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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Sweep The House"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,624 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the COIN was LOST, at HOME, where you don’t expect to FIND LOST THINGS.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of God when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7 (Parable of The Lost Sheep); Luke 15:8-10 (Parable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Rich avatar

    Having The Also Spirit

    Contributed by James Rich on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    God is searching for someone who will go beyond the ordinary. Someone who will go the extra mile. Not just what is expected of them but ALSO.............

    Genesis 24:1And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Rhodes avatar

    Even Balance

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,731 views

    God is the great weights and measures inspector who weighs men’s hearts and deeds. God expects an even balance and not a false weight.

    Job 31 1I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? 2For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? 3Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity? 4Doth not he see my ways, and count ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Crowd Or Disciple Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,919 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: CROWD OR DISCIPLE (A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:1-2 “1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying:” Introduction: (ILL. College Needed "Follower" Not Leader ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Life Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,460 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: BLESSED LIFE (A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:3-12 INTRODUCTION: In1Timothy 4:16 Paul declares clearly: “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” NOTICE THAT PAUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Useful Or Useless Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 7,748 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Off The Crazy Cycle Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,955 views

    In relationships, we keep doing the same things over and over and expect a different outcome. This sermon will help listeners deal with marriage issues.

    INTRODUCTION – We live in new world. • Social networking has never been easier, • But we don’t do relationships very well. • The hardest place for relationships is home. • Hebrews 13:4 NLT, “Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Firm For Truth

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,994 views

    If we expect God to use us to do the work of the kingdom, then we will have to be faithful in proclaiming the truth even in the face of opposition and ridicule.

    STANDING FIRM FOR TRUTH Why is it so difficult to face up to the truth when things aren’t going very well and to take action to make things right? We see this problem in every area of life. One particular outworking of this refusal to face up to the truth and to take proper action is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Barry avatar

    Jesus And Our World Series

    Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    The editor-in-chief of Bible Study Magazine discusses who Jesus was, why it matters, and how he expects us to respond.

    During my second year of college I had the opportunity to study abroad in London. While in London, a small group of friends and I decided to visit Paris for about five days. The first day we were in Paris we visited the Eiffel Tower. We reached the Eiffel Tower just before sunset. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    You And Me In The World

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,511 views

    God has a view of what he expects his children to be. In His view they are a family of priest sent to represent Him in the world.

    You and Me in the world Last week we talked about vision…We tried to see vision via God’s eyes….Which I believe is not limited by the walls of a building or a membership. A church that does not have a vision that extends past the walls or the church property is held back by man made limits and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    How To Bring Out The Best In Others

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,805 views

    Want to give the perfect gift this Christmas to the ones you love? Give them the Gift of Acceptance, the Gift of Trust and the Gift of Great Expectation.

    HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN OTHERS David Livingstone wanted to be a pastor. His first chance to preach was in the pulpit of a little church in Scotland. He'd worked and prepared his message well. He wanted to be a great preacher. He wanted to go give his life on the mission field. And when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Shameless Audacious Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Aug 6, 2016
     | 8,546 views

    Praying with boldness and expecting God to answer is biblical. Shameless Audacious Prayer helps believers pray without ceasing until their prayers are answered.

    Kingston Church of the Nazarene July 31, 2016 Sermon: Shameless Audacious Prayer Scripture: Luke 11:1-15, 1 Thessalonians, Psalm 84 INTRODUCTION – Shameless Audacious Prayer Shameless Audacious Prayer is essentially persistent prayer. We are told in 1 Thessalonians to pray without ceasing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • DeLishia Davis avatar

    How To Live A Blessed Life

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017
     | 6,690 views

    God has prescribed the right way to live and expects us to follow through. Read this sermon for more information on living a blessed life.

    “You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set.” (Psalm 119: 4-5 The Message) Good Morning, soldiers in the fight of faith! Today is the day for yet another choice – how shall you live? We thank God for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 10 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017
     | 2,988 views

    Jesus saves beyond expectations of man and beyond man's ability to love one another as we see in the bible story of Abraham and Jacob.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 10 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 13, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Boat In The Middle Of The Sea

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 3, 2014
     | 3,206 views

    Come on, we cannot be expecting to see miracles and supernatural events everyday! We got to move with faith now! Are you listening?

    Boat was now in the middle of the sea… Mathew 14:24”…the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.” We need to know how to deal with unexpected scenarios! "Who would expect to face a complex day? None of us! We expect smooth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal