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  • Jeff Strite avatar

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

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,743 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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    How Is God’s Word Like Rain And Snow?

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 1, 2022
     | 5,401 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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    Everyday Conversations Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    3 of 4 on Friendship with God. We can and must learn to pray to God with everyday conversations. Our model is the Lord’s Prayer

    Every Day Conversations "The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists in shoving it all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other, larger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007
     | 3,950 views

    Part 6 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Evangelism, the fifth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

    Made for a Mission The Purpose-Driven Life, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 18, 2007 Well, today we come to the fifth of God’s five purposes for our lives. For those of you who are newcomers today, I want to welcome you. We have spent the last few weeks learning, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,801 views

    Jabez prayed to see beyond his situation and limitation and God answered his prayer - principles of Jabez prayer - a Prayer to The God of Jacob

    Prayer of Jebez 1. Bless Me Indeed A. He prayed to God of Israel (to the One who changed the name of Jacob). B. Jacob got alone to pray – get into the closet and close the door behind you and pour your heart out. C. Jacob taught that God wrestle with men in prayer. God is in the business of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Caleb: How To Thrive At Age 85! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 67,773 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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    Great Lessons From A Godly Mom

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,268 views

    Hannah can bless us today with some great lessons for life: 1. Beware the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10) 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18) 3. Give your best to God (vs. 11) 4. Rest in the truth that God will remember you (vs. 17-20)

    Great Lessons from a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2007 *Moms are priceless! One time a Boy Scout leader was watching some new scouts try their hand at outdoor cooking, and he asked, -“How are you doing? Have you forgotten any essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

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    Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,583 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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    "How To Weather The Storm”

    Contributed by Nakia Smith on May 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,390 views

    Everyone goes through trials and tribulations; however, those who remain steadfast in God’s Word have the advantage of patiently enduring knowing that God gives them victory every time.

    Everyone goes through trials and tribulations; however, those who remain steadfast in God’s Word have the advantage of patiently enduring knowing that God gives them victory every time. (Isaiah 40:31) Weather- to undergo or endure the action of the elements A. Know what to do when the storms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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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    The Surprise Of Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,168 views

    God answers prayers -- and that usually surprises us!

    A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jurrasic Park 2

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    God Cares Most about finding the lost

    Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World GOD CARES MOST ABOUT FINDING THE LOST Sermon - March 1, 1998 Steve Simala Grant Think of the one thing that is the absolute most precious thing to you. Decide what it is. Now hold that thought in your mind, or jot it down on the sermon notes page, and we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Go Fising

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    God has called us to be fishers of men.

    My dad’s from Minnesota. Does anyone here know what Minnesota is known for? Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes. Just about everyone in Minnesota fishes. Now, my dad once told me the story about a peculiar fisherman from Minnesota. You see, this fisherman was very well prepared. He knew how ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What I Want Or What I Need? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    How do you ask God for things?

    As you know, this Lord’s Prayer is all part of what we know as the Sermon on the Mount. Just a few verses from where we are here… Jesus says something else about prayer. In chapter 7:7-11, He says, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist