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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Practice Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,563 views

    The Bible commands us to be Hospitable Just as God has been hospitable to us.

    Lighthouses of Prayer: Hospitality February 3, 2008 1 Peter 4:7-11 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer On the first Sunday of the year, I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Ways To Be Enriched

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,088 views

    Jabez prays for enrichment and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human comprehension.

    Ten Ways to Be Enriched by God (I Chron 4:9,10) Have you ever wondered why some people seem to know how to pray in a way that brings spiritual, emotional, mental and physical enrichment? Jabez prays for supernatural intervention and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayerwalking: Praying On-Site With Insight

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,736 views

    Our prayers can be used by God to prepare a way of welcoming for Jesus’ arrival.

    Prayerwalking: Praying On-site With Insight Luke 10:1-3 Mar. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A On Wednesday (3/23/06), New York City Department of Transportation workers discovered a cache meant to aid in survival efforts in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Bricks

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,192 views

    God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.

     Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    4. Signal Breakers: Keeping The Bars Up Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    What are the causes of the “prayer signal” getting broken as we try and communicate with God?

    BIG IDEA: All believers can achieve better results in prayer by eliminating the following 4 roadblocks to prayer. 1. A disconnected relationship with God (prayerlessness). (John 15:7, James) 2. Unconfessed sin (Isaiah 59:2) 3. Broken relationships (Matthew 5:23-24, Mark 11:25, Hebr. 12:15, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding The Lost Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,943 views

    Sermon in on who are the lost, how are they lost, and discovering a God who finds the lost.

    FINDING THE LOST ---CONCERN FOR THE LOST Luke 15: 1-10 When the tsunami struck the Kenyan coast on Dec. 26. Slide a baby hippopotamus was washed away from its mother down the Sabaki River into the Indian Ocean and then forced back to shore A Hippopotamus is a social creatures. Baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Writing Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,881 views

    If we follow God’s handbook written in 28 chapters, we can continue this ongoing movement in chapters 29 and beyond! [THE PURPOSE, PERSONALITY, AND POWER OF THIS BOOK!] Powerpoint at website for entire Acts Series!

    Writing Acts Chapter 29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Acts29.html Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there’s only 28 chapters…this is a new series (like Moses running a special: “bonus…11th commandment!”) Acts 1:1 Ill.--Schubert’s 8th—known as the “unfinished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rules Have Not Changed

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    IN THIS WORLD TODAY MANY PEOPLE HAVE TRIED TO CHANGE THE RULES OF LIFE. GOD’S WORD IS UNCHANGEABLE. HIS RULES ARE UNCHANGEABLE. TO HAVE THE BENEFITS OF HIS GRACE AND GLORY, WE MUST OBEY HIS WORD.

    CBC THE RULES HAVE NOT CHANGED KVT 1/17/08 *ADAPTED FROM A SERMON BY REV. SHERMAN HARPER TEXT: MALACHI 3:6 : I AM THE LORD AND I CHANGE NOT HEBREWS 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. INTRODUCTION: ISN’T IT STRANGE IN THIS WORLD TODAY HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2015
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    This is a look at the ways David observed in Psalm 8 that God displayed His Majesty in Creation.

    O LORD, HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME Ps. 8:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was told by his doctor he only had 6 months to live. “What should I do, doctor?” he asked. 2. The doctor said, “Move to Arkansas and marry a younger woman with 8 kids.” 3. “Will that make me ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Jones avatar

    How Can We Determine God's Will? Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,986 views

    many in the church today there are some who are afraid to step in faith because the enemy has them afraid and a lot of times it’s because many are afraid to step out in faith.The Bible says in 2 Timothy 1:7 ," For God has not given us a spirit of fear, bu

    How Can We Determine God’s Will? You don’t have to put out a fleece or do you? Judges 6:36 - 40 Christians believe that they should carefully obey God’s will. But how can we know what His will is? How should we go about making decisions that honor the Lord? The example of Gideon is frequently cited ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Keeping Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,529 views

    It is out of our personal relationship with God that we come to know with assurance certain things in the Christian life. These closing assurances are intended to be great encouragements to us.

    1 JOHN 5: 18-21 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE KEEPING POWER OF GOD John here reaches the end of what he wants to write. He has clearly shown the differences between the true believer and the false, and now he concludes by reiterating his purpose, which is to assure his readers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,679 views

    How do we discern God’s will for our life?

    Intro Continuing our series entitled… “You Asked For It” in which we have drawn topics from those submitted from all who gather throughout our four weekend gatherings. Today we are going to seek what God says to us about one of the most noted subjects among us… how to know His will. Here are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Blessings Of Knowing God Intimately Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 646 views

    Knowing God intimately is the greatest privilege a believer can have. This knowledge goes beyond head knowledge; it is an experiential relationship with God.

    Title: THE BLESSINGS OF KNOWING GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 11:32 Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:14, Philippians 3:10, John 10:14-15 INTRODUCTION: Knowing God intimately is the greatest privilege a believer can have. This knowledge goes beyond head knowledge; it is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    The Priority Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,514 views

    Who are we to pray for? Why are we to pray? How are we to pray? These are three questions that we must answer if we are going to make a difference for the kingdom of God.

    Sermon Title: The Priority of Prayer Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sunday Evening, July 2, 2000 Scripture Introduction: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Before we begin this evening let’s take a look at what the purpose of this letter by Paul to his beloved Timothy was. Timothy was a favorite pupil of Paul. ...read more

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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,470 views

    We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth found in God's Word. Let us explore the Scriptures for guidance.

    "Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth" Today, we delve into an essential topic: "Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth." We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal