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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    If I’m Following God’s Voice, Why Do I Keep Running Into These Obstacles? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    Facing the struggles that so often following our step of faith.

    THE WAY IT SHOULD BE: Following God’s voice leads to feelings of peace. - Judges 6:23-24. - In both v. 23 and v. 24, we see peace emphasized. When we follow God, this is what we expect: that our hearts would be filled with peace. - We may be expect a warm fuzzy glow from our conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Restoration For The Failed Follower - The Psalms Of Korah – Psalm 85 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,345 views

    God was gentle with Israel for constant failure. He worked with them for restoration and does the same for all His children who fail. True repentance is required.

    MESSAGE – THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 85 PART 1 GOD'S RESTORATION FOR THE FAILED FOLLOWER Psalm 85 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Psalm 85 v 1 O LORD, You showed favour to Your land. You restored the captivity of Jacob. Psalm 85 v 2 You forgave the iniquity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Whole Heart For A Holy King: Following Jesus With Undivided Allegiance - 1 Kings 8:61 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 274 views

    To follow Jesus is not to live divided, but devoted – heart, soul, mind, and strength.

    A Whole Heart for a Holy King: Following Jesus with Undivided Allegiance - 1 Kings 8:61 Introduction: The Divided Heart of the Modern Disciple We live in an age of divided loyalties. Our attention is fractured by screens, our affections pulled in a thousand directions, our commitments negotiated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transforming Role Of The Word

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    The greatest threat to the Bible is believers who don’t live close enough to God’s Word for it to perform its purpose.

    The Transforming Role of the Word Hebrews 4:12 What is the greatest threat to the Bible? A Soviet Russian dictionary defined the Bible as a ‘collection of fantastic legends without scientific support. It is full of dark hints, historical mistakes, and contradictions. It serves as a factor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossing Jordan Possessing The Land

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    Following God is impossible unless we lean on him in trust and follow in obedience.

    Joshua 3 Ex. 14:10-14 (Stafford CT, Mar. 16, 2006 Updated 12:05 PM) _ One person is dead, another is missing when a Stafford home explodes. Investigators are sifting through the ashes of a house that blew up in Stafford yesterday afternoon. The house on Hopyard Road was loaded with fireworks. Fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Escuses

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    There are many excuses to not following Jesus, the ones who follow must have NO EXCUSES.

    NO EXCUSES 2/7/99 I. Excuses (Lk. 14:15-24) A. Unnaturalness of the refusal. 1. There is a kind of law to which the more valuable a thing is, the less men care to have it. “The attraction of an object is the inverse ratio of its worth.” a. The lowest and of least value are that which gratifies the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Inspectors Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,938 views

    Followers of Jesus must be careful to not follower after false teachers & false prophets

    Fruit Inspectors July 21, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Followers of Jesus must be careful to not follower after false teachers & false prophets Focus Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Supplemental Passage: "Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hanukah

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2012
     | 4,303 views

    Hanukah speaks of persecution followed by the victory of righteousness over evil and the joy that follows.

    Hanukah (Daniel 8:9-14, John 10:22) 1. Jewish humorists compare Christmas to Hanukah: Christmas is one day, same day every year. December 25. Jews love Dec. 25th. It's another paid day off work. We go to movies and out for Chinese food, and Israeli dancing. Chanukah is eight days. It starts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 930 views

    Prayer was important to Jesus, and as followers of Christ, we should follow His example.

    Ever wonder how Jesus did all the amazing things He did? Besides being God's Son, He was always praying. If it was a big deal for Jesus, it should be a big deal for us too. Imagine you're playing a video game. You're on the final boss level, and it's tough. But then, you find a power-up. It gives ...read more

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    The Way Of Jesus - Marker#1 - "I Have Begun Following Jesus, And Am Depending On The Spirit Of Jesus In My Journey”

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 14, 2024
     | 1,037 views

    This message is a mash up of 2 other sermons I wrote on the first marker of the Way of Jesus platform, an initiative of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. https://www.emcc.ca/can-we-help/individuals/following-jesus/insights/what-is-the-way-of-jesus/

    The Way of Jesus #1 - “I have begun following Jesus, and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus in my journey”. What does your life say? What does your life say? That’s an odd question perhaps, but I think it’s a good one. What does your life say? Today, in part, we’re going to consider what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chapter Of Heroes

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,205 views

    Memorial Day Weekend Sermon. Heb. 11 was not just a "FAITH" chapter but a "Chapter of Heroes!"

    “CHAPTER OF HEROES!” INTRODUCTION: What is a “HERO?” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is “GRACE UNDER FIRE!” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is a person “WHO HOLDS ON A MOMENT LONGER THAN THE NEXT PERSON.” I’m told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 23, 2025
     | 97 views

    Change takes confession, but it is not a matter of having "head knowledge", but inviting us to surrender fully to the calling of Jesus because He is truly: The Messiah! Will hear Christ's words today?

    John, Part 16 Series: The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 1 John 4:25-42 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – thankful you are here today; dismiss children - New series begins today: “The Messiah’s Confirmation”; 6 parts to this series -- Series helps us unpack some teachings, miracles, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 3 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019
     | 5,789 views

    The Lord is close to all that call upon Him in sincerity, and is abundantly generous to them, and has promised to help and save them.

    17 Let me not be ashamed , O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed , and let them be silent in the grave. Let me not be ashamed, O Lord The petition is the same as in verse 1; “In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Joseph (Father's Day 2022)

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 20, 2022
     | 1,789 views

    Through the life of Joseph, men today can learn several lessons about how to be a good father (and a good disciple). These lessons include living a life of faithfulness, willingness, and obedience.

    Lessons from Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 and 2:13-23 Introduction – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! - Through the life of Joseph, men today can learn several lessons about fatherhood -- I’ll be the first to admit that aside from God, no one has it all figured out -- Fatherhood can be an adventure – and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Attaboys” And Whistle-Blowers

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,262 views

    This Wednesday Evening messages looks at Pauls closing greetings to the Roman Church as well as his final instruction regarding dealing with falsehood

    “ATTABOYS” and WHISTLE-BLOWERS Romans 16:1-27 INTRODUCTION: We have reached the end of the book of Romans. Paul here takes this last written opportunity to encourage and elevate those who have been faithful in service, and to blow the whistle on spiritual wolves. In these verses it is possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist