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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "speak Lord, We Are Listening"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,075 views

    A sermon about the importance of being immersed in the Word of God.

    “Speak, Lord, We are Listening” 1 Samuel 3:1-4a The passage begins in darkness, not just the kind of darkness we experience at night, although it is nighttime. We are told that “the lamp of God had not yet gone out.” The lamp of God, according to Exodus 27, was supposed to burn from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 657 views

    As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Breathing Of God On God's Church

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,711 views

    The Sermon shares how God breathed on the Church at Pentecost and is still breathing today.

    Pentecost is the Breathing of God on God's Church Acts 2:1-21 • Hear the importance of Breath. God breathed into Adam and became Genesis 2:7the LORD God formed the manE from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "the Path To God's Unconditional Love."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,031 views

    Grasping the nature of God’s unconditional love can enrich your spiritual journey. This message describes how faith, grace, and God’s love can facilitate noticeable changes in one’s personal life.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 5:8) KJV “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Ephesians 2:4-5) (4) “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,” (5) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    God With Us: God’s Awesome Presence!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,022 views

    The awesome presence of God in the person of Jesus Christ outstands all human presence in your Christmas celebrations!

    Introduction: A Sunday School was putting on a Christmas pageant which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. One boy wanted so very much to be Joseph, but when the parts were handed out, a boy he didn’t like was given that part, and he was assigned to be the inn-keeper instead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    From Glory To Glory Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 19,524 views

    Second in a series regarding the Presence of God. Much deeper study with many seeds.

    The Presence Driven Church “From Glory to Glory” Last week we heard that God has a threefold Presence and that His desire is to have a Personal Presence with people. The first Adam had the Personal Presence of God, he was filled with the “Breath”, Holy Spirit’ of God and experienced God walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Is God, Then Serve Him!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2020
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     | 14,617 views

    “How long will you waver between two opinions?” We need revival! Every kind of problem and disaster has happened to the USA. Have we repented yet? Do we still hesitate to surrender all to Christ? "If Jehovah is God, then serve Him!"

    IF GOD IS GOD, THEN SERVE HIM! 1 Kgs 18:21-29, 36-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Watch your CHOICE OF WORDS 1. A doctor was called and asked to visit a sick home-bound man way out in the country. The wife, who made the call, said, “Doctor, I’m sorry to ask you to come so far, but he’s really sick!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    Its Time To Refuel

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,584 views

    we all encounter times of a "dry season", heres how to overcome.

    When we speak of the Holy Ghost, we are not talking about an “it”, but a HE. He is a person. The very spirit of God living and dwelling in the midst of his people. Many people will tell you that the Holy Ghost came at the day of Pentecost, and never before that, well that is not exactly the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jyoti Banerjee avatar

    Choice And Testing

    Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    Testing and temptation: Jesus’s encounter with the Devil was a shadow of the cross in the wilderness.

    We just heard the reading from Matthew 4. When Matthew wrote his book, he had no idea that there was going to be a chapter break right at that point of his book. So I suggest we take a look at a few verses before Matthew 4 to get a sense of Matthew’s thought pattern. At the end of Chapter 3, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    An Uncomplicated Message

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,353 views

    This is a clear presentation of the Gospel based on Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus in John 3.

    “AN UNCOMPLICATED MESSAGE” John 3:1-21 INTRO – There are some things in life that seem very complicated to some people, and relatively easy to others. For instance, algebra seems very complicated to me. Only “D” I ever made in high school was in algebra. Too complicated to me. But for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    In The Still Of The Night

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    The story of the encounter of the shepherds with the angel at the time of Jesus’ birth and how they reacted.

    In The Still of the Night Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: In the movies if the director wants to produce a dramatic effect, many times he will have the event happen at night. It seems that in the movies, the monsters (remember Jurassic Park?), criminals, and enemies always attack at night. Likewise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    The Importance Of Worship

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,722 views

    This sermon examines the importance of worship through Jesus’ encounter with the Woman at the Well.

    Introduction: A young Baptist Minister was preaching a Revival at a small church in Maryland. Following the service the pastor of the church asked him to stand at the back door with him to greet people as they left to go home. He enjoyed talking with several people, all of whom were very nice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Mission: Impossible Grace

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,939 views

    Encouragement to encounter Christ’s grace and to go forth in His mission

    MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE GRACE Matt.9:9-13 By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC Sept.23, 2001 PM Contemporary Service The old saying goes "truth is stranger than fiction." And, there are many stories in our newspapers and on television that bear out that statement. Some of my favorite examples are "dumb ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    What Is Waiting On The Other Side Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,575 views

    A sermon examining the things that we will encounter as we continue to serve the Lord.

    WHAT IS WAITING ON THE OTHER SIDE Mark 5:1-22 Like many of you I began this year with great hope and anticipation. On the first Sunday of the year, many of my preacher friends rolled out their “2020 vision” to their churches. In hind sight, that “2020 Vision” got blurry in a hurry! There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    From John And Water To Paul And Fire

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 6, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    Paul's first encounter with the twelve disciples. Paul's instruction and laying on of hands.

    Weekend Message/Devotion January 7, 2018 Reading: Acts 19:1-7 COMMUNION SUNDAY From John and Water to Paul and Fire We read here of Paul’s missionary trip to Ephesus. Without going into a lot of geographical detail, I just want to emphasize the lengths that Paul went to in traveling all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational