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    The Laodicean Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,080 views

    Encourage believers to serve God with passion and zeal, warning against the dangers of lukewarm faith.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to turn our hearts towards the message given to the church in Laodicea as recorded in Revelation 3:14-16. This is a powerful passage that speaks directly to us today, reminding us of the importance of serving God with passion and zeal, the dangers of ...read more

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    Better Priorities In The New Year PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,277 views

    The sermon encourages prioritizing God's presence, pursuing purpose through Him, and promoting prosperity by seeking His kingdom and righteousness in our daily lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy and a privilege to be in fellowship once more, to share in the Word and the wonder of our Lord. As we gather in this place of worship, we are reminded of the words of the great Martin Luther, who once said, "I have so many things to do ...read more

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    Here's The Deal (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 8,102 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Discipleship". This sermon looks at the Person of Jesus Christ.

    Sunday Morning September 30, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Discipleship #2 HERE’S THE DEAL (PART 1) Luke 9:18-25 Introduction: 1. “Here’s the deal” is a statement I have heard many times. This statement is simply saying, “Here is the requirement for this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering For God Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 9, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    The honor of suffering for God.

    Suffering for Being A Christian 1 Peter 4:12-19 Have you ever watched a fire walker? Looks painful doesn’t it? But that is how the Bible describes the suffering and persecution that we at times must face because of our faith in Jesus. Let’s spend some time this morning talking about being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Keep The Disciplines Of Tradition While Bringing Change Through The Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without b

    In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without being Pharisaical. They could have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Remember" An Easter Sermon

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,126 views

    Oh how quickly we forget. Even as beleievers we can quickly forget the promises of God in the midst of testing.

    “Remember” [Luke 24:6] “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee...” (Luke 24:6) The old adage states, “Oh how quickly we forget.” I was relieved to find out that I’m not the only one who forgets things. Everyone does at one time or another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pride Of Uzziah

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 12,227 views

    to demonstrate how pride is dangerous and that we should guard against it.

    The Pride of Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:1-5,16-21 Primary Purpose: To state the importance of being humble and to guard against pride. This may be one of those cases were Scripture understates the prosperity of a king. We haven’t seen a king that achieved both riches and military victory like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    Outline of the Study of Romans

    Romans 3 Paul presents six questions and answers them for his readers. I. FIRST QUESTION AND ANSWER (3:1-2) A. Question (3:1): What are the advanges of being a Jew or of being circumcised? B. Answer (3:2): The most important advantage is that Israel has been entrusted with the Word of God. II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fork In The Road: God Alone Is My Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    An exploration of God as our Shepherd and our One and Only refuge.

    Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. ______________________________________ GOD ALONE IS MY SHEPHERD People’s choice, God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Illuminating The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,088 views

    Your life is filled with the light of Christ and there is no room for darkness.

    Illuminating the Darkness Ephesians 5:6-14 Ephesians 5:6 (NLT) Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey him. The Inexcusability of Sin  People will try to excuse their sinful behavior  I was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus: A Name You Can Trust

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    What does it mean that Jesus' name is above all other names?

    Living expenses will probably go up this year say the experts. How will you stay within your monthly budget? One way is to stop buying brand name items. For example why pay top dollar for the four-ply, hand-stitched toilet paper when you can make do with the no-name stuff? Actually, there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Faithful Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,673 views

    In our day of broken promises, dirty politics, corporate mergers, made-to-be-broken sports contracts, meaningless marital vows we don't see much real faithfulness. How's this for faithfulness? Luke 16:17

    For the last 36 years, Don Gorske of Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin, has eaten a Big Mac for lunch - every day. Over 23,000 in total. He doesn't miss a lunch. He's predictable. Where do you think he'll be today at about noon? You guessed it - at McDonald's! But Don has nothing on God. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Night

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,903 views

    The sermon examines the last night of two persons one is saved, one is lost and each awake to their eternity.

    Last Night Luke 16:19-31 1. The Rich Mans last night on earth he was dressed in Purple A. The Scriptures give references to those that wore purple were considered royalty Judges 8:26 purple garments worn by the kings of Median luxury, Daniel 5:7 "Whoever reads ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Opportunity Is Bald From Behind

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,821 views

    This is a short devotional talk beginning with the Greek god Kairos, who represents the fleeting nature of opportunity, and using an understanding of Kairos to inform our reading of Ephesians 5:8-20 where Paul presents several things that are urgent for C

    In Greek, there are at least a couple of different words that mean “Time.” - Kronos – This is the word you use when you talk about the clock. It is a sequential word, where we get words like “Chronology” or “Chronological”. It’s a word about Order. - Kairos – This is the word I want to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And The Gospel Goes On Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,510 views

    The theme of Acts is not just the works of the apostles but that nothing stops God from spreading His word.

    And the Gospel goes on. Acts 8:1-24 Very anticlimactically written, from this point on there is a shift from Peter and John to a man named Saul. Saul is introduced as being present when Stephen was stoned and that he gave his approval. Dr. Luke gives us insight into Saul and then will compare it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ