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  • Ken Osso avatar

    When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

    When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 27 - The Believer’s Present Relation To Satan: Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018
     | 6,462 views

    The closing portion of Paul’s letter contains his account of this conflict of the Christian with the forces of evil.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/11/18 Lesson 27: The Believer’s Present Relation to Satan: Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #4 - What To Do If You've Failed God Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,823 views

    No one likes to fail, but we all do. We examine the story of Peter and draw 5 steps for getting back on track if you’ve failed. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. What to Do if You’ve Failed God Everybody has failed at one time or another: <ILLUS> Firemen who came to rescue a cat. Woman was so grateful, she invited ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    40 Days - Lent

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,904 views

    A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

    Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Danny Salyer avatar

    The Danger Of Falling Asleep

    Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 11,811 views

    There are alot of people who have closed their eyes to the things of God.

    “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP” TEXT: ACTS 20:6-12 INTRO: NOTHING IN GOD’S PRECIOUS WORD IS WITHOUT EDIFICATION..... SURELY GOD HAS PUT THIS STORY IN HIS WORD TO HELP US IN SOME WAY. THIS MORNING I WANT TO PREACH A MESSAGE ENTITLED, “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP”, OR “ IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Antidote For The Root Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,122 views

    STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU

    BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being. I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO OUR HEART? A. (:1-2) WE FORGET ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #4 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Male And Female Created He Them

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,206 views

    God closed the book on same-sex "marriage" in the book of Genesis.

    Male and Female Created He Them I have some notes but I’m going to hold them for just a moment. Please turn with me to Proverbs 14 and we’re going to look at verse 12. “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Why are the ways of man the ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,131 views

    Faith is renewed day by day in our experience of the storms of life.

    THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Journey

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,265 views

    It is in the lifeboats of praise, blessings, persecution and trials and tribulations that we draw nearer to Jesus and He draws nearer to us!

    The Journey Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before a person can come to know the Lord, God must first seek that person. Remember when the Lord came to you and spoke the words “come follow me.” Most of us were not wise by human standards, not influential, or noble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Shubert avatar

    When God Plays Hide & Seek

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,921 views

    There are times in our relationship with GOD that it seems that He conceals Himself from us. What, if anything, is GOD doing when He plays "Hide & Seek" ?

    When god plays Hide And Seek Job 23:8-10 8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: 10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024
     | 2,308 views

    When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

    Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    God Is Not Far Away.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,915 views

    God is not far away, He is nearer than you think, just reach out and touch Him as He passes by. He is never too busy to hear you when you call, so just call out to Him, He is ready to help you.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – February 19th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome…… Today is the third Sunday of Black History Month, and I believe we all can say we have been blessed. Have you been blessed? Has God been good to you? Can you praise God despite how ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    How To Hear God Speak Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,221 views

    Whether God’s Word gets through to us or not depends on our attitudes. Is yours a closed mind? A superficial mind, a distracted mind, or a willing mind? It is only when you really listen and obey can your life be changed and you become productive and use

    [Adapted from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same title.] This morning we’re beginning a new series, "Conversing with God". I will cover it in 4 sessions. • Frankly, nothing is more important in our walk with God, than be able to hear and understand what God is saying. • Let’s look at Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Amar Chandnani avatar

    Seek The Lord And Experience His Presence

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Oct 13, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,411 views

    Today, I would like to take you back to biblical times and examine closely how God blesses those who seek HIM and why it is crucial for us in our modern day to seek him too.

    SERMON: Seek The Lord And Experience His Presence. Opening Verse: Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; Today, I would like to take you back to biblical times and examine closely how God blesses those who seek HIM and why it is crucial for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational