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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Fasting Is Not For Super-Saints Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 5,317 views

    This message examines the 40 times fasting is found in the Bible and discovers that fasting is not for the super spiritual, but for the super-sorrowful, most often because they realize they are super-sinners.

    Fasting Is Not for Super-Saints One day, Kathy Cash’s husband, of Dallas, Texas, announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, their 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. “No!” she shouted. “You can’t fast! You’ll die!” Her dad carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dangerous Duo

    Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 9, 2007
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    Luke 6:39-40 Jesus teaches that we are to follow His example and to avoid the trap that the world has set for us. This is a lesson on Christian mentoring.

    Dangerous Duo I want to begin today by telling you about my father. He was a hard working man all of his life. He worked hard to support his family. He was a faithful husband. He was a loving, consistent example of what a man of God should be. He is not only my father but he was and is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feeling Forgotten

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
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    If you have ever been abandoned and disappointed by other people, if you have ever felt forgotten by God, Genesis 40 has a word for you.

    (A few years ago, I called the IRS. I was really anxious to have them correct a mistake they’d made. They were saying I only had one daughter, when I knew perfectly well that I had two. In fact, the daughter they said didn’t exist was the one that was costing me the most money. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Framework For Understanding The Journey

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
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    In Deut. 8 Moses talks to Israel about what God was doing in their 40-year journey in the wilderness. This sermon applies those principles to the Christian's journey.

    Deuteronomy 8:2-3 04.13.14 Have you ever gone through an experience and looked back thinking, “What was that all about?” Anybody here ever been thrown a curve by the way events occurred in your life? You expected one thing and that was not the way it happened at all. I want to begin this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Growing Better In Bad Times

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2018
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    No doubt the young Samuel, like the Child Jesus, ‘became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him’ (cf. Luke 2:40).

    GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges 2:13-15). ‘Nevertheless,’ (O, precious word!) the LORD raised up judges, or ‘saviours’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Question

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Nov 22, 2022
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    Last week, we looked at the Greatest Command (Mt 22:34-40). This week, we look at the Greatest Question. (Mt 22:41-46)

    The Book of Matthew is filled with many great questions: The disciples asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it (the demon) out?” (Mt 17:19). “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (Mt 18:1) “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” (Mt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Win 1 - Disciple 1 Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 3, 2022
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    Based on Acts 8:26-40 - Challenges hearers to make a commitment to win 1 person to Christ in 2022, & disciple 1 person in 2022.

    “WIN 1: DISCIPLE 1” Acts 8:26-40 FBCF – 1/2/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – You want to know how our church will, without a doubt, grow numerically & spiritually? Not some newfangled church growth plan, or some new book that’s been written, or some new strategy that no one’s ever thought of. It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedication Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
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    This sermon explores the divine purpose of Jesus' life, from His humble beginnings to His fulfillment of the Law, as revealed in Luke 2:22-40. Key

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to see your faces filled with the light of God, eager to hear His word and take it to heart. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family, bound together by the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Scripture today comes from ...read more

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  • Randy Bennett avatar

    Growing Better Together Series

    Contributed by Randy Bennett on Nov 22, 2004
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     | 8,624 views

    This was part of our 40 Days of Community series (in conjunction with Saddleback Church). Sermon was delivered to our "unplugged" worship which includes primarily students and parents.

    Just like the people in our game had some serious growth issues - so do we! We know from learning about being purpose driven and living life with a purpose that God calls us to GROW. The problem is that we don’t always know HOW to grow and we don’t do a very good job of it on our own. Today, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Hope Better Than Air

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,484 views

    Man can live 40 days without food.. 3Days without water.. 8 Minutes without air But we cant live without HOPE

    HOPE BETTER THAN AIR Hebrews 11:6 So, you see, it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews 11:1 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 8: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005
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     | 6,485 views

    World says seeing is believing, but God says the opposite; believing is seeing. “If you would believe, you would see the glory of God” (11:40).

    1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Father Abraham Had Many Sons Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    How to develop an exponential perspective and start believing, trusting, and cooperating with God for miraculous growth in His Kingdom. A sermon of early preparation for a 40 Days of Purpose Campaign.

    FATHER ABRAHAM HAD MANY SONS Genesis 15: 1-6 1. At our Wednesday night gathering and with the group that met at Al and Birdie’s home on Thursday, to start getting a broad overview of our planned 40 Day’s of Purpose Campaign during Lent, we heard Pastor Rick Warren of the Saddleback Church in Lake ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Highway To Revival

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2005
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     | 31,371 views

    Isaiah 40 reveals that God wants to bring us truckloads of blessing, but are we willing to pave the way and build the road? Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.

    THE HIGHWAY TO REVIVAL Isaiah 40:3-5 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] ---------------------------------------- Text--Vs. 3, “...make straight in the desert a highway…” The work of John the Baptist is foretold here, preparing/paving the way for God’s glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Heather Wilson avatar

    Prayer, Powernaps, And Eagle Wings

    Contributed by Heather Wilson on Feb 7, 2018
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     | 12,748 views

    This sermon focuses on Isaiah's words in Chapter 40. 21-31, and the reading in Mark 1. 29-39 where Jesus goes away to a solitary place to pray.

    Sermon: Are you weary? Are you tired? Here are a few one-liners that mum’s have written in answer to, “You know you’re tired when…” You know you’re tired when...you sob uncontrollably at ‘Toy Story 3’ and have to be comforted by your 7 year old. You know you're tired when...you pour orange ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Beating Around The Bush"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
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    We fast forward now and Moses enters on the scene again at the age of 40. He was perhaps one of the most unlikely candidates for leadership that we find in the OT.

    “Beating Around the Bush” Exodus 3:1-14 I remember clearly a time in my life when I had gotten to a point where God was speaking to me about making some major changes in my life and ministry. God was about to do something new in my life and the details were not very clear for me. Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist