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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Dating Game Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 4, 2013
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    A series about dating and marriage in the 21st century.

    Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 1 "The Dating Game" Genesis 2:15-25 Genesis 2:18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. INTRODUCTION: First, let me give you a few statistics that I think will help us put this message into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewing Your Mind

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    If knowing the will of God depends on the renewal of our mind and our total surrender to him, how can we be sure that it has taken place? Are we really living it out?

    Opening illustration: Object lesson using a small cup of milk representing the world in us. We pour a large jug of water (representing the HS) in it till the cup dispenses the milk completely and has water only. Introduction: What must be Renewed? As our belief systems are formed, they can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024
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    This sermon explores the lessons from the parable of the Prodigal Son, focusing on prudent resource use, choosing good companions, and the importance of prompt righteousness. Key

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love to share in the wisdom of God's word. It warms my heart to see each of you here today, ready to receive, ready to grow, and ready to be transformed by the life-changing power of the Gospel. In the ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of Biblical meditation, personal holiness, and aligning our mindset with God's to find joy and shape our identity.

    Well, beloved friends, here we are once again, gathered together in the shared light of God's grace and love. We are here to seek His wisdom, to learn from His Word, and to grow in our faith. We are here to foster our connection with our Creator, to deepen our understanding of His ways, and to ...read more

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    Correction Of The Letter. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 30, 2019
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    This Epistle was designed to produce pain in the Corinthian believers—and Paul felt very apprehensive about its effect on them. It was painful to him to write it, and he was well aware that it must cause deep distress among them to be scolded in this manner.

    August 26, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.2.b: Correction of the Letter. (7:8–12) 2nd Corinthians 7:8-12 (NKJV) 8 For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be A Pain! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002
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    We need God’s help in defeating sin’s results.

    DON’T BE A PAIN! I Chronicles 4:10 S: Evil, temptation and sin Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED GOD’S HELP IN DEFEATING SIN’S RESULTS. ?: How? KW: Admonitions TS: In our final study of the prayer of Jabez, we will find five admonitions to follow that will help us defeat sin’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Murder Most Foul Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 13,133 views

    In the Beginning, Part 4 of 7.

    MURDER MOST FOUL (GENESIS 4:1-18) There is a beautiful Hebrew legend of how the location of the Jerusalem temple was determined. Two brothers lived side by side on adjoining lands in the past. One was the head of a large family, and the other lived alone. One night, the former lay awake and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 50,800 views

    God is graciously speaking (if we will only listen).

    THE VOICE OF GOD Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 S: Revelation Th: Grace-Full Living (the grace of God communicating) Pr: GOD IS GRACIOUSLY SPEAKING (IF WE WILL ONLY LISTEN). ?: How? How will we respond? KW: Responses. TS: We will find in “The Parable of the Sower” four responses we can have to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Need To Start Growing Deep

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
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    God longs for us to grow deep in Him, but according to Jeremiah, people have different plans. How do we then access this growth promised by God?

    What we need to start growing deep 11 Has any nation ever exchanged its gods for another god, even though its gods are nothing? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols! 12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay, says the LORD. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    An Exemplary Witness - Part One

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 8, 2003
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    What kind of person shares his faith in Jesus Christ with his community? Six observations on how Paul did so.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- September 7, 2003 As we wind our way through this part of the Bible, we are tracing the personal journal and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Imitators Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 18,911 views

    Imitators of God? Mimickers of God? Was Paul kidding? (#1 in "The Christian Victor" series)

    “IMITATORS OF GOD” Ephesians 5:1,2 “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” Here at the opening of the fifth chapter of Ephesians, we are confronted ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Stupid Is As Stupid Does Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,447 views

    Judges, Pt. 3

    STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES (JUDGES 16) Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked day and night. An hour after he gave it to Kissinger, he got it back. There was a note attached that said redo it. The assistant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,217 views

    Is it right to say that Jesus is the ONLY way? Unless you deny the Word, you better preach the truth and He is the truth and the only way!

    Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive It is often said that Christianity or at least some sects of Christianity are too exclusive or intolerant in that they do not accept any other faiths as valid and even reject other sects of Christianity. There is a lot of truth in that accusation. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Filled Up With God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    Paul prays that we might be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, so that we might know the unknowable, and be filled to the fullest (#6 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “...that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God.” The first thing I have an obligation to point out to you as we begin, is that we’re still in the middle of Paul’s prayer; a prayer for the church he’s writing to, but also, as we have said and agreed upon, for all who would come after, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Battle Gear Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,054 views

    Week three in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

    29, February 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK THREE: BATTLE GEAR Introduction: We have been talking about defeating the giants in our lives this year. We looked at the necessity of courage and at the importance of competence in defeating ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite