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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Keep The Fire Burning

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 170 ratings
     | 42,374 views

    many Christians are apathetic about their relationship with the Lord, this sermon is to counter that and by God’s grace help them to stay on track

    Keep The Fire Burning Mark 12:30 Did you ever notice that a lot of times when people first come to the Lord, when they are a new Christian, that they have a passion and a fire for God, but then it seems after a while, that fire kind of burns out. After a while they kind of loose their desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Lord Help You Receive And Give Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    Many people suffer from poor relationships not only with people, but also with God because of an unwillingness to receive and give forgiveness

    Let the Lord Help You Receive and Give Forgiveness - (Eph. 1:7) Failure to learn how to receive and give forgiveness is a major impediment to relationships. Jesus thought so much about the significance of forgiveness that He taught us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Conflict While Walking In Love

    Contributed by Chad Payne on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 540 ratings
     | 43,677 views

    When the inevitable conflict arises between believers, how can we address the issue and maintain a relationship of Godly love?

    Introduction: Notice the word “brother” in verse 15. This is addressed to Christians. This is dealing with believers who are in conflict. In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Holt avatar

    Christ's Dove

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,614 views

    Using the beautiful allegorical language of the Song of Solomon this lesson provides insight into one facet of the Christian’s relationship with Christ.

    INTRODUCTION In it’s Preface to the Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) the New King James Version gives these details. "The Song of Solomon is a love song written by Solomon and abounding in metaphors and oriental imagery. Historically, it depicts the wooing and wedding of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "And All God's People Said, 'amen!'"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    The gracious meaning of our relationship with Christ is not a matter of yes and no, but God’s gracious presence is always around us.

    2 Corinthians 1:18-22 “And All God’s People Said, ‘Amen!’” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Whether it be in politics, business, or ministry, there have always been crooked people. But today, it seems like everywhere we look, trust is not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Aaron Householder avatar

    Restoration In Relation To God Series

    Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    The final of a five part series from Amos; God’s great love leads him to restore our relationship.

    Restoration in Relation to God Amos 9:11-15 1. God promises to restore his people; we will be lifted up. (v11) • A question of position. “God is far more interested in who you are, than in what you do. You are human BEINGS, not DOINGS.”—Rick Warren • Isaiah 53:6, says we have all gone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Digging Deeper Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    Prayer is the doorway to a deeper relationship with God. Paul’s prayer here is a model of digging deeper towards intimacy with God.

    I. Pray Seeking Insight (17-18a) A. Spirit of Wisdom 1. Attitude, disposition, or mindset 2. Wisdom is insight into the true nature of things B. Spirit of Revelation 1. Same as 1 above 2. Revelation is to reveal or unveil 3. (A & B) A mind-set of wisdom when it comes to an unfolding of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Starting The New Year Right

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 317 ratings
     | 42,456 views

    In this new year, we need to focus on: 1. Personal development. 2. Building relationships. 3. A life of service.

    One of the positive effects of the recent tragedy our country experienced is that people appear to be shifting their priorities. People are centering their lives more on home and family rather than jobs and careers. We are looking again at the value of relationships, and even our relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Our Privileges And Responsibilities As Children Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,746 views

    This sermon is about the relationship we have with God as His children and considers both our privileges as well as our responsibilities.

    OUR PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHILDREN OF GOD OUTLINE 1.INHERITANCE 2.INNOCENCE 3.INSTRUCTION 4.IMAGE 5.INSTRUMENT 6.INTERCESSION 7.INTERVENTION THE MESSAGE OUR PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHILDREN OF GOD 1.INHERITANCE Galatians 4:6-7 John 1:12 I John 3:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Experiencing Recovery, Rebellion Or Relapse Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    David reminds us that the relationship between our love for God and our potential for sin is deeper than we realize.

    In 1501, Michelangelo was presented with a huge piece of marble and commissioned to create a statue of David for the Cathedral in Florence, Italy. Other sculptors had rejected the stone because of a defect. Michelangelo, however, began a work that would take three years to complete. He knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Moore avatar

    God The Gardener

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,519 views

    This sermon looks at the relationship between Jesus, as the Vine, God as the gardener, us as the branches, and the fruit that the gardener desires to grow on the branches.

    Introduction This is one of The great passages of the gospels. It’s also one of the last teaching sessions that Jesus, Rabbi and Messiah gives to his disciples. As we look at the passage today, I’d like us to consider 4 points:- 1. Jesus, as the Vine; 2. God the Father, as the Gardener; ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Redemption Through The Blood

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,011 views

    For man to be reconciled to God and have the relationship and fellowship with Him restored, it required redeeming man from the deadly consequence of sin.

    REDEMPTION THROUGH HIS BLOOD “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7 The word “redemption” means “the act or process of buying back”. When sin entered the human race through Adam it resulted in spiritual death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Dad The Great American Hero

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 2,973 views

    Dad’s are heroes in our lives. But with that role comes responsiblity to RESCUE, Relationship, Encourage, Support, CHampion, Understand, and Equip

    “Dad: The Great American Hero” Father’s Day June 19, 2005 Intro: Show video clip of kids talking about why their dad is a hero. Today, we are here to celebrate dads. In our society today, dads don’t get enough credit. We always see on TV that dad never knows what’s going on. He is always in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Your Spirit-Risk Free Investing Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,459 views

    God constantly invites us to take time and make the investment in the spiritual side of life and a nurture our relationship with God

    SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 16, 2005 II Corinthians 5:1-10 “Your Spirit—Risk Free Investing” INTRODUCTION If we are not careful, it is easy to get the priorities of our lives out of order. Fathers or mothers who are pressured by the demands of careers may place those demands ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    A Prayer And A Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 11,808 views

    Daniel is shown to be a man who depended on the Scriptures and prayer, the secret of his relationship with God, equiping him for a prophetic ministry.

    DANIEL 9 - A PRAYER AND A PROPHECY There are two themes in this chapter - prayer and prophecy. The setting of the narrative is in the reign of King Darius of the Chaldeans. Daniel was a thinking person and he began to wonder what lay ahead for his nation, and as he did this, he revealed the kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist