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  • Steve Malone avatar

    Do You Hear Voices

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 21,779 views

    IN OUR TEXT TODAY WE WILL HEAR 4 VOICES CALLING NOT ONLY TO ISAIAH BUT TO ALL OF GOD’S PROPHETS THROUGHOUT THE AGES...

    "DO YOU HEAR THE VOICES?" READ TEXT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 INTRODUCTION TODAY WE BEGIN A STUDY ON ISAIAH CHAPTER’S 40-66; BUT BEFORE WE BEGIN IT’S NECESSARY FOR US TO DO SOME INTRODUCTORY WORK. ISAIAH; THE MAN IT WAS DURING THE TIME OF THE DIVIDED PERIOD OF ISRAEL’S HISTORY (WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leave Your Past In The Past

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,779 views

    It is during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. The problem is that many people stay in the past in stead of reaching for the future.

    INTRODUCTION It is usually during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. There might have been personal trials that you faced or maybe your plans did not come to fulfilment. Maybe you did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    And The Music Plays On

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jun 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,178 views

    We must maintain hope and perseverance until the second coming

    We have often heard the axiom that when life serves us lemons we should turn the lemons into lemonade. I don’t know about you, but I find that is not always an easy thing to do. There have been times when I have been confronted by an issue the seemingly overwhelms me. I twist and turn and ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The End Of The Lord

    Contributed by Solomon Onwude on Jun 29, 2017
     | 8,089 views

    Sometimes, all we need to do, is to live our lives bearing the end in mind; the end that the lord wants for us, not our own end but the lords…

    James 5:11New International Version (NIV) 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Mine today, is a message of hope! Many of us, if not all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Things Are Possible With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 217 views

    God’s presence makes the impossible possible; when we reach our limits, we can trust His power and faithfulness to carry us through every challenge.

    Some of us walked in today with a tight throat and a tired heart. The week has been long. The bills stack up, the headlines hit hard, and the calendar doesn’t care that your energy is on empty. You’ve prayed for the prodigal until your words feel worn. You’ve watched the doctor’s face for good news ...read more

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    Remarkable Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    A sermon examining the importance of placing our faith in Christ.

    REMARKABLE FAITH Mark 7:24-30 I have certain resources that I use to find stories to illustrate the truths that we are examining as we walk through God’s Word each week. This past week I set out to find a good illustration on great faith. I quickly realized that none could compare to the examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love That Never Gives Up Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,118 views

    Learn how God’s unfailing love can inspire us to love others persistently, hopefully, and powerfully, even in the midst of challenges and hardships.

    Introduction: Dear friends and families, "Love and Family" - are two concepts that often go hand in hand. We often hear phrases like "blood is thicker than water" or "family is not defined by blood." These sayings remind us that love is at the core of any family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Revolutionary? Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ministries and corporations, wrote a book titled Revolution. It is a book that discusses the paradigm shift that is happe

    (This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let's Get Busy For God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,339 views

    The Angel of the Lord came to Zerubbabel and encouraged him to get busy and complete the work to which he was called. This message is a look at some of basic principles for getting busy doing God's work.

    Let’s Get Busy for God Zechariah 4:4-11 How many times in history have great things for God been accomplished that started out so small that shortsighted people looked down at the endeavor or who prognosticated that it would never amount to anything? Many great accomplishments for God have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Personal-Undeniable Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Oct 9, 2017
     | 6,550 views

    There is a way to God.

    Title: Personal-Undeniable Place: BLCC Date: 10/1/17 Text: John 9.1-41 CT: There is a way to God. [Screen 1] All of us as adults will have obstacles to our faith. Something happens and God moves out of being a category and it becomes really personal. And my goal in this series is to let you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Is This Uncircumcised Philistine? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,239 views

    Encourages believers to find courage and stand firm in their faith, inspired by David's boldness in facing Goliath, despite the world's rebellion and unrighteousness.

    Good morning, beloved! It’s a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you all today. We are gathered here, not as strangers meeting in passing, but as a family united by the love of our Savior. A family that laughs together, cries together, and grows together in the light of His grace. We are ...read more

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    The Cross Before The Crown Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,659 views

    Learn how to finish life well from the example of Jesus Christ on the cross.

    We continue our message series to prepare us for Easter. Because we live on the other side of Easter, that is we know Jesus has risen from the dead, we can easily overlook the sufferings of Jesus. But knowing the sufferings Jesus can benefit us. My parents with my sister and I came to America ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Principles Of Faith

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    Christian faith has God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as its object, requires action and produces joy.

    Introduction SHARP – We are living in difficult and confusing times. We all are living lives of constant change as we move from duty station to duty station and going from one deployment to another. Add on top of that the uncertainty of life as shown by the Virginia Tech killings, Columbine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things New

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,663 views

    HEAVEN IS OUR GOAL IN THIS LIFE AND A GIFT FROM GOD ALMIGHTY THROUGH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST!

    ALL THINGS NEW REVELATION 21: 1-7 MARCH 29, 2005 INTRODUCTION: “Some glad morning when this life is o’er, I’ll fly away; To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away. I’ll fly away, O glory, I’ll fly away; (in the morning); When I die, hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away. When the shadows of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Dynamic Children Of God

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    God has a plan for parents who desire to raise dynamic, determined and delivered children of God. This couples ministry workshop teaches Christian parents how to raise Dynami Children of God

    1. Opening Prayer of Gratitude: (1min) a) Opening up the meeting in prayer. 2. Introduction: (15 min.) a) Opening comments and introductions Ask participants: Please go to the 78th division of the Psalm. We will work out of verses 4 through 7. Here it says that that: (78:4) We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church