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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 10,371 views

    Advent reminds us that people have always waited on God. And so will we. Why? Because waiting plays an important role in our spiritual growth.

    Today is the first Sunday in the season of the Christian year called Advent. The word "Advent" simply means arrival, or coming, and so during the next four weeks we will be celebrating the arrival of Christ. During Advent, we look back at the time when God became an infant child, born in a stable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Community Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,537 views

    Second in a series looking to inject our prayer lives with Biblical truths that can empower our prayer life. This message looks at the power of praying together, in community.

    There was once a pastor who had a little five-year-old daughter, and the little girl noticed that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The little girl noticed that he did this every time. So one day ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Kind Of Person God Uses Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,193 views

    Sermon #1 in a series on the life of Elisha. This sermon challenges us to be the men and women God wants us to be.

    Introduction: 1. A wealthy man went on a safari to Africa and took his faithful dog along for company. One day the dog starts chasing butterflies and soon discovers that he’s lost. Before long he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having him for lunch. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Humble Beginning

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
     | 9,674 views

    In this passage, we see God’s providence working in at least 3 ways… 1. The TIMING of His birth 2. The PLACE of His birth and 3. The NATURE of His birth…

    A Humble Beginning Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 20, 2009 As I was re-reading the story of Jesus’ birth, (for the billionth time)… I was amazed at how no matter how many times I read it, God always has something new to show me, that I’ve never seen before! This time as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Raising Spiritual Champions Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,698 views

    Purposeful parents practice truthful love and loving truth.

    Raising Spiritual Champions 2 John 1:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 5/25/08 I received an invitation in the mail a few weeks ago with my name and address on it but it was obviously a mistake. They either had the wrong guy or there was a major mix-up. When I opened it up I was shocked to realize that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religious Liberty Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,767 views

    Without religious liberty, there can be no true worship of God.

    “Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” “You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Religious liberty is not simply an ecclesiastical truth debated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Choices Will Determine Our Destiny Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,783 views

    We make choices every day but we don't realize the importance of these choices for our destiny. In this message, we will discover that there are consequences when we make a wrong choice. God wants us to make the right choice in everything we do.

    INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about developing the attitude of steadfastness. We learned about the distinction between faithfulness and steadfastness. While faithfulness means being reliable, being trustworthy or devoted to the cause of Christ. Steadfastness on the other hand means the ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 2, 2012
     | 3,690 views

    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Upon leaving the confines of the Earth's atmosphere and entering the vastness of space, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is alleged to have remarked, "Where is God?" This was said out of a sense of mockery that the Lord of the universe could not be found in the final frontier rather than an honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stay Close To The One With The Key

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,484 views

    How can a church be really successful?

    I am always thankful for Bill, but a couple of days ago, I was particularly thankful! Some of you might have noticed this recycling bin next to me. If you didn't notice it, you need to work on your powers of observation. (And no, this isn't my subtle way of tipping you off to the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gospel, Church And Culture

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,827 views

    The sermon deals with the intersection of the gospel and 21st century culture

    Title: Gospel, Church and Culture (July 21, 2019) 1 Peter 4 (NIV) Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing The Will Of God When Your Faith Is Under Fire - Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020
     | 2,174 views

    Today Christians all over the world are under fire for their faith. Even in the United States of America, Christians are being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus Christ...

    Background (1 Pet 1:1 NKJV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, In this letter, the Apostle Peter is addressing Jewish Christians who had been persecuted and fled their homes and lands. These people were called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing On The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,719 views

    To stand strong, make sure you are being discipled by fellow believers and by faithful Bible exposition.

    Standing on the Word of God 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Rev. Brian Bill August 12-13, 2023 A week ago, Beth and I were in New Jersey where I spoke at a Bible Conference at America’s Keswick. The good news is you guys finally had some good preaching around here as Pastor Chris and Pastor Kyle faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching Provokes Persecution. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2022
     | 1,769 views

    ‘Preaching Provokes Persecution’ - Acts chapter 14 verses 1-28 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Iconium – Division (vs 1-7). • the apostles experienced conversions (vs 1): • the apostles experienced opposition (vs 2) • the apostles experienced supernatural signs (vs 3): • the apostles experienced God’s guidance (vs 5-6): (2). Lystra – Delusion (vs 8-20). • a healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Destructive Nature Of Man’s Human Spirit

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 14, 2025
     | 321 views

    The Old and New Covenants meet with God in different ways. But few have asked whether these differences create spiritual powers that work against the Christian life. This maybe why Paul struggled with a Church in transition.

    The Destructive Nature of Man’s Human Spirit Life sets before us an interesting journey of discovery. Within that journey we record what our eyes perceive as beauty, what our hearts cherish as food for the soul and what our spirit learns of eternity. Hence every endeavor in life relies upon body, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Warfare Prayers Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 111,745 views

    WARFARE PRAYING

    WARFARE PRAYERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, our message this week focuses on one thing that seems very difficult for a lot of Christians to do and yet is the only solution to their numerous problems and that is Warfare Prayer. In this message, we will examine how to fight and win warfare through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal