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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Come On Down Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,375 views

    The times, like those of post-Exilic Jerusalem, require us to wait. Will it be passive, impassive, or active waiting? Active waiting means seeing that what God has done He will do again. God will enlist us and shape us to work for His purposes.

    “We wait. We are bored. No, don’t protest, we are bored to death, there’s no denying it. … A diversion comes along and what do we do? We let it go to waste . . . .In an instant all will vanish and we’ll be alone once more, in the midst of nothingness!” So speaks one of the characters in Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,818 views

    Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

    A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Harvest Time

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 42,495 views

    Did you know that bringing the good out and someone is a harvest.. and bringing a smile to someone's face is a harvest.. Did you know that Complementing someone is a planting a seed and someone feeling good about themselves as a result of it..is a harvest

    It's Harvest Time! Gal. 6:7-10 Msg. 7-8 Don’t be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. *The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. *All he’ll have to show for his life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Love Of God-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 23, 2021
     | 2,642 views

    5 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

    The LOVE Of GOD-V—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: In general people have a similar & genuine confusion about the meaning of love, & what it means to serve a ‘loving’ God. They suppose themselves to be ‘eating from’ the best that ‘love’ has to offer, when in reality they don’t have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God? Series

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 23,791 views

    Why does God permit such tragedy to happen to a believer?

    Tragedies smack us in the face too quickly and unexpectedly, even when we are trying our best to serve God. It just doesn’t seem fair! At some point we all find ourselves asking life’s most troubling questions, “Why?” and “Why would God permit this to happen to me?” We believe that not only did ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    Don't Let Old Man Trouble Get You Down

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,875 views

    Encouragement while going through the troubles of life

    DON’T LET OLD MAN TROUBLE GET YOU DOWN Job 14:1 Trouble and prayer are closely related to each other. Prayer is of great value to trouble. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer. While prayer is but the voice of men in trouble There is great value in prayer in the time of trouble. Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If They Keep Quiet

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,395 views

    Message about the trimphial entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

    "If they Keep Quiet" Luke 19:35-40 Introduction: Looking at this passage of Scripture this morning and trying to pull out some truth that we can use this morning as we strive to serve God, Worship Him, and obey His commands. Introduce these thoughts this morning with some observations about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gotta Serve Somebody

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,430 views

    Why we should claim ’... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord’ as our motto.

    GOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY Joshua 24:14-15 Introduction A Sunday School teacher challenged her children to take some time on Sunday afternoon to write a letter to God. They were to bring their letters back the following Sunday. One little boy wrote, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Choose Life

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 38,913 views

    Moses had come to the end of his life and in the book of Deuteronomy he is preaching to the people and preparing them for entrance into the Promised Land. In his farewell address, he challenges them to accept God’s offer of life. The choice he gives is

    CHOOSE LIFE Deut. 30:14-20 We make choices every day. Some choices really don’t matter very much. What we shall eat, or wear. What car shall I buy? What team shall I support? It really doesn’t matter whether I drive a Ford or Chevrolet, a Toyota or Honda, or even a Mercury or Buick. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Out On The Ridge

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,879 views

    A story of a Turkey and an Eagle There is so much more to experience folks! Every time I read the book of Acts I realise that.

    GO OUT TO THE RIDGE IAN JOHNSON Jul 29, 2006 An eagle chick got thrown out of its nest as a very young eaglet. A farmer found the chick and decided to give it to a mother Turkey on his farm who raised it. As the young Eagle grew it behaved just like all the other Turkeys. It ate grain, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,758 views

    A short sermon for a traditional service to reach older folks.

    ¡§I am the way, and the truth and the life¡¨ Lunchtime experimental service 4 March 2003 1-1.30pm John 14:1-6 STAGES Life brings its seasons! - all sorted & settled- and then things change o look back and think „X ¡¥this is so different!¡¦ „X how did I get here? - Chatting with my Mum (80) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Humble Status

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 28, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    True humility is a Christ-centered, realistic assessment and commitment to serve everyone.

    WHEN IT COMES TO HUMILITY, I BELIEVE J. OSWALD SANDERS, HAD A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE IN HIS BOOK “SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP” WHERE HE WROTE, “THE GREAT FAULT…IS THAT NO ONE LIKES TO BE SECOND. THE WORLD HAS YET TO SEE WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF EVERYONE LOST THE DESIRE TO GET THE GLORY. WOULDN’T IT BE A MARVELOUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "This Is My Body Given For You"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,512 views

    A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

    Luke 22:1-23 “This is My Body Given for You” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodiat Church, Chattanooga, TN When Jesus wanted to give His followers a way of understanding what was about to happen to Him, He didn’t give them a theory. He gave them an act to perform. Here, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The End In Sight

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,215 views

    Form the series on the "Dream Campaign" every two years I preach on our churches dreams and goals, and for our new members to get on board to give for the future. Second phase: A family life center! I do personal videos along with this sermon series. Reme

    The End In Sight Colossians 3:1-4 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Disappointed With Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,036 views

    The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere.

    Disappointed With Life (Ecclesiastes 1:1-18) Note: This is a revision of my 2003 sermon on the same text. Quite a few secondary changes and refinements. 1. A 5-year-old boy who came to his mother & asked, "Where did I come from?" The mother took a deep breath because she had dreaded the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible