sanctuary we were discussing whether to put paper towel dispensers in the new rest rooms or those hot-air hand dryers. I strongly recommended the paper towel dispensers because of a story I heard about at another church. They installed the hot-air hand dryers. The week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "god Wants Me To Be Happy" Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
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     | 3,667 views

    Although God is certainly not against one being happy, His greatest desire is not our happiness but our holiness.

    A. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (READ and COMMENT) 1. How many of you actually believe that the Bible is God’s Word for mankind? COMMENT: Apart from His Son Jesus Christ, the greatest GIFT that God could have provided for mankind is the Bible—His Living Word—because it is literally God—our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "become A Living Sacrifice.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 31, 2024
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     | 5,374 views

    We can experience God's mercy when we understand the importance of becoming a living sacrifice. His mercy frees us from sin, inspiring us to relinquish our rights and serve the one who sacrificed His life for us.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 12:1) "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Believers Lose Their First Love

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 22, 2025
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    When believers lose their first love, their passionate devotion, intimacy, and zeal for God fade, leaving them with outward religious activity and an empty heart disconnected from true fellowship with Him.

    WHEN BELIEVERS LOSE THEIR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Incompletion Of Conquest Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    Here, the Israelites became distracted from their purpose by a desire for worldly gain. They sought a more luxurious existence, with the ease of someone else doing all the work, and they ran from battle and confrontation.

    In 1797 the governor of Louisiana granted Daniel Boone ten thousand acres of land in Missouri; however, he failed to make the trip to New Orleans to complete the title. He instead became distracted by an opportunity to be appointed chief of the district of St. Charles.(1) While he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does The Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024
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     | 905 views

    "Why does the Bible make unbelievers uncomfortable?" This discomfort isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, the message of the Bible has often been met with resistance and unease.

    Why Does the Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? I once read about a man who was vehemently opposed to Christianity. After years of resistance, a simple, loving conversation with a believer opened his heart to the gospel. Today, he is a passionate follower of Christ, using his testimony to reach ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Stewardship Of Joy

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2016
     | 5,270 views

    Let's talk about the pleasures of joy and then the stewardship of joy (Material adapted from Robert C. Roberts' book, Spiritual Emotions, chapter 8 Joy, pgs. 114-129)

    HoHum: From Max Lucado- “I have everything I need for joy!” Robert Reed said. His hands are twisted and his feet are useless. He can’t bathe himself. He can’t feed himself. He can’t brush his teeth, comb his hair, or put on his underwear. Strips of Velcro hold his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Have A "mary" Christmas

    Contributed by Gary Martin on Dec 19, 2020
     | 2,690 views

    Martha had the very unique pleasure of having the Almighty God physically in her home. And we have the very unique opportunity to have the Almighty God living inside of us.

    How To Have A “Mary” Christmas Text: Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Dividends Of Life Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 21, 2018
     | 7,910 views

    Following His encounter with the rich, young ruler, Jesus discussed the difficulty of salvation for those distracted by pleasures. We are making an investment in something that eventually will pay dividends. Invest wisely!

    The Dividends of Life Mark 10: 23-31 Our text today reveals the benefit of expositional Bible study – considering the Scriptures verse by verse, line by line. While it would be possible to grasp the truth of this text without such an approach, it bears more weight when considered in the context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 4, 2025
     | 1,020 views

    Haggai calls God’s people to consider their priorities. Secondly, consider the Lord's Pleasure and finnaly, the leadership must consider Our Lord's Purpose.

    Sermon: God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Strong Societies, Strong Churches, Built On Strong Families

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2024
     | 631 views

    Evil works for his own devious pleasure by separating family, dividing man and woman from each other and parents from their children. Jesus pulls us together into a family,

    Feast of the Holy Family 2024 Simeon and Anna knew just as the little family walked into the Temple with their pair of pigeons that something wonderful was going to happen. The human family torn apart by sin was being reconstituted in faith and love. There’s a critical moment in Milton’s Paradise ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    08 - James 4:1-10 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 29, 2021
     | 2,371 views

    This is the 8th of 11 Studies in the Book of James. In this study we'll be looking at the root of conflict, friendship with the world, pride, humility, submitting to God, resisting the devil, repentance and more.

    James 4:1-6 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Faith Potential

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 2, 2025
     | 349 views

    Why does God need us to walk in ALL of the faith that He has deposited into us?

    So much of what we hear about faith today is designed to motivate us to pursue faith for ourselves and the things we desire. And because of a “me first” attitude, many in the Church are not walking in their faith potential. They don’t understand the purpose of faith and what they can do to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confronting Modern Idolatry With God's Unyielding Truth

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024
     | 1,405 views

    Exploration of the choices we face, reflected in Elijah's story and our daily lives, urging us to decide between worldly distractions and God's path.

    Introduction Good morning. Today, we're not going to explore Bible stories but also deeply examine the choices we make daily. The scripture takes us back to a challenging moment for the people of Israel. Back then, they were facing a significant drought, not just missing rain but also moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist