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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Lasting Love

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    This is the 6th sermon in 40 Days of Love as revised by me to make a Father’s Day Message. Some of the materials is in thanks to Rick Warren as we completed the 40 Days Of Love Series. HOw do we make Love Last.

    Lasting Love 6/21/09 Proverbs 5:7-23 Luke 15:11-19 Today we celebrate Father’s Day. We want to pay special tribute and honor to all of you men who recognize that it is a gift, an honor, a high calling, and a worthy pursuit to be a responsible father. Thank you for all the responsible ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Changing God's Mind Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,746 views

    When you haven't got a prayer, remind God that His interests are at stake: ask God to remember His people; ask God to remember His purpose; and ask God to remember His promise.

    There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Moses' Prayer: A Prayer For Mercy Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2015
     | 13,963 views

    If you want your prayers to really make a difference, then remind God that His interests are at stake and ask God to remember His people, His purposes, and His promises.

    There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Testing God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    Testing God is the recurring theme as the psalmist recounts the waywardness of the Israelites. Three times it is mentioned, each time presenting insight into the different perspectives between them and God about their relationship.

    Psalm 78:17-20, 40-41, 56-58 Testing God 12/27/09 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are familiar with the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. Satan presents three temptations, all of which Jesus refutes, each time by quoting Scripture. For one of the temptations Satan sets Jesus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My Life As A Follower (2 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,378 views

    A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

    This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Well good morning, I’m Pastor Mark and we are in a series called My Life. What we’re doing is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ric Freeman avatar

    The Apprentice - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on May 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    loosely based on "The Travelrs Gift" by Andy Andrews

    The apprentice - part 2 April 25, 2004 AM Last week we began a new series on being an apprentice -- learning the ways of God to become a success in our life. Last weeks secret was : The buck stops here -- No one controls your life but you -- If others are controlling your life, it is because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,731 views

    Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

    INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus Greets You Or Easter In Revelation!

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 22, 2019
     | 2,858 views

    Jesus rose the victor on the third day, ascended to heaven forty days later, and is waiting to return. He has sent a message to us in the interim. Think of it as an Easter card!

    Jesus Greets You or Easter In Revelation! (Revelation 1:4-8, 17-18) 1. In 1914, British World War I soldier Pvt. Thomas Hughes wrote a letter to his wife, sealed it in a ginger ale bottle, and tossed it into the English Channel. He died two days later fighting in France. Fast forward to 1999 when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,504 views

    The power of the world and the exercise of force could not defeat Jesus, the Son of God. He is raised by the power of God's love--a love that transforms both the followers of Jesus and the world.

    Luke 24:1-12 “The Power of Love” INTRODUCTION The greatest story of love is the story of Jesus the Christ. His incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection profoundly demonstrate God’s love for all humankind. This love is transformational—life altering. Once we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Grinch That Stole Christmas

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    Just as in the Fairy Tale, there are Grinch's that will may rob each of us of the true joys and meaning of Christmas, if we fail to guard ourselves against them.

    TEXT: JOHN 10:10 TITLE: THE GRINCH THAT STOLE CHRISTMAS AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: Nearly all of us have heard of the story of "The Grinch That Stole Christmas", and probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT TALLENT avatar

    Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Apr 15, 2018
     | 4,655 views

    God instructs us to be Holy

    This is all about cleanliness 1. God expects it From His Chosen People vs 14 Murphy’s Law for Preachers: Law # 1: If the weather is extremely bad, church attendance will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Wait On God

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 23,582 views

    The most neccessary thing we can learn as Christians is how to wait on God, We want what we want when we want it, how we want it.

    ps. 62:5 My soul wait thou only upon God, for my expectation is from him. One of the most necessary and valuable lessons for the christian to learn is the Holy habit of waiting on God. (Necessary and yet difficult ) · Not as a desperate measure when forced into a corner, but as a pleasure and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Campfire Coldness

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 19, 2019
     | 3,291 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 57 – 75

    Matthew 26: 57 – 75 Campfire coldness 57 Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. 58 But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Rediscovering The Holiness Of God Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    Sermon #1 Using Steve Deneff’s book entitled "Whatever became of Holiness" as a guideline, this sermon talks about rediscovering a Holy God is the first step in the journey of Holiness.

    Rediscovering the Holiness of God Isaiah 6:1-9a Over the next few weeks, I want to take the time to look at holiness. The Nazarene church is founded upon the Holiness traditions of the Wesley’s. In a nutshell, they taught there was more to this Christian experience than just salvation. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Who Are You? Blessed?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,878 views

    A sermon that explores as Christians even during our tough times we are blessed.

    Who are we? Who am I? People and organisations are constantly asking questions like these as they try to understand their identity. The answers to these questions are more than just a name like: Richard Schwedes Or Martin Luther Lutheran Church (Trinity Lutheran Church Devonport). And being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran