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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    God Guides Our Gospel Outreach

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    God Guides Our Gospel Outreach: Not always where we expect but always where his work awaits.

    I love travelling. There’s nothing like getting out to explore the world God has created. Before I head out on any trip, however, I like to consult a guidebook or two. Written by someone who knows the area, a guidebook will point you to things that you won’t want to miss and steer you from those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making The Adjustments Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,590 views

    Sermon on the adjustments to our lives God expects when we commit to following Him and seeking His will.

    Making the Adjustments Luke 9:18-24 INTRO.: When God spoke to Moses, he was challenged to make some major adjustments in his life. He was called upon to leave the place he had lived for 40 years and abandon his life as a shepherd to take on an impossible assignment for God and God’s people. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Jesus Cleanses The Temple - More Than Just A Nice Guy Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,826 views

    This sermon examines God’s expectations and dissapointments with people of faith who don’t live up to their name.

    Jesus – More then just a nice guy – John 2:12-17 Speedy Morris is the coach of the basketball team at LaSalle University. He said one day he was in the upstairs bathroom shaving when his wife told him he was wanted on the phone by Sports Illustrated. For the coach of a Division One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking And Entering

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,383 views

    I want to talk tonight about someone who broke into this world ... when the world least expected Him.

    Breaking and Entering Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” Subject: Breaking and Entering Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,244 views

    All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

    Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Of The Storm

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,834 views

    Jesus expects faith from us, the unwavering faith in God that can help us overcome the storms of life.

    We all face storms in life. No one sail through life without any difficulties. • What is important is not how bad the storm is but how you are going to respond in it. • You can either respond with fear, just like the disciples. Or with faith, like Jesus. • You can either respond with your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grace Your Home With More Than Decorations Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,844 views

    First Sunday of Advent in this series: Anticipation and expectation for a wonderful & worshipful Christmas sets the stage for a different type of season.

    John Calvin, the Reformer most responsible for what we know as Presbyterianism, disliked statues, artwork, icons and the like which were used in Catholic worship in the 1500’s. He had good reason; for the depictions, relics and the like worship they themselves had become objects of worship. Yet, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good As Your Word

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 13, 2010
     | 3,681 views

    God expects us to be honest in our dealings with others, and when we are it will eliminate the need for vows in most cases.

    Good as Your Word Matthew 5:33-37 INTRODUCTION A. Truth is sometimes hard to find. 1. There was a time when people were as good as their word and some still are. 2. There were no written contracts (try to buy a car now and tell the guy, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013
     | 5,260 views

    The women didn't expect an empty tomb. The empty tomb not only surprised them but it also transformed them.

    Luke 24:1-16 “Discovery” INTRODUCTION Over two thousand years ago a group of women walked somberly and quietly from their homes to a burial site. Their purpose was to find Jesus and finish their hurried burial preparations, which they were unable to complete two days ago. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Church Maintenance Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,730 views

    This message is designed to help us understand how God expects us to maintain relationships within the family of God.

    CHURCH MAINTENANCE 1 Tim 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION: A. Maintenance can be a hard thing to do. 1. It is easier to buy something new, but eventually you have to do maintenance on it. 2. There are basically two types of maintenance: a. Preventive – this maintenance is do to preclude a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

    A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Am He Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2009
     | 7,575 views

    Those who are saved through encountering Jesus are transformed. This is to be expected, since He is very God in human flesh.

    *John 4:25, 26* *Jesus, The Great “I Am”: I Am He* “The woman [at the well] said to [Jesus], ‘I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ). When He comes, He will tell us all things.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I who speak to you am He.’”[1] God appointed Moses to deliver His people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Durant avatar

    The Character Of The Races Do You Know The Weaknesses Of Yours?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 17, 2015
     | 1,875 views

    Certain cultures have certain characteristics and we must know what the expectations are and share Jesus according to this knowledge.

    The Character of the Races Capt. Kelly Durant Do you know the weaknesses of yours? Today we celebrate the day of the cultures and we will explore some of the different characteristics of a few races. Does the Bible speak of the races, and their good points and bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Adversaries At The Open Doors

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2019
     | 8,423 views

    When you ask God to give you opportunities do not expect the devil to rejoice when He does.

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2019 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    You Too Must Stand Ready Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 30, 2019
     | 6,727 views

    “Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect”. (Luke 12:40)

    Introduction: Procrastination is a major problem in the world today. It is always putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday. Procrastination is waiting for the deadline and not taking advantage of the time before the deadline forgetting that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed