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  • Glenn Tiania avatar

    Fellowship With God

    Contributed by Glenn Tiania on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    HOW TO WORSHIP GOD WITH AN IMPACT IN YOUR LIFE

    1. THE ESSENCE OF FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD v.1 A. LONGS TO WORSHIP a.DECLARES YOUR GOD THAT HE IS YOUR TRUE GOD v.1a b.YOU SEEK FOR YOUR GOD v.1b c.YOUR SOULS THIRST V.1c d.YOUR BODY LONGS v.1d B. JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE REFRESH v.1e 2. USING OUR BODY TO WORSHIP ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    God’s Provision In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    1) the substance, 2) the source, 3) the supplication, 4) the seekers, & 5) the schedule of requesting God’s provision.

    One of the most controversial elements of this winter’s Olympics has been Canada’s "Own the Podium" program. Not being content with record amounts of medals, the Canadian Olympic officials sought to have the most medals of any country. Was it greedy? When we consider what we have, why should we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Repentance And The Character Of God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,289 views

    The reason why we do not have a close relationship with our Creator is because we do not know how to repent in a God-fearing manner!

    REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the moment, God created humanity from the dust of the ground onwards we have been struggling to know and have a relationship with our Creator. You would think the ambassadors of Christ and royal priests that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 15, 2012
     | 3,946 views

    Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ‘the Lord said to Abram’ but it is the first time in chapter fifteen we read the words, ‘Abram said, "Lord GOD......!”’Here, Abraham starts a conversation with God and continues so steadfastly that

    God brought him outside……….part 5 - Abraham Genesis 15:1”After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Moynihan avatar

    How To Receive An Answer From God (4of4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 43,760 views

    There are four attitudes needed to get answers to our prayers.

    Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a moment. "Well, you do yell a lot. I know you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Sullivan avatar

    God's Mission Briefing

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    The Great Commisson fround in Matthew 28 is not as some suppose just for the Apostles. This sermon will show that the mission is for ALL believers and give us help in how to fulfill this mission

    God's Mission Briefing Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Intimacy With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 981 views

    Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life.

    THE POWER OF INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 63:1-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 5:24, Exodus 33:11, Daniel 11:32, John 15:4–7, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life. It is more than religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A Wise Builder

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,294 views

    Building by the power of the Spirit as guided by His word, His will and His ways. Paul built by the power of the Spirit of God. He wrote, "When I came to you I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and powe

    Paul, the apostle, once wrote, "By the grace of God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder...but each one should be careful how he builds." (I Cor. 3:10) We all know builders whose work stands the test of time. Also, we probably know many more builders whose work does not stand up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To See Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    GODS DESIRE,DESIGN AND DEMAND IS THAT WE SEE JESUS

    JOHN 12:20-21 MANY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE JESUS FOR MANY DIFFERENT REASONS.SOME HAVE NO DESIRE TO SEE HIM UNTIL LIFE HITS THEM WITH TRAGEDY,THEN THEY DESIRE A MIRACLE. OTHERS ARE LOOKING FOR JESUS OUT OF CURIOSITY. STILL OTHERS ARE SEEKING SPIRITUAL THINGS AND ARE NOT LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACE. ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Toby Powers avatar

    How Firm A Foundation!

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,568 views

    We as saints have a firm foundation in a society that is reeling and rocking from the storms of this world.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Firm A Foundation! Isaiah 28:14-16 Intro: In these verses we see the position of the people: v. 14- Prominent Men (rule the people), he is speaking to the leadership of Israel v. 15- Prideful Men (it shall not come unto us), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    How To Love The Lord

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,067 views

    Christians can love God meaningfully.

    HOW TO LOVE THE LORD Matthew 22:34-40 ILLUSTRATION After she woke up, a woman told her husband, "I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine’s day. What do you think it means?" "You’ll know tonight." he said. That evening, the man came home with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    How Smart Are You?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    God’s Wisdom is always available to us. How often do we take advantage of that Wisdom?

    How Smart are You? Proverbs 1:20-33 September 17, 2006 It seems as though, as technology advances, we are getting smarter and smarter. For just a minute, let’s talk about some of the ways that we are smarter today than we were yesterday. I’m going to make an assumption. I am going to assume ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    How Is Your Heart?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,346 views

    This is a sermon that deals with our heart, not the one that pumps the blood through our bodies, but the one that counts.

    How is your Heart? (Start out by taking the label off a can of cat food and then placing that label over the label of a can of tuna. Then open up that can of tuna with the cat food sticker on the outside, and begin eating it. Then revel that it is tuna) 1 Samuel 16:7 I began preparing this sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Gullick avatar

    How To Grow In Grace. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,465 views

    A sermon one of two that considers the call of the Christian to grow in grace and suggests what we can to to enable this.(Sermon central story in it)

    How to grow in Grace. 2nd Peter 3 verse 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I wonder what the greatest gift you have ever received was? I wonder if the most valuable gift was also the greatest!!!! I remember once getting a push bike given to me when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How To Handle Obstacles?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,167 views

    We must overcome hinderances and obstacles to advance the Work of God!

    HOW TO HANDLE OBSTACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 24:56 And he said unto them, HINDERME NOT, SEEING THE LORD HATH PROSPERED MY WAY; SEND ME AWAY THAT I MAY GO UNTO MY MASTER. Galatians 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU, that ye should not obey the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God