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  • David Hughes avatar

    Wake Up, O Sleeper!

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,390 views

    As we look at the events in the Garden of Gethsemane on the eve of Christ’s crucifixion, I ask "Is the twenty-first century Church asleep?" A sermon to stir the church to pray.

    ’WAKE UP, O SLEEPER!’ INTRO: I want to begin this morning with a quote: "At a certain meeting of ministers and church officers, one after another doubted the value of prayer meetings; all confessed that they had a very small attendance, and several acknowledged without the slightest compunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Winner Takes It All

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,711 views

    The first thing God will ask us when we arrive home- Did you keep my commandments? In 1 Thessalonians 2: 19 it says there will be an award for such winners.

    Illustration: The man at the lottery stand shouts aloud. Be a winner and go home with millions of dollars. Everyone wants to be a winner and go home rich. But have you wondered if we are really rich in the walk of our life and getting ready to go home as winners. Introduction: The Lord God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conditions To Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,889 views

    Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted.

    Introduction: Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted: 1. The Glory Factor (John 14:12-13) i. Jesus was going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can This Be?

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,489 views

    Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW?

    Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW? Pay particular attention to verses 34 and 35: 34 Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" 35 And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is My Pandemic Identity (Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,496 views

    During the lockdown we have realised how many are real friends, how many are fake friends, how many have called us often enquiring about our families, health, jobs, and how many were really cared and supported in their difficulties and pains during this pandemic, COVID-19.

    Jesus is my Pandemic Identity (Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 22:19-23, Romans 11:33-36, Matthew 16:13-20. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, I would like to start my reflection with a question: what is my pandemic identity as a Christian? In this digital world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    We Need To Make Time For What Should Be First In Our Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,393 views

    God ought to have preeminence in my life. And I can check to see if that is the case by what I talk about with others.

    INTRODUCTION We only have one life to live, and we can either waste it or we can invest it. You cannot do both; you are either going to waste your life or invest your life, but you cannot do a little of each. Jesus tells us that in His Sermon on the Mount. He says: you cannot serve two masters. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Desire Of All Nations Shall Come: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2024
     | 633 views

    The theme for the First Sunday in Advent is "hope." And hope is desire fulfilled.

    The Desire of All Nations Shall Come Haggai 2:6–7 NKJV “For thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wisdom From God - James 1:5-7 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 21, 2015
     | 9,124 views

    Wisdom! The Lord has it and He wants you to get it from Him! We need to pursue the Lord and His wisdom with a single minded focus in order to glorify God by being "a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ".

    Wisdom! Is there anyone here who is wise and has all of the wisdom they will ever need? And, you all have probably heard the old quote attributed to Yogi Berra about the fork in the road, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it!” Life is filled with forks in the road, choices, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 6 Of 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025
     | 356 views

    Parts 5 and 6 go together but had to be split. Here we look at the results of harvest 100-60-30, contention in churches, and gospel preaching. The parable of the sower is a remarkable one and we are seeing this as we go. We look at how the parable of the talents are related.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 6 of 7 This next message continues from the previous one. We begin by looking at why some seed produced 100, some 60, some 30. [[EXAMINING THE HARVEST RATES FROM THE SOWING]] One very primary application of this parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Seeking Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 21, 2012
     | 12,431 views

    God is very clear that you cannot have Godly wisdom without God. He is also clear that we should seek His wisdom early in our lives.

    Seeking Godly Wisdom 2 Chronicles 1:8-12 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about wisdom, Godly wisdom. I want you to see in Scripture there is a big difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Three Simple Rules (Part Three) First, "Do No Harm" (Conclusion) Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This third in a multi part series continues and concludes our examination of the first of the three rules. "Do No Harm." Sounds simple, easy to understand, hard to prac

    Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job REVIEW OF LAST WEEK We are exploring John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. Last week we began with “Do no Harm.” We remembered the response of Jesus when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    God Does Amazing Things

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 4, 2015
     | 10,011 views

    What did they do that we can learn from? First, they asked God to teach them what to do. Second, they committed themselves to obedience. Third, they kept an attitude of worship.

    LIFE OF SAMSON: GOD DOES AMAZING THINGS JUDGES 13:1-25 INTRODUCTION… Amazing Story 1 (p) I remember the time I wrecked my dad’s car… I have tried to forget the details, but it was a mistake I made that I did not really learn from because I have had 2 accidents since that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Angry With God? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2021
     | 2,010 views

    When we want to yell curses at God, perhaps we first should ask if our peril has somehow been brought on by our own stupid decision somewhere.

    Wednesday of the 27th Week in Course Have you ever been angry with God? I don’t mean you feel inconvenienced by something that happens–a fender-bender, a sudden rain shower that leaves you without an umbrella, an extra-long work day–no, I mean really upsetting things. A sudden death of a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    New Years Message: The Blessing Journey - How God Re-Routes A Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 4, 2026
     | 277 views

    This is a message, the first for the new year, about Abram's process of being called and serving God, and it asks the congregation to consider God's calling in their lives afresh.

    Abraham - “The Blessing Journey: How God Re-routes a Life” Happy New Year! New Year, new you?...Maybe. But the best news is: the same Jesus—yesterday, today, and forever! We’ve just been through the Advent and Christmas season, and this is...the first Sunday of 2026. Christmas of course is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens With Israel's First Sin After Becoming God's Chosen Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 5, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    I remember the confusion in my life prior to accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I also remember the things I did to be in right standing with God, thinking the things I did would cover my inadequacies. There are so many things around us

    What Happens when Israel Sin’s Sin is found Out Moses Intercedes and Disciplines Atonement Required Exodus 32, DBF Sunday Sermon, 4/6/03 I remember the confusion in my life prior to accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I also remember the things I did to be in right standing with God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist