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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We To Do?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 28, 2023
     | 979 views

    When we find ourselves in a dry deserted place and time in our walk with the Lord, and things do not seem as if they are getting better, do we just give up?

    When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We to Do? 1 Kings 19:1-18 This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death and Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    6 Pictures Of God’s Provision (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 3, 2024
     | 521 views

    Paul knew that God’s promise to deliver and protect him is all he ever needed. For us, even today, God’s promise to save you from your own trials also stands just as firm. Will we cling to Him for rescue?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 39 6 Pictures of God’s Provision (Part 1) Acts 27:1-26 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week: Will (TY) encouraged us with a challenge around complete faith -- “Almost Faith” is not enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Know My Faith Is Real PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
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     | 1,120 views

    Explore the interplay between faith and works, emphasizing that they are both essential components of a genuine Christian life, as faith without works is considered dead.

    Good morning, family of God. I'm thrilled to see your smiling faces today because we're about to embark on a fascinating journey through a dynamic passage of Scripture. We'll be exploring the essential interplay between faith and works, the profound impact they can make on our lives and our world, ...read more

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    You Must Be Born Again PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 939 views

    Explore and understand the themes of salvation by grace through faith, the necessity of being born again, and God's love as a relationship with us, as depicted in John 3:1-14.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving deep into John 3:1-14 As C.S Lewis once said, "The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us." Let's read together from John 3:1-14: [Read passage] Let's pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we ...read more

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    The Apostate PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,040 views

    The main point of this sermon is to recognize the reality and dangers of apostasy, and to seek God's guidance and strength in order to persevere in our faith.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. Thank you for joining us today as we dive into the Word of God and seek His wisdom and guidance. Today, we will be exploring an important message from 1 Timothy 4:1 about the reality of apostasy, the danger it poses, and the hope we have in perseverance. ...read more

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    Eyes Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,753 views

    Paul’s prayer that we might have both head knowledge and heart knowledge

    Eyes of the Heart ¡V Eph. 1:15-19a Steve Simala Grant, Aug. 5, 2001 Intro: Praying Scripture Have you ever prayed Scripture? Taken your Bible with you to prayer, opened it, and allowed the words of God to become your words to God? For centuries, the practice of praying Scripture has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Going Ahead Of You Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,221 views

    The Gospel of Mark show us that Jesus goes ahead of us in our missionary task.

    Last week, I discovered that the roof fan in our attic had burned out. That meant only one thing. Someone was going to have to go up on the roof and replace it, and I knew it wouldn’t be my wife. So I went to the store and bought the fan, and began planning which tools I would use. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Spirit Who Changes Us Series

    Contributed by Joel Curry on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 10,369 views

    Dramatic changes took place in the church at Corinth when the Corinthian Christians they allowed the Holy Spirit to do His work.

    As you will recall from earlier studies in our series about the books of First and Second Corinthians, Paul has had extensive dealings with the church at Corinth. He established the church around 52 A.D. when he first went to Corinth, and he lived in Corinth for a year and a half to help the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrection Morning

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,368 views

    To accept the resurrection you must meet Jesus and to have faith is the key to the kingdom of God. To receive Jesus we must listen for him calling us.

    Our bible reading today is one that is full of feeling, faith, compassion and emotion. It is one of the base lines and benchmarks of the Christian faith. We have Mary Magdalene making her way, in sorrow, to the tomb of her Lord and Master. She is distraught, her eyes are full with tears and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Im Not As Full As I Like To Be (Filled With All The Fullness Of God)

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    speaking of the hunger in our lives-we develop an increasing hunger for whatever we feed upon-directed by our deepest desire.

    I�m Not As Full As I Like To Be EOLS: We control the things that we hunger for, and we can be filled with hunger for God. It�s funny how God can birth a sermon within our hearts through the simple, daily things in our lives. This one was birthed in my heart around the family table a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "You Have A Hope" Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

    God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You have Hope… As we continue in our series of God’s Promises to us during the Holiday Season, today we stop to remember the promise, “You have Hope.” Hope is a very powerful thing. “Hope looks for the good in people instead of harping on the worst in them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,847 views

    God arrives as the humble King to set up his rule in the lives of his people.

    Scripture Introduction As you drive past churches during the next weeks, you will likely see at least one sign proclaiming, “Wise Men Still Seek Him.” It is a cute wordplay on Matthew 2.1-2: “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strengthened, Established And Filled

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,825 views

    When our spiritual tanks are bone dry, God by His Spirit stands ready to fill to us overflowing.

    August 28, 2011 – “Strengthened, Established and Filled” – Ephesians 3:16-19 Charles Price, pastor of People’s Church in Toronto, says that verses 16-19 of Ephesians 3 is one prayer that you don’t really need to add: “…If it is Your will”, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whom Shall We Obey? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    God equips and enables his children to obey his word.

    Scripture Introduction Can you hear the jazz man blowing his trumpet? The commentary from National Public Radio? What about the sweet refrains of the gospel music calling folks to praise? Or the neighbor talking to a friend in Illinois? Do you hear the many voices? You would if you had a radio or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Examined Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,412 views

    The hard commands of Jesus are best understood as being directed to the church, which should be a Community of Grace. This sermon addresses Jesus’ teaching on lust, sin and adultery.

    The Examined Life in the Community of Grace Our key scripture today suggested to me the sermon title, The Examined Life”. You may have heard of this saying by Socrates, an ancient philosopher: “The unexamined life is not worth living." It struck me that, in some very strong language, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational