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    Have Thine Own Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,153 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's plan, allow Him to shape their lives, and follow His divine direction, even in challenging times.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship, the strength of faith, and the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the watchful eye of our Creator, our Father, our Potter. Let's turn ...read more

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    Trials: God's Hard Gifts Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,977 views

    The trials in our life are never easy, but God uses them to refine us into better people.

    James 1:1-18 January 12, 2003 Trials - God’s Hard Gifts Last week we looked at the Man James, brother of Jesus. Today, we begin to look at the letter that he left us in the New Testament. Jesus was prophesied to be a man of sorrows, well acquainted with grief; his brother James also had ...read more

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    Believers Are God's Treasured Possession

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,673 views

    PENTECOST 4(A) - Believers are God’s treasured possession because God draw us close and we continue in God’s word.

    BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S TREASURED POSSESSION Exodus 19:2-8 - June 27, 2004 - Pentecost 4 EXODUS 19:2-8 2After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain. 3Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What God Is Looking For…

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
     | 2,140 views

    After seeing the disciples of Jesus hiding in the upper room it is hard to imagine that they had any vision of their own. That is why it is important to understand how God sees things and what he is watching for.

    Last week we looked at the slowness of Easter’s arrival for the disciples. They were locked away in a room. They were full of fear and doubts. Jesus appears, it would be easy to claim that that fixed everything for the disciples. But it did not; we know that if we read through the different ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God Answers Prayer, But Not Always.

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,287 views

    We all know the reality of unanswered prayer, but do we know the why of unanswered prayer?

    God Answers Prayer, But Not Always Lends a whole new meaning to “I’m praying for you” doesn’t it? Prayer helps us feel closer to God, more connected to the church and extremely guilty if it is perceived that we don’t do it enough or correctly. And this is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When God Says No! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2016
     | 9,423 views

    Conversations we have with God. A series focusing on prayer

    Conversations With God When God Says No! 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 April 24, 2016 We’re in a series called Conversations with God. Today is part 3, and we're going to talk about something that's a little bit more difficult than our discussion 2 weeks ago . . . the joy of Lazarus coming back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word, Love & Work Of God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 19, 2014
     | 7,040 views

    Jesus is the Foundation of the Christian life. Upon that foundation there are three key pillars that enable to live the abundant life that Christ wants for us: God's Word, God's love and Grace, and our active engagement in doing the work of God.

    Today we want to take an opportunity to think about strengthening and making firm the foundation of our lives. The parable that was just read talks about the importance of building on a sure foundation. If life was always calm, if there were no storms, if troubles never came our way, then perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Speaking God’s Word

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,525 views

    As found in the Creation, God’s word is powerful, and when we speak His word, we tap into that power so we may glorify Him even more.

    GENESIS 1:1-3 "And God said ..." Why is it important to speak God’s Word? Because God’s Word is full of power, it’s alive and becomes fully effective when we activate it in our lives. When we became Christians, Jesus came into our hearts, and we were filled with the Holy Spirit. He came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God’s Plans For You

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2021
     | 7,138 views

    It’s a happy thought that God is constantly thinking about you! God was thinking about you before the first mountain was formed.You’re the apple of God’s eye, His own dear children. He says, “The very hairs of your heads are all numbered.”

    GOD’S PLANS FOR YOU Jer. 29:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT FORGIVING, GOING FISHING 1. A boy went to the grocery store with his mom. He’d already gotten in trouble for touching things, and she said, “Don’t touch anything on the shelves!” 2. When his Mom wasn’t looking, he bumped a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Over Our Future Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,027 views

    Allow God's love to reign over our future by trusting Him to provide for our needs and seeking His kingdom first.

    Today, we're going to talk about something that I know a lot of us struggle with - worrying about our future. We worry about school, friends, family, and what we're going to do with our lives. But guess what? Jesus has something to say about that in Matthew 6:25-34. Let's dive in and see what He ...read more

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    The Surpassing Greatness Of God During Our Stormy Days (Acts 27)

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 10, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,940 views

     God’s favour surpasses all boundaries  God’s wisdom surpasses the wisdom of the world  God’s timing surpasses human comprehension  God’s purpose for our lives surpasses our imagination

    A Study on Acts 27 It is a familiar chapter that talks about the shipwreck of Paul. As we know, Paul undertook three missionary journeys in his lifetime. After Paul had returned to Jerusalem from his third missionary journey he was arrested and had to face charges before the Roman authorities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Giving God Your Best In Worship

    Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 62,988 views

    Just as the Israelites in Malachi’s day offered second rate worship to God, it is possible that we are doing the same. Nine practical suggestions to insure that you are giving God your best in worship.

    GIVING YOUR BEST IN WORSHIP (Malachi 1:6-14) 1. We talk a lot about giving our best… a. Whether it is on the job, or in school, or on the athletic field…we emphasize giving our best b. Did you know that when it comes to worship, God wants you to give your best? 2. Open Bible to Malachi 1:6-14 - in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If It's Possible, It's Not God's Work

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 21, 2013
     | 3,281 views

    God's work is always outside the realm of human possibility.

    It is absolutely impossible to become a Christian. Down through the years many have tried and have failed most miserably. The problem is people are taught that they can become a Christian anytime they want to. This gives people room to put it off to a “more convenient season.” Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Remembering What God Has Done Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,399 views

    We need reminders of what God has done in our lives.

    A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon # 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can God Change His Mind? Series

    Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on May 1, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,604 views

    If God sovereignly ordains whatsoever shall come to pass, is it possible for Him to 'change His mind'?

    CAN GOD CHANGE HIS IMMUTABLE ORDINATIONS? Over the course of the last five weeks we have spent much time considering the providence of God, and how He has ordained whatsoever shall come to pass and more importantly that He has immutably ordained whatsoever shall come to pass. With that in mind we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist