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  • David Mende avatar

    How To Find God's Will?

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,427 views

    We know that it is important to do God’s will. But how can we find God’s will for our lives? Well, this is exactly what I try to answer here through the Holy Scriptures. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    How to Find God’s Will? All of us know that we have to follow God’s will. We even know that if we follow the will of God in our lives, it gives us immense satisfaction and that’s the best thing we can ever do. But most of the Christians aren’t following the will of God because they don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Is Time

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,447 views

    A sermon I delivered on the urgency of the call of God based on Acts 1.

    It is time By pastor Fernando Cabrera Acts 1 1. To Make God’s agenda, your agenda ("Holy Spirit given orders" v.2b) a. What is God’s agenda? What is the heartbeat of the Father? What moves the Father? What is God seeking after? i. “to seek and save the Lost” 1. We cannot understand the upper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Closer To Christ (Sermon With Lord's Supper)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2014
     | 7,395 views

    Mary shows us the kind of relationship the Lord wants to have with us. 1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him. 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him. 3. Jesus wants to care for us. 4. Jesus wants to commend us.

    Getting Closer to Christ (Sermon with Lord's Supper) John 12:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 *Kevin Higgins asks: "Do you ever feel distant from God? Wish you were closer to Him?" Church, you are in good company. In Psalm 13:1, King David cried out these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Samaritans

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    When it comes to having people as a part of his kingdom: 1. God breaks all the rules. 2. God wants everyone to know him. 3. God wants us to open our eyes.

    Times are changing, and it is rocking our country to the core. Cultural shifts are happening so fast that most of us cannot keep track of them. The country that our grandparents loved and grew up in no longer exists. It used to be that you graduated from high school and worked for one company ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Everyone Can Tell The Good News

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places.

    #2005-25 Title: Everyone Can Take the Good News to Others Text: Acts 13:1-3, 26-33a, 38-39, 44-48 Truth: Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places. Aim: To help you participate in taking the gospel to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    How Important Is God's Name?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 15, 2024
     | 1,651 views

    Names are very important. Names tell a story, and they really do matter. But there's no name that matters more than the name of God.

    How important is God’s name to you? Names are very important. Whether you realize it or not, people love to hear their own name. When you meet up with someone and call them by their name you can almost see their eyes light up. Names are very important. Names tell a story, and they really do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Pass Your Pain

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on May 5, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,695 views

    We often allow the pain of our past to continue to rule us in our present and predetermine our future. Where you are now is not where you have to stay.

    There exist in this world in which we live a countless number of hurting, injured, abused and dysfunctional people that are living a virtual life of the “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. Those of you that are old enough may remember that movie that was released in 1968. The plot was based upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    The Call To His Cause

    Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,694 views

    It’s time to put away our small ventures and to begin investing in the big league – God’s kingdom.

    Mark 1:17 “The Call to His Cause” “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Two fishermen were out in their boat one Sunday morning when they heard the church bells ring in the distance. One said, “You know, we really ought to be in church.” The second bloke didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Mission In The Community

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 73 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    The Mission of the Church is to love people to Jesus, to love God and all people, and to be part of the enfolding of humanity into the love of God in Christ.

    Our Mission in the Community This week it was discovered that there are at least 10,000 more galaxies than we thought there were before. That’s like 10,000 worlds. That’s a lot of matter out there in space. I don’t know about you but I find it completely impossible to relate to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 6, 2025
     | 352 views

    In this chapter of genealogies, Enoch stood out because of his friendship with God. He walked with God so closely that he didn’t even experience death.

    Title: Walking with God Text: Genesis 5:18–24 (NASB95) CIT: In this chapter of genealogies, Enoch stood out because of his friendship with God. Proposition: Enoch walked with God so closely that he didn’t even experience death. Unifying Word: Walk Major Objective: Devotional and Consecrative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    With Gentleness And Respect

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    Jesus respects man’s choice and believes in the sovereignty of God in changing lives.

    1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…” Eagles Communications’ Vantage Point, Sep-Oct 2006 issue has a good article - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Pray Realistically

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,857 views

    Even in our complaints, God is faithful. He hears them and answers them.

    How’s your prayer life? That might seem like a tough question to answer at first glance unless, of course, we get to the heart of the matter. There’s more to your prayer life than just folded hands or closed eyes. There’s more to your prayer life than just the right sounding words. In theory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Becoming A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    Our churches should be powerhouses of prayer before the throne of God.

    Becoming A House of Prayer John 2:13-16 I remember the early days of being here at Britton Christian Church. The very first Sunday that I ever stood in this pulpit I confessed to you that I didn't know a thing about being a pastor, but that if you would pray for me and if I would earnestly seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Near To The Kingdom But Lost

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 647 views

    In this sermon, we will examine the dangers of being close to salvation but not fully embracing it and how to ensure we enter the kingdom of God.

    NEAR TO THE KINGDOM BUT LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12 Supporting Texts: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 13:24-27, John 3:3-5, Acts 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION There is a great tragedy in being close to salvation but still missing it. Many people attend church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "Naked And Unashamed!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,998 views

    This message talks about the importance of being real & transparent before God...

    Genesis 3:1-7 You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. This text bothers me, and it bothers me for a few reasons on today. In this particular text we find Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden, and Eve has just been tricked by that Old wise serpent the devil, and has ate of the fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal