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  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    Unquenchable Joy

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 3, 2008
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     | 5,150 views

    God’s unquenchable joy flows in our lives every minute of everyday – but we have to stop and recognize it before we can share it

    Unquenchable Joy Luke 7:11-17 & Ephesians 3:16-21 Did you know that in America nearly 90% of people say they believe in God? But only 45% of people who believe in the Christian God are regularly in worship! In other words, 55% of our brothers and sisters in Christ rarely come to the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Gonna Fish? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 27,641 views

    Up until this "fishing trip" with Jesus, Peter has only had a casual relationship with Christ. On this day, Jesus challenged him with the question: "Are you gonna talk, or are you gonna fish?"

    OPEN: There’s an old joke about two fishermen out in a boat. The day was calm and the lake was isolated enough that they were the only fishermen there. The first man baited his hook, threw it into the water and watched the bobber bob on the waves. Suddenly there was a terrific explosion just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For A Spiritual Birthday

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 83,808 views

    What we do for someone on their physical birthday, we should do for someone to prepare for their spiritual birthday.

    Preparing for a Spiritual Birthday 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Does God place a special meaning in our birthdays? I tried to look up the word “birthday” in the Bible. Here are the two references to birthday: Now it came to pass on the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Announcing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
     | 3,774 views

    How do you announce your loyalty to someone?

    Announcing Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 As we gather here together in a new place and a new time, I want to ask you a question? How do you announce your loyalty to someone? Paul talks to a church that has proclaimed Jesus to other people. To proclaim simply means to announce. You see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David King avatar

    Fighting For Your Rights

    Contributed by David King on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,919 views

    This is to open the believers’ eyes to the great opportunities and blessings available to them in Christ Jesus. By the process of creation, and of course, recreation, we have inalienable rights because of our joint-heirship with Christ. If the enemy has

    FIGHTING FOR YOUR RIGHTS Some years ago I was on a flight from one city to another in the company of my senior Pastor. It was an evengelistic trip and also my first flight ever. I was hungry before we boarded the flight but I had no time to get anything to bite for two reasons--one, I did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Outbreak: 'spectator Disease' Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    This message focuses on the disease of believing that we are just spectators - it encourages Christians to get in the game!

    This week, one of my favorite golf tournaments is being played - its called the Masters. Its a glorious tournament, filled with tradition and drama. The course is in Augusta Georgia and its a beautiful place, the fairways are lush, it has trees and hills, and the greens are like lightening. Its a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power And Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Carlis Clinton on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 41,882 views

    This sermon looks at the power available through prayer and the real purpose behind praying.

    The Power and Purpose of Prayer: Making Prayer Your Second Language series part 1 Pastor Carlis Clinton (Community Seventh-day Adventist Church) ESL (English as a second language) classes are for people who want to learn English as a second language. There are courses like this available all ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Like A Good Neighbor

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 2, 2008
     | 7,782 views

    Based on the story of the Good Samaritan, this message prepared this congregation for a community event.

    (90% of my messages have an accompanying Powerpoint presentation already designed…to receive one jwatts@hueytownbaptist.com) LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR Luke 10:25-37 * (SING) “And like a good neighbor…who is there?” Most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Praying Postures And Patterns

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,186 views

    Prayer is a part of our worship and communion with God. He is not interested with our half-hazard or muttered words. He needs our sincere fellowship. He is never tired of hearing you.

    “He cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between His knees” (1 Kings 18:42) Some of the praying postures being practiced and used by people include; a.SITTING; Someone can sit down, focus his heart on the Lord and still communicate properly to God. This is mainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Get The Most From Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
     | 1,771 views

    We need to grow in prayer…And the only way that is going to happen is to pray! It’s as simple as that.

    How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • In this chapter he starts by talking about Family and having healthy relationships. • Then he goes on to teach us what we need to do in order to have victory over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Take Time To Be Holy - Part 1

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 31, 2023
     | 1,158 views

    Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? Hint, it’s not about what we do, it’s what HE does IN us.

    2023.07.30 SERMON NOTES. TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY - PART 1 William Akehurst HSWC BIG IDEA: Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? Hint, it’s not about what we do, it’s what HE does IN us. Scriptures: Titus 3:5-7, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2 Titus 3:5-7 5 not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2023
     | 1,689 views

    When ungodly men judged God... 1. There was treachery (vs. 57, 59-61). 2. The charge was blasphemy (vs. 62-65). 3. The penalty was God's plan (vs. 66). 4. The cruelty was vicious (vs. 67-68). 5. The Lord's victory was sure to come (vs. 64).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:57-68 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are getting ever closer to the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 5, 2023
     | 2,216 views

    God wants us to: 1. Wake up to the suffering of our Savior (vs. 36-38). 2. Wake up to the seriousness of our sin (vs. 38-39). 3. Wake up to the strength we need from our Savior (vs. 40-46).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 5, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. By this time, the Lord and His disciples had finished their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Walk Of Victory (Why We Are Losing The Battle) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,336 views

    In the closing words of this letter Paul talks about the battle we are in and how we can have victory. (Ephesians 10)

    "THE WALK OF VICTORY; WHY ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE?" TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:10-24 EVERY YEAR WE AMERICANS CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY. A TIME SET ASIDE TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LAID DOWN THEIR VERY LIFE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.... WE WHO HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Joy: Don't Leave Home Without It

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    How joy in the Lord provides internal protection to keep us safe, and is really close at hand and is the way of the Kingdom of God.

    Joy: Don’t Leave Home Without it “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a safeguard.” Philippians 3:1 (NRSV) Rejoice in the Lord - as a safeguard - illus. safety belt. A. Internal Protection 1. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free