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  • Michael Bowen avatar

    "Being At The Right Place At The Right Time"

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013
     | 4,749 views

    Theme: "Finding Your Place Of Service"

    I. God’s Calling Is Personal (v. 6-9a) A. He Calls People Involved (v. 6-8) B. He Calls People Individually (v. 9a) II. God’s Calling Is Persistent (v. 9b) A. To Show The Concern Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Being Good Matters Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,499 views

    We must be vigilant and fight against gratifying ourselves in opposition to the will of God.

    Today, I want to talk about “Why Being Good Matters.” And I want to express it in such a way that rebels who repent of their sins have hope. We want to examine our purpose in living against the backdrop of life itself. Not a sanitized view of life that we find in an ivory tower, stained glass ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Being At Peak Performance"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 5, 2015
     | 4,460 views

    The super bowl winner will need to be at peak performance and so does the children of God. This includes having a desire, a disciplined life, a committed life, a sacrificial life, and a life that finishes.

    2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Being at Peak Performance” The winner of the Super bowl will need the following traits • A Desire, A Discipline, A Commitment, A Sacrifice, and A Finish • Coach Paul shares with Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Faithful By Being Prayerful

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024
     | 802 views

    After the Ark of the Covenant is transferred to the Temple, Solomon blesses the people and dedicates the Temple. He also turns to God in prayer for the provision and protection from any calamity that may come.

    Be Faithful By Being Prayerful Introduction: After the Ark of the Covenant is transferred to the Temple, Solomon blesses the people and dedicates the Temple. He also turns to God in prayer for the provision and protection from any calamity that may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit Of Being Thankful For The Right Reasons

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 23, 2010
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     | 4,905 views

    Having the right spirit for thanks.

    The spirit of being thankful for the right reasons When we read the O. T. we find there are people who had a right to grumble. The most prominent one would have been JOB. He lived a righteous life better than almost any in the O. T. He lost his wealth, his children and health, yet he declared, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Being Led By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on May 16, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,960 views

    This lesson explores what scripture teaches us regarding being led by the Holy Spirit and compares what the Bible says to some common beliefs as to how the Spirit leads God's people.

    Not many people will disagree with the statement that the Spirit of God leads Christians today, but when you ask how He leads us, the debate begins. Pretty much every religious group that calls itself "Christian" believes they are being led by the Spirit to believe and practice the things they do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Double The Healing

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 15, 2019
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     | 4,325 views

    When we recognize all the ways God has blessed us and feel grateful, we are doubly blessed.

    October 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 17:11-19; 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Double the Healing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Parents the world over try to teach their children to say “thank you.” When someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Did God Create Human Beings? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 1,355 views

    God intentionally and lovingly created the universe and humanity in His image, and has entrusted us with the responsibility to care for His creation, reflecting His divine purpose and love for us.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're diving right into the beautiful and awe-inspiring beginning of it all, Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This is where our story begins, where our faith roots itself, and where our understanding of God's purpose unfolds. ...read more

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    Being A Willing Servant Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 17, 2013
     | 11,080 views

    Philip was a man not seeking his own glory or reward but he’s a servant who responds when God calls. Can the same be said of us? (Acts 8:26-40)

    Being a Willing Servant Acts 8:26-40 Introduction Set the stage: - Stephen has been executed for his faith (one of the first martyrs) - The church has been scattered to the far reaches of the area - Philip, one of the first deacons from Acts 6, is in Samaria ministering -- God is working ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Respond To The Risen Savior Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2020
     | 6,085 views

    How should we respond to the Risen Savior? 1. Recognize who Jesus is (vs. 4-7). 2. Rush to get closer to Jesus (vs. 7-8). 3. Receive from Jesus (vs. 9-14). [1] Food. [2] Fellowship. [3] Forgiveness.

    Respond to the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 31, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 21, we will take another look at one of the Lord's appearances after He rose again from the dead. In this Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,788 views

    A little different look at thanksgiving. If we are thankful for God's blessing, what we doing to be a blessing to others, thereby increasing the thanksgiving, glory and praise being returned to God?

    2 Corinthians 9:10–15 (NKJV) Ever wonder how family fights begin on Thanksgiving? (show picture of pie with slice out of the middle). In fact we often think of Thanksgiving as a day of excesses. You Know You Overdid Thanksgiving When.... Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Light To Family And Friends Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,829 views

    God has a plan and you and I are the plan. Rahab gives us a template for bring the light of the gospel to our family and friends.

    Wired Series Being Light to Family and Friends – Part 4 March 26, 2017 This morning is the final message in the series “Wired.” We have been talking about how God has one plan, a plan that he has wired or designed us to be light. This morning’s message is “Being light ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Eight "Would Be’s" Of A Not Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 4, 2012
     | 6,738 views

    What if the tomb wasn’t empty Easter morning?

    Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday. Today we celebrate the empty tomb, Jesus victory over death, and the promise of eternal life. But what if the story had been different? Look with me at Luke 24:1-3 "But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Living Between Being Lost And Being Found

    Contributed by John Roy on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,780 views

    Life is lived between being found and being lost. What does it mean to be found?

    Living Between Being Lost and Being Found Luke 15:4-32, Matthew 9:18-26, John 4:1-22, and John 8:1-11 There’s an enormous hunger for God in this world. Often people feel the hunger, but they don’t know what they are really hungry for. "I’m hungry, but I don’t know for what," we say as we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Secret To Being Strong

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    Look at me! I am eighty-five years old and am just as strong today as I was when Moses sent me out. I am still strong enough for war or for anything else. Those are the words of Caleb, the man of God. Let's learn the secret of His strength.

    We read in Joshua 14:10-11, “But now, look. It has been forty-five years since the LORD said that to Moses. That was when Israel was going through the desert, and the LORD, as he promised, has kept me alive ever since. Look at me! I am eighty-five years old and am just as strong today as I was when ...read more

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