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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Cleaning House

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 29, 2005
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    When we fail to keep God’s temple clean, God will clean it for us eventually and get our attention while doing it.

    WHEN GOD CLEANS HOUSE Matthew 21:12-16 INTRO As we read of the Temple being cleansed by Jesus for the extortion that was taking place there, we often focus our attention on the temple building. We often forget that once we accept Christ as our Savior, our bodies become the temple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did You See The Gorilla?

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    The heart of this message is how very easy it is for us to miss some of the really BIG issues of the Christian life because our focus and attention is elsewhere.

    DID YOU SEE THE GORILLA? Matthew 28:16-20 1. “Most people like to think of themselves as alert and aware. But under the right circumstances, even the most observant people can be blind to what’s going on around them.” • With those words CBS commenced a report entitled “What You See Depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    The Tools Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 15, 2008
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    A sermon based on the Pentecost story. God grabs our attention, gives us tools to get something done, then expects us to do it.

    The Tools of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Introduction The popular Christian author, J.S. Baxter, once said “What God chooses, He cleanses. What God cleanses, He molds. What God molds, He fills. What God fills, He uses.” (J.S. Baxter, http://elbourne.org/sermons/index.mv?illustration+2793) Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Small Things Really Matters!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 30, 2015
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    At times, huge attention is given for big matters but alas we slip and fall in small matters and thereby our witness as Christians suffers drastically!

    Small things really matters! Romans 13:8 “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” At times, huge attention is given for big matters but alas we slip and fall in small matters and thereby our witness as Christians suffers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave Workman avatar

    The Emotional Life

    Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011
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    So oftentimes, emotions function like the lights on our dashboard. When the engine light comes on, something needs to be paid attention to.

    Today I want to talk about our emotional life. Maybe this is an area for you that seems out-of-control for you. Or perhaps the opposite: you feel a bit dead, almost feeling-less. Recently Time magazine even ran an article about how to handle your emotions during tough economic times. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • John Perry avatar

    Forget Something Sport?

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 1, 2011
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    With everything that demands our attention, everything we have to remember to do & be as Christians be careful not to forget the one esstential thing of the Christian life - Jesus!

    Bunbury Wed pm 4/08/10 “Forget something sport?” Intro: *** A young naval officer was undergoing his first sea training on board a naval ship. His responsibility was to safely steer the ship away from the wharf & set it on course for a voyage out to sea. He carefully went through all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Outside The Gate Are Dogs...

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 5, 2017
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    These words caught my attention: “everyone who loves and practices lying”, yes, I have watched people enjoy doing the wrong things.

    Outside the gate Revelation 22:15”Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the immoral persons and the murderers and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying.” Just look at the intensity of wrath in the above scripture! ‘Outside are the dogs’ – Hot, simmering anger towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prepare To Share Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2016
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    "To interpret a biblical text, we need to be patient, to put aside all other concerns, and to give it our time, interest and undivided attention."

    Thursday of 18th Week in Course This day we commemorate St. Clare of Assisi, the friend of St. Francis who founded the second Order of Franciscans for women religious, or the Poor Clares. As we look at the first reading about Ezekiel digging a hole in the wall of his house, we are reminded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The Most Powerful Name In The Universe

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 2, 2024
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    Names abound in the universe but there is only one name that is unique. The name that commands attention in heaven, on earth and in hell - JESUS, The Name above all names.

    TEXT: John 12:14 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Freedom - Location, Location, Location

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2024
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    If we have accepted the source of freedom, but don't pay attention to the location of freedom we can find ourselves saved but bound!

    Freedom?Location, Location, Location I. Introduction The statement was coined in 1944 by Harold Samuel. When asked what was the most important factor when trying to buy or sell real estate. He said it was “Location, location, location.” Location determines the value of the property. Since that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Your Servant Listening? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to attentively listen to God's call, obediently follow His instructions, and align our lives with His divine will. Key

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, eager to hear the Word of God. What a blessing it is to be here with you all today, to share in the wisdom of the Scriptures and to seek understanding together. Today, we will be focusing on the theme of hearing God's call, heeding His ...read more

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  • Tim Dillingham avatar

    What Are We Fighting For?

    Contributed by Tim Dillingham on May 31, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    As we are caught up in today’s issues, we need to refocus our attention on what Jesus wants us to do with our time on Earth.

    As we look at todays society and everything going on in it. There are a great number of distractions. War,Inflation,Gas Prices and the list goes on and on of evil people doing evil things. Babies are being aborted, pray is being removed from schools. Childern are killing people with no remorse. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Wise Father's Instruction Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 17, 2011
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    Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom & to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are as inescapable as commands & laws.

    PROVERBS 7: 1-5 A WISE FATHER'S INSTRUCTION The first nine chapters of Proverbs basically deal with two subjects: wisdom and women. Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom and to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    What To Do With Hand-Me-Downs

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 5,746 views

    An examination of traditions that concludes: traditions can have good beginnings and can protect the truth, but they are a stumbling block when given the same attention as God's word

    Mark 7:1-13 Introduction - It's 1903. Russian czar Nicholas II notices a sentry posted on the Kremlin grounds for no apparent reason. After some hunting around he finds why. 127 years earlier, In 1776, Catherine the Great had discovered the first flower of spring on that spot. She gave an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Works Tried By Fire Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,010 views

    There is a day that we are going to face judgment as followers of Jesus Christ, so we should pay attention to this and make sure that we make that a good day.

    Fire Series Part 5 by Pastor Rob Ketterling We are continuing our Fire series, and I want to let you know that this week is a continuation of last week. And if you missed last week, you're still fine; this sermon will entirely make sense. But I would encourage you to go back and listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God