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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Listening To God, Not The Gatekeepers Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 9, 2024
    based on 5 ratings
     | 970 views

    Our God is a God who speaks and acts - so how come we are not taking his call? Lessons from St Benedict, Mother Theresa and Jackie Pullinger.

    This Sermon was first preached 6th October 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt (Proper 22 Year A Trinity 19) and also at Church of God Pentecostal Church 10th November 2024 ................................................................................................... [mime - like in charades - two ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Paul Motivated Churches To Give

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,898 views

    Discusses the various ways Paul motivated Christians to give.

    HOW PAUL MOTIVATED CHURCHES TO GIVE 1. He thanked them when they did give. (Phil 1:3 NIV) I thank my God every time I remember you. (Phil 1:4 NIV) In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy (Phil 1:5 NIV) because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Prayer Good Enough?

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,481 views

    The Pharisee made a show of his prayer with his arrogance. But the tax collector understood that the heart of prayer must be humility. We have something to learn before we kneel down to pray.

    There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. He began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year so please let me get a new bicycle for my birthday.” His mom said, “Johny, God is not deaf; you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Obtaining The Double Portion

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009
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    How to receive power from God and allow His Spirit to work through us

    OBTAINING THE DOUBLE PORTION 2 Kings 2:1-14 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. Then Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Bethel.’’ And Elisha said, "As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Powerful Praying Principles

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009
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     | 2,914 views

    Clear Bible instructions on how to pray for the saint, sinner and the servant of God

    ‘Powerful Praying Principles’ I. Praying with Bold Faith (I Chronicles) A. Praying for Blessing (4:9, 10) 1. Honorable Character 2. Enlarge His Coast 3. Hand of God with Him 4. Kept From Evil 5. God Grants Request B. Praying for Victory (5:18-22) 1. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Office Of The Evangelist

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013
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    The ministry of the evangelist is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry

    The Office of the Evangelist Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Commands Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 22, 2009
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     | 2,973 views

    How to live ,how to follow , how to serve

    COMMANDS OF CHRIST Christ gave us a number of commands here are the Seven top in order for us to serve him our best. A sinner needs to follow these in order to become a Christian. 1.“REPENT” Luke 13: 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing Water Into Wine

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,539 views

    This sermon is about how God abundantly provides for our needs.

    Changing Water Into Wine John 2:1-11 Primary Purpose: Jesus abundantly provides for our needs. In John 20:30-31, John reports that his goal in writing the Gospel of John is that “you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    33) How Do We Share The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022
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     | 3,141 views

    How do we effectively share the Gospel of Jesus Christ? In the Bible we are able to learn from other devout disciples like the Apostle Paul who came before us. Paul preached the Gospel: 1) Using The Word of God; and 2) getting close to people any way he could.

    33) HOW DO WE SHARE THE GOSPEL? Let’s learn from the example of the Apostle Paul by: 1) Sharing the Word, 2) Any Way we Can! Text: Romans 10:13-17 / 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 RECAP As we again open the Scriptures today to continue our study of... “Those things most surely believed among us” (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Is The Man

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 28,682 views

    Psalm one tells us how to be blessed by God.

    INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that late in Sir Winston Churchill’s life he took a cruise on an Italian ship. A journalist from a Rome newspaper asked the former prime minister why he chose to travel on an Italian line when the stately Queen’s line under the British flag was available. Churchill gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Redeemed, Bought With A Price PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,450 views

    Explores our divine purpose, the cost of our redemption, and God's protective love, urging us to live as sacrifices pleasing to God.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered together in this sacred space, unified in our love for our Savior and our shared desire to draw closer to Him, to understand His Word, and to apply His teachings to our lives. I can't help but be reminded of the words of ...read more

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    Moving From Victim To Victor

    Contributed by Michael Bridge on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 36,105 views

    How to move from defeat to victory.

    Moving from Victim to Victor Psalms 18:1-5 1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. 3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Job- When Life Hurts Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    How not to counsel those who are suffering!

    JOB- When Life hurts! Theme of the Book: How should righteous people suffer? Key Verse: Job 3:26 "I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest, but only turmoil. Key Word: Trials Outline: I. Prologue Job’s test 1:1-2:13 II. False comfort of his three friends. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Can Become Hardhearted With A Spirit Of Unbelief Or Know God Is In Contr

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,072 views

    How to overcome knowing God is in control

    WE CAN BECOME HARDHEARTED WITH A SPIRIT OF UNBELIEF OR KNOW GOD IS IN CONTROL JOB 1:1, 8, 21, 22, 42:5 Could Job have said in all that he was going through, “It does not pay to be holy or walk honestly? God treats the wicked and the pure the same. We both suffer. So why labor to be honest?” Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Comfort That Should Be Given During Suffering Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,701 views

    How to be a comfort to those who are suffering

    WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 5 COMFORT THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN DURING SUFFERING 2ND Corinthians 1:3-6 Introduction: This will be the final message I will be preaching on this subject. I believe that I said at the beginning that this series would not be an exhaustive subject. There is much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist