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  • Tactics - Pt. 1 - Before Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,513 views

    We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

    Tactics Pt. 1 - Before I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!” ...read more

  • How To Be Free

    Contributed by Richard Maxey on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,912 views

    To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must:

    HOW TO BE FREE So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must: 1. _____Consider_________ the cost of following Jesus. Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he ...read more

  • How To Be An Overcomer

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,951 views

    We must overcome negative feelings.

    HOW TO BE AN OVERCOMER Psalms 41:4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. We must overcome negative feelings and needless fear to be an overcomer. I. HIS CONDITION. A. DAVID WAS IN DECLINING HEALTH. B. DAVID WAS DEEPLY HURT. 1. He ...read more

  • How Long?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,409 views

    A flow from pain through prayer to praise.

    HOW LONG? Psalm 13:1-6. This is a lament, a Psalm of complaint. This is evident from the outset, with the fourfold cry of pain, “How long?” (Psalm 13:1-2). The complaint is addressed first to the LORD (Psalm 13:1), but then seems to descend into something resembling self-pity (Psalm ...read more

  • Passionate Prayer

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    This is a sermon about praying: Our motives and our hearts. Audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

    *** This sermon begins with a short skit on prayer. If you do not want to use it, scroll down to where the sermon begins and you can use it without the skit. Melody is a lady who is praying. The pastor is the voice of God. Melody is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is ...read more

  • Exercise For Holiness Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 10,665 views

    The effectiveness through which we reach others is dependant upon the way our lives are perceived. If we exercise the tenets of holy living our witness will be strengthened.

    Sermon Title: Exercise for Holiness Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 9, 2002 Scripture Introduction: There are just some things in our lives that we cannot be warned of enough. Paul is no exception when it comes to the preparation of ...read more

  • What Did Paul Mean When He Wrote The Words, "How Beautiful Are The Feet Of

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 65,956 views

    What Did Paul Mean When He Wrote the words, “How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News?”

    What Did Paul Mean When HeWrote the words, “How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News?” In the skeptical world we live there are many descriptions that our media has for gospel preachers, but beautiful is certainly not one of them. Usually, the world thinks of gospel preachers as ...read more

  • A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,619 views

    Jesus is calling churches to be places where prayer is the power source.

    A House of Prayer Matthew 21:12-13 February 6, 2004 Morning Service Introduction Research at San Francisco General Hospital has revealed that victims of heart attack, heart failure and other cardiac problems who were remembered in prayers fared better than those who were not. Cardiologist Randy ...read more

  • How Our Prayers Can Influence God's Activity Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    A repentant believer’s prayer gets God’s attention.

    I The first set of players is a repentant people who are praying prayers that do get answered. 1 Jonah’s prayer in the belly of the great fish & Nineveh’s prayer in the face of great destruction. a Jonah spent 3 days praying for himself. (He says I, my, me 24 times in 8 verses of chapter ...read more

  • A Big View Of God

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 29, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 15,787 views

    Don’t we have big problems, big worries, and big questions? Of course we do, and the only thing that can truly help us is a big view of God. This message challenges people to take a step closer to God and see God in everyday life.

    “A Big View of God” Cheap Seats Luke 18:35-43 If you were going to a sporting event, or concert what we would be the best seats? If you were going to a basketball game it would be center court front row. If it were football it would be the 50-yard line, front row. If it were a concert it would be ...read more

  • How To Be An Exceptional Wife Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,993 views

    Cosmopolitan can teach you how to win a man to yourself. But only the Scripture can teach you how to win him to God.

    This morning I want to talk to women whose need hope. I want to speak to women who are married to men who are not converted to Christ. And Peter has some very unusual counsel for godly women married to ungodly men. He tells them to submit to such men! Talking to women about being gentle, quiet, ...read more

  • How Thankfulness Overcomes Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    God gives thankful prayer as a means for the Holy Spirit to dispel anxiety.

    Scripture Introduction Philippians 4 offers great hope and powerful remedies for those who would have their hearts and minds guarded from threats of anxiety and despair. [ Read Philippians 4.4-9. ] Philippians 4.6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything….” Jesus said the same in Matthew 6: ...read more

  • A Transformed Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,067 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ, which reconciles us with God, and how our struggles can draw us closer to Him.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is with great joy that I stand before you today, ready to share from the Word of God, our divine guide and compass in this life. A gentle breeze of grace and mercy sweeps across this gathering, reminding us of the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit. We ...read more

  • A – Affirmation/Adoration Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,552 views

    Series inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

    Sermon Series: “The ACTS of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #1: “A – Affirmation of God’s Presence/Adoration” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: Matthew 6:6 OPENING QUESTION: Does anyone know what the first Thursday in May is in our country? The first Thursday in ...read more

  • What's In Your Heart? What's In Your Wallet?

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,890 views

    Do you have a heart for supporting world missions? Will you give of your time and money?

    WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART? WHATS IN YOUR WALLET ? By Roger Roark ------------(TITUS 2:11-14 ) Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this ...read more