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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Greatest Mission

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 8, 2003
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     | 2,798 views

    From the CONTEST in Eden to the CONQUEST of Armageddon God’s plan is missions -- reaching people with the Good News.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Genesis 3:15, John 3:16-17, Revelation 16-21 December 7, 2003 All the history of man, including his future, can be summed up by the two ends of our texts. In the beginning there was a Contest in the Garden; in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,526 views

    God says to get our victory each day, we must learn to Humble ourselves and PRAY. But how do you pray?

    Series: Victory Message 2: Teach Me How to Pray Luke 11:1 / Matthew 6:5-15 There is nothing more secure with our salvation in Christ than knowing that we have a Heavenly Father who wants to hear from his children. Last week, we learned that we have to get “me” out of the way to allow God to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Kind Of M And M

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,623 views

    God has a mission for us.

    Since it has been two weeks since we gathered together for worship, let me briefly remind us that we are in the closing weeks of our series on God’s vision for us. And what is his vision – that we be a fully following and faithfully functioning church. For the past four weeks we have focused on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    New Purpose Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    Serving God even when it

    I guess we all know the difference between a pessimist and an optimist. A pessimist is someone who describes a glass as half empty while an optimist sees it as half full. A pessimist is someone who, on your birthday, will say: "May your day be better than it probably will be!" Some people are born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Making A Comeback

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,212 views

    This sermon shows how after we have fallen there is a place in God’s grace for us to make a comeback.

    Scripture: Psalms 51:1—19 Title: “Making A Comeback” Introduction: The book of Psalms was written by King David. This particular chapter was written as a result of David’s sin of “Adultery” with Bathsheba. In this Psalm David pleads for forgiveness and cleansing, confesses his guilt, prays for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Good News You Can Use!

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,211 views

    An inspirational message on how to use God’s Word to enhance your daily walk with Him and your bretheren!

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. PRAYER: Father God, Thank You for the way in which you have me living my life in full recognition of the power You have over me. Without You, I could do nothing and could be nothing great or small. I humble myself Lord to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,364 views

    This sermon helps Christians realize that we have received God’s blessings in order to share the Gospel with the world.

    “BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING” Gen. 12:1-3 INTRO – So often, our prayers are full of requests for God to bless us – our families, our nation, our churches, our community, our economy, etc. Nothing wrong with that. Prayer of Jabez – “O that you would bless me indeed…” And God does bless us. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Hear The Call” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    If we will listen to the call of the Lord and the cry of the lost, we will be motivated to surrender to God’s call to be a witness for Him.

    Once, when attending youth camp as a sponsor, our youth were involved in an interesting game. They had to pass through an obstacle course, but they had to do so blindfolded. The only help they received was from a team mate at the end of the course, who would yell instructions to them. Of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Involved In Mission Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    If we truly have a heart for what’s on God’s heart, then we must get involved in missions.

    There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask & You Will Receive?

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,228 views

    This message, delivered during a mid-week prayer meeting, tackles the question of prayer and God’s ’obligations’- or is it ours?

    “ASK AND YOU WILL RECEIVE?” Wednesday Evening Prayer Mtg. May 15, 2002 Pastor Todd G. Leupold I. OPEN Prayer can seem like such a funny thing. . . How often do we vacillate between turning to God to save the world and not bothering to pray for even the simplest things, because we wonder if He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah- A Man Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,673 views

    A example of the kind of praying God uses to enable us to be used by God to accomplish what He wants done.

    Nehemiah Sermon 3 1:4-11 (Part1) A Man of Prayer “When I heard these things I sat down and wept. For days I mourned and prayed and fasted before the God of heaven. Then I said, ‘O Lord, God of heaven/ Look at me Lord and hear my prayer, as I pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Why Settle For An Ishmael, When You Can Have An Isaac

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    MAN STRUGGLES WITH CHOICES, OFTEN CHOSING THE DEVIL’S SECOND BEST RATHER THAN GOD’S BEST

    WHY SETTLE FOR AN ISHMAEL WHEN YOU CAN HAVE AN ISAAC GEN 16: 1-5 GEN 21: 10--13 5/5/05 INTRODUCTION: WHY SETTLE FOR “SECOND” BEST, WHEN GOD WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR HIS PEOPLE. WHAT TROUBLES WE CREATE, WHEN WE TRY TO MIX MAN’S WAY WITH GOD’S WAY. GOD MADE A PROMISE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The How Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    How does encouragement come? God is the source; the Holy Spirit is the encourager. Let us look at five ways the Holy Spirit gives encouragement.

    The How of Encouragement 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Intro The “when” of encouragement is the many times we need it. The “who” of encouragement is the Holy Spirit, who continues the ministry of Jesus Christ among us. Now let us examine the “how” of encouragement. Timothy had been shedding tears over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvan Lewis avatar

    How To Worship

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 21, 2020
     | 1,706 views

    God has given everyone of us something very special to worship Him with. Here we are given instructions on how to do that.

    It has 60 trillion cells most of which are dying. It has an on-board computer which functions at only 6%. It smells peculiar; it reproduces in a very strange way; it ingests dead animals and excretes fertilizer. It takes in oxygen and exhales a poisonous gas. It is subject to all manners of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Be Saved?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 3,747 views

    To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from the dead.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved? Yes. JESUS saved me from sins and hell while I'm still alive, I know I am SAVED. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal