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  • Neil Olcott avatar

    Choose To Worship Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 21, 2009
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     | 13,875 views

    Today I want us to understand that worship will not happen unless we make the conscious choice to be worshippers!

    Intentional Worship – Sermon Title: Choose to Worship September 20th, 2009 Main Idea: The only way you and I will ever be able to worship is if we make the decision to do so. Issues: Difference between an attender and a worshipper. Intro: Nothing in life just happens by default. Even doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philip The Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 1, 2013
     | 9,580 views

    Philip's life serves as our example of what Intentional Christian Living is.

    I got curious and did a search on Intentional Christianity. Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Greenville, SC, made a commitment last fall to be a part of ICE. The area around the church has exploded in growth recently with approximately 67,000 people living within ten minutes of the church. (SBC SC ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keenan Darnell avatar

    God See's Behind The Disguise

    Contributed by Keenan Darnell on Jan 14, 2008
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     | 11,980 views

    Under the mask of confusion, and lies, God see’s direct to the intentions of the heart. You can’t hide from God.

    1Kings 14:1-6 Before we get to the text, lets take a look back a couple of chapters. During a very rebelious stage in the lives of the children of Israel in 1 Kings 12: 19, 20 we find the 10 tribes rebeling against the House of David, because of the lack of wisdom on the part of Rehoboam. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Marriage God's Way

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 28, 2011
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    Marriage is under assault today on several fronts. This message makes clear God's original design and intent for marriage, and shares some tips for helping a marriage to survive.

    MARRIAGE GOD’S WAY Pastor Eric Hanson We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who wish to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rule Digal avatar

    When God Is Silent (#6 Of Series On Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
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     | 6,230 views

    It is because of God’s best intention and purpose that He is sometimes silent in answering our prayers.

    WHEN GOD IS SILENT Intro. A. Experience tells us that sometimes God answers our prayer with nothing but silence. It’s undeniable. There are times that we perceived God has deemed to deny us the answer of our prayers. B. Why? What are the reasons behind God’s silence, delay or denial? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping God Or Enabling Satan? Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,543 views

    Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we get in God’s way. Trying to do the right thing can sometimes be the devilish thing.

    Helping God or Enabling Satan? Matt 16:21-25 We often think we can help God’s purposes along by doing what we think is good, loving, helpful, and noble. Some ways in which doing the right thing can be the wrong thing: *Bailing a loved one out of a dilemma--avoid facing consequences ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksliving

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 22, 2016
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    Thanksgiving; the day we set aside to give thanks for all we have. Although I'm glad we have a national holiday dedicated to being thankful, God's intention is that we would be in a continual mindset of giving thanks. We need to be living thankfully.

    THANKSLIVING INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving; the day we set aside to give thanks for all we have...that is before we head off to the Black Friday sales! Although I'm glad we have a national holiday dedicated to being thankful, spending only one day recognizing all the reasons we have to be thankful is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices, Chances, And Changes

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019
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     | 13,590 views

    Is it possible to live a holy Life? Can you be set apart for God? Yes, it goes by our choices, chances, changes we make and allow to be made in our lives.

    Choices, chances, and changes Introduction- Good Morning Romans Chapter 12:1-2 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God- this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Mystery Of His Will" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,575 views

    Revealed to us according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (#6 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    We cannot go farther into this study until I have explained my position concerning the wording and sentence divisions found in the New American Standard Version of the Bible. I should begin by saying that I am not a student of the biblical languages, and I do not presume to be a bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Drifting Away From God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
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     | 14,938 views

    We drift away from God when we began to doubt God’s good intentions and believe that we need something more to be happy.

    [I’ve taken some pointers in this sermon from Chapter 5 ’Drifting Away from God’ in Joseph Stowell’s book RADICAL RELIANCE.] You see, God did not hide from us. Man was the first to hide from God. • Man did not seek God. It was God who first sought man out. DRIFTING AWAY Tom cannot swim but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking Close With God Daily Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 176 views

    To walk closely with God daily is not a religious routine, but a personal and intentional lifestyle. It involves a continuous, living relationship with the Lord marked by love, obedience, fellowship, and dependence.

    WALKING CLOSE WITH GOD DAILY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 6:8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 5:24, Amos 3:3, Psalm 63:1, Galatians 5:16, John 15:4-5 INTRODUCTION: To walk closely with God daily is not a religious routine, but a personal and intentional lifestyle. It involves a continuous, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Being Intentional: Shunning Dependency, Inviting People, Relying On God, Serving The Other Servants, Avoiding Distractions. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 15, 2021
     | 1,625 views

    My wrap up message at officer councils, 2021, Fiji Division.

    Being Intentional: Shunning dependency, inviting people, relying on God, serving the other servants, avoiding distractions. I’ve already discussed my view that the Fiji Division can be a leading light within The Salvation Army within the NZFTS Territory. While we are currently dependant on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Be Intentional #7-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    Second message on prayer, within larger series on being intentional.

    Be Intentional #7 – How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 2) Matthew 7:7-12 March 2, 2003 Introduction During last week’s message, I went through a scenario of God using a computerized answering service to handle all our prayers. It was humorous, and I used it to point out that God has no ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Be Intentional #6-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,280 views

    First in a two-part series on prayer.

    Be Intentional #6 - How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 1) Philippians 4:6-7 February 23, 2002 Introduction Today we are beginning a 2-part series on prayer. I assume that all of you understand that prayer is extremely important. But too often we don’t really think on why it’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Does It Matter What You Do As Long As Your Intentions Are Good?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    The latest meltdown on Wall Street illustrates that to be just, your intentions AND your actions must correspond to the good.

    Tuesday of 25th week in course 23 Sept 2008 Proverbs 21: 1-6 “Market meltdown. . .wild roller-coaster ride. . .investor lack of confidence. . .flight to safety. . .historic market swing.” Today we read Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. Did the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic