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  • Terry Stivers avatar

    Priority Of The People Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by name, will humble themsleve, and pray, and seek my face". We are called to make the main priority of our life to seek after God.

    PRIORITY OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:18-20 INTRO: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    People Pleaser?

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020
     | 3,210 views

    The scripture is coming to fulfilment with the signs of end time visible around us. We are in the dispensation where immoral behaviour, evil, wickedness, perversion, debauchery, lies, deception and so on are the order of the day.

    “3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. 4 ON THE CONTRARY, WE SPEAK AS THOSE APPROVED BY GOD TO BE ENTRUSTED WITH THE GOSPEL. WE ARE NOT TRYING TO PLEASE PEOPLE BUT GOD, WHO TESTS OUR HEARTS. 5 You know we never used flattery, nor did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    People.calm

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    Too often God’s design for victorious living is replaced with fear, depression and anxiety. What can be done about it?

    My preparation took some interesting twists and turns – where I started on Tuesday morning is not where I ended up last night! I feel drawn to today’s subject and couldn’t seem to get around it. I trust this as God’s leading and proceed accordingly. Whoever you are this is for you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    These Are My People

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 9, 2012
     | 5,426 views

    A sermon on the church based on 1 Peter 2:9-10 (Outline and material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, The Faith Once For All, Chapter 23, The Church: It's Nature)

    HoHum: In Wheat That Springeth Green, author J.F. Powers has one of his characters say, “This is a big old ship. She creaks, she rocks, she rolls, and at times she makes you want to throw up. But she gets where she’s going. Always has, always will, until the end of time. With or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are Sinners More Successful Than Godly People?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025
     | 85 views

    Sinners may appear to succeed, but it is a shadow without substance. Their end is sorrow unless they repent. The godly may seem to struggle now, but they are building an eternal reward that cannot be taken away.

    ARE SINNERS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN GODLY PEOPLE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:1-17 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 12:1-3, Job 21:7-15, Malachi 3:13-18, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: Throughout history, one puzzling question believers have asked is why the ungodly seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Prophet And The People

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 18, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    God calls his people to return and reward through prophetic preaching.

    Scripture Introduction Throughout the story of redemption, one of the key characters is the prophet—one who tells God’s people who God is, and what he expects from them. That reminds me: did you know that Atheism is a non-prophet religion? I have one more: who was the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hands Up!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 4,726 views

    We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

    1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hands Up!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,853 views

    We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

    1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revitalized People Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,929 views

    Message 2 of 5 on the passion of God - people. Today we explore what Jesus is really all about – in his own words. This message came after the healing of the man paralyzed for 38 years and the boy who was healed from his illness at the exact hour that J

    The Da Vinci Code A Historical Novel by Dan Brown I have made the decision to read this book because I am concerned about it’s message. My understanding is that according to the author, Jesus was a man and an opportunist. It asserts among other things that Jesus was an opportunistic man who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankful People Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,994 views

    How do we show God that we are truly thankful people?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Did you get enough to eat over the Thanksgiving holiday? My scale said GET OFF! • As I reflect on the issue of be thankful I want to share a few things I am thankful for. • I am thankful that there are not twice as many congressmen and half as many doctors. • I am thankful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pots And People Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2013
     | 4,607 views

    Message about the woman of Samaria and how she left her pot of discouragement, slander and disappointment with Jesus.

    Title: Pots and People Theme: Show that when we encounter Jesus we can leave with our burdens lifted. Text: John 4:4 - 29 The Encounter John 4:4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar John 4:6-7 Now Jacob's well was there. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    No Ordinary People Series

    Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,263 views

    There may be ordinary circumstances, there may be ordinary experiences, there may be ordinary hopes or dreams, aspirations and struggles-but there are no ordinary people!

    Intro: Ordinary Days for Ordinary People?  Neary lived in a small Indian village where her father beat her and her five siblings routinely. One day, her father sold her to cover a gambling debt and Neary went to work as a bonded laborer at the age of 9. Each day Neary would weave saris in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Good People

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life.

    Title: Good People Text: Matthew 5:8 Truth: Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life. Aim: To challenge them to live more consistently and clean. INTRODUCTION Other preachers and I speak to the generation of Watergate and Monica-gate. Surely we have an easier time convincing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Talented People

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    If you are not actively pursuing ways to advance God’s work, you are failing your master.

    Talented People 01/29/06 AM Text: Matthew 25:14-25:30 Introduction America is seemingly fascinated with talented people. Take for example the show American Idol. This past Tuesday evening over 35 Million people tuned in to see the hopefuls risk their egos and to see what Simon had to say. So many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter People

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 13, 2020
     | 4,249 views

    We are more than just Easter proclaimers, we are Easter people. Yes, it's important to share Jesus on social media, but it is more important to be people who live out the Easter story every day of our lives.

    Easter People (Rom. 6:1-4) Intro: A. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. Jesus had been very clear to many that he would rise up from the dead on the third day. This truth was known to the religious leaders who hated Jesus so they went to Pilate with a request. Listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ