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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Search Me, O God Psalm 139:23-24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,166 views

    Embark on a journey of self-examination and surrender before our Creator. This psalm, penned by David, serves as a profound prayer for introspection and spiritual renewal. Let us explore its timeless truths and discover how they can transform our lives.

    Search Me, O God Psalm 139:23-24 Introduction: As we delve into Psalm 139:23-24 today, we embark on a journey of self-examination and surrender before our Creator. This psalm, penned by David, serves as a profound prayer for introspection and spiritual renewal. Let us explore its timeless truths ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,380 views

    We are all subject to stumble. The good news of God is that He has provided several means for us to stand up and stand back up.

    Introduction: I. I’ve got to tell you, I am really ticked off at myself right now. A. You may recall about a year ago, I made a commitment to lose weight. B. In fact, I made a commitment to myself to lose 100 pounds. C. I started out pretty well. 1. In a rather short period of time, about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bend Gods Ear And Make Him Smile

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 5, 2016
     | 5,557 views

    A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song - So, when you bend Gods ear what would you say?

    Scripture reading He was a priest, she was barren and the angel said unto Zacharias, thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Luke 1:13 The angel appeared to Mary, and promised her a child, 34 and said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Longing To Be Seen Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 2, 2020
     | 2,709 views

    Truth One: WHEN not IF Truth Two: We want to be Seen Turth Three: Reward in Prayer

    LONGING TO BE SEEN Matthew 6:5-6 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION We are going to begin a short series on prayer this week. There will be 3 messages on prayer all focusing on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount which we find in Matthew 5-7. We will be in Matthew 6. Prayer is significant for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desperately Distant From God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2012
     | 4,322 views

    God invites us to Him, yet so many stay away.

    Desperately Distant from God February 1, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God invites us to Him, yet so many stay away. Focus Passage: Exodus 20:18-21 Introduction: One time many years ago, the king of Hungary found himself depressed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Tips For Christian Living In The New Year

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2024
     | 817 views

    Pray, ask God for guidance, and then write a simple statement on a piece of paper as a guidepost for the coming year. Put it on your fridge, and let it be a reminder to you through the year.

    As we head into a new year, I want to give you some tips for how to live your life in the coming year. As people we should always be growing, always learning more about God, and always attempting to see ourselves becoming more like Jesus. That takes intentional decisions, decisions to live a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Responding To Trouble

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 23, 2013
     | 5,869 views

    This sermon examines two critical question for a believer to understand and apply: 1) Can suffering be God's will for us? -and- 2) How should we act when we know suffering awaits us? (Acts 21)

    Responding to Trouble Acts 21:1-36 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking God's Presence 1 Chronicles 16:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,510 views

    1 Chronicles 16:11 challenges us to actively seek God and His strength continually. May this sermon inspire a deeper commitment to pursue intimacy with God and experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives.

    Seeking God's Presence 1 Chronicles 16:11 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound invitation to seek God's presence as outlined in 1 Chronicles 16:11. This verse serves as a guiding principle for our spiritual journey, urging us to pursue intimacy with God above all else. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Beauty Of Worship. Pt.4

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,504 views

    A. W. Tozer, once wrote: The widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. Being made in the image of God...

    The Beauty Of Worship. Pt.4 2 Samuel 6:12-15NKJV A. W. Tozer, once wrote: The widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. Being made in the image of God, it is capable of almost unlimited extension in all directions. And one of the world’s greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Heartily Desire

    Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    Teaching Christians New lessons of Devotion and Ministry.Also good for non Christians to make a move in Faith.

    Reading: Matt 14:21-36 TITLE: "A HEARTILY DESIRE" This was the second time that Jesus asks his disciples to enter the boat and cross over the lake. In chapter eight in the gospel of Mathew, we read "when He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him v.23". But Jesus fell asleep, and a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    End-Times Living

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,427 views

    End-times living won’t be easy. Jesus doesn’t promise that it will be. How can it? This universe is plummeting down to its death, and such death throes are never pleasant.

    Intro The end of the church year draws near. With the end of the church year comes preaching of the end: the end of this creation, the coming of Jesus Christ, and the new creation on the Last Day. When Jesus comes on the Last Day, the world as we know it ends. That probably doesn’t cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let's Get Stirred Up

    Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016
     | 13,786 views

    3 different uses for the phrase Stir Up

    LET’S GET STIRRED UP! 2TIM 1 3-10 2 Timothy 1:3-10 (NKJV) 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, 5 when ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Hard Wiring God's Character Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    Do you revisit old sins? Did you know that God has forgotten them purposefully and it would be wrong to go over and over them? Learn about freedom from guilt in the once for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

    Have you ever been in a contract dispute? Maybe charges got put on your account that you feel aren’t yours or aren’t fair. I had a situation recently with an agreement that I signed an extension on - and the other party and I discussed the changes and then I signed the document I received. Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Gathering In Faith: The Power Of Christian Community Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,261 views

    Hebrews 10:24-25 emphasizes the power of Christian community. We are called to encourage, support, and inspire one another in our walk of faith.

    "Gathering in Faith: The Power of Christian Community" Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound message found in Hebrews 10:24-25 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Call to Encourage One Another Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT) - "Let us think of ways to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Signs Of The Times?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 5, 2021
     | 2,428 views

    Every generation looks for the signs of Jesus' return. Maybe some of those signs are here, maybe not. In either case, we must pay attention and prepare for His return.

    1. The best fairy tales come from the worst fears… Many deal with poverty, famine, and abandoned children. There is often the added element of getting lost in the woods. Hansel and Gretel; Rapunzel; Little Red Riding Hood. . . 2. I want to tell you about a true scary story. It’s called, “The Year ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ