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  • Rev Ken Shedenhelm avatar

    The Fast God Chooses

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Feb 8, 2014
     | 4,872 views

    While we try to please God on our own terms, God wants us to live for Him. We call it a "fast" when we do without a self-serving behavior for a limited period of time, but what God calls a "fast" is a life dedicated to serving others.

    Abou ben Adhem had a dream. He awakened with a start to find an angel in his room, writing in a golden book. He said to the angel, “What writest thou?” and the angel replied, “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” he inquired. “Nay, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    It's Not Just Faith, But Faith In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,911 views

    Funeral Sermon for one who has died in the Lord

    John 3:16 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. "It’s Not Just Faith, but Faith in Christ Jesus" He was born. He lived for a while. Then he died. Those three sort sentences sum up a common experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Elijah Stepp avatar

    Shaken Faith Or Sure Faith? – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Elijah Stepp on May 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,322 views

    How to get back to a sure faith.

    Our text this evening is the second half of Psalm 73:17-28 if you would like to find your place there… Illustration: (From Speaker’s Sourcebook II by Glenn Ven Eckeren) Perhaps you heard about the church that planned to have the “No Excuse” Sunday Service…. Their advertisement for their “No ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Agenda Of A Storm? Dry Faith? Wet Faith?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2018
     | 6,117 views

    Let us consider the agenda of storms. No one is exempt from the storms of faith. What do I do when there is so much water in my boat it looks like I am doomed? Is Jesus on board?

    THE STORM’S AGENDA: DRY FAITH VS. WET FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would first ask us to weigh and ponder this thought. THERE CAN BE NO RESURRECTION WITHOUT A CRUCIFIXION… We hate the very thought of the Crucifixion, but FAITH KNOWS that the crucifixion and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Arthur Potter avatar

    Test The Spirits, Whether They Be From God Or Not.

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    Let me ask you a question. How many people do you think stay home now, that used to enjoy a rich, full, spiritual life with God. And why do you think they stay home?

    Look around you this morning, tell me what do you see? Let me ask you a question. How many people do you think stay home now, that used to enjoy a rich, full, spiritual life with God. And why do you think they stay home? The only explanation is that they did not as we studied, “Test the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Honesty: When A Church Is Moving Forward With God”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 31,354 views

    This sermon looks at four ways a church can know it’s moving in the right direction.

    A man stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his helper, he will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” He is a witness, His job is not to expand upon nor dilute the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Let's Get On With It: God's View For Us

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 203 ratings
     | 25,386 views

    God has a plan for our lives focused solely on our benefit not our demise.

    LET’S GET ON WITH IT: GOD’S VIEW FOR US JEREMIAH 29: 4-14 JANUARY 6, 2002 INTRODUCTION: E-mail from Steve (a friend from Seminary) concerning his uncertain, but sure future. British sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein was once visited in his studio by the eminent author and fellow Briton, George Bernard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How To Follow Jesus Without Embarrassing God

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    lesson outline based on Tony Campolo’s book of the same title.

    HOW TO FOLLOW JESUS WITHOUT EMBARRASSING GOD A. We ____________________________. (fumble) Discuss the following passages where people don’t see eye to eye in church. Examine the need to acknowledge that we all fumble around and the fact we know in part and do not see things perfectly. Do we then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James May avatar

    Does Your Life Bring God Glory?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,843 views

    The only life that glorifies God is the life of a Doer of his Word. Everyone else are just deceiving themselves.

    DOES YOUR LIFE BRING GOD GLORY? James 1:22-25, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    What Happens When God's People Arise

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,552 views

    This sermons looks at what the results are when the child of God is obedient to the Lord’s command to “Arise.”

    “What Happens When God’s People Arise” Text: Matthew 9:5-7 Intro: We see in our passage that our Lord commanded the man sick of the palsy to “Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.” As a result of this man’s obedience to the Lord’s command, he was healed. Great things can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Black avatar

    When God Says Go The World Says No Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,733 views

    Getting used to the idea of not being liked is difficult if you happen to be a person that cares what people think. But as you know Sometimes, “When God Says GO the World Says NO.”

    Getting used to the idea of not being liked is difficult if you happen to be a person that cares what people think. But as you know Sometimes, “When God Says GO the World Says NO.” Look at Genesis 31 tonight and we’ll catch a glimpse of what Jacob went through as he began to follow God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Gill avatar

    Are We There Yet: Hope And The Curious People Of God Series

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,571 views

    In Luke 21.25-28, Jesus turns the curiosity about the end times into living in the present with hope for God’s purposes.

    Sermon for the first Sunday in Advent 2006 Like a similar passage in Mark, today’s Gospel forms part of Jesus’ response to discussions about the end times. For some people curiosity about the end has continued unabated down through the centuries despite Jesus’ encouragement to concentrate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    God's Spirit Moves Us Witness To The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sudnay of Easter, Series C

    5th Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, push us out beyond the safe confines of our congregation. Restore us to the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Trusting An Unknown Future To A Well Known God Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,019 views

    It’s in the Bible that we learn of God; of His love, His care, and His concern for every man, woman, and child.

    What am I supposed to do with my life? Why am I here? • What is there to this life? Is there life after death? NOTE: Common questions that swirl around the lives of believers and unbelievers alike. • Who can I trust? What am I supposed to do? • They sometimes trouble, even other times tease ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Have Faith In The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 20, 2015
     | 7,512 views

    God equips us for service in the storms of life. We are guided through the storms by the Bible. It is our compass. If we spend time studying God’s Word, we will find the hope, encouragement and strength we need to face the storms of life.

    Have you ever tried to get away from the storms of life, only to find that they have followed you? If so, you can understand what happened in Mark 4:35-41. Jesus needed to get away from the crowds. We are tempted to follow the crowd, but we need to carefully consider public opinion and walk away ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican