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Connecting With God Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 23, 2024

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Connecting with God through Prayer Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – May 12, 2024

Connecting with God through Prayer Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – May 12, 2024 Intro Today we are concluding our series “Connecting with God”... in which we have engaged identifying our location... that is...the position we are in...including being finite beings...who have tried to hide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Matthew 6:5-6, Ephesians 1:5, John 17:20-21, Romans 8:16, Isaiah 55:8-9, Galatians 5:22-23, Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 40:8, Romans 12:2, Romans 10:17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 10, 2026

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The Christian life is not about regaining control, but about learning where to stand when control was never ours to begin with.

There are moments in history when people realize—often quietly rather than dramatically—that something fundamental has shifted. Not because life has ended or collapsed completely, but because assumptions that once felt solid have been exposed. The structures we trusted may still stand, but they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1, Psalm 50:10-12, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Corinthians 4:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fruit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#3] FRUIT OF PEACE Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” 1. The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. It means freedom from trouble, experiencing the highest good, enjoying the very best, possessing all the inner ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Definition Of A Christian? Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

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The difference between a believer and unbeliever.

Question: What is your definition of a Christian? 1) The difference between Believers and Unbelievers. The Mind Set. Vs. 5 Galatians 5:19-23 There is a different Lifestyle. Vs. 6 Key: Until you know the Lord you simply exist. The Attitude toward God. Vs.7 Key: The non-believer is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Brings Freedom, Drives Fear And Lead Into Faith Series

Contributed by Pramod Kumar Eleti on Dec 12, 2012

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Praising God bring Freedom from physical Bondage. Praising God drives away Every Fear of Pain. Praising Leads you into Faith and Salvation.

From Acts 16:25-34 1) Praise God even when you are in Pain. Act 16:22 And the people made an attack on them all together: and the authorities took their clothing off them, and gave orders for them to be whipped. 23 And when they had given them a great number of blows, they put them in prison, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Of These

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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Love is the very center of what it means to be a Christian. Nothing we do or have can replace it. Greater than faith, greater than hope, is love.

Notice the five things here that are empty without love: Tongues, prophecy, faith, generosity, sacrifice. Not just any kind of tongues, prophecy, faith, generosity and sacrifice, but the ultimate kind. Tongues of men and of angels. Prophecy that fathoms all mystery and knowledge. Faith that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are They Missing?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 28, 2018

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A study in the book of 1 Kings 8: 1 – 66

1 Kings 8: 1 – 66 Why are they missing? 8 Now Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel, to King Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the City of David, which is Zion. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Tale Of Two Brothers

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

based on 271 ratings

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How we relate to God affects how we relate to others: Because Cain didn't have a right relationship with God, his relationship with his brother Abel was not right either.

For a number of years, one of my favorite TV shows was "Murder, She Wrote" with Angela Lansbury. Now, I could never figure out how so many murders could happen in that little New England village of Cabot Cove, but there was something captivating about trying to figure out "who done it" before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living-Part 3 Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful Kingdom living for all Believers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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This is the first in a series based on Rick Warren’s Purpose driven life

Colossians 1:15-20 What On Earth Am I Here For? Introduction A. What on Earth am I here for? B. I cant tell you how many times I have heard that question C. It may be phrase What is life for D. What is this all about E. Why? F. Where is the meaning? G. Why is this world empty H. What do I have to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Four Points Of An Effective Leader

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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Four points of an effective leader

You cannot teach others what you cannot teach yourselves--1 Timothy 1:3-7 “They do not know what they are talking about” Humans are funny! It’s odd how I’ve noticed that sometimes we as humans can get ourselves in some pretty stick circumstances. It’s funny how sometimes when we are around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7, 1 Timothy 5:23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Truth About Anger

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Aug 30, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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So what is Anger? More importantly, what isn’t anger?

INTRO: Define anger and its effects Anger is 1. Proper use of anger. Illus: My gun has proper use 25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin"[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

When Your Thread Gets Tangled...

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jul 6, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Pentecost 3: Whom do you seek when you find yourself in trouble? We get sage advice from David in the words of Psalm 28.

If there is one thing that is highly valued today its self-reliance. Folks value the capacity in others to stand on their own two feet; to have the where-with-all to weather the storms; to adapt, overcome and conquer. It’s a trademark of our times. We strive to raise our children to be independent, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-2, Psalm 28:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Wrecked Out Faith”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 21, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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This sermon takes alook at how to avoid spiritual shipwreck, and what to do in the aftermath of wrecked out faith.

“Wrecked out Faith” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Intro: Have you ever laid on an inner tube or one of those little floaties on a lake or the ocean? And just laid back closed your eyes and relaxed? The next thing you know the voices and sounds of the beach begin to grow faint and distant. Then when you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Finding Spiritual Power

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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One of the greatest ways to discover spiritual power is to fast and pray

Keys to Finding Spiritual Power Esther 4:11-17 February 22, 2004 Introduction The Teens are doing a fund raiser called the 30 Hour Famine to raise money for famine relief in other parts of the world. They will be giving up food for 30 hours and will only be allowed to drink water. The purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

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