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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Mother’s Honor.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2020
     | 6,042 views

    The New Testament Greek word for—obey gives the definitions "to follow instructions; to be subject; to grant one's request; to answer a knock at the door.” In the Greek, this word—Obey leaves no wiggle room pertaining to this verse.

    A Mother’s Honor. Ephesians 6:1-3NIV This morning we are here to worship the Lord but also we’re present to honor our mothers. Not only are we commanded to obey and honor our mothers; it’s also the sensible and loving thing to do. Please refuse to take a mother for granted. Many children here ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Rapp avatar

    Gods Plan For A Family A Father

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 22, 2022
     | 1,158 views

    In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it.

    In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it. The woodpecker flew away and said to the other birds “I didn’t know there ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    God Answers Prayers

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 13, 2023
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     | 7,346 views

    God has an avalanche; so many different kinds of answers to prayers in His hand. Even though there are uncountable number of people knocking at His door for answers, God never runs out of answers or gets tired of giving answers.

    An Avalanche of Answers One of the benefits of coming to God is that you can’t come to God and go back empty handed. When we come to God, we receive answers to our prayers. Psalm 65:2 says, “O You who hear prayer, to You all flesh will come.” Some other versions say “You who answer, to You all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Answer The Door!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,686 views

    Jesus is knocking at the door of our heart. In the house of our heart there are things we don’t want him to see. But Jesus comes to bring us great things. On top of that he wants to have fellowship with us today and forever.

    You hear a knock on the front door of your house. Or you hear the doorbell ring in your home. What thoughts go through your mind as you head toward the front door? What emotions do you typically feel? Like so many situations in life the answers to those questions depend on the circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    House Or A Home Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,967 views

    We need to make the house a home, it is a process, battle and commitment, we need to build our home on the Rock, we need to protect from the enemy,

    A house or a home. Matt. 7:24-27, Judg.6:11, 14 In case you haven’t noticed, lately, Satan has launched an all-out offensive attack against families - against the traditional home! It doesn’t take a "rocket scientist" nor does it take a degree in Sociology to recognize that the American family ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Adlai Naidoo avatar

    Duck That Stone!

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    Fighting the Philistines in our lives with victory!

    Duck That Stone- Dr. Adlai Naidoo Text: 1 Sam 17:1-11 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Jones avatar

    What Are The Giants In Your Life.?

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,409 views

    At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. David faced a giant that towered over him and no one thought he had a chance of defeating hi

    WHAT ARE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. Giants can come in all different forms and shapes. Alcohol, drugs, cursing, pornography, or any malady or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Crook At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,292 views

    The Crook at the Cross lets us know that no life is beyond the love of God.

    Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” / Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 – 7 scenarios a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard Seed – least of seeds, greatest of herbs, tree/birds c. Matt. 13:33 – Leaven – in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    How To Be A Priest

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 21, 2015
     | 4,182 views

    So how are we like priests? We are appointed by God. We sacrifice ourselves and our desires to God. We continually pray to God about the human condition.

    Each and every one of us can be a priest! Does that statement make sense to you? After all, when we hear the word “priest” we often think of the ordained clergy who preside at weddings, funerals, baptisms or weekly worship services. The truth is, we are all priests. Let me explain by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Hardships And Rewards Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,718 views

    PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

    TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Job's Final Defense

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,323 views

    Job examines his life carefully for hidden sins. We must regularly ask ourselves some hard questions.

    INTRODUCTION A. Apostle Paul exhorts us to examine ourselves - II Cor.13:5 1. This is something the faithful Christian must do everyday. 2. We must look into the mirror of God’s Word, and see the truth about ourselves, no matter how unpleasant it might be - Jas.1:23-25 3. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Remember God's Blessings

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 30,441 views

    It’s not hard to bless the Lord when we remember His blessings. The problem is that we forget those blessings.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Young avatar

    Mind Over Faith?

    Contributed by Rick Young on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,497 views

    Why is it so hard for so many of us to have faith for any given situation? Find out why here!

    Mind Over Faith? “For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” Romans 12:3 (NKJV) How many times are we more apt to pay attention to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Hold On To Jesus Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 21,203 views

    A Hard Heart comes in stages: willful rebellion, going astray, spiritual ignorance, overt unbelief, and being deceived by sin.

    Hold On to Jesus Hebrews 3 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 1 told us Jesus is Greater than Angels. Chapter 2 shows us Jesus as the Greater man. Chapter 3 says Jesus is GREATER than Moses. Moses was a faithful servant over God’s house, but Christ is the builder of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Increase Our Faith!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    Jesus gives us some hard saying in this text that need to be understood around Jesus’ disciples asking for their faith to be increased.

    -My son likes going to AWANA. He enjoys playing games, hearing bible stories, singing to campfire songs. He doesn’t exactly enjoy memorizing bible passages. He give up several times while I am trying to help him learn the passages. I have to prod him on, telling him he can do it and that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran