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  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Discipline Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,999 views

    This message considers what happens in a believer’s life when he follows Christ’s instruction on prayer.

    Introduction: This morning I want to address the discipline of prayer. I doubt very much if I have to convince many of you of God’s eagerness to grant our requests when they are in keeping with His will (See 1 John 5:14-15). On the other hand, it probably won’t hurt as we all know that there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Making An Impact With Your Life

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
     | 12,075 views

    Uses Barnabas as an example of the the qualities God looks for in the life of someone He uses to make an impact.

    MAKING AN IMPACT WITH YOUR LIFE 8 12 For more than a week, Gladys, Drew and I have enjoyed our evenings together, watching the Olympics. We have enjoyed watching our athletes accomplish amazing things. They have broken records, lifted amazing weights, ran like the wind, swam faster than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Will Bless And Enlarge Our Territory

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 22, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,395 views

    This is a sermon I delivered during the 2nd year Anniversary of our Church in Ajman City. This is one of the seven churches we planted in the Emirates as a result of our Vision 2013, the vision of planting churches in the key cities of UAE.

    The Lord Will Bless and Enlarge Our Territory 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 A man had a problem finding a parking space. He finally parked in a no parking zone and left a note on his windshield that read: "I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment and if I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Differently Gifted

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,199 views

    What you think you know about spiritual gifts, is probably wrong, in ways that actually inhibit ministry rather than encouraging it.

    This morning I would like us to think about spiritual gifts: skills and abilities given by God the Holy Spirit to followers of Christ for the purpose of ministry. And my hypothesis is that what you probably believe about spiritual gifts is wrong. Wrong in a way that’s diminishing your joy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Jesus Right Now?

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,277 views

    Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

    Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Gifts

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,844 views

    This sermon is about the gifts we have and how they should be used.

    The Power of Gifts The writer John Ortberg tells a story of the time shortly after his mother had passed away. His father was cleaning about the home and found two boxes of dishes in the attic. Not really having a use for them he called his daughter-in-law to offer the dishes to her. He said ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Army Of The Living God

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,796 views

    This sermon discusses the Church as the Army of the Living God, and what we should be doing to win the spiritual war against the forces of evil.

    Transition: Two weeks ago I shared with you the idea that we are living in a Postmodern society that in many respects is much like the First Century world in that Christianity is seen as a threat or is looked upon in a very negative light. Last Week I shared with you some ideas of how we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living On Mission With God

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2014
     | 7,802 views

    The phrase, "Living on Mission with God" is a pretty flexible phrase, but serves as a great missions concept. This sermon focuses on believers making missions and evangelism and service to God a focus of their lives.

    Living on Mission with God Chuck Sligh March 16, 2014 TEXT: Mark 8:34-36 – “And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Impact Of Sin (Lessons From Cain And Abel)

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 29, 2025
     | 535 views

    Many view this book with skepticism, claiming it’s an allegory or myth that’s been fabricated by the ancients to explain their existence and reason for being, but I believe this book to be a literal, historical record...

    The Impact of Sin (Lessons from Cain and Abel) Ge 4:1-16 Our Sunday School lesson today takes us all the way back to the beginning of the Bible, the book of Genesis. It’s the name given to this first book because this first book speaks of the beginnings or origins of all things, which is what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Baby On The Way: A Birth Announcement

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    An announcement usually has: the baby’s name, date and time of birth, weight , length, and place, siblings, and of course the parents’ names. Let’s look at these things about Jesus that we might understand His birth better.

    A Baby on the Way: A Birth Announcement Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION... Howard Hendricks, quoted in Homemade, September, 1989 A little boy asked his mother where he came from, and also where she had come from as a baby. His mother gave him a tall tale about a beautiful white-feathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Of Jabez - Keep Me From Evil Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 22, 2022
     | 2,088 views

    Jabez prayed about God's blessings and territory. He knew that God must Keep him from Evil.

    Title: Prayer of Jabez – Keep Me from Evil Theme: Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Note Resource used from Tom Blevins on Keep Me From Evil sermon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC6vHLU377Y Introduction For the last few weeks we have been looking at this prayer here in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Help You Overcome The Fear Of Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,491 views

    The Holy Spirit helps you overcome your fear of becoming too successful by reminding you that God gives the victory, the fruit and the growth of the church.

    Illustration:After a preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that a New York cabdriver had been given a higher place than he had. "I don’t understand," he complained to St. Peter. "I devoted my entire life to my congregation." "Our policy is to reward results," explained St. Peter. "Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Move From Fear To Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 16, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,861 views

    The Holy Spirit helps you overcome your fear of exceeding your gifts, your physical energies or your family’s ability to cope with extra attention. Moses struggled with such fears until the Lord spoke to him saying, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him

    Illustration:After a preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that a New York cabdriver had been given a higher place than he had. "I don’t understand," he complained to St. Peter. "I devoted my entire life to my congregation." "Our policy is to reward results," explained St. Peter. "Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acquiring A Spiritual Appetite

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,839 views

    hunger for God

    Intro: years ago my parents tried to get me to eat pecan pie, but I didn’t like it. Through the years it was always the same, I didn’t like it. But after trying it a few different times, I said, well, it’s all right. Over the years it has become one of my favorite desserts, it was an acquired ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Did You Go, Why Did You Die?

    Contributed by Eric Darr on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,192 views

    It is curiously odd that people who are filled with horrified indignation whenever a cat kills a sparrow can hear the story of the killing of God told Sunday after Sunday and not experience any shock at all.

    “Why did you go, Why did you die?” • Prayer The mother of a nine-year-old boy named Mark received a phone call in the middle of the afternoon. It was the teacher from her son’s school. "Mrs. Smith, something unusual happened today in your son’s third grade class. Your son did something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal