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  • Brad Dyrness avatar

    Intimacy With God - This One Thing I Ask Series

    Contributed by Brad Dyrness on May 3, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 41,379 views

    What did King David, who was known as a man with a heart for God, do to nurture his relationship with the Father? Sought God through learning, worship, prayer and obedience.

    One thing I ask… Intimacy with God 4/28/02 By Brad Dyrness If we really sing what we live, our hymn titles we sing would read something like this:  Instead of showers…"THERE SHALL BE SPRINKLES OF BLESSING"  Instead of telling… "I LOVE TO MUMBLE THE STORY"  Not soldiers but ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Misuse Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,439 views

    How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

    THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • John Young avatar

    The Bible Is Applicable-Part 5 Series

    Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,928 views

    In order to experience the wonder of God’s Word we must do three things: Receive it, repond to it and reflect it.

    One winter morning in San Diego, after Paul had wandered many miles along the waterfront, in a daze, he turned wearily toward his hotel room. He had been drinking heavily for weeks. His mind was tortured by the thoughts of the wife and four children whom he had deserted. Only the day before, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Praise? Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    Sermon Series on the Book of Ephesians

    Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 Title: Why Praise? Text: Ephesians 1:1-6 Introduction 1. If you remember from our study of Philippians some time ago… Even in the midst of being in prison… Facing a potential death penalty… Paul was able to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Why Jesus Died

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    The question is not "who killed Jesus ?" but why did he die ?

    Why Jesus Died Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Acts 4:38 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    Because Jesus has made the Father known, we are filled with instruction and affection; we have true knowledge and genuine love.

    John 17, Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples (sermon series) “Knowing God” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org “Righteous Father, though the world does not know You, I know You, and they know that You have sent Me. I have made You ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    0826 Trinity Xxvi: Christ The King Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    This is "Christ the King" Sunday, yet we are also forced to ask with the Psalmist, "How long, O Lord?"

    Sermon: Christ The King Text: Jer 23:5-8 Occasion: Trinity XXVI Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Novenber 20, 2005 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn06-01-01WoolseyJer23;05-08TrinityXXVIChristTheKing.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Let's Take A Look At God

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,747 views

    When you think of God, who or what do you think of? This sermon encourages the hearers to take a fresh look at the God of all creation.

    “Let’s Take a Look at God” Zeph. 3:17 INTRO – When you think of God, who or what do you think of? What is your favorite name for Him? - Father - Lord - God - Savior - Redeemer Tonight, I want us to take a look at God. Not that we have never done this before, but let’s just gaze upon Him one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Pentecost/Confirmation

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    A sermon preached on the Day of Pentecost, with the celebration of confirmation. It speaks to the Spirit’s empowerment for mission.

    The Day of Pentecost, May 27, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day that we celebrate your outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the church, open our hearts and minds to understand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    I'll Stick By You

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    You can tell who your friend is when you are in a pickle!

    One of the great paradoxes of life is that - in order for new life to appear, then what formerly existed must be changed in some way or the other, or it must be completely destroyed. Jesus gave an example of this when he said that in order for a tree to grow, then the seed must first be buried and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bread And Betrayal

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,508 views

    This message reiterates the fact that often the closest communion with God will also involve some fellowship some of the bitter betrayals of life.

    1 Corinthians 11:23 KJV For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: I. INTRODUCTION -- THE FIRST COMMUNION I shall never the first time that I was able to take communion. For years, I had sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Making It A Part Of You: Bible Memorization And Meditation Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,917 views

    4th of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Considers how God’s Word strengthens us as we memorize and meditate upon it.

    Proverbs 22: 17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, 18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. Captain James E. Ray of the U.S. Air Force learned just how important those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    Where Christ Is Seated

    Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,541 views

    This is a topical message on places Christ sat that has meaningful application.

    Where Christ is Seated John 4:5-6 What is the number one problem the choir faces? I’d say ....it might be finding a seat when they get done singing in the AM service and want to come down and sit in the congregation. Some have said I saw some folks come in and look around and not finding a seat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    Integrity Boshemity

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    Queen Vashti teaches us a lesson of integrity in the face of adversity.

    Integrity Boshemity Esther 1:1-22 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 Introduction: I. Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these answers. A. They told me at the blood bank this might happen. B. I was working smarter – not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Through Not In

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    Sermon Objective: This is a funeral sermon designed to share the Good News of hope & resurrection that is found in Jesus Christ.

    Through Not In 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Sermon Objective: To honor Judy’s request and share the Good News of hope that is found in Jesus Christ to those who are at her memorial service. 51Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— 52in a flash, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene