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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Hindrances To Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,676 views

    As we approach Thanksgiving, some of us may be struggling with ingratitude. This sermon lists three hindrances to gratitude.

    Scripture The first Pilgrims arrived on the shores of what is now the United States of America in 1620. The Pilgrims would not fully understand in their lifetime the reason for the suffering that they endured. The first Thanksgiving Day occurred as a unique holy day in the fall of 1621. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bringing Real Issues To Jesus

    Contributed by Chris Green on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    Jesus is concerned with our issues; He is waiting us to decide to approach Him with them.

    This woman, Mark says, had an issue of blood. He gives no specific diagnosis, but most likely she suffered from an unending menstrual flow. Her issue created issues; it generated a burden of pain and pressure and persecution. She had social issues, marital issues, spiritual issues, bodily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Thanksgiving In A Land Of Plenty

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 1,072 ratings
     | 88,219 views

    How can we approach a spirit of thanksgiving when we already have everything?

    The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me forty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sweet Incense Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 16,385 views

    This sermon shows why we must approach worship according to God’s pattern.

    THE SWEET INCENSE OF WORSHIP By : NG WAH LOK Text : Exo 30:1-10, Exo 30:34-38, Exo 31:1-11 Introduction. In the Tabernacle of Moses, incense was burnt before God. The incense in the Tabernacle represented the following :- a) Prayer b) Worship Ps 141:2 Let my prayer be set before you as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Praying Heart Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,800 views

    Introduction to a study on the Lord’s Prayer that gives an overview of the approach of Jesus to prayer in the Gospels

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 1 of 4 “The Praying Heart of Jesus” Sunday, August 7, 2005 Text: Matthew 6:9-13, Mark 1:35-39; Luke 11:5-10, 18:9-14 A fly was looking up at a praying mantis, “What are you doing?” asked the fly. “I’m praying” he responded. “Don’t be stupid, insects don’t pray!” the fly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Glorious Words, Glorious Lord

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,699 views

    As we approach the end of the church year, we consider the 2nd coming of Christ

    Glorious Words, Glorious Lord 11/19 2nd last Dan 7:9-10, Heb 13:20-21, Mark 13:24-31 † In the Name of Jesus † Grace, mercy and peace, of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, is yours. I wish we’d all been ready…. But for a different reason… It’s all in the hearing…. Wait til your Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Birth Pangs

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,796 views

    What does God’s Word actually say about the approach of the end times?

    BIRTH PANGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson September 4, 2005 & February 24, 2008 BACKGROUND The Bible has a lot to say about the conditions that will be prevailing on planet Earth as the end of this age approaches. The Earth has been in the Church age, the current age for some 1977 years as of now. Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,003 views

    Advent 1(A) - Are you ready? Judgment Day is approaching and all are always to be watching.

    ARE YOU READY? December 3, 2006 - ADVENT 1 Matthew 24:37-44 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: If you had a chance to look in the bulletin, our question, our theme for today is "Are you ready?" In our life we just know that very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Simple Conversation Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
     | 4,743 views

    Approaching Easter to define the difference between relationship and fellowship and what God offers to us.

    Simple Conversation: Leading to the Sunday of our lives: John 15 9 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Principle Of The Bread

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    Jesus’ approach to feeding the 5,000 shows how He desires to use us.

    And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take eat; this is my body. *The world in which we live is hungry for truth; hungry for someone to offer themselves to God in order that they might be fed. *The principle of the bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Studies In Revelation: The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
     | 3,337 views

    This is a study of the Rapture in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Rapture Theme: To help us to understand the rapture more. Text: 1 Thes 4:13-18, Revelation 1:19 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Moving Past Religion That Weighs You Down Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    This message looks at the burdensome approach to religion that the Pharisees had and what Jesus offers instead.

    PHARISEE RELIGION: “Got-to’s” and guilt lead to a heavy burden. - Matthew 23:4. - Cf. v. 3 – The Pharisees don’t practice what they preach, so they’re putting out a standard, but the “unwashed masses” don’t know how to avoid the guilt. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Seeking Him - His Terms

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2009
     | 2,306 views

    Contrasting Pride & Humility with the lives of Uzziah & Isaiah and how it relates to our approach to the Lord

    Affectionately known as "Uncle John" to his troops, Union Gen. John Sedgwick was one of the best loved c Civil War commanders and was known to be a solid and dependable leader. During the Battle of the Wilderness in the Civil War, Union general John Sedgwick was inspecting his troops near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    What is the Godly approach to take in our attitude towards what the future holds for us?

    DON’T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW James 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION When I started preparing my preaching calendar for May, I realized that on May 20, I had a problem…This was the day we wanted to honor our high school seniors, recognizing them for their accomplishments and encouraging them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Subject Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 11, 2022
     | 2,123 views

    Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in tonight’s passage.

    We’re still in John 4 in the story of the Samaritan woman and Jesus at the well. Jesus has offered her the Living Water that only He can offer but there are some matters that need to be cleared up before she can truly receive this living water. Last week she was confronted with the matter of sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist