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  • mark stegall avatar

    How To See Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,317 views

    GODS DESIRE,DESIGN AND DEMAND IS THAT WE SEE JESUS

    JOHN 12:20-21 MANY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE JESUS FOR MANY DIFFERENT REASONS.SOME HAVE NO DESIRE TO SEE HIM UNTIL LIFE HITS THEM WITH TRAGEDY,THEN THEY DESIRE A MIRACLE. OTHERS ARE LOOKING FOR JESUS OUT OF CURIOSITY. STILL OTHERS ARE SEEKING SPIRITUAL THINGS AND ARE NOT LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACE. ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 12,917 views

    Proverbial wisdom from chapter 16. 1- Plans 2- Pride 3- Prosperity

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. - A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it. - A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. - A closed mouth gathers no feet. - A diplomat is one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 22,171 views

    A clean heart is wrought by keeping the commandments of God and doing the things that please God. If a child disobeys his father, he displeases his father. The only way he can please his father is by obeying him. The same is true with God. If we are going

    PLEASING GOD TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-6 “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. [6] But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God's Will”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,989 views

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will”

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will” Jeremiah Denounces His Persecutors 7 O LORD, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    After The Election

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 6, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,723 views

    God does not care about the economy or missing WMDs or anything of the sort. God cares about the moral fabric of our nation and that moral fabric was up for election this past Tuesday. You can believe it or not, but it is true. The Question of the Day:

    AFTER THE ELECTION VARIOUS PASSAGES 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-4 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Give Up Seeking Breakthrough

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 9,158 views

    Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is!

    NEVER GIVE UP SEEKING THE BREAKTHROUGH Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church 20:04:2004 Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is! All Inventions All breakthroughs in science All social change Came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seven Reasons To Seek A Personal Revival

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,926 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a fresh moving of God in his life.

    INTRODUCTION: REVIVE [Heb chayah, khaw-yaw’]: a prim. root; to live; keep or make alive; give or promise life; recover, repair, or restore to life. I. A REAL REVIVAL WILL MOTIVATE YOU IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE Psalms 80:18 Then we will not turn back from You; Revive us, and we will call upon Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Knowledge Of God's Will

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    An exploration of how we can know and live God’s will based on Colossians 1:4-14 and Psalm 73.

    Have you ever found yourself wondering what God wanted you to do in a particular situation? Have you ever found yourself doing what you thought was right only to see it apparrently go all wrong? Are you growing and learning what it means to do God’s will or do you find it all to confusing? When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Secrets To Victorious Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 115 ratings
     | 30,456 views

    If we want to live a victorious Christian life we must submit to God.

    SECRETS TO VICTORIOUS LIVING Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Read James 4:1-10 2. There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 3. In order to have victory in our lives we have to do what it takes to obtain them. Proposition: If we want to live a victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeking God With Your Whole Heart

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,950 views

    The year of 2020 has really caused us to stop and shake our heads at what is going on. We have experienced unprecedented life events that leave us bewildered at best. In the immortal words of Marvin Gaye “What’s Going On”.

    Seeking God with your whole Heart By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The Bible says in Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost”. The word repent is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Where Cometh Your Help: From Egypt Or From Heaven.

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,700 views

    You should be determined to depend only on God for help, and not seeking other gods or going in the way of the world.

    WHERE COMETH YOUR HELP: FROM EGYPT OR FROM HEAVEN. STUDY TEXT: ISAIAH 31:1 INTRODUCTION - Help can be found in Egypt, but it is against the help from Heaven. - Egypt signifies bondage and worldliness. Seeking help from Egypt implies going outside the will of God to look for assistance - No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    Men today are searching for meaning in their lives. Truly wise men still seek after Jesus.

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Lessons of the Nativity – Part III Matthew 2:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, [2] "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Men Still Seek The King Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    The wise men from the east teach us two valuable lessons. If we want to experience the joy of Christmas, then we must seek the King, and worship Him today.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK THE KING INTRO: (From Sermon Central dot com). Retailers of all sorts are frantically slashing prices on their merchandise to entice consumers to buy more stuff, to get more goodies. Here are some 2008 sample ads collected in one week: • Wal-Mart wants us to buy more so we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Retaking Our Safe Spaces

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,793 views

    Theme: Victory Over Evil - What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 30: 1 - 31 Theme: Victory Over Evil Title: Retaking Your Safe Space What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “i Do”

    Contributed by David Roth on Jan 13, 2015
     | 5,938 views

    Proper 23 (A), 18th Sunday after Pentecost. We enter into the wedding feast of the Lamb when we believe His word of promise and come in faith, to praise and honor Him. Those who did not enter were centered on themselves instead of Christ.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “I Do” “I do.” Two small little words with big impact. While they can be used on many occasions, we immediately associate them ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran