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  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Con-Form-Ation Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    Praying that his will be done is the first step toward making it happen

    Title: Conformation Text: Matt 6:10 (Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done, On Earth as it is in Heaven.) FCF: Conformity to God’s will is our task in prayer. SO: Intro: Why do we pray? On one level the answer is pretty simple. We pray, because something isn’t right, and we want it fixed. We want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 1 (Matthew 6:1-15)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,093 views

    Our look at the Sermon on the Mount continues as we read about Jesus' teachings on good works, the importance of authentic prayer, and the futility of worry.

    Matthew 6 teaches about the life of faith that should characterize a true follower of God. In this chapter, Jesus stresses the importance of proper motives about giving, prayer, and fasting; three common and legitimate ways to practice righteousness which can become easily compromised due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,073 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

    “ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You See What Moses Saw? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,490 views

    This is the first in a Christmas series looking at prophecies of Christ. This first one includes phrophecies recorded by Moses.

    Do You See What I See? Do You See What Moses Saw? Genesis 3:15; 22:18; 49:10 November 30, 2003 Intro: A. [You’re Not God, Citation: Laura Lee Allen, Daytona Beach Shores, FL, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] During Sunday school, our pastor, who was teaching the adult class, selected a middle-aged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reaction Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,595 views

    This message is the first in a series of four that take a look at four reactions to the announcement of the first advent of Christ.

    The Reaction of Mary Luke 1:26-38 I. The Fear of Mary (v. 26-30) A. She Feared Because of the Messenger (v. 26-28) 1. Angels Are From the Heavenly Realm 2. Angels Often Brought News (Good & Bad) B. She Feared Because of the Unknown (v. 29) C. In Fear She Was Encouraged (v. 30) 1. We should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6: Great Things Happen When God's People Pray! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2024
     | 1,393 views

    1. We invite the Lord’s involvement (Jdg 6:11-12). 2. We profit from His patience (Jdg 6:12-16, 1, 25, 36-40). 3. We succeed through His strength (Jdg 6:14-16; Jdg 7:2-7; Jdg 7:12-22; Jdg 8:10).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 6: Great Things Happen when God's People Pray! Judges 6:1-40; Judges 7:2-7; Judges 7:12-22; Judges 8:10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 26, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Judges 6. Here the Bible begins to tell us the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 17,837 views

    First in a series on our church's Discipleship Path.

    ENGAGE I’d like to ask all of you to think for a moment about how you got here this morning. I’m not talking about the mode of transportation that you used, but rather your spiritual journey that resulted in being a part of our gathering today. For me, that journey began as a small child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "yielding All Things: I Am No Longer My Own, But Thine"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2019
     | 3,289 views

    A sermon for stewardship commitment Sunday.

    “Yielding All Things: I Am No Longer My Own, But Thine” Matthew 6:19-34 Jesus tells us: “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on…” “…do not worry…” “…do not worry…” “…do not worry…” Raise your hand if you have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Welsh avatar

    Building Godly Relationships

    Contributed by Michael Welsh on Sep 24, 2024
     | 1,283 views

    Love God First The first and most important step in any relationship is to love God first. Before you can love anyone else, you must be in a relationship with the Lord.

    Building Godly Relationships Introduction: Relationships, friendships, and marriages have taken on many different meanings over the years. For instance, 20 years ago, "dating" was viewed quite differently than how we understand it today. Back then, dating meant courting, getting to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How To Experience Personal Revival

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    I'm Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,231 views

    A message that deals with the emptiness which is experienced when we are trying to do what is right !

    I’m Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ? 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuilding Brokeness

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,648 views

    Nehemiah task is to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Now walls represent two things among others. First, they represent boundaries and structure. People without boundaries and structure in their life create children without boundaries and structures in thei

    Rebuilding Brokeness Nehemiah 1:1-4 If there is one thing which should summarize the Christian church, it is mission. The Gospel and the church is about rebuilding or healing brokenness. We’ve learned this and lived this even moreso since Katrina. To date, "The United Methodist Church has helped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cargo-Less Lifestyle

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
     | 8,239 views

    When the storm came during the apostle Paul's journey, they started to throw things overboard: first the cargo, then... etc.... and the whole journey is as spiritual picture of our life and a lesson how to live a cargo-less lifestyle.

    19th of June 2011 Text: Acts 27:9-44 Cargo-less lifestyle Dear friends in Christ. Our reading journey through the New Testament brought us to the end of the 5th book of the New Testament, Acts of the Apostles chapter 27. Today we shall look into the story from the last journey of apostle Paul - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The End Of The Beginning" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 17, 2011
     | 9,013 views

    It’s important we remember the things we have learned in our study of the FIRST CHURCHES if we are to be the church God has called us to be as we minister in His name here in Beaufort County.

    Pastor Allan Kircher “The End of the Beginning!” Acts 28:1-31 Paul was a great missionary because he was willing to be one every single day of his life. • No matter where he was. • Or what he was going through. • Every Christian in this room is a material witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Most Certainly True

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 19, 2014
     | 3,054 views

    Man things have changed in the last 200 years, some for the better and some for the worse, but the Gospel message remains the same. What was 'most certainly true' for the first Christians should be the same for churches and preachers of the Word today.

    Matthew 28 verses 16 - 20 Romans 10 verses 5 -15 We are the heirs or the spiritual descendents of the eleven disciples or apostles, who witnessed Jesus' death and His resurrection, and spent over 5 weeks with Him before He ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational