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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Until We Pray-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2014
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    3 of 5. Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. We are neither praying nor truly free until we seek God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

    UNTIL WE PRAY-III—Matthew 6:5-15 Attention: We have discovered that our independence as a nation is tied to prayer. We also realize that our ministries as a church are bound to prayer as well. We cannot celebrate our ministry efforts unless we celebrate independence from sin, self, & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
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    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Facade PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
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    Explores cultivating a deep, authentic relationship with God, prioritizing His preeminence, and finding joy in His presence, away from public performance of faith.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared hunger for the divine word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the irresistible pull of God's ...read more

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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    How Can I Really Get To Know God? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 16, 2008
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    Whether you made a commitment years ago or have yet to accept Him into your life, there always remains much more to learn about His nature and ways.

    How Can I Really Get to Know God? : Hosea 6:6 Introduction: Did you know that God wants to show you more of Himself everyday? Are you seeking after God with all your strength? Does your time with the Lord reenergize you or does it feel more like a ritualistic experience? Repeatedly in Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We See What Jeremiah Saw? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 7, 2002
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    Second in series that helps us see the importance of the birth of Christ from God’s perspective through the major prophets of the Old Testament.

    Jeremiah, like Isaiah in last week’s message, was a "seer"; a prophet who was enabled by God to see things others had not yet seen. Today’s Bible text records what he saw concerning the kingdom of Judah’s immediate and distant future. In the immediate future he saw that the king of Judah, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "purpose Of Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 17, 2019
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    Every life has purpose

    “Purpose of life” November 17, 2019 John 10:7-10 “Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Overcoming Gluttony

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008
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    Gluttony is more that just eating more than your fill. The true face of the sin of gluttony is that we can desire something more than we desire God.

    An unknown predator has entered our lives; one that starts as soon as we are born. Most of us would never recognize it if we saw it because “it” is the norm of the society we live in. We sometimes feel that it is almost a right because we live in such a land of abundance. America has so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is Your Tent Pitched?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
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    Life is made up of many decisions. Some BIG and some SMALL and sometimes very unpopular.

    For example: (1) SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS Consider the many decisions an umpire has to make calling “balls” or “strikes” in a baseball game. He can almost rest assured that by the time the game is over he does not have a friend in the stadium. These fellows have a hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ - A Curse For Us

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. "I wish you were dead! Go to hades! Get out of here and don’t ever let me see you again!" "You are no longer part of this family.

    1. "I wish you were dead! Go to hades! Get out of here and don’t ever let me see you again!" "You are no longer part of this family." 2. His father was angry. He cursed his son with more words than I can tell you here this evening. His father was angry at him and he let him know it. And not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Raising Heroes For Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 17, 2007
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    Our children can be great heroes for Jesus Christ. Jesus can turn them into heroes, and we can help. Let’s look into the Word of God and see what to do.

    Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007 *Last Thursday was George Washington’s birthday. What a hero he was! Historian James Flexner called Washington “the indispensable man.” And Richard Smith said, -“If George Washington had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Jesus Christ!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 15, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,598 views

    Fear of disturbing someone with the mention of God is becoming more & more prevalent. You see, even mentioning Jesus – unless as a curse word - seems certain to offend some people.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:8; Isaiah 53:5 (NCV); Romans 1:16 I don't know just how much you are aware of some of the turmoil that is going on in our nation, particularly this past week. No, I'm not talking about political turmoil. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Roots - Part 1 - Praise And Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 4, 2009
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    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 1 - Praise and Purpose I. Introduction Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. We brag about fruit. No roots and no fruits. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Bartsch avatar

    Jesus Christ Is The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 13,809 views

    Why was he born blind? Why can we see? This sermon celebrates the gifts of physical and spiritual sight.

    John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 (NIV) As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Has Given Our Hearts Desire

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 4, 2015
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    To show that GOD is the Giver of our heart's desire and He's not witholding anything good from us. Psalms 84:11 For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [present] grace and favor and [future] glory (honor, splendor, and heavenly bliss)! No

    I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD the giver of your desires? Yes. Psalms 37:4 Psalms 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the Giver of our heart's desire and He's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Reimagining Jesus

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
     | 4,656 views

    How do you picture Jesus??

    Re-Imagining Jesus Mark 6:1-6 Jan 4, 2008 Intro: Over the holidays I watched a movie on TV called “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”. It’s a cheesy comedy starring Will Farrell, and although it had a few good moments I don’t recommend it. There was one scene which I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist