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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Thy Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 2, 2008
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     | 3,922 views

    We must understand the nature of God’s will. Jesus thought of the will of God as the sovereign wisdom and justice and goodness by which all things are governed.

    Thy Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Intro A seminary student was at least honest when he filled out a questionnaire to provide information concerning his experience and preference for a profile to be used in helping him locate his first pastorate. One question asked, “Where would you like to locate?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is On Christ's Wish List

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Dec 24, 2008
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     | 2,067 views

    Each year the kids put together a list of wishful gifts they would like to have for Christmas, this year I used that thought with a Heavenly view.

    What is on Christ’s’ wish List Ephesians 5:17 KJV Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 1. That Salvation would come to all A. That all Israel would be saved…..Romans 11:26 Acts 5:31 B. That men everywhere would be saved….I Timothy 2:4 C. That all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    What are some thoughts on how to build a great church or a great life. It requires three things: A Great Commandment, A Great Commission and A Great Commitment.

    Mark 12:29-31 Building a Great Church Introduction – The Keys to Attracting the Unchurched (This article was written by Thom Ranier. I only quoted parts of this in the introduction.) We recently conducted a study of formerly unchurched Americans. What made them come to a church? What made them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Goes Around Comes Around Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,990 views

    Jacob thought lightly about taking advantage of others, but he didn’t take it so lightly when others took advantage of him.

    What Goes Around Comes Around (Genesis 29:14b-30) 1. My son, Scott, an insurance broker in Florida, loves ocean fishing and takes his cell phone along on the boat. One morning we were drifting about ten miles offshore as Scott discussed business on the phone. Suddenly his rod bent double, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,707 views

    The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

    This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Perfect Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,486 views

    Many Christians that are thought to be mature demonstrate immaturity through their speech. James confronts Christians, demanding that they look at what is said and how they say it.

    JAMES 3:2-5a A PERFECT CHRISTIAN “We all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regarding Being A Comforter Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,202 views

    Paul was sharing these thoughts with those who were believers in Thessolonica. Each of us is commanded to participate in the ministry of bringing comfort to others around us.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 18, 2001 Date Preached: February 21, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Being a Comforter Text: 1 Thess 4:13-18 Introduction: An English woman had 2 daughters and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Birth Certificates And Grave Stones Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 61,673 views

    The "begats" are thought to be the most boring parts of the Bible. But are they? What can we learn from what God tells us in these "tedious" lists?

    OPEN: The story’s told of an old Scottish minister who was reading from the opening chapter of Matthew. He started reading, "Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah…" Then it suddenly occurred to him how long this list was and, not certain he wanted to read all of that, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    God’s Kind Of Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
     | 8,086 views

    what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

    God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recognise God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    We are called to test the spirits, and discern and recognise the voice of God when He speaks to us. Here are four ways to test an impression or thought.

    [This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren's sermon with the same title.] We continue our series on “Conversing with God”. • The 1st session on ‘how to hear God’s speaks’ we talked about our attitudes - whether you get the message or not, depend very much on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    This Too Shall Pass

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020
     | 7,459 views

    How many of you hold to our statement of, this too shall pass? - We faithfully hold to this thought, but it’s not found in scripture.

    Sermon- This too shall pass. - I wish I was standing at the pulpit right now. So I could see a show of hands, as I ask this question. Q- How many of you hold to our statement of, this too shall pass? - We faithfully hold to this thought, but it’s not found in scripture. - Here’s the topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Rhetorically Speaking Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,625 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I come to you today with the same thoughts that came upon me yesterday

    Rhetorically Speaking by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 11, 2021) “Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Scott Jewell avatar

    It's Me Oh Lord (Standing In The Need Of Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,878 views

    Where do we turn when the world stands against us? Here are some thoughts that come from the early church response to opposition.

    There’s an old spiritual song- It’s Me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer- and that’s how our drama concludes. We began with Peter and John healing the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate and continued as Peter and John stood on trial. Today, we’re going to look at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Through The Motions Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,676 views

    Why do you worship? Ever catch yourself just going through the motions? Check out these thoughts on becoming motivated to worship again.

    (Opened sermon by playing Matthew West’s “Going through the Motions”) If you’ve ever watched the classic “Monte Python and the Holy Grail”, you may recall the scene where they are accusing a woman of being a witch and were encouraged to apply the Duck Test- if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    At The Right Hand Of God

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,065 views

    A perspective on Mark 10: 35-45. But what are our reactions, our thoughts, and our feelings towards these two audacious characters James and John?

    Mark 10: 35-45 At The Right Hand Of God How should we think about James and John, the sons of Zebedee? How should we think about the day they went to Jesus and said to him: “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And when Jesus answered, “What is it you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran