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  • John Dobbs avatar

    A Time For Prayer

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 4, 2020
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     | 5,000 views

    Many people have a difficult time developing a strong prayer life in their Christian walk.

    Introduction Many people have a difficult time developing a strong prayer life in their Christian walk. Sometimes prayer is stronger when things are a struggle. If that is true, then we should be a praying people right now! The concept of prayer is fairly simple. Someone once said, “I don’t feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust In Uncertainty Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,291 views

    Develop relational trust in God who loves and guides us, even in uncertain times.

    Imagine you're blindfolded and trying to navigate through an obstacle course. You can't see where you're going, and you're unsure of what's ahead. But, you have a friend who can see everything and is guiding you through the course. You have to trust their voice and follow their instructions, even ...read more

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    Rooted In Charcter Series

    Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009
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     | 11,778 views

    God wants us to be known for our Godly character that exemplifies our faith, hope, and love to one another. So let’s be Rooted in our Character. You are known by your character. So what does your look like? Only YOU can answer that.

    Title: Rooted in Character Thesis: You are known by your character so what does yours look like? Scripture Passage: Colossians 1:1-8 INTRO: This morning I’m excited to kick off this summer’s Rooted series. Yes I said” Rooted”, like a tree. We all need to be grounded * rooted in the soil God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Full Of Years, Full Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    High Priest, Jehoiada, shows commitment, courage and goldy character as an example to fathers.

    The Legacy of Kings and Prophets – Part 15 “Full of Years, Full of God” Text: 2 Kings 11:1-20 & 2 Chronicles 22:10-24:15 Intro – (Page 446)"Now Jehoiada was old and full of years, and he died at the age of a hundred and thirty. He was buried with the kings in the City of David, because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanking The Trial Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,063 views

    Learn to be thankful for trials for they grow your character and teach you perseverance and patience

    “Thanking The Trial” Our family had just completed a lovely Thanksgiving Dinner. There were twelve of us seated around the table. Jerry, my son-in-law, asked each person to share what they were thankful for. The first one to volunteer was Gillian, my just turned six-year-old, granddaughter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Faith Described Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022
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     | 4,124 views

    Faith brings a confidence in God’s promises and shows trust in His character.

    LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES HEBREWS 11:1-3 FAITH DESCRIBED The author of Hebrews has just said in 10:39 that “we are not of those who shrink back to destruction but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” The readers of this epistle were tempted just as we are, to place their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of The Day Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 3, 2014
     | 7,945 views

    1) Nature (1 Thessalonians 5:4–5), 2) Behavior (1 Thessalonians 5:6–8), and 3) Destiny (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11).

    You tend to know the maturity level of a person by how they spend their time. If, at the end of the day, you look forward to playing with toys, you're most likely a child. If you look forward to texting or skyping your friends you are most likely a teen. If you look forward to going to sleep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Trinity: Enjoy The Relationship

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 28, 2021
     | 1,871 views

    Here are the notes and reseach I developed into a message on the trinity. Ends with the importance of experience each part of the trinity.

    Note: This is a message I preached on the Trinity. Much of the notes came from research online and reviewing sermons from sermon central. I don't claim this as my own but wanted to share as a message developed. The last point is all original. Title: The Trinity – Enjoying 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Great Are The Works Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS!

    BIG IDEA: WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS! INTRODUCTION: Alphabetic Psalm = each verse starts with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet (cf. Story told by daughter just starting at Univ. of Richmond: fellow student commented: Isn’t Rousseau French? But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Two Paths/Two Destinies Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,432 views

    THE STRENGTH AND BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE LACK OF CHARACTER AND JUDGMENTS OF THE UNGODLY

    BIG IDEA: RIGHTEOUSNESS IS WORTH IT - BOTH NOW AND FOREVER! (THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER AND BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE LACK OF CHARACTER AND JUDGMENTS OF THE UNGODLY) INTRODUCTION: Poem by Robert Frost - "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both.... I took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Generosity Of God

    Contributed by Chris Oswald on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,980 views

    Thinking of God’s generosity as a fundamental expression of His character.

    The Giving Nature of the Godhead: We look at faithful men and women who have been transformed by the master…The great cloud of witnesses all testify the same account—God is faithful. So the real person we model is Jesus Christ. “I am not commanding you but I want to test the sincerity of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Loving And Giving God

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    Two character traits of God that should be prevalent in our lives.

    NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mighty Is As Mighty Does

    Contributed by William Noel on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,678 views

    Discussion of 3 character traits essential to being Mighty for the Lord

    “Mighty Is As Mighty Does” II Sam. 23:8-12 Intro. What does it take to be ‘mighty’ for the Lord? I believe it takes someone who knows they are never outnumbered. In verse 8 of II Sam. 23, we’re introduced to a man by the name of Adino. He and his people are mentioned one time in Scripture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost, The Church's Birthday

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
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     | 9,291 views

    The first Pentecost is examined in light of its character as the birthday of the Church.

    Homily for Pentecost, or Whitsunday Psalm 104:1-2, 13-24, 33-34, Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13, John 14:8-17 I was born at 5:45 P.M. on Wednesday, March 5, 1947. For the past 58 years, I have commemorated that birthday with friends and family. You also celebrate your own birthdays and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Temporary Sanity

    Contributed by David Eden on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,628 views

    Tragedy brings out eternal truth & character that will fade if not nurtured.

    A Temporary Sanity by David Eden “God whispers to us in our pleasure, but screams to us in our pain.” -C.S. Lewis Isn’t it amazing how tragedy can awake you out of your sleepy life? Suddenly, for a few intense moments, eternity invades time and life becomes clear. Terrorists attack ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational