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    Do Not Conform To This World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to renew their minds, resist conforming to worldly patterns, and be transformed by the Holy Spirit in order to live in accordance with God's will.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we’ll explore Romans 12:1-3, which speaks about renewing our minds, not conforming to this world, and being transformed by the renewing of our minds. Craig Groeschel said it well, "Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we ...read more

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    Be Careful Of Distractions PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 3,587 views

    To highlight the dangers of worldly distractions, emphasize the importance of maintaining focus on God and His Word, and encourage believers to stay on the path God has set for them.

    Hey everyone, it's great to see you all here, gathered as one family, ready to delve into the Word of God together. Today, we're going to be looking at "The Danger of Distractions, The Power of Focus, and The Call to Stay on Course." Now, I am sure most of us, if not all, have experienced the pull ...read more

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    No Invitation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
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     | 647 views

    This sermon encourages understanding our spiritual call, recognizing and utilizing our spiritual gifts, and deepening our faith in Christ within our worldly lives.

    Good morning, family. You all know how much I appreciate seeing your smiling faces each Sunday. There's something so special about us gathering together, isn't there? We're not just here to see friends or enjoy the music, though those are wonderful parts of our worship. No, we're here because we're ...read more

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    The Gift Of Eternal Perspective PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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    This sermon encourages reframing New Year's resolutions as ongoing intentions to deepen our relationship with God, prioritizing spiritual growth over worldly achievements. Key

    Greetings, dear friends. It is wonderful to gather together in the spirit of unity and love to delve into the rich treasure trove of God's Word. We are about to embark on a transformative exploration of Luke 2:22-40, a passage that will call us to reframe our resolutions as intentions, to ...read more

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    Best Use Of Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 775 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of being present in God's presence, prioritizing spiritual nourishment over worldly tasks, and experiencing transformation through His divine power.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred sanctuary where we gather, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ’s love. We are here, in the warmth of fellowship, to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance, and to draw strength from His eternal wisdom. In the flurry of our daily ...read more

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    Laodicea: The Complacent Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
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     | 166 views

    Jesus lovingly calls us to reject complacency, pursue genuine relationship with Him, and value what truly matters over worldly success or self-sufficiency.

    There’s a kindness in the way Jesus speaks to us. He doesn’t holler from across the street; He knocks at the front door. He doesn’t shove His way into our living rooms; He stands and waits, like the Friend you can trust with the tender truth. You can almost hear the hinge creak as you reach for the ...read more

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    The Devil Goes To Church Too Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2019
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     | 15,284 views

    Satan’s aim is to destroy our faith and to destroy our church. If he can destroy our faith, then we’ll destroy our church for him. And if he destroys the church, our faith will follow.

    The Devil goes to church … did you know that? He has his favorite pew. He has his favorite hymns. He loves to see a church stuck in a rut because that’s a dying church. He loves a divided church because constant conflict keeps the church distracted from what it’s supposed to be doing. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Causes Of Churches Feuding, Fighting And Fussing. Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
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     | 5,584 views

    Do churches have people feuds, fights and fusses? Well I can speak personally about Baptist Churches. James suggest the cause Centers in pleasures, partnerships, and a lack of prayer.

    Causes of Churches Feuding, Fighting and Fussing. James 4:1-5 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES4-1.WPD (1} What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? {2} You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. And you are ...read more

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    Moses - God's Fellow Worker Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 11, 2012
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    Moses was a worker for God. Hebrews 11 shows how he gave up pleasures and the palaces of Egypt for the pain and pressure of leadership. He was looking for a reward. Can we do that in Christ?

    Last week we started a study on what the Bible says about work. We noticed that the very first two chapters of the Bible introduces God as a worker. God worked six days creating everything, then God rested on the seventh day setting up a divine pattern for a work week for us. When God made man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Paths To Happiness--Two Are Dead-Ends

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2014
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    Of the four roads supposed to lead to happiness, two are dead-ends--the pursuit of pleasure and the pursuit of honor and power--but the paths of service and union with God actually get us there.

    Seventh Sunday in Course 2014 Our family has for several years tried each February 2, or thereabouts, to watch the Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the movie follows Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weather forecaster for a 2nd rank TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Your Date With Destiny Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 2,983 views

    God designed a destiny for us, and how pleasurable to it to the heart of God when we embrace His ultimate and eternal plan for us. What is that destiny? The writer of Hebrews unfolds it before us.

    What do you think about when you hear the word “destiny?” For Bob Cartwright, the word was a morbid word. On October 11th, 2006, Bob Cartwright was invited to join a pilot friend and New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle to see a playoff game between the Yankees and Detroit Tigers. Cartwright ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Throne Set In Heaven.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 22, 2024
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    "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created" Revelation 4:11.

    A THRONE SET IN HEAVEN. Revelation 4:1-11. REVELATION 4:1. (a). In effect, what John says is, “After these things I looked and beheld an open door in heaven, and the voice which I heard first as of a trumpet speaking with me.” “I looked” or ‘I saw’ – signifying, ‘I saw in the Spirit’ (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Message #3: Unlocking God's Design For Sex Series

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jun 12, 2023
     | 1,500 views

    God has a wonderful and beautiful design for sexual intimacy, He ordained for sexual intercourse and sexual intimacy to be a mutually pleasurable and special act between a man and woman in the confines of a Biblical marriage.

    1 Corinthians 6:15-20-Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not! 16 Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For “the two,” He says, “shall become one flesh.” 17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Aaronic Blessing Revealed - My Benediction

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 28, 2025
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    The Aaronic Blessing reveals the heart of our Heavenly Father—who delights in HIS children, places HIS Name upon them, and speaks HIS peace, presence, and pleasure over their lives.

    2025.12.28. A Message in the Night Watch. The Aaronic Blessing Benediction William Akehurst, HSWC Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27 Topic: God’s Blessing, Priestly Blessing, Aaronic Blessing, Benediction, Father's Love, Joy of the LORD BIG IDEA The Aaronic Blessing reveals the heart of our Heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent: The Promise Of Joy Psalm 16:11; Luke 1:39-56 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024
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     | 1,928 views

    Joy is something our world often misunderstands. People search for joy in fleeting pleasures, possessions, or accomplishments. But as followers of Christ, we know that true joy is found in a person, not in possessions or circumstances.

    Advent: The Promise of Joy Psalm 16:11; Luke 1:39-56 Theme: Jesus brings joy that goes beyond circumstances. Key Verse: Luke 1:47 – “How my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour!” Introduction Today, we continue our Advent series by exploring the beautiful truth of joy. Joy is something our world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal