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  • John Lowe avatar

    O Come Let Us Worship

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,015 views

    In the spiritual realm, there are certain disciplines that we must subject ourselves to if we would truly be all that God intends. Our text details one discipline necessary for experiencing the abundant life that Jesus came into the world to give.

    1-25-05 Title: O Come Let Us Worship From: Pastor’s Annual 2005 Theme: The Disciplines of Discipleship Text: “O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” (Psalm 95:6) Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7 1 O come, let us sing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rocks & Rolls

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

    Many people encounter a dilemma when they think of the idea of Jesus being tempted. They question whether Jesus was really tempted. Did he feel temptation the way we do? Could he have given in to temptation? Was it possible for him to sin? The Bible gives a pretty clear answer when it says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When God We Trust

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,434 views

    A patriotic sermon for September 11 or Veterans day. The parallel and similarity between Israel and America is both obivious and alarming.

    When God We Trust “Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.” Genesis 25:23 Intro: These verses of scripture…, teach us about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strennght For Exploits

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 45,181 views

    When we draw clser to God, He will renew our Strenghts and we will be able to do unusual exploits for His kingdom.

    STRENGHT FOR EXPLOITS Study Text: Daniel 11:30-35 Dan 11:30-35: For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A World Without Christ

    Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 11, 2012
     | 7,444 views

    Jesus changed not just the Christian world but the whole world. Darkness would be everywhere if not for him.

    John 8:12 A world without Christ It is an amazing feeling to stand up here. It feels so powerful and humbling at the same time. If I say let’s all stand everyone will stand. If I say let’s all sit down, everyone will sit down. If I say let’s sing a hymn, everyone will sing. I am so tempted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Olympians Reach For The Goal Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,231 views

    Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset keep their eyes on Jesus.

    Title: Olympians Reach for the Goal Text: Hebrews 12:2-4 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, keep their eyes on Christ. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Navigating The Ups And Downs Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 7,192 views

    James expresses the fact that life is made up of triumph and tragedy, of sorrow and joy. Sickness can trip us up and sin can entangle us. We rarely know what to expect. Life is often very unpredictable. Our trust level in Christ will impact our response t

    Navigating the Ups and Downs of Life James 5:13-18 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Communion, Consecration, And Commission

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,891 views

    Church leaders were not settled with what the Lord had done there at Antioch, because they believed the Lord had greater things for them and the Antioch church to do.

    TITLE: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, AND COMMISSION SCRIPTURE: ACTS 13:1-4 It is a distinct honor and privilege to be here this afternoon to celebrate the Marriage of Church and its new Under Shepard, my brother and friend, Pastor Bernie Kidd and the St. Paul Baptist Church of Binger, OK. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That's Good! (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2018
     | 11,727 views

    You've heard the phrase, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good". But how do we define 'good'?

    THAT'S GOOD! (part one) We've heard the saying, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good." What is good? The word can mean many things. It can refer to something that's of high-quality (that's good stuff). It can refer to someone who's virtuous or moral (he's a good person). It can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Creating An Environment Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,328 views

    This Sunday's Sermon is part of our "Finding Hope" sermon series where we look at our need to create an environment of hope and then how we go about creating that environment, by looking at the three main ingredients to make it happen.

    Finding Hope “Creating an Environment of Hope” ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/5qAHfN4werw ** Listen at: https://mega.nz/file/yFdWAQgZ#LXd4VMupdFsjFhCLzAvjRoWACnzqwt0DYnAeJEI4MTg In our series on practical faith, I looked at the need to create an environment of faith from the book of Joshua, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Follow Jesus--Though Persecuted Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021
     | 2,500 views

    How we regard difficulties and persecutions will have everything to do with whether we respond positively or negatively to them. Surprising to us, the very things designed by men to destroy faith cause it to thrive, when we have a godly attitude.

    Jeanie and I recently read a book with a provocative name—The Insanity of God—by the pseudonymous author Nip Ripken. Of course, the title elicits the question, what is insane about God—a question the author never directly answers, but only becomes evident upon contemplation of his message. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Fundamentals Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 23, 2021
     | 6,067 views

    This sermon highlights in simple terms what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

    In Matthew 28:18-20, when Jesus handed over the Great Commission to His disciples and by extension to you and I, He set out the fundamentals; the main things we should know about discipleship. What are the basic things we need to understand about discipleship as seen in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Time To Start A Fire

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    Hear me now, if you know and I mean truly know the Son of God, you have a reason to sing! It’s time we sang the praises of our Savior louder and clearer than we ever have!

    Time To Start A Fire Illus by sermon central: The Fire H. A. Ironside told the story of pioneers who were making their way across one of the central states to a distant place that had been opened up for homesteading. They traveled in covered wagons drawn by oxen, and progress was necessarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Hero Makers, Pathway To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2023
     | 2,164 views

    Hero makers are kingdom builders who lived sincerely, travel lightly, practice hospitality radically, and take risks for kingdom advancement. I choose to be a hero maker, how about you?

    Sermon – Hero Makers, Pathway to Greatness Key Scriptures - Acts 18:1-4 (Paul Meets Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth) “Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Do You Have Staying Power?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,731 views

    This is a message on patience. James provides some valuable insight into why believers sometimes fail at being patient, and he explains how to stay the course even when difficult life circumstances seem to go by at a snail’s pace.

    If we are willing to be patient until the grace of God is made manifest, whether it takes nine years or ninety, it will be worth the wait. - Rebecca Pippert(1) This morning’s message will addresses the need to develop our staying power. As you might have guessed, this is a sermon on patience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist