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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Are You Listening? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,197 views

    God’s call to be a watchman on the wall is extended to all who claim Jesus Christ.

    SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 3:16-21 TITLE: “ARE YOU LISTENING?” INTRODUCTION: A. Two men were talking over coffee one day. One said: "I’m concerned about my wife. She talks to herself a lot these days." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,698 views

    Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.

    Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life “Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 3.11.07 1st Thessalonians 5:17 Intro: Video on Prayer Discussion: (Start with title and text) I was a preacher in Apache, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Encouraging Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,063 views

    Every believer who is part of God’s church should be a source of encouragement to others.

    An Encouraging Word Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Barnabas is a unique character in the book of Acts. We first meet him in Acts 4:36-37: “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,582 views

    When there is an undue focus on the "will" of God to the exclusion of the whole "Being" of God we will end up with a distorted perspective of God

    • Doctrines can be defined as those things we cannot do without and still be a Christian • Beliefs are those things that make a Christian a Christian o Salvation is through Christ alone, by faith alone through grace alone o The Bible is the Word of God So our focus should be on the essentials of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Day Jesus Lied Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    This sermon addresses the growing belief that "all roads lead to God." All roads do -- but does the road you’re on lead to God the Father or God the Judge?

    Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Day Jesus Lied” September 9, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor The Introduction To The Scripture Lesson… We are continuing our study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Steps To Peace With God Or How To Lead Someone To God

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,503 views

    As a Christian it is our duty to share the good news of Jesus Christ, in hopes of leading them to the Lord.

    God’s Purpose: Peace and Life God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life -- abundant and eternal. The Bible Says… “…we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1 Of all the things the world needs today, it is peace. We seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    How God’s Working Enables Good Works Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    God graciously works obedience into the lives of his people.

    Scripture Introduction Christians have disagreed and debated, since the earliest days of the church, God’s role versus the believer’s role in growth in godliness. Some Bible verses, considered by themselves, seem to support popular phrases like, “Let go and let God,” or “I can’t; God can.” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Can I Know God’s Will? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,282 views

    Learning to know God's will. What is its nature, how can I discern it?

    Question to be asked: I hear a lot of people say that God told them to do something. I also have a friend who says that she and God have an understanding when it comes to some of her choices. I’m wondering – how can I tell when God is directing me to do something? Intro: “How can I know God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Is God’s Word Like Rain And Snow?

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 1, 2022
     | 5,400 views

    “A lamp.” “A fire.” “A hammer.” “A sword.” “Spirit.” “Life.” “Truth.” “Seed.” “Milk.” “Solid food.” These are all descriptions of God's Word. Isaiah adds two more images to the list. Rain and snow.

    “A lamp.” “A fire.” “A hammer.” “A sword.” “Spirit.” “Life.” “Truth.” “Seed.” “Milk.” “Solid food.” What am I talking about? Throughout the Scriptures the Word of God is compared to different things. Each of those comparisons helps us better understand the power and purpose behind what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Be A Servant After God’s Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,740 views

    Why was David a man after God's own heart... but Saul wasn't? And what can that tell me about how I can be a man after God's own heart?

    I never thought about it before, but our culture talks a lot about our HEARTS. For example: If we want to have an intimate and personal talk with someone, we say that we want to have a “heart-to-heart”. If we’ve had a really good day, we might say that we are feeling “Lighthearted.” If we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Caleb: How To Thrive At Age 85! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 67,770 views

    Caleb serves as a lesson for us to never release God’s promises; never retire from serving God; and never retreat from the enemy! If you will follow God with your whole heart and depend on his strength alone, you will still be able to thrive at age 85.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series from Joshua entitled “Making the Leap from Good to Great!” The title is based on the excellent book by Jim Collins called Good to Great. Our thesis has been that there is a level of Christian living that can be described as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost But Not Least

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,138 views

    The lost are important to God

    Lost but not Least Suppose for a moment that you were at a bus stop, and a friend came by and gave you a small bag and said, "I no longer need this, it’s yours." You take the bag and get on the bus. When you get off at your next stop, as the bus pulls away you, realize that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Breaking Out Of Our Prayer Rut Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    A look at ways to pray in which we will get out of our boring routine and touch God.

    Breaking Out of Our Prayer Rut Psalm 13:1-6 Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be Thankful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 529 views

    This sermon explores the transformation from seeking worldly fulfillment to finding true contentment, nourishment, and strength in knowing and serving God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space and time. We are here to share, to listen, to grow, and to understand more deeply the profound truths of God's Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage from Hebrews. It's a passage that speaks to us about choices, about discernment, and ...read more

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    Lord, Teach Me To Pray Intensify Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014
     | 5,795 views

    Prayer intensifies with fasting, the fire of our spirit draws us closer to Christ Jesus and closer to God Almighty. Praying for what you want "is yours for the asking".

    LORD Teach Me To Pray Intensify by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (St. John 10:10, King James Version, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends