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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    The God-Attentive Life

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,996 views

    A sermon on the importance of living within God's Will that comes by way of being attentive to Him not simply during morning devotions, but throughout the entire day.

    Outline: 1. Opening thoughts about how we are all distracted, especially as it relates to God 2. John 5.16-19 Context 3. Jesus operated totally within His Father’s Will, which means he was God-attentive 4. We need to be God-attentive, throughout the day 5. Examples of people who were God-attentive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Purpose For Your Life

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 684 views

    All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.

    What are you here for? Is there not a cause? Opening illustration: My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Steady In Unsteady Times

    Contributed by James Hickman on Jan 9, 2016
     | 6,854 views

    God gives us the resources to face the uncertain times we may face. Paul's brief word to Timothy gives us insight into how we can face challenges from our health, our financial situation, or our culture. The three key terms in the text provide the key.

    Staying Steady in Unsteady Times 2 Timothy 2:7 For years now, I’ve met almost every Thursday for lunch with a couple other pastors. We usually talk about all kinds of important things. We discuss Biblical and theological issues. We discuss the state of the church in America. We discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul’s Trust Despite Facing Life’s Trials Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 18, 2024
     | 574 views

    Each of us has a story – a testimony – a powerful truth of God’s abilities, and the fact that it is personal to YOU ought to empower you to share it! What is keeping us from telling others who He is in our lives?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 41 Paul’s trust despite facing life’s trials Acts 28:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we completed a two-part message focused on: • A picture of man’s way vs. God’s way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are We Seeing?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,067 views

    WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT 83 OF EVERY 100 PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW JESUS? I CONFESS, I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I READ THIS STATISTIC. THE REALITY OF THE MATTER IS, WE ARE LOSING THE BATTLE FOR THE SOULS OF MEN! YET, PER

    WHAT ARE WE SEEING? John 4:35 Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. INTRODUCTION: WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT 83 OF EVERY 100 PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW JESUS? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is God Doing? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 26, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,404 views

    God often works in unexpected ways and through unexpected means. We need to watch for His surprising actions and join Him in His mission to change the world.

    You know the Christmas story, right? Baby Jesus, manger, shepherds, wise men - the works. But imagine being there. It was all so unexpected and weird. They must've been like, "What's God up to?" What's God up to? Imagine you're expecting a package. You're super excited, but when it arrives, it's in ...read more

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    When The Gospel Witness Gets You In Trouble Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2025
     | 168 views

    We stand up and defend the freedom of speech and of religion, and know that there are thousands of people and hundreds of organizations that would like to put clamps on those very freedoms.

    Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Course 2025 Let’s honestly look at St. Matthew’s story in today’s Gospel, and the lesson that Jesus is trying to teach us disciples. Admit it. You don’t like what Jesus is saying, and neither do I. A little flock of sheep in the midst of a band of wolves is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    I Really Don't Want To Do That!

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 10, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,653 views

    How do we respond when God asks us to do something we would really rather not? Do we have the Faith to trust God will see us through it all? From Mark 1:40-45

    Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy 40 A man with leprosy[h] came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Jesus was indignant.[i] He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Touch Of Jesus

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2021
     | 3,602 views

    Mark is challenging the reader’s mind. Do you need more proof that the "rule of God" has arrived in Jesus? It is the story of Jairus' daughter and a healing. When Jesus returns He will touch us and reunite our body and soul. Philippians 2:30-31

    In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2021 Text: Mark 5:28, 41 Pentecost V Redeemer “The Touch of Jesus” (read the text) Each Sunday in our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we know that Mark is asking his readers to answer these questions: Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    O Gladsome Light Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2019
     | 2,162 views

    The message of Christ is the only one that makes sense for the healing of our world in any age, but it’s not an easy one to hear and obey.

    Tuesday of the 15th Week in Course 2019 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Saint Athenogenes Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, which commemorates the appearance of the Mother of Jesus to St. Simon Stock, an early Carmelite leader, and his reception of the Brown Scapular from her hands. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Connection Between Servanthood And Leadership Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,503 views

    This is th first Sermon in the Series entitled Spiritual Leadership

    THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SERVANTHOOD AND LEADERSHIP 1 Timothy 3:1 (NIV) Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1 (AMP) THE SAYING is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    The Life God Blesses Series

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,533 views

    In order to be blessed by God and be used by him, we must be grounded in the Word, confident in God, cleansed from unholy habits, and gentle with our adversaries.

    The Life God Blesses II Timothy 2:14-26 Almost five years ago we started sending free copies of my books to prisoners across America. Through a partnership with Prison Fellowship, we have distributed tens of thousands of copies of Keep Believing, What a Christian Believes, and An Anchor for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living A No Regrets Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,547 views

    The final week of the One Month To Live Series

    Living A No Regrets Life One Month To Live (week 7) QUESTION – does anyone here like to watch movies? DO – you have a top ten list? you have an all time favorite? NOW – my all time favorite movie came out in 1995 it was produced and directed by Mel Gibson who also starred in the title role. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Foundation Of A Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,187 views

    the first coming of Jesus with the gospel and the second coming of Jesus in glory are foundational beliefs if you are truly going to live a godly life.

    Living with a View to the Future The Foundations of a Godly life Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 Believing in the first coming of Jesus Christ with the gospel is foundational to a godly life. Believing in the second coming of Jesus Christ in Glory is foundational to a godly life The godly life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Perfect Plan For Life On Earth Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 12, 2023
     | 1,497 views

    Man and woman both able to stand before a Holy God, both innocent, without fault or the need to understand what shame is. Because there was no failure, no fault to be seen, and no guilt and they were unified as a perfect picture of what God intended.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 7 God’s perfect plan for life on Earth Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - This morning, we will pick up some speed having our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational