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    The Power, The Blessings, And The Benefits Of Just Showing Up

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 23, 2020
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    There is a power in just being present. We miss many of God's greatest blessings when we decide to sit the game of life or ministry out. Matthias is a great example of what can happen if we are present.

    The Power, The Blessings, & Benefits of Just Showing Up Introduction Baseball has been one of the favorite sports of Americans. Cal Ripkin, Jr. was a famous baseball player. He wrote a book titled "Just Show Up." In the book her wrote: Everyone has a 2,131. Ripkin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Decision That Determines Your Destiny Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 6, 2008
     | 8,078 views

    In God’s realm, all we are offered is two choices. What direction we choose will affect where we spend eternity.

    The Decision That Determines Your Destiny Griffith Baptist Church – 3/9/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Key verse: The Introduction In God’s realm, all we are offered is two choices. What direction we choose will affect where we spend eternity. Thomas Edison had a unique way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sleeping Away Your Fears

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
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    God can calm our fears

    I remember well. It was just a few weeks ago on that fateful day when I received a small manila envelop. With great fear and trepidation I pulled back the envelop closure. A deep voice resonated throughout the classroom, “If you have it, it will be preached Reader’s Digest condensed form - 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Be Still And See The Salvation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 5, 2020
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    Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite the resources and people around us. Our ordinary life is disturbed and more pressure mounted upon all of us. All sectors of life challenge us to cope up. Hope amidst despair is with God.

    Text: Exodus 14:13-31 Theme: Be Still and See the Salvation Introduction: The Lord is good; His love endures forever. God willing, we will meditate on the theme, HOPE AMIDST DESPAIR, throughout August. Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite resources and people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "the Perfume Of Gratitude"

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 6, 2023
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    The story of a woman anointing Jesus' head.

    Jesus Anointed at Bethany Mark 14 Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 2 “But not during the festival,” they said, “or the people may riot.” 3 While he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greater Is He That Is In Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    God, who is greater than anything in the world, resides within us, and with His power, we can overcome any adversity.

    Good morning, church family. Today we're diving into 1 John 4:4. You know, Charles Spurgeon once said, "God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart." What a powerful reminder that our God is greater than anything we ...read more

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    Casting Your Cares Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
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    Peter wrote to believers who were and would be facing persecution and suffering. His words tell all to give our cares and concerns over in full trust and assurance to our God who cares for us.

    Anxious For Nothing Part 3 Casting Your Cares Text: 1 Peter 5:5b-7 [Many of the main thoughts for this series and this sermon are drawn from the writings of John MacArthur in his book : Anxious for Nothing.] Introduction Does anyone really want to worry? Does anyone really want to be so distracted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elisha Goes Solo Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2017
     | 8,310 views

    It can be difficult to represent God to others, but if we have a heart to serve and the empowerment of the Spirit, we can faithfully serve God.

    Elisha Goes Solo (2 Kings 2) 1. Some people with important jobs end up doing a lot of things that are quite trite. 2. Take police officers, some real calls via Reader’s Digest: From the police blotter, ?or, what a beat cop deals with ?every day: • A deputy responded to a report ?of a vehicle ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On With God's Work Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 15, 2022
     | 2,738 views

    When we have setbacks we need to hear and cherish the voices that cry out, get on with God’s work. What God’s people need in this situation is the voice of encouragement.

    You may remember the dramatic scene from the movie Chariots of Fire. It is when Eric Liddell Falls in a race, gets up and goes on to win the race. Now that is an inspiration. What about us as Christians? Do we stumble? Do we get tripped up and fall down? Of course we do. But we don’t lay there. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mount Sinai

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 22, 2015
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    Worship---of God, going up to Jerusalem, climbing the mountain to seek the presence of God is now your repentant heart and your mind---to save your soul.

    MOUNT SINAI by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 20, 2015) "Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Is It Well With Your Soul?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 26, 2015
     | 11,932 views

    A word of encouragement after I faced a life threatening experience

    “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL” INTRO: This past week on Thursday morning. I nearly died and I mean that! My defibrillator fired off knocking me unconscious to the floor and then fired again after I got up! I’ve had some heart issues & the Dr.'s implanted it a little over 5 yrs ago. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,682 views

    Exposition and application of the Lord's Prayer. Your kingdom come in me and in the future!

    Living The Lord’s Prayer, Part-3, Mathew 6:6-13 “Your Kingdom Come” Introduction “Everybody treats us so nicely. No one seems to thing that we mean what we say. When we say “kingdom of God,” no one gets apprehensive, as if we had just announced (which we thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    8th Sunday After Pentecost. August 3rd, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,229 views

    Year C, Proper 13.

    Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9, Psalm 107:43, Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Psalm 49:1-12, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21. A). A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It’s Time To Grow Up Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 19, 2015
     | 7,185 views

    Peter gives us some straight-forward advice about living for Christ by removing the things which put us in opposition of one another. He also reminds us of our spiritual birth, and shows us that it's time to grow up and move onto maturity in Christ!

    “It’s time to grow up” 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 4 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction - (v22) THEREFORE! … We have been purified by obeying the truth -- We’ve cast off the things we desire to fully accept what He has for us -- Why? Because of our sincere love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch Your Feet

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 8,179 views

    A look at walking in obedience to God

    Let me start this morning by asking you a question: What route did you use to get here today? How many people arrived via the Bedford Highway from either direction? Ok, how many came straight in from Hammonds Plains along the Hammonds Plains Rd? What about via the Bi-Hi again from either ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan