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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Communication Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    Prayer is a primary ingredient for church growth

    (portions of this material is from Dann Spader, Growing a Healthy Church) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:7-8 TITLE: “THE COMMUNICATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Anyone here hate it when you call someplace and you get one of those computer- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Respect You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,462 views

    In the greatest sermon ever preached, Jesus focused on the two greatest commands of scripture. To love God and to love others – it is in these two relationships we find our fulfillment and our purpose. In the beatitudes, Jesus helps us discover how we are

    Introduction – Play video clip “The most important thing” Is it true that our life is just a dash between two dates; we must then ask the question “What is the most important thing in this life” To some the most important thing is to gain and to gather – for them life is one big treasure hunt where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Communication Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    The communication factor of church health is prayer.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE COMMUNICATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 7:7-8 OPEN We continue on in our series “Healthy Church.” Today we look at the communication factor – prayer. Does anyone else here hate it when you call someplace and you get one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
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     | 731 views

    This sermon encourages believers to embrace their God-given calling with boldness, break boundaries, and believe in the blessings of a life fully lived in Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you once more in this place of worship, where we come together to share in the fellowship of God's love and grace. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a new revelation of God's plan and purpose for us. We are here ...read more

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    Divine Deliverane: The Prize Of Persistence

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 17,023 views

    This was a prophetic message the Lord gave me as we prepared to close out 2008 (the outline was created after I preached the message). It examines how Hezekiah responded to the words of the prophet and how God was moved by his repsonse.

    A DIVINE DELIVERANCE (The Prize of Persistence) ISAIAH 38:1-6 As we prepare to close out 2008, we need to understand that when you have relationship with the Lord, you’re able to go directly to Him concerning whatever “death” sentence life has afforded you. Your relationship can cause God to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgetting What Lies Behind

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,495 views

    It hurts when we realize our own failures; but when other people point them out it can be debilitating. This message looks at how Satan tries to hinder God’s people by holding their past over them, and how Paul was able to overcome.

    Have you ever been led to step out in faith and tackle a mission that God placed on your heart? Maybe the Lord asked you to witness to a friend or coworker. Perhaps He asked you to tell a relative about the love of Jesus, or maybe He asked you to surrender to the call to preach or become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
     | 2,612 views

    A review our the importance of using what God has given us for the purpose of growing and building up the church.

    I. REVIEW FROM TODAY Where is Paul? Prison What has happened? Judaisers adding circumcision & other requirements to grace 3.2 (we do the same) READ PHIL 3:12 1. What had Paul not obtained? (Vs. 10) 2. What were 4 parts of vs. 10 3. Describe Godly perfection (12) – Phil 1.6 & Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Year, The New You: Stepping Into God’s Best Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 820 views

    A message on embracing the new year as an opportunity to leave the past behind, renew your mindset, and step into God’s best plans.

    THE NEW YEAR, THE NEW YOU: STEPPING INTO GOD’S BEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    To Handcuff The Power Of God In Your Life

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    How sin limits the power of God in our lives

    To Handcuff the Power of God Mark 8:14-21 (Prayer) A recurring theme of the bible is that only those who would dare to trust God with their whole hearts will see the power of God manifested in their circumstances. Once there was a man named Moses who was called by a burning bush on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Giving Of Thanks In The Times Of Trials

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,639 views

    We are told to give thanks IN everything, and give thanks FOR everything? Is this logical? Is this possible?

    1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 5:20 – The Giving of Thanks in the Times of Trials This is a list of things housewives are most thankful for: *For automatic dishwashers because they make it possible for us to get out of the kitchen before the family comes back in for their after-dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Role Of The Parents Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,304 views

    A look at the importantance of fathers and mothers.

    A The U.S. Census Burea revealed that America just saw the single largest increase in poverty recorded in our nations history. (2009, 3.7 million more joined the ranks of the poor) 1 Recession, right? (Not entirely) The long term, root-cause of poverty: unwed childbearing. a Buried in the census ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Cook In Small Pots.(Spurgeon)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,303 views

    Spurgeon: DO NOT HOLD BACK BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT PREACH IN ST. PAUL'S CATHERAL. BE CONTENT TO TALK TO ONE OR TWO PEOPLE IN A COTTAGE. YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS AS WELL AS BIG ONES. LITTLE PIGEONS CAN CARRY GREAT MESSAGES.

    YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS! WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SEED?--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pint jar of corn seeds. If needed candy corn? IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY TO EACH PERSON'S ARGUMENT THEIR WAY IS RIGHT... THIS IS HARMLESS. I CAN PLAY WITH SIN AND STILL BE RIGHT. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Effectively Waiting On The Lord Amid A Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 24, 2021
     | 3,019 views

    Genesis chapter 18 teaches us how to effectively wait on the Lord. We all tend to struggle most when we are watching the clock and waiting for time to past. If you have ever gone on a road trip with Children, the one question asked again and again is, “Are we there yet?”

    In Genesis 17-19, we have a revealing story of an interview between God and Abraham, His friend. Abraham proved to be a true Friend of God, while Lot proved to be a friend of the world. Not only is God Abraham’s friend, God is a friend of Sinners. After years of holding on to a promise from God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Advancing Through The Challenges Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,511 views

    In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

    Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Don't Forgive Neither Will My Father Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,153 views

    If we have not understood the forgiveness which God has shown us, we will not be able to forgive others and we will be ineffective in our spiritual relationship with God and others.

    Message The Hard Sayings of Jesus - Matthew 6:14-15 If You Don’t Forgive Neither Will My Father About four years ago I jumped off a garage roof carrying a chainsaw that was still running. Those who were here will remember I was on crutches for a few weeks … and hobbling for a long while after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist