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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Without A Prayer

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
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     | 10,643 views

    An apologetic for the effectiveness of prayer, based on all the Scriptures where it is evident that prayer made a difference. Inductive in nature.

    Have you noticed this morning that, so far, we haven’t prayed much. We prayed once. One prayer. ____ seconds long. I wonder how many of you here this morning, (except for being in SS), realized at that point that you hadn’t prayed yet today. Has that ever happened to you? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elevate To The Next Level - "Living In The In-Between”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 506 views

    We’re examining the idea of elevating discipleship to the next level, and how we do this according to God’s purpose. In today’s study we’ll be looking at living our lives in-between, that is, between birth and death, or from inception to its completion.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in the In-Between” In our time together, we’ve been examining this whole idea of elevating discipleship to the next level, or “Leveling up.” To accomplish this, I want to talk about living our lives according to God’s purpose. And while we’ll be looking at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Open My Eyes, Lord

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 24, 2024
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     | 6,746 views

    Watching & praying are often associated in the Bible. Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, asked his Disciples to watch & pray with him as he prayed in the Garden at Gethsemane. I think Jesus was asking them more than simply to stay awake & pray.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Colossians 4:2-6; 2 Kings 6:8-23 Colossians 4:2-6 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Work Hard And Rest Well.

    Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 2, 2015
     | 5,530 views

    The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

    Sunday Morning Manna Mark 6:31 Then Jesus said, "Let's go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile." He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn't even have time to eat. Full Context Mark 6:31=41 Jesus the master of the universe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Inventory

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2022
     | 1,382 views

    The process of counting what a company has in its inventory is known as taking inventory. Can we apply this same process to our Christian walk?

    Taking Inventory of the Church: Paul is discussing a trip with Barnabas. Why did Paul take this second missionary journey and what was the purpose? Why would they want to go? Why should they? What has happened since his last visit? How many have been converted? He wants to go back and check on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Elvery avatar

    Through Our Works Of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,616 views

    A short sermon on how we can minister for God

    Through Our Works of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/6/05 During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2021
     | 4,848 views

    We strengthen our relationships when we help and serve the other person. Serving goes along with a way to love others.

    Building better relationships, building stronger relationships, building more sincere relationships—that’s what we have been learning from God’s Word for the past few weeks. God has taught the roles of LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, and FORGIVENESS and the parts each plays to build authentic relationships. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balak's Inquiries Relative To The Service Of God, And Balaam's Answer. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    This Sermon is #18 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVIII. Balak’s inquiries relative to the service of God, and Balaam’s answer, briefly considered. Micah vi. 6, 7, 8. "Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Willing To Be Available Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,490 views

    The disciples were tired and worn out from ministry; however, Jesus challenged them to put aside their own needs to love and serve others. As a result, the disciples were refreshed and strengthened in an unexpected manner.

    The apostle Paul once informed the believers of Galatia, “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John White avatar

    What Jesus Said About Our Saltiness

    Contributed by John White on Jul 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,474 views

    Jesus tells us how we are to be the salt of the earth.

    What Jesus Said About Our Saltiness Matt. 5:13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Roles Of Ministry - Where Do I Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,517 views

    There IS a place for you in serving God! He had called us to SERVE and not to sit idly by and watch. Where are you called to serve?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 14, 2013 Date Preached: February 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Roles of Ministry – Where do I fit in? Sermon Text: Nehemiah 7:1 [ESV] 1After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Humility And How Do We Get It?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,726 views

    "Jesus did that to the extent of surrendering Himself to the Father’s will and dying on the cross for our salvation. You don’t get more other-centered than that."

    Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 Almost forty years ago, the movie Alien frightened a couple of generations of Americans with its notion that a monster could grow inside someone’s chest and then burst out to cause death and destruction. But that notion was not new. Jesus ben Sira, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Renewed And Refreshed Hearts Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,843 views

    It is easy to get down and discouraged in this world and often times our hearts need to be renewed and refreshed so we can be more effective in our service to God.

    “Heart Conditions: A Renewed and Refreshed Heart” Introduction: A businessman dragged himself home and barely made it to his chair before he dropped, exhausted. His sympathetic wife was right there with a tall cool drink and a comforting word. "My, you look tired," she said. "You must have had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Andrew: The Apostle Of Small Things Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,390 views

    From Andrew’s testimony we learn that there are no insignificant gifts, no inconspicuous service and evangelism one on one is powerful and effective! Please read this sermon to learn more.

    Andrew: The Apostle of Small Things John 1:35-42 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever feel that the resources, time and spiritual gifts that you have to offer are too insignificant to make a difference in God’s kingdom? If one cannot sing like an angel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Servants And Stewards

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,783 views

    We are called to follow Jesus, let us choose to answer as did Joshua and Paul and choose to be His faithful servant and steward.

    Servants and Stewards 10/11/09 AM Text: Joshua 24:15; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Introduction: This past Friday Robyn and I met together, which as Elders we do on occasion, and we were sitting at the table in the “high school” classroom discussing the state and affairs of the congregation. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ