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  • "How God Speaks"

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    How the Lord God speaks to individuals.

    Title: “How God Speaks” Scripture: Matthew 10:16-20 Introduction: Between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament, there is a period of some 400 years. Often this is referred to as the “silent” years. After these 400 years without hearing from ...read more

  • Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Sep 23, 2020
     | 6,567 views

    This sermon reveals how you can grow spiritually

    My Notes 9/23/20 How Can I Grow Spiritually I always liked to look at John 3:30 as a mathematic equation 1. Spiritual Growth = is the process of becoming more and more like Jesus Christ. When we place our faith in Jesus, the Holy Spirit begins the process ...read more

  • Lead Others To Know God

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,512 views

    The Apostle Paul’s message to the men of Athens at the Areopagus gives us a model for sharing Christ with others. We start with their natural knowledge of God and transition to the revealed knowledge of God.

    What is the “natural knowledge” of God? Since our “examination / confirmation Sunday” is just over a month away I hope that one of our confirmands can answer that question. What is the “natural knowledge” of God? The “natural knowledge” of God is what all people know about God from nature and ...read more

  • How To Be Ready For The End Times

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,879 views

    The End Times are closer then some people may think. The text for these message is a guide to helping people prepared themselves for when it comes.

    How to be Ready for the End Times 2 Thess. 2:1-17 Introduction As we continue our study of the letters to the church of Thessalonians by Paul, we have seen that the people have been already told about the rapture and tribulation to come. Yet some of the people were confused and started to ...read more

  • Prayer: Our God Connection

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,955 views

    A very basic sermon on prayer

    Prayer: Our God Connection Men have always been in search of power. From the beginning of civilization, men and women have spent time and energy trying to figure out how to find and harness power. From the power of animals, fire, wind, sun, water, coal, steam, electricity, to nuclear energy, men ...read more

  • How To Experience God Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,995 views

    The "Hand of God" was with Ezra because: 1. He Studied God’s Word 2. He observed God’s Word 3. He Taught God’s Word

    www.pastorlarry.net Title: How to Experience God Text: Ezra 7 (esp. vv. 6-10) Author: Larry C. Brincefield 1. Since the dawn of history… • Mankind has sought a relationship with God… • Adam and Eve longed to walk thru the Garden of Eden with their Creator in the cool of the day… • And ...read more

  • How To Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 784 views

    Explore the purpose, practice, and power of prayer, emphasizing that it is more than just asking for things, but rather a vital spiritual transaction and lifeline to God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that's as familiar as our daily bread and as vital as the air we breathe – prayer. We're going to look at its purpose, how we ought to do it, and the unimaginable power it holds. Charles Spurgeon once said, "True prayer is neither a mere ...read more

  • Drawing Near To God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,636 views

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

  • How To Be A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 20,898 views

    From the life of Abraham--an example of how he, and thus, we can be God’s friends.

    How to Be a Friend of God James 2:21-26 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was ...read more

  • How To Impress God

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 178 ratings
     | 50,979 views

    We can only impress God when we finally realize that we have nothing in life aside from Christ within us. That is how we manage to impress God - not with our pride, but with our humble honesty.

    There was a very lost, wicked, and rebellious man who decided it would be good for business if he went down to the church and joined it. He was an adulterer, an alcoholic, and had never been a member of a church in his life. But when he went down to place membership, he gave public testimony to ...read more

  • Sent With Power And Authority

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,242 views

    it can be hard to see what something really is, so we have to back up and look at what it really is and what its really trying to say. we have to do that with scripture too.

    Sent With Power And Authority: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:1-6 March 22, 2008 Lent #4 Intro: (extreme close up pictures guessing game) Obviously, it can be hard to tell what something is when we get too close to it, so then what we need to do is back up a bit so we can see the bigger picture. ...read more

  • How To Be Like God Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    A person takes on the characteristics of the family to which he or she belongs. In this text Paul, shares at least three ways that we are to imitate God.

    How To Be Like God Ephesians 5:1-14 It is for me the most memorable scene of the movie. Pongo is watching out the window as a stream of people pass by heading toward the park. Each passing pet look like their owners. When a couple have been together for a long time. They begin to look like one ...read more

  • Meeting God When You Are Hungry Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,795 views

    God allows us to participate in building his kingdom.

    Introduction Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb) said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Today we are with Jesus’ disciples when they miss an incredible opportunity. Not dressed in overalls, but as the much despised Samaritans. ...read more

  • How To Be Used By God

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 35,444 views

    Learn about your life’s mission and then do it!

    (Power Point presentation and audience outline available for $10 Contribution to my church’s worship fund and to cover shipping) "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous... You were there while I was being formed... You saw me ...read more

  • How To Listen To A Sermon

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 12, 2020
     | 2,864 views

    How many sermons have you heard in your life? What has been the result of all those sermons you have heard? Are you any closer to the Lord as a result of all those sermons?

    HOW TO LISTEN TO A SERMON How many sermons have you heard in your life? Depending upon your age, you may have heard hundreds of sermons. Say you hear about 40 to 50 sermons a year based on your worship attendance. For the average person who has been attending church for about 40 years that comes ...read more