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  • Paul Decker avatar

    It's Not Just For Us Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    Worship of God is the ultimate purpose of the world.

    IT’S NOT JUST FOR US Psalm 96:10 S: Worship C: Relationship between worship and mission Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: WORSHIP OF GOD IS THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE FOR ALL THE WORLD. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Worship correctly, so the world will listen. • Keep to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 22, 2025
     | 330 views

    Isaiah's prophesy is filled with wonder and promise. Jesus fulfilled it upon His arrival and continues to fulfill it everyday.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with a quote from Frederick Buechner (Beekner), who was an American minister, theologian, and author of 39 books: “For outlandish creatures like us, on our way to a heart, a brain, and courage, Bethlehem is not the end of our journey but only the beginning - not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Use Your Head!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    Use Your Head! 1) Don’t reject God’s claim on your life; ) Don’t reject God’s call to repent; 3) Don’t reject God’s Christ for salvation.

    Have you purchased anything lately that doesn’t have a warning label attached to it? It seems to me that everything now from artwork to zippers comes with warnings - some of them quite humorous. For example irons have warning labels that read: “NEVER IRON CLOTHES WHILE WEARING THEM”. If you rent a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 17, 2021
     | 2,823 views

    Great prayers are nourished by great praise, and God is worthy of our praise! 1. Praise God for His kingdom. 2. Praise God for His power. 3. Praise God for His glory.

    Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 3 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 1, 2017 (Revised March 17, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will finish our study of the Lord’s Prayer by focusing on the last part of vs. 13. Jesus gave us this prayer as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The History Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2015
     | 7,107 views

    God got close when He made humanity, close enough to breathe life into us. That's how close He wants to stay.

    The Gospel According to Genesis - Part 2 of a 4-Part Series - “The History of Creation” January 11, 2015 God said to Adam, "I am going to make you a helper, a companion. What would you like your companion to be like?" Adam replied, "Well I want someone that is humorous, witty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Full Of Use"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2016
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     | 5,753 views

    The word Onesimus means "useful" and that is what we become when we are repaired, when we forgive, when we do not give up, and when we encounter the Gospel.

    “Full of Use” Philemon vs 11 1. Duct tape is “full of use” consider the not so obvious uses of duct tape. • In case your car overheats, and a hose is busted, duct tape is a temporary form of repair. • Repair cracked windshield/window. • For emergency ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The God Moment Of Holy Attraction Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    THIS MESSAE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN OUR LIVES WHICH WE RECOGNIZE ARE FROM GOD AND DRAW US APART FROM THE CONCERNS OF THE WORLD AND CLOSER TO HIM

    THE GOD MOMENT OF HOLY ATTRACTION LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: I’VE BEEN TRYING OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS TO INTRODUCE YOU TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF SOME OF THE MANY WAYS THAT GOD HAS BEEN RADICALLY EFFECTING YOUR LIVES. THEY ARE CALLED GOD MOMENTS. THESE ARE MOMENTS WHEN GOD INTERVENES IN YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Opportunities

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,088 views

    1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year.

    1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year. It is a busy time. It takes much work. But the rewards are worth it. 2. Jesus is talking to His disciples. And He is talking to us as well. In vs. 35 He says - I tell you, open your eyes and look ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Bailey avatar

    The Use Of Hands

    Contributed by Terry Bailey on Dec 27, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    It is amazing what we can do for someone, in the Name of Jesus, if we are willing to just offer a hand.

    The Use of Hands Acts 3:1-10 3:1Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    28. The Representative Principle Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    Jesus not only died for us, He also lived for us

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 28 – THE REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPLE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Assured Of God's Plan For Us

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 24, 2022
     | 1,897 views

    God will always remember His people, even when trouble feels overwhelming. We may face hard times, troubles, and tribulation, but we don’t face them alone.

    Have you ever been in a store and see a child that has gotten separated from his parents? The fear is very evident on the child's face as well as the parents’ face. It's a horrible feeling when the child turns around and can't find his parents. They frantically look through every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Calms Our Fears And Reconnects Us

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,897 views

    In today’s text, we know that ten of Jesus’s twelve of disciples were staying behind closed doors in the Upper Room because of fear. This sermon seeks to address how Jesus ministers to us and how we are called to witness to others.

    JESUS CALMS OUR FEARS AND RECONNECTS US Text: Luke 24:36-49 Luke 24:36-49  While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."  (37)  They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Unto Us A Son Is Given Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,255 views

    Unto us a Son is give because He is a priority from God, with the authority of God, and who gives us liberty that is only found in God.

    Sunday, December 10, 2006 “Unto us a Son is Given” Text: Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah continues with his prophesy Unto us a Child is born and goes a step deeper by saying unto us a son is given. It is interesting to note that not only was Isaiah a man with a burning desire to follow God, but he was also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stir Us Up, Lord

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,181 views

    Christ is the Servant King

    The Sunday before the first Sunday in Advent is known as either Christ the King, the Reign of Christ, or the very prosaic Sunday next before Advent. When I was growing up it was also known as ‘Stir-up Sunday’, because in the Anglican tradition the collect appointed for the Sunday next ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Crucified For Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 3, 2017
     | 3,728 views

    The fact that so long a portion of the Gospels is dedicated toward describing how Jesus suffered for us suggests we need to contemplate those events thoroughly.

    Crucified for Us Mark 15:21-32 1. This week, I came across a Jewish version of a joke I tell every year at camp. 2. Three Jewish sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts hey were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible