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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Helps Those... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,990 views

    82% of Americans said they believed "God helps those who help themselves" was from Scripture, but Jabez never believed that...

    OPEN: During the 1st Persian Gulf War, one of our soldiers (who was assigned to Saudi Arabia) told of how his three-year-old son, Christopher, reacted to his leaving. The boy grabbed hold of his leg and pleaded with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Changing God's Mind Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,691 views

    When you haven't got a prayer, remind God that His interests are at stake: ask God to remember His people; ask God to remember His purpose; and ask God to remember His promise.

    There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Planting Your Seeds

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 10, 2006
     | 3,410 views

    We are often so content with what God has done for us in the past that we are unmotivated or unwilling to join Him in His work today. Find out how to turn that around.

    Seedplanters Psalm 1261:1-6 Often content with what God has done for us in the past, we are unmotivated or unwilling to join Him in his work today. v. 1a like the people of Israel in Babylon, we were exiles before Christ came to set us free v. 1b coming to christ was like a dream; it was “too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    6 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    You in me and I in you. Jesus offers us the intimate connection with God -- the connection the whole world craves. It is our joy and opportunity to introduce the hungry world to Jesus who satisfies.

    6 Easter A John 14:15-21 5 May 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “You in me – I in you”, repeat with me. (several times) This is Jesus message of good news for us today. “You in me – I in you.” No matter what the future holds, we will not be alone. “You in me – I in you”. We are the body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make Us Worshipers Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    Exodus chapter 14 and other Biblical records of the Lord working in and through the life of Moses present to us the foundation of making worshipers who pray through to the power of God in their lives and ministries.

    Turn Your Bibles to Exodus 14:13-14: Title: Make Us Worshipers Theme: Worshipers Who Pray Through to a Completion Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Exodus 14:13-14: “Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can This Be?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,358 views

    Abraham questioned God’s plan to give a child to him when he was 100 years old, even as Mary wondered about God’s plan to give her a son when she was a virgin.

    December 9, 2001 Heb. 11:11-12; Gen. 15-16 “How can this be?” INTRODUCTION Do you know what the three most feared words at Christmas time are? “Some assembly required”. Oh, there are lots of good words at Christmas. Words like “Joy to the world”, “Merry Christmas”, “50% off sale”, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Tell Your Family What The Lord Has Done!

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,375 views

    If God can use the former demoniac to reach his family, he can use you to reach your family too. The power of new believers simply telling his story is tremendous.

    We are about to discuss something that should be dear to your heart, your family. You can be assured that your family is dear to the heart of God as well. I want to emphasize your family using the story of the demoniac in Mark Chapter 5. Now I am not going to compare the demoniac to your family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Determine God's Will For Our Lives? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 30, 2015
     | 5,631 views

    The purpose of this message is to inform the listener that finding God's purpose in life is a process of discipleship and decision making.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How Can We Determine God's Will for Our Lives? Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. The purpose of this message is to inform the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How To Be A Great Worker

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 16, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 9,475 views

    Work place struggles today compared with the slavery of Paul’s time, understanding them, facing them with changed attitudes/hearts by the power of God’s Spirit, for a day of Pentecost in work-life.

    How to be a Great Worker Eph.6:5-9 (NIV) Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How Not To Be A Grumpy Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 17, 2023
     | 3,292 views

    I want to show you from God’s Word HOW NOT TO BE A GRUMPY CHRISTIAN.

    So you wives tap your husbands on the shoulder and say, “Wake up! Listen, you need to hear this sermon!!! I want to preach on this subject for two reasons: (1) No one likes to be around a GRUMPY person…NO ONE! (2) You can not be an effective Christian if you are a GRUMPY CHRISTIAN! WHY ARE SOME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory - Gospel In Europe Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 631 ratings
     | 94,906 views

    Catch the vision and hear the "Macedonian Call". We are in debt to Paul and Silas who let God turn them around and into Europe. Link included to free formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint.

    The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 ----- This is part 1 of a 3 part message from this chapter. The 3 people saved were Lydia [A TENDER heart--this sermon], the possessed slave girl [A TORMENTED heart], and the Philippian jailer [A TOUGHENED heart]. Please see all 3 sermons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,853 views

    Jabez is distinctly remembered, not for what he did, but for what he prayed. His prayer became the casting distinction in his life to remove him from causing pain to being blessed by the hand of God.

    The Prayer of Jabez Scripture Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Where are you in your relationship with the Lord? Is there visible evidence that Christ is at work within you? If so, is it visible to your spouse, to your children, to your church, to your co-workers? Can the evidence of fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Do You Know That You Know?

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,733 views

    This sermon is an evangelistic message which came as a result of reading the book “Introducing The New You: The Ultimate Makeover” by Dr. Lewis Gregory wherein he included an evangelistic outline in Apendix A about knowing God.

    I want to begin this New Year by laying a spiritual foundation for knowing God. God’s purpose is that you truly know Him and know that you have life – life eternal! One man’s testimony of how he truly came to know God goes like this. “The moment I got into my old truck, I knew something was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,939 views

    During the days of Jesus’ life on this earth, He prayed “Divine Petitions” that were for the honor of God, His Father. Christians are to look to Him and say, “Lord teach me to pray.” (Luke 11:1)

    Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To The Unknowns

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,743 views

    Veterans Day. In Arlington cemetery stands a Tomb that symbolizes the unknowns lost in war. In many communities there are Tombs that symbolize an unknown. Their spires reach to the sky. Each Sunday People Pay Tribute to an unkown God.

    “To The Unknowns” Text: Acts 17:16-31 AM NOTE : Special Veterans Day Sermon Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “To The Unknowns” Tomorrow is Veterans Day and many across our nation will be stopping for a time to remember those who have served to protect the freedoms ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal