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  • Ken Henson avatar

    Watch Your Walk Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016
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     | 5,257 views

    Paul says we need to watch how we walk, watch our time, and watch our foolishness. In all this we must discover God’s will for our lives.

    Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful (see), then, how you live (walk)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of (redeeming) every opportunity (time-kronos), because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish (foolish-lacking the inner perspective-watching again-that fails to see ...read more

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    Watch Your Walk Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,551 views

    Paul says we need to watch how we walk, watch our time, and watch our foolishness. In all this we must discover God’s will for our lives.

    Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful (see), then, how you live (walk)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of (redeeming) every opportunity (time-kronos), because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish (foolish-lacking the inner perspective-watching again-that fails to see ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Invitation To A Table For Two In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 19, 2013
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    The call to come inward to the table is often ignored because many don’t see the value of such fellowship; their aim is to be doing where as the aim of the table for two is simply “Being” in His presence.

    The Christian faith is about relationship it’s not about religion or outward displays of Church life that are just mere forms of religious expression. Jesus spoke very firmly to the religious of the day, who felt they were doing the right thing in preserving religious tradition but ignoring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    11 Powerful Ways To Worship God

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 18, 2019
     | 4,818 views

    And explanation on different biblical ways that we can worship God.

    Worship (PROSKUNEO) is a conscious glorification of God flowing from an inner attitude of lowly submission to His authority and awe at His majesty. The worship in heaven is about honour Honour means to ascribe weight and value to something. “Worship Him who made heaven and earth” (Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    11 Powerful Ways To Worship God

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 26, 2019
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    There are many ways the bible teaches us to worship God. Here is a sermon I used to teach my church on worship.

    Worship (PROSKUNEO) is a conscious glorification of God flowing from an inner attitude of lowly submission to His authority and awe at His majesty. The worship in heaven is about honour Honour means to ascribe weight and value to something. “Worship Him who made heaven and earth” (Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Love Your Enemies”- "So Easy To Say!”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 16, 2022
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    “The Christian principle, Love your enemies is good. There is nothing to be said against it except that it is too difficult for most of us to practice sincerely.” (Divine Conspiracy) Bertrand Russell Beatitudes not only call us to “love our enemies and do good to them” How Can I?

    In Jesus Holy Name February 20, 2022 Luke 6:27 “Love Your Enemies”- “So Easy to Say!” General Robert E. Lee was once asked his opinion of a fellow officer who was widely known as one of Lee’s greatest detractors. The general responded that he thought the man a very fine officer. “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Peace

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on May 23, 2025
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    Christians will always find themselves in continuous conflict with demonic powers that seek to steal, kill and destroy. Destroying our peace is paramount and while the world cannot restore our peace, our God can.

    This morning I want to focus on just three verses of our gospel reading for today (John 14:23-29). Jesus was about to leave this world and that meant lots of trouble lay ahead for his disciples. He spoke these words to his disciples to comfort them and assure them that they would not have to fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prayers Make Peace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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    Emphasize the transformative power of prayer in our lives, leading to God's incomprehensible peace and the importance of making prayer a central focus in our daily walk with the Lord.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into God's Word and explore the incredible power of prayer, the amazing benefits of peace, and the absolute necessity of focusing on prayer in our lives. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "Prayer doesn't change God; it changes me." Through prayer, we not ...read more

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    Holy Spirit: The Spirit Gives Us Power Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 10, 2025
     | 237 views

    WE BELIEVE that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of new birth. Spirit baptism gives believers power to live and serve God and gifts to fulfill the mission of the Church...

    Pentecost: The Spirit Gives us Power 1 After the death and resurrection of Jesus, he appeared over a period of 40 days to about 500 of his followers (Acts 1:3). At His last appearance, before He ascended to heaven, He gave the great promise of Spirit Baptism to His followers (Acts 1:4-8). Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Servant's Heart

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,744 views

    How important is our attitude when we serve Jesus Christ?

    Philippians 2:3-8 “A Servant’s Heart” I. It Is Sometimes About Us. (vs.3) • How important is our attitude and motivation when we do something? 1. Vs. 3 We should never be motivated to serve out of strife. o Strife- 1. A bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension. 2. An exertion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,095 views

    This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

    Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Some Ants In Your Pants

    Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 53,058 views

    God teaches us a lot from the habits of the ant.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    At The Time Of Prayer

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,316 views

    1- At the time of prayer we may be tested 2- At the time of prayer we must do good 3- At the time of prayer we must point to Jesus

    INTRO.- ILL.- A lady said, “As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald’s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, ‘We should pray.’ “From the back seat I heard his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Pray, Pray, Pray!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,543 views

    This message emphasizes the need for prayer. However, it is not just about prayer itself, but about the need for us to continue in prayer. Being steadfast is a vital characteristic of our prayer lives.

    "pray, Pray, PRAY!" Luke 18:1-8 PRAYER… INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pure Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jun 23, 2014
     | 5,079 views

    The longer we know Him the more we love Him, and the more we want to love Him. Our love for Him becomes an extravagant love. There is nothing too great to do for Him; nothing too much to give.

    Pure Extravagant Love Mark 14:1-9 1. Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2. for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel