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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Hunger Sickness - Hunger Games - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 4, 2012
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     | 9,785 views

    Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

    The Hunger Games – Pt. 2 Hunger Sickness Intro: Last week I laid down a gauntlet so to speak. I challenged your hunger level. I declared to you that unlike the folks discussed when Jesus fed the hungry crowds that our issue isn’t a supply issue it is a demand issue. We have not because we ask not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choices?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 6, 2012
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    Most of the time what seems a good choice in the sight of the world is not necessarily the right and good choice in the sight of God. Things might seem very good on the surface but for the end result and eternity sake they just don’t level up. And what is

    Opening illustration: The teenager expressed the view of many. Speaking of the wild parties he attended, the 16-year-old declared, “Without these parties, my life wouldn’t have any purpose.” Attitudes like this result from a string of bad choices that multiply until life loses its meaning. Examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Harvest Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
     | 14,305 views

    Plant so that you can have a harvest.

    Harvest! “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame” (Prov. 10:5). o Spring is planting season. • Everybody is talking about rainfall, when it will stop or when it will start. • Ground is being broken up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Set Me On Fire

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 4, 2012
     | 13,638 views

    Beleivers need to restore their passion for the Kingdom of God

    February 5, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7; Revelation 2:1-7 Subject: Passion for God Title: Set Me on Fire I ask God questions. Do you do that? I mean, if you are curious or bothered do you ask God, “Why?” I want to know why people aren’t flocking to the church. I want to know why ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wealth – A Potential Enemy

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 17, 2012
     | 3,421 views

    Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them.

    WEALTH – A POTENTIAL ENEMY INTRODUCTION Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Longing For More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2012
     | 6,464 views

    A sermon on spiritual dryness, lack of enthusiasm, lack of growth, and desires (Material adapted from Ruth Barton's book, Sacred Rhythms, chapter 1 entitled Longing for More)

    Introduction: U2 sang these lyrics: You broke the bonds and you Loosed the chains Carried the cross Of my shame Oh my shame You know I believe it Sounds great, about Jesus but then they sing: But I still haven't found what I'm looking for WBTU: Don’t jump to conclusions or judgments here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Thirst For God? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 23, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,539 views

    Spiritual Transformation series based on the book by Donald Whitney: 10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health

    How's Your Spiritual Health? Sermon One: Do You Thirst For God? Sermon series based on the book by Donald Whitney: Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health Also referenced in this sermon is chapter two of Thirsting After God by Keith Price Prepared by Thomas A. Gaskill for Sunday May 22, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Orchestration Of Frustration

    Contributed by Darryl Baker on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,063 views

    How God frustrated Hannah by closing her womb until His appointed time for her to birth Samuel for His purposes. God can inspire and use our frustrations to position us for greater use by Him by surrendering to Him what He brings out of us like He used S

    Divine Orchestration of Frustration Key Points: 1. Your frustration may not necessarily be a bad thing 2. Your frustration may not be caused by what you think; it may be Divinely Inspired 3. Your frustration, when divine in nature, can’t be eased by material things or PEOPLE! 4. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unholy Passions Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,611 views

    Think about what really matters in life. It's not who you are, it's who you have become. It's not what you say, it's what you do. It's not how you start, it's how you finish. Be wary of misplaced passions.

    In 2001, Jim Collins wrote the now-famous book GOOD TO GREAT. He and his team researched hundreds of businesses and came up with a list of characteristics that distinguish great companies from mediocre ones. Interestingly, two companies Collins commended that moved from “good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Holy Spirit Poured Out Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 5, 2022
     | 1,979 views

    Blowing wind, tongues of fire, and people suddenly becoming bilingual.

    God Is … The Holy Spirit Poured Out May 8, 2022 Acts 2:1-4 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Divine Design For Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,113 views

    The concept of God's divine design for our lives, emphasises how our plans align with His purpose.

    "The Divine Design for Our Lives" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) - "You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail." Explain that today's sermon will explore the concept of God's divine design ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Promises

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2022
     | 1,069 views

    Promises are found throughout the Bible. What’s the most important?

    Eternal Life Promises are found throughout the Bible. What’s the most important? “And this is what he promised us—eternal life.” (1 John 2:25 NIV) Are there conditions? “A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Find Your Hunger Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
     | 145 views

    Pray for spiritual hunger.

    “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). A. INTRODUCTION: NOT ALL SEEK WITH ALL THEIR HEART 1. Story Song of Solomon, maiden not responsive. “I have taken off my robe; how can I put it on again? I have washed my feet; how can I defile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Do You Want What God Offers You?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 28, 2025
     | 52 views

    Heaven is for those who love God, not merely His blessings. Salvation transforms our desires so we treasure His presence and holiness eternally.

    INTRODUCTION Many people say they want heaven. They want peace. They want joy. They want freedom from sickness and sorrow. They want to see loved ones again. They want the pain of life to finally stop. And I believe them. Nobody wants grief. Nobody wants loss. Nobody wants broken relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Christ And The Hungry Multitude Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025
     | 419 views

    There were 5000 men not including women and children. God not only wanted to meet their spiritual needs, but the physical needs as well. God has a desire to meet our needs.

    Christ’s attitude toward the multitudes: sets before us the principles of all true missionary work. The multitude followed because of miracles, but he was anxious to satisfy their need, not entertain them with wonders. He knew they were hungry. Typical. I. They Failed to See Him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist