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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    What Does God Want From Me???? Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 581 ratings
     | 96,943 views

    We often feel like asking, "Good God Almighty, what do you WANT from me?" Micah gives a clear answer -- to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

    What Does God Want From Me? Micah 6:1-8 1 Listen to what the LORD says: "Stand up, plead your case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. 2 Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Does Jesus Want From Me?

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,508 views

    What would you do if you are confronted with the choice of denying Him or being killed. Columbine High School Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott, students at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. When fellow students on a rampage held automatic w

    Four Things Made Peter Fail the Test of Loyalty How did Peter fail? It is important to see that his failure did not just happen overnight. Peter himself took the wrong steps that put him on the road to failure. 1.He Boasted too Much or too Loudly The first step in Peter’s fall was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does God Speak To Us Today?

    Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 13,688 views

    Does God speak to us today? If he does, how does he speak?

    Most people today who claim to be Christians also claim to have a close association with the Father. These people vary greatly in their religious backgrounds and in their desire to please the Lord. From time to time you hear about some of these people who have a religious "experience". What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does God Say About Revival

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    In chapter 35 of Isaiah God clearly states things we should look forward to during personal and corporate revival.

    WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT REVIVAL ISAIAH 35 Rev. Michael Fogaras INTRODUCTION: What we see in Isaiah 35 is Revival taking place. Where there are those who thirst God says, ¡§water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.¡¨ Where there is little or no vision of the greatness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Much Land Does A Man Need?

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    Jesus isn’t asking to give up all that we have, just that one thing that stands between us and following Him. We can choose today to walk a fresh walk of freedom.

    HOW MUCH LAND DOES A MAN NEED? Mark 10:17-22 Opening Illustration: Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a fantastic offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Much Does God Love The World? Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    A look at John 3:16 the way Nicodemus heard it.

    Introduction Kingdom = God’s Rule, God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven, God’s Shalom, it is God’s dreams being realised for the world, Jesus says this kingdom rule is available now through me, so change and believe it, be part of it. As we saw last time Jesus told Nicodemus he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does God Want For Your Marriage?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,391 views

    The Apostle Paul shares the secret to a happy marriage. True happiness is found in Christ alone.

    So, Mike and Michelle, what do you want for your marriage? Mike, I suppose you want a cheerful Michelle who will be supportive and compliment the work you’ll do as a pastor. Michelle, I believe you once said that you wanted kids, crazy kids like the Habben girls. I’ll take that as a compliment! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does It Means To Wait Upon The Lord?

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 47,568 views

    If you want to be blessed, you must learn how to wait upon the Lord.

    Isaiah 40:31 Topic- What does it means to wait upon the Lord? In the Word of God, we are told to that if we want to be blessed by the Lord, we must learn to wait upon the Lord Psalm 25: 5 says, “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering And Evil?

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,476 views

    The question why does God allow suffering and evil is one of the most significant questions of this or any other time.

    Why does God allow suffering and evil? Why are babies born blind? Why is a promising life snuffed out as it is on the rise? Why are there wars in which thousands of innocent people are killed, children are burned beyond recognition and many are maimed for life?. There may be times when you find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does Serving God Look Like?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,787 views

    Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

    Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,087 views

    If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

    Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Your Bucket Have A Hole In It?

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,832 views

    HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A LEAKING BUCKET? MOST OF IT IS LOST ON THE GROUND. SOME CHRISTIANS SEEM TO HAVE A LEAK IN THEIR SPIRITUAL LIFE.

    JEREMIAH CH 2: VS 1--13 DOES YOUR BUCKET HAVE A HOLE IN IT? HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A BUCKET THAT LEAKED? ***** EVEN WITH A SMALL HOLE IN IT***** PROBABLY, YOU LOST MORE WATER THAN YOU CARRIED. ENDLESS TRIPS BACK AND FORTH TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Still Blame Us? Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
     | 4,204 views

    God has the right to do as He sees fit, God reveals Himself as He is, God has foretold these things in Scripture

    Chapter 9 v 19-29- ‘Why does God still blame us?’ Two premises 1. Salvation is due entirely to God’s will (v15 & 18) 2. We do not and cannot resist God’s will (v16). False conclusion 3. God cannot blame us (v19) for rejecting Him. If He makes all the decisions, surely He must take all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does Jesus Seem So Distant? Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,871 views

    Sometimes finding God can be so difficult, and He seems so far away, but in reality, He’s around us all the time. There are some things however that can seem confusing at times

    Opener Activity: Clap This game is a variation of the old faithful "Hot/Cold" game. One person is chosen to be "it" and asked to leave the room so they can’t hear or see what is going on in the room. Take about 1 minute and pick an action as a group for "it" to do when he/she returns. (A Jumping ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Lord Jesus Does Everything Well

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    Pentecost 16(B) - Our Lord Jesus Christ does EVERYTHING well. Jesus opens our ears to hear. Jesus opens mouths that speak.

    OUR LORD JESUS DOES EVERYTHING WELL (Outline) August 31, 2008 -- PENTECOST 16 -- Mark 7:31-37 INTRO: The crowd saw the effect of Jesus’ miraculous healing of a man who could not hear and could hardly speak. Their conclusion concerning Jesus: “He has done everything well”. This is quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran