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The Feeding Of The Five Thousand

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

based on 68 ratings

| 15,623 views

God loves to bless his people abundantly.

How many of you celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with a special meal? [How many had turkey? "Tofurky"?] Whatever was being served, how many left the table still hungry? Or, how many had to let our their belts a notch or two? It is a tradition on Thanksgiving, not only to have a special meal, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Go Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

| 5,861 views

Using Abraham’s call to learn how to hear God’s voice in our own lives.

Get Up And Go! 7-30-06 Series: Can You Hear Me Now? Gen. 12:1-10 Intro. Walking from the back saying – “Can you hear me now?” I love cell phones. They’re convenient, inexpensive and practical. But as we all know, they do have a few little quirks. Do you know what drives ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Mar 3, 2008

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Ninth in a ten part series in Revelation, this sermon features a view of the new heavens and the new earth. The new Jerusalem is examined carefully as it is made of materials that reflect and clarify God’s beautiful light.

An Apocalypse for the Church A Tale of Two Cities, Part 2: Jerusalem Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”1a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away,b and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City,c the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,d prepared as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's So Blessed About Mourning Anyway?

Contributed by Jamie Greening on May 5, 2009

based on 3 ratings

| 5,772 views

This is a sermon on the second beatitude. It is written in the "Lowry Loop" style and is designed to take the hearer from human mourning to godly sorrow

Title: “What’s So Blessed About Mourning Anyway?” Text: Matthew 5:4 Purpose: To move hearers to spiritually mourn and turn toward comfort in Christ A UNIVERSAL BEATITUDE--UGH The second beatitude is the only one that feels completely universal in scope. “blessed are those who mourn,” is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare - It Is Our Battle

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 16, 2012

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| 5,598 views

Satan knows that the time he has left is short and he is determined to destroy as many human lives as he can. But, we must not fear Satan; we must stand and face his attacks by relying on the power of God.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE ILLUSTRATION Facebook can be an excellent way for family members, especially extended family members, to maintain a daily communication link. People with a warm sharing personality can find a great deal of support and comfort in having a family member, or a friend, who has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Man Who Fell Asleep In Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012

based on 96 ratings

| 65,184 views

This messages explains the importance of preparation for the Lord's Day and practical suggestions for how to get the most out of Sunday worship...stress free.

The Man Who Fell Asleep in Church Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 5, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 20 INTRODUCTION JOKE – There was a man who always fell asleep in church because the preacher was so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Habits Of Pruning, Part 1: Sabbath (Exodus 16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 8, 2021

| 2,647 views

Sabbath reminds us that God's got this. And He's got us, too.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Exodus 16. We’re going to look at several scripture passages this morning, but the biggest chunk is going to come from Exodus 16, so you can go ahead and turn there. For the past several weeks we’ve been talking about developing spiritual disciplines. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 16:21-30, Hebrews 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Balance As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 1, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 6,487 views

Balancing the different aspects that make up our life will lead to a fulfilling lifestyle.

Balance as a Lifestyle Ten Best Things To Say If You Get Caught Sleeping At Your Desk 10. "They told me at the blood bank this might happen." 9. "This is just a 15 minute power-nap like they raved about in that time management course you sent me to." 8. "Whew! Guess I left the top off the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

5 Easter, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 12, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 4,040 views

Branches (people) that do not bear fruit and the love commandment.

Sermon for 5 Easter Yr B, 18/05/2003 Based on I Jn 4:19-21; Jn 15:6 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.” (Jn 15:6) “We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:6, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Addictions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2004

based on 84 ratings

| 16,179 views

People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, en

Overcoming Addictions (Matt 6:24-34) People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, envy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Recharge Your Emotional Batteries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 29 ratings

| 7,547 views

The Holy Spirit renews emotionally us when we are using our primary spiritual gifts. Paul wrote, "We have different gifts, accoding to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him

1. The Holy Spirit renews emotionally us when we are using our primary spiritual gifts. Quote: Everyone is looking for motivation, but the Spirit is the best energizer in the world. Paul wrote, "It is God who is at work in you both to will and to do of His good purposes." (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complacency In The Church

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 24, 2004

based on 154 ratings

| 35,554 views

THE CAUSE & CURE FOR COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH

COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH BACKGROUND: The people of the Northern kingdom (Israel), even while thinking themselves secure, stood doomed for their rejection of the Lord and His ways. TEXT: Amos 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14, Proverbs 10:4, Joshua 24:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 2,688 views

The fall of man

God’s idea of paradise Gen. 1:28-30 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." 29 Then God said, "I give you every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10, Genesis 1:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healed Through Tarrying

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 14, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 8,235 views

A message about healing that comes from prolonged contact with Jesus

Healed Through Tarrying Text: Mark 8:22-25 Had Jesus healed everybody in the same manner it would have caused men to put undue importance on the ritual of healing, and confuse that with the means of healing. People are healed by grace, or mercy, and faith. He healed people with a word (Ps. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Measuring Your Love For God

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 12, 2006

based on 29 ratings

| 6,162 views

How would you like to get to the end of your life, stand before God and realize that you used the wrong measuring tool to measure your love for Him?

Measuring your Love for God Exodus 20:1-11 During Temple period, these commands were recited before worship. Called ten words, statements, covenant, agreement. A businessman well known for his ruthlessness once announced to writer Mark Twain, “Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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