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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How Long Will You Stay Outside

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 20, 2020
     | 3,941 views

    This sermon looks at Jonah. The longer we stay outside the will of God of our lives, the more people we endanger.

    Stay Outside Jonah 2:1-8 John 12:1-8 9/20/2020 One of the treasured memories I have as a kid was walking home with my cousins or friends, and then getting caught in the rain. We would take off running as fast as we could heading to the house. When we reached the porch, we would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Can A Man? Drowning In Questions?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2016
     | 5,346 views

    Will I make the commitment to COMPLETELY TRUST GOD'S PLAN WHEN I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON? WILL WE LAY AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS AND SAY GOD THIS OBSTACLE HAS A REASON AND A SEASON... I WILL BOLDLY AND WITH FAITH AND CONFIDENCE FACE PROBLEMS.

    HOW CAN A MAN ? DROWNING IN QUESTIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As a teacher I love questions? Questions can be a valuable teaching tool! But know this QUESTIONING can be a hindrance to progress. The Bible is full of questions. The first question is simple: AM I MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    How The Bible Moves Us To Praise Series

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023
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     | 4,270 views

    For the Christian, God’s Word should lead to praise. Along with prayer, service, and witnessing, praise should be an active part of the Christian life. As with all of these qualities, praise is connected to the Bible.

    God promised the Israelites that He would lead them out of bondage and into the Promised Land. How sad that they did not believe His words until after they saw victory over the Egyptians. For the Christian, God’s Word should lead to praise. Along with prayer, service, and witnessing, praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024
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    Explores Abram's journey of faith and obedience, encouraging us to heed God's call, harness our faith, and harvest His promises in our lives.

    Good morning, dear family of Christ. I greet you with the joy and peace that can only come from our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to engage with God’s Word, to hear His voice, and to respond to His call. As we gather in this sacred ...read more

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    How It All Started

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    The creation story tells us: 1) God brings order out of chaos, 2) God creates all things good, and 3) God always has our best in mind. All of creation shouts out God's love for us!

    Genesis 1:1-2:1 How it All Started Genesis 1 is one of the most beautiful, most carefully crafted sections of scripture. It’s kind of a mixture of poetry and prose. And its intent is clear: to show that God alone is creator of all. I heard about this one atheist scientist who came to God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quiet Time With God

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 3, 2020
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    Christianity is all about a relationship with our Creator and one way of enhancing the relationship is through Quiet Time or personal devotion. If we are faithful to this age-long practice we will have a deeper and closer walk with God.

    TOPIC: QUIET TIME WITH GOD. TEXT: ISAIAH 41:1; MARK 1:35 "Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together for judgment" "And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Through The Word You Have A Work

    Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,536 views

    Jesus is the word that , performs changes, establishes, heals, and delivers. From the beginning, God set it in order that His word would always rule. Now he is in us and we have to carry out his work!

    Through The Word You Have A Work! Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne 1 Peter 1:17-25 17. And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 18. Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Have A Little Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,212 views

    This is a follow-up on "Choosing the Good Portion," (Luke 10: 38-42). Our faith and attitude intertwine to affect our outlook on life, on our relationships with others and with God, and are the necessary components of effective prayer life.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, have you ever been in a situation where you thought everybody would agree with you only to receive immediate comments to the contrary? I found that out last Sunday when we talked about choosing the good portion and I used the illustration of Kentucky Fried ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Day Before Eternity"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,009 views

    This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ.In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and treasures to glorify God.

    Subject: Eternal Life Scripture: Luke 12.13-21 Sermon: “The Day Before Eternity” Scope: This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ. Summary: In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Successful This Year Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 3, 2022
     | 4,164 views

    God does not change when our circumstances change. He doesn't go from being a good God to a bad God when our trials began.

    REF NO: 015 Psalm 37:7, NLT: "Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes." HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THIS YEAR Here in this phrase, David tells his audience not to show any concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Marty Hopkins avatar

    How To Minister To The Minister

    Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,300 views

    A message for the church that relates to ministering to those who teach us God’s Word every week.

    “How to Minister to the Minister” (I Timothy 5:17-25) Well, this morning we are continuing in our series from the Pastoral Epistles we are calling “Footsteps of the Faithful.” Now let me recap some of what’s been covered in this series of messages. In chapter one we talked about the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    How Your Built Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    some aspects of God’s specific purpose for your life and how He works to fulfill that purpose.

    I wrote in an earlier letter (Purpose Vol. 1, Issue 10) that I wasn’t big on recipes or seven step strategies for spiritual success. Well, I’m not. But until now I may have been a little philosophical or “big picture” in my approach to understanding our real purpose and fulfilling the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    How Long And Why?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 28, 2025
     | 407 views

    The prophet is angry God has not responded, but God responds write, wait, proud will fall, and live by faith.

    How Long and Why? Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 1. The Prophet seems very upset he asks How Long? How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? • Some scholars believe he is boiling mad • He fires two questions to the Almighty: “How long?” and “Why?” • “How long?” Habakkuk isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    How To Be Content

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,328 views

    If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________”

    Title: Love Where You Live Text: Philippians 4:4-12 Bottom Line: If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________” Intro Good morning Real Life! I hope you all had a great thanksgiving with plenty of family, friends, food, and of course football! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    How To Be A Saint

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019
     | 4,042 views

    THIS IS A NEW YEAR'S DAY MESSAGE AND A COMMUNION SERVICE MESSAGE. IT LAYS DOWN A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR.

    HOW TO BE A SAINT PHILIPPIANS 1:1-11 TODAY IS THE FIRST SERVICE FOR 2019 AND IT IS FITTING THAT IT INVOLVES A COMMUNION SERVICE. A QUESTION THAT IS OFTEN ASKED THOUGH IS WHO CAN TAKE PART IN IT? NOT ALL BAPTISTS HAVE THE SAME STANDARDS AS TO WHO MAY TAKE PART IN COMMUNION. SOME FOLLOW WHAT IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist