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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    God Pays Attention

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 29, 2011
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     | 12,932 views

    God always pays attention to our prayers and answers them in a way that is best for us.

    Text: “I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4). Can you recall a time in your life when you called upon the Lord and He did not answer you? Some people would answer yes to that question. On the other hand, others would say the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Man's Chief End

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 27, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,824 views

    Why are you and I here? Why did God create us? What is our purpose in life? We were made to glorify and enjoy but how do we do that and what does that mean?

    Man's Chief End 1 Peter 4:10-11 Why are you and I here? Why did God create us? What is our purpose in life? With this thought in mind Augustine said, "You have formed us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in You." God is a God of glory. Moses sang in Exodus 15:11 " Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    An Imperishable Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,940 views

    God guards what He gives.

    An Imperishable Inheritance 1 Peter 1:3-5 Rev. Brian Bill September 20-21, 2014 Hope is Here video. We kicked off the book of 1 Peter last weekend by learning that we’re scattered strangers living in a strange land and our job is to sow the gospel message. In order to reinforce this truth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Sovereignty

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2014
     | 7,441 views

    A sermon on God's sovereignty (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 5 Sovereignly Protected, pgs. 119-135)

    HoHum: Daniel Overdorf- A few weeks ago a friend of mine came into my office. Bypassing any greeting or small talk, he jumped immediately to this question: “What do we believe about God’s sovereignty?” I delayed answering by inquiring, “Why do you ask?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Our Complaint To The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,010 views

    Rather than moaning to one another, grumbling about our plight, we should go to the LORD, and lay it out before Him.

    MAKING OUR COMPLAINT TO THE LORD. Jeremiah 20:7-13. Jeremiah had been put in the stocks - by the church governor, no less - for having the audacity to speak the Word of the LORD in church (Jeremiah 20:1-2)! Even then, there was no stopping Jeremiah telling it as it is, speaking forth the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Love God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 24, 2014
     | 4,614 views

    God has moved mightily in our lives. God invites us to respond by placing God first in our lives and loving him with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength. (The first tablet of the Ten Commandments).

    Exodus 20:1-11 “How to Love God” INTRODUCTION Jesus spoke to a group of Jewish converts. His conversation is recorded in the eighth chapter of John’s gospel. In verse thirty-two Jesus says, “The truth will set you free.” Jesus follows this statement up in verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    This Godless World Is Headed For The Wrath Of God In Spite Of Their Optimism Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014
     | 6,793 views

    This world is totally oblivious to where they are really heading, they remind me of a fat, happy, dumb lamb heading for the slaughter house.

    Intro: 1. The world’s hope is like the little boys definition of hope, who said, “Hope is wishing for something real hard you know you ain’t gonna get!” 2. This world is totally oblivious to where they are really heading, they remind me of a fat, happy, dumb lamb heading for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elements Of Spiritual Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Mar 3, 2014
     | 6,743 views

    What are some of the elements found in a worship service.

    Introduction Part of being led by the Holy Spirit is active participation in weekly worship services. We gather together to sing, play music, pray, give, preach and read Scripture. It is also a time to exercise our Spiritual gifts so that the church can be built up. As a missionary I found it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret To A Satisfied Life

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 3, 2015
     | 7,314 views

    A sermon from Philippians to help those who are discontented.

    The Secret to a Satisfied Life Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Navigating The Ups And Downs Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 7,066 views

    James expresses the fact that life is made up of triumph and tragedy, of sorrow and joy. Sickness can trip us up and sin can entangle us. We rarely know what to expect. Life is often very unpredictable. Our trust level in Christ will impact our response t

    Navigating the Ups and Downs of Life James 5:13-18 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heaven Can Wait

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,251 views

    Can Heaven really Wait for the upcoming event ’The Banquet for Jesus.’ Are we all ready to be partakers in it and how we could be ready for this big event? What garment is mandatory for this event?

    Opening illustration: My experience of attending a wedding uninvited while a college student and then being shunted out … Let us turn to Matthew 22 and check out the wedding Jesus was talking about and what garment was necessary to be worn while attending this wedding. Introduction: This parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Becoming A New Testament Believer

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    What does it mean to be a New Testament believer? Most, sit in Church every week with their mouths closed, maybe, maintaining a facade of respectability. Moreover, that might be our problem, most think and act as though praise and worship is about coming

    Text: Psalm 150:1-6 Becoming a New Testament Believer Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary;praise him in his mighty heaven! 2 Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! 3 Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him with the lyre and harp! 4 Praise him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas H avatar

    Being Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,795 views

    This sermon presents us with two contrasts - living a life of drunkenness and debauchery, or living a life filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Ephesians 5:18-21 Whats your idea of a good time? A really smashing good time? Think about what you regard as a good time. Then think about what your friends who arent Christians think is a good time. Your friends, family, workmates, that is, the ones who dont know Christ. What do they regard as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Powerful Prayer 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    Part 3 of the Paul's Powerful Prayer Series. In Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul prays for the church in Ephesus a prayer that should be prayed for every congregation that gathers in the name of the LORD.

    Dakota Community Church July 15, 2012 Paul’s Powerful Prayer 3 Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    True Worship Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,118 views

    Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. Corporate worship is a significant indicator of the true spiritual condition of a congregation. But what exactly should corporate worship look like?

    Church Essentials: Part Three True Worship - Acts 2:41-42 Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. We are told that the church "continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers". Corporate worship is a significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist