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  • Blake Carroll avatar

    "How To Please God"

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,949 views

    Christians should have a great desire to please God.

    Title: “How To Please God” Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Living to please God should be the desire of every Christian individual. His Word challenges us to live lives that are pleasing unto Him. In order to do this; we must first understand “how to please God?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace: Setting Things Straight

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,110 views

    People are not basically good

    As we Conclude our series Why do good people do bad things we see Jesus correcting a common misunderstanding: people are basically good. Jesus tells us: No One is Good but God. He turns our expectation on its head. If no one is good What’s the point? This morning we will see that, usually, we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Office Of The Prophet

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
     | 5,625 views

    The five-fold ministry is important to the Church fulfilling her end-time destiny. The prophet serves to declare that Jesus is the source of all gifts, including the miracle of new life itself.

    The Office of the Prophet Intro.: Every month hundreds of pastors resign their churches and leave the ministry. There are many reasons for this but I believe the most significant is “unreasonable expectations”. In most churches, the pastor is expected to function in every role- prophet, priest & ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Faith, Part 7 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,409 views

    Part 7 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on the response of the crowd after seeing a man healed by Peter through the power of the Holy Spirit. It explores the question, "Why, if going to church to worship God, would the religious of

    Faith in Action, Part 2 (Part 7) Acts 3:10-16 - In part 1 of this message we discussed several important key items -- 1. Peter and John were going to worship because they desired to -- 2. Peter saw an opportunity to practice what he had learned from Jesus -- 3. Peter had a desire to share Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Important Is Church Attendance? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    A motivational message describing the importance and purpose of attending church.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How important is church attendance? And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayers Of A Righteous Man Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,315 views

    this is the final sermon in a series dealing with things that will hinder your prayer life. In this message we are given the key to having our prayers answered

    HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #10 THE PRAYERS OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN THE CONCLUSION TEXT: JAMES 5:16 REVIEW: What was last weeks lesson? Domestic problems. Who ordained marriage? God. Marriage is the foundation of everything else in society. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In A Time Of Need?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    We face times of trouble and needs. God has a plan. We must learn the beauty of faithfulness to prayer!

    WHAT SHALL WE DO IN A TIME OF NEED? COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Cor. 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Myths About God’s Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,350 views

    A look at the two foundations and four popular lies about final judgment.

    1. Myth: “The line dividing heaven and hell is. . . who claims Jesus’ name.” - Matthew 7:24, 26 – “puts into practice,” “does not put them into practice.” - Focus: empty religion. [a, c, g, o] - There is a lot of empty religion out there. - And, as I’ve shared before, one of the biggest myths ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Fire

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,654 views

    The Word of God is Alive, Active, on Fire! This message is about how Jesus used the Word of God to fire up the 2 discourage disciples on the road to Emmaus! If you are looking for a message to encourage people to Read The Bible - this could be what you ar

    Why Read The Bible? Many of you have probably have had this experience. You know someone who was once fired up for Jesus and over the years they have lost that excitement. They would read their Bible, pray, and attend church and now they have lost their passion. Possibly, this has happened to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What A Trip! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,031 views

    First person narrative of a wise man; Worship is our appropriate response to Jesus.

    WHAT A TRIP! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Magi C: Worshipping Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WORSHIP First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Seek Jesus. • Be changed by Jesus. • Worship Jesus. Version: ESV RMBC 26 December 04 AM What an adventure! My companions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    An Invitation To Pray Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,376 views

    Jeremiah learned that divine revelation becomes a reality when it is sought. By calling out to God, he finds God's enabling to live out his God given hope of future restoration in a time of personal crisis and national emergency.

    JEREMIAH 33:3 AN INVITATION TO PRAY [Matthew 7:7-8] I've always been grateful for the simplicity of God's profound ways. Though His ways seem beyond discovery for the proud heart, they are simple and inviting to those who love Him. Our text today teaches us that God reveals Himself and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse avatar

    Who Are You ?

    Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    Many people have their calling and ministry just because of where they find themselves they take names that is not theirs. You need to understand that your personality which God has made you to be cannot change because that is what you will known for.

    Many peope are have gotten you they really are, they have sold out their title and personality to others. Our text is taken from John 1:19-2319 "And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? 20And he confessed, and denied not; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony (Tony) Charles avatar

    "greater Works Or Great Excuses"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 17, 2025
     | 238 views

    Jesus promised believers would do greater works than He did, but instead of operating in God's power, we've substituted excuses for the supernatural works we're called to perform.

    GREATER WORKS or GREAT EXCUSES Text: John 14:12 – “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” Mark 16:17-18 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Prayerful Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 25, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,372 views

    James calls us to pray in all circumstances ... for ourselves as well as for each other. This is a means by which we can help each other not wonder from the truth

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 5:13-20 “Being Prayerful” In our modern age of instant messaging, information technology and the i-gadgets it is fast becoming obvious that skills from the past are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Loosing Sight Of The Goal?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,701 views

    How easy is it to loose sight of the goal? I set up a portable basketball goal in the sanctuary to illustrate my point. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the midst of doing their religious duties? Stay focused on the goal.

    LOOSING SIGHT OF THE GOAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As I start to preach, I have some men carry a portable basket ball goal into the front of the sanctuary and set it up. We discuss who are we going to trust to take a shot and make a basket and not harm our pretty lights? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God