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  • Blake Carroll avatar

    "How God Speaks"

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    How the Lord God speaks to individuals.

    Title: “How God Speaks” Scripture: Matthew 10:16-20 Introduction: Between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament, there is a period of some 400 years. Often this is referred to as the “silent” years. After these 400 years without hearing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart God Seeks Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,738 views

    May we strive to cultivate hearts that align with the desires of our Heavenly Father, for it is in the condition of our hearts that God truly seeks to dwell.

    "The Heart God Seeks" Introduction: Greet the congregation warmly and read the key verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b (NLT) - "The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Begin by acknowledging the human tendency ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Cure For Depression Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,646 views

    Exposition of Haggai 2:1-9 about the discouragement in God’s people about the temple rebuilding project

    Text: Haggai 2:1-9, Title: God’s Cure for Depression, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Have you ever had one of those weeks where it seems like there is not enough time in a day to get it all done…where you forget who your spouse or family is because you don’t see them? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women Shaped By God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 14, 2007
     | 11,991 views

    Mother’s Day Message using the examples of two Old Testament and two New Testament women shaped by God.

    Women Shaped by God Proverbs 31:30-31 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.” Max Lucado in his book, Next Door Savior, says that Moms are a breed ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God's Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Benjamin Hailey Sr on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    This sermon speaks to the transforming power of a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

    “A NEW PEOPLE” God’s Extreme Makeover 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 PASTOR BENJAMIN T. HAILEY SR “UBC” Union Baptist Church of Allentown 2-13-05 “A New People”- God’s Extreme Makeover 2Cor. 5:10-21 Introduction: There is an interesting television program that airs each week called Extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persevering People Of God

    Contributed by Sasidaran Kunjan on Nov 26, 2009
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     | 4,139 views

    To persevere and not give up is the most important ingredient for a believer or a church. Finding common ground is essencial.

    Title – The PERSEVERING People of God PP Text Acts 2: 42 – 47 42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44Now all who believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 2, 2012
     | 7,362 views

    A look at who is Jesus. From The Story, by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. A 32 week study into God's call.

    Jesus, the Son of God April 10, 2011 The Story - 25 Today, we’re going to focus on the most important question you will ever answer in your life. How’s that for an opening sentence? The question . . . WHO IS JESUS? That’s a huge question. And in reality it is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Son Of God

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 2, 2013
     | 3,460 views

    Jesus performs 2 miracles-The Pharisee's are confounded

    Jesus the Son of God Luke5:17-26 – These are the words of Napoleon Bonaparte: I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I have founded empires. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Power - Omnipotence Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 20, 2015
     | 13,553 views

    What does it matter that God is all powerful?

    GOD’S POWER – OMNIPOTENCE In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried. They believed that the dreadful plague would once again visit them and again destroy the rich wheat crop, bringing ruin to thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Who Serves

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 17, 2010
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    To God the Church is fundamentally God's sent Children obediently carrying out God's mission, which began in the Garden of Eden, was completed in the resurrection, and is now left to us to tell the sotry both in content and by our way of life.

    God Who Serves Gen 3:21 Aug 15, 2010 Intro: I want to begin by thanking Randy for preaching last week, a good message from John 14. I had been at Gull Lake Camp with some of our young boys, and the first morning we were there I went to the 7:30am leaders meeting and heard the general ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Is Enough PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 88 views

    Jesus offers true abundance—not material excess, but a deep, sustaining life of grace, peace, and generosity found only in relationship with Him.

    Good morning, dear friends. If your week has been weary or your heart has been hurried, you’re in the right place. The Shepherd of our souls knows how we feel when life feels lean and our plates feel packed. He meets us here with a promise that doesn’t flicker with the markets or moods. He speaks ...read more

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    God's Great Joy

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 31,889 views

    Have you ever laid in the bed at night and your problems have gotten so bad that it even seems like the darkness of the night has even turned its back on you.

    Preached on 31 October 2004 at Living Stone Baptist Church Standish, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Name Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 41,231 views

    Names are important to us because they often do more than just identify an individual; they can actually reveal who a person is, and what he or she is like.

    During a job interview, a woman was asked to give her name. She replied, “My name is Lilly.” When the boss wanted to know why she was named after a flower, she told him, “My parents gave me that name because when I was born a lily fell on me from the sky.” A couple days later, the boss interviewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,571 views

    This sermon will help people understand the power behind the single vision and purpose for every church to reach one more person with the Good News of Christ.

    GOD’S GIFT OF PURPOSE Unwrapping God’s Gifts Part 3 of 5 Pastor Steve Gallimore December 14, 2008 This week we’re going to continue our series by talking about one of God’s greatest gifts to us and that is God’s gift of purpose. As outrageous as it is, God not only sent His Son to die for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God's Favor Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,523 views

    Living outside of the box! Mary lives outside of the box - a. Humility/meekness b. Faith c. Agape Love

    Scripture: Luke 1:26-33; 39-56 Theme: Finding Favor with God Title: Mary - Outside of the Box INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This morning in your worship folder you will find a box with nine small dots in it. This is a little exercise or puzzle ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene