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  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    Trusting God To Provide

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,865 views

    If God tells you to do something unusual or even illogical in order to meet a need you have...obey Him anyway!

    Trusting God to Provide Introduction Today’s sermon is called “Trusting God to Provide.” Our reading tells a story about God’s provision, a poor widow and a prophet called Elijah. Elijah, you will remember, is the one who appears at Jesus’ transfiguration Elijah represented all the Prophets of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God’s Command To ‘increase!’”

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2017
     | 18,198 views

    This is a study of God’s command for us to “INCREASE” and then an examination of the 5 principles the Bible gives us concerning spiritual growth.

    “GOD’S COMMAND TO ‘INCREASE!’” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BACKSEAT DRIVERS 1. It was a beautiful summer's day and Benny decided to take his wife Sheila and his mother Freda for a ride around Huntsville. Freda and Sheila got into the back seat of his car and buckled up. 2. Then, almost as soon as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Living A Life Of Sacrifce"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    In this message we will see what it means for us to be living sarfices pleasing to the Lord.

    “Building A Life Of Sacrifice” Building A Great Life – part 5 Today is week 5 in our sermon series, “Building A Great Life.” Now a great life is something that we all want – BUT it is also something, that will not and does not, happen automatically. UNDERSTAND - to have a great life you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Radical Love

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    This message is designed to cultivate a love desire to please Christ in all we do.

    Intro: gratitude, pray, go with emotion Do you like stories? I like stories. Especially dramatic love stories. I think deep in our hearts when we watch some romantic dramas and you have been following the story and right about the climax something happens to us- we start yelling at the screen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    We can please our Commanding Officer by carrying out His orders.

    We Were Soldiers Series Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle (1 of 3) 2 Timothy 2:1-4 March 23, 2003 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Spkr. Introduction: A (Enlist 3 to 5 veterans (one having battle experience preferably*) who are willing to be interviewed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 30, 2019
     | 4,082 views

    Please keep in mind this sermon was written for residents in an ALF memory care facility.

    Sermon On Joy Market Street ( A memory care facility in Tarpon Springs, FL) December 1 2019 Welcome the church that meets at Market Street. Review gift of the Holy Spirit and who the church is. Talk about the woman at the well. Discuss again and we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and we truly are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God’s Approved Worker Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 27,057 views

    The approved worker for the Lord is busy doing God’s business. What business? 1- God’s worker reminds people of scriptural truth 2- God’s worker correctly handles God’s Word 3- God’s worker avoids anything ungodly

    INTRO.- Did you ever know a “yes man” or “a teacher’s pet”? These such people have been called by other names, which are not so flattering or nice. What’s the idea? The idea is someone who is always trying to please certain people (the teacher, the boss, etc.) in order to get on their good side. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obeying God's Commands Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,728 views

    For all those who reject God, they must know that the day will come when they will have to stand before God and face His holiness and justice. They will have to face His judgment. So we must know God. But how can we tell if we really know God?

    How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds. This is a very important spiritual issue because if God really exists, then those who reject Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obeying God's Commands Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
     | 8,362 views

    This is the first message in a series of seven. How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds.

    How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds. This is a very important spiritual issue because if God really exists, then those who reject Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Become A Wise, Well-Equipped Christian"

    Contributed by Lee Proctor on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,651 views

    This seeks to teach that Christians who wish to develop spiritually will be corrected and taught by the Bible, so they ae equipped to do the things that please God

    The Bible Can Make Christians Wise and Well Equipped 2 Timothy 3 14   But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15   And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Candles Without Light

    Contributed by James May on May 16, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 19,329 views

    Christians may all be a candle that is useful to the Kingdom of God but that candle is only good for pleasing the flesh unless it is set on fire by the Holy Ghost.

    Candles Without Light As I walked through the sanctuary this morning, praying for God to reveal to me what he would have me to say to you, my eye was drawn to this candlestick and holder that sat upon the table. I was struck by its beauty and by the fact that it adorned the House of God, making ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Nothing Better Than

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 208 ratings
     | 7,045 views

    A person can do nothing better than: 1- Find satisfaction in life 2- Recognize good 3- Seek to please God

    INTRO.- John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Regardless of where we are on the economical, social or spiritual scale of life God wants us to experience the better life, a full life. And some things are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Chandler avatar

    Job Description For The Christian

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,148 views

    What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

    I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Mechanical Religion Or Heartfelt Obedience? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 27, 2014
     | 6,380 views

    The type of worship or religious practice that pleases God comes from a sincere heart and is directly connected to the way we live every day.

    Mechanical Religion or Heartfelt Obedience? Isaiah 58:1-8 with Matthew 6:1-4, 16-23 1. Some of the most successful leaders, politicians, or business persons are some of the worst family members. Workaholics, driven, or impossible people, but they get the work done, and many of them are quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024
     | 1,363 views

    As the heart is critical to the human life cycle, so also is worship essential to pleasing God. What is the state of your heart in the place of worship?

    TEXT: John 4:23-24 "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” WHAT IS WORSHIP? Worship is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal