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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Close Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2020
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     | 8,794 views

    When God in His grace reveals Himself to you, respond with gratitude.

    For many people, their experience of worship is like that of Mr. Bean. Take a look (Show Video: Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). Mr. Bean settles into his pew with a smile on his face, anticipating the sermon—but the rest of the congregation blankly stares ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I'd Like To Withdraw My Complaint, Your Honor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    Explore the spiritual implications of complaining, emphasizing its dangers and promoting the transformative power of gratitude.

    Good morning, church. Today we're going to dive into a biggie - the issue of complaining. It's something we all do, yet it's something the Lord calls us to turn away from. Hear these words from the apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 14-15: "Do all things without ...read more

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    Qualities Of An Excellent Father

    Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008
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    This Father’s Day message will affirm and encourage fathers in your congregation while giving them biblical direction in their parenting skills.

    Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ QUALITIES OF AN EXCELLENT FATHER 1 Timothy 4:1-10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider The Stranger

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jun 1, 2011
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    There is a time to cry & weep before the Lord & there is a time to be still before Him. However, when God does the miraculous in your life that’s a good time to SHOUT!!!

    Luke 17:12-18 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Honor Protocol Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 2, 2012
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    In God’s Kingdom there is a “Protocol of Honor”. If you expect God’s blessing you need to start by honoring God, respect his Word and behave accordingly. This includes respect by everything that is Holy, God himself, his Word, the Church and the men and w

    Most things in life have to be learned. You can do things naturally but you’ve had to learn how to talk, behave, eat, dress, etc. Some people take all things for granted and have an attitude of knowing it all but in fact there are always new things that we have to learn in the area of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Protects Us And We Dont Know It

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 1, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you grateful to GOD in all things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To develop the attitude of gratitude in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 23:14 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) David now stayed in

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you grateful to GOD in all things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To develop the attitude of gratitude in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 23:14 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) David now stayed in the strongholds of the wilderness and in the hill country ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Return Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 14, 2013
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    If you truly believe in Jesus Christ and that He can return to earth for you at any moment, what should your attitude be?

    Please open your bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 17. We noted a few weeks back that Luke 17 focuses on faith. Faith can move deeply rooted trees and even mountains. Faith can do miracles! Faith is powerful! In our passage today we will note that faith will heal! How is our faith? In your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Borders

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Feb 4, 2013
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    Thanksgiving sermon preached at a community service in Richmond, Virginia.

    Borders Luke 17:11-19 Borders can be places of drama and danger. I’m not just talking about the borders between nations and peoples. Those places are bad enough. Usually, if a nation crosses the border into another country, they are marching either to victory or defeat. Dig through your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Great Reasons To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 21, 2012
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    Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and delive

    FOUR GREAT REASONS TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Respond To God's Blessings Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012
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    After his victory in battle, Abraham's faith is tested to see if he will respond to blessing as well as adversity. This story asks us to evaluate how will we respond to God's blessings.

    Genesis 14:17–24 "After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). " "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Thanks For Everything

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
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    In the story of the prodigal son, the older son completely missed seeing all of his own blessings because of his clouded vision towards his brother.

    Luke 15:25-32 Pray I'm guessing that you've probably heard this story that Jesus is telling to the Pharisees of the day. We picked up at the very end of it, and only read that part because most of the time after hearing the whole story people start to nod off at this part and really miss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always Be Thankful For Everything

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 3, 2012
     | 7,021 views

    How is it possible to always be thankful? The secret is "focus."

    Friday: Ephesians 5:15-20: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Utterly Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    In these times, can anything amaze us? Look to the cross and see the answer is a resounding, YES!

    Sermon 090609                                  Mark 7:31-37             When I was in California for our family reunion had a great time playing with my Nephews.  It ended up being a walk down, “memory lane” for me because the toys they were playing with were toys that my brothers and I played with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's So Amazing About Grace?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,741 views

    We sing about Amazing Grace but what is it about grace that makes it so amazing?

    WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? INTRODUCTION: We sing a song about amazing grace but have you ever stopped to meditate on why God’s grace is an amazing thing? How amazing is this grace that saved a wretch like me? And is there anything else that makes God’s grace amazing? What exactly is grace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 24,206 views

    Thanksgiving Day is a day to give thanks, but so are the other 364 days.

    Text: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (I Thessalonians 5:18). Isn’t it wonderful to know that our calendar indicates one day out of three hundred sixty-five days as a day of thanksgiving? What do we do on the other three hundred sixty-four ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church