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    The Beginning Of Greatness SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 1,110 views

    Where you are now is not the end, its just the beginning. This is not the end it’s just the start of great things.

    Today, I want to talk about the conditions we face in life. We all have conditions, and no matter how long we've lived, we all experience them. A condition refers to the state or form of existence of a person or thing at a particular time. As Christians, we need to understand that no matter what ...read more

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    Stay Alert And Pray SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Stay alert and pray, so that you won't fall into temptation. Being alert enhances our prayers, as every enemy we identify pushes us to pray more fervently. Furthermore, being alert is a form of prayer. If we are truly alert, the act of watching itself becomes a prayer.

    In the Bible, Jesus instructs his disciples to "Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation" (Matthew 26:41, NIV). This command holds great significance for believers today. By understanding the importance of watching and praying, we can overcome temptation and live a victorious ...read more

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    Running Your Life's Race Successfully SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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    Are you running your life's race to win?

    Do you have the determination to win in life? Just like athletes who train rigorously to compete in the Olympics, we too must prepare ourselves for the race set before us. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, the apostle Paul gives us seven keys to running our race well and obtaining the ultimate prize. Do ...read more

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    Our Adversary Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,451 views

    The 2nd message in a series on spiritual warfare unveiling the person, nature, and tactics of Satan.

    The Battle is the Lord’s Your Adversary Trans: Two weeks ago we began a study on the topic of spiritual warfare by investigating the reality of this spiritual war b/w the Devil and God. Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Note: This Scripture helps us to understand the basic problem – there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Wedding Of The Lamb?

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,276 views

    We have been invited to the wedding that will end all weddings. Are we ready to be a guest? Are we ready to be the bride?

    “Are you ready for the wedding?” As you think of all the people involved with a typical wedding consider the different ways that they might answer that question. The bride would have one answer and the groom another. Friends of the bride and groom would answer differently depending on their part ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Psalm Of Praise

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,179 views

    There is power in prayer and praise, but no magic formulas.

    Psalms 150 A Psalm of Praise. Praise the LORD!Praise God in His sanctuary;Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds;Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. 3 Praise Him with trumpet sound;Praise Him with harp and lyre. 4 Praise Him with timbrel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Best Part: A Mother's Day Message

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 23, 2002
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    Mother’s Day Message for the busy mom.

    CHOOSING THE BEST Luke 10:38-42 I realize that today’s woman has no easy task. I know that more appliances and conveniences are placed within the home with the goal of making the household chores easier. Things have certainly changed from the time that I was a child. There were no micro-wave ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    We are so busy. Are we too busy to pray? What do we pray for? Does AMEN mean we are disconnecting God and getting back to life -- or does it mean something else?

    There are 5 Presbyterian congregations in Iraq, and lately, I have been writing and receiving email from some of their pastors and elders. I told them about our 24 hour prayer vigil. They were very, very impressed. Looking back, I realize, I might have given them the wrong impression. I’m going ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Elisha Seeks The Blessing

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,037 views

    For Elisha to have the ’double-portion’ he desired there was a clear path to follow. There was a preparation to be made, a pryaer to be offered, a promise to be claimed, and the possession of the answer. What a challenge for us today!

    ELISHA SEEKS THE BLESSING THE PATH TO THE DOUBLE-PORTION II Kings 2:1-15 Elisha had travelled with Elijah for a relatively short time, and had seen how the Lord had miraculously worked through Elijah. This must have inspired him to want the same anointing himself, but before Elisha could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pre Marriage Relationships

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,572 views

    A painfully honest sermon, about developing a Godly pre-marriage relationship, from two people who failed God and had to fall upon His mercy. This was preached by my wife and I.

    Relationships – How to develop a godly relationship We are going to talk about relationships before marriage today. The first thing that I want to say is that we didn’t do everything right. In fact we made a lot of mistakes and had some failures along the way. We want to share some of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Promises To Keep Before I Sleep

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    We find it difficult to keep promises because we are focused on dealing with today’s issues. We back off our commitments to God because they are hard, but we can receive help from accountability partners, and can know joy and fulfillment.

    To be a saint is not to be perfect; to be a saint is to be someone who makes promises and keeps them. Sainthood is not some magic status, conferred by the church for merit or miracles; sainthood is ordinary people living in extraordinary faithfulness, making promises and keeping them. Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,715 views

    Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

    Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Picture God?

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 5, 2006
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     | 2,302 views

    Painting a picture of a passionate God who pursues us.

    Have you ever really wanted something? I mean wanted it to the point that you were convinced that you couldn’t be happy without it. Maybe someone else had it and they looked happy and you were convinced that this thing was the key. You had to have it. I can remember a few times in my life where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Leaving Jesus Behind Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 96 ratings
     | 73,089 views

    Have we left Jesus behind in our lives by being distrated with other things. Are our priorities the same as those of Jesus.

    Luke 2:41- 52 - Leaving Jesus Behind View beginning of Home Alone Movie - Parents, have you ever left your children somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? A bit like this mum? Has anyone ever been left somewhere by mistake. As a child, I was left behind at church several times that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,100 views

    PENTECOST 3(A) - Our Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice: mercy not with lip service but mercy with faithful lives.

    OUR LORD DESIRES MERCY, NOT SACRIFICE Hosea 5:15-6:6 - June 20, 2004 - PENTECOST 3 HOSEA 5:15-6:6 15Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in their misery they will earnestly seek me." 61 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran