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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    I Will

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
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    God desires to help you!

    Thank you Rev. John Chance I WILL John 12:24 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (KJV) When the disciples asked Jesus about prayer he responded by saying¦ Matt 6:9-13 9 After this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Enemy Of The Best

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006
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    Not Coveting means choosing to align your desires with God

    Title: The Enemy of the Best Text: Exodus 20:17 FCF: Choose God, because he’s better than anything he has made. Intro: With all the financial shenanigans of the last few years, we tend to forget that the ambition, drive, and sheer lust for wealth that characterizes Wall Street is nothing new. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Achan Became Bacon

    Contributed by Ryan Pate on Aug 31, 2007
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    Follow the instructions and you won’t get burned.

    As silly as the title may sound, what an impact it had to make on the people that day, not to mention his Achan’s family. The first step in living a blessed life is found through following the instructions. The world and all it has to offer you is alluring. If you don’t have the door of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Healthy Appetite

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011
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    The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

    How many of you are planning to watch the Super Bowl this evening? Now for the real test - everyone who’s rooting for the Giants, please raise your hands. Okay, hands down. Now, who’s for the Ravens? Who doesn’t much care one way or another? By the end of the day, half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What God Wants Most Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
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    An effort to get the congregation to give more thought and understanding to what God desires in worship and to align their desires with His.

    1. Title: What God Wants Most 2. Text: John 4, et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 17, 2006, 3rd in the series “Stand In Awe” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God’s desires are to be at the center of our worship; to understand some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Healthy Appetite Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
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    The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

    How many of you are planning to watch a football game today? How many of you are mourning the defeat of the Packers??? Anybody care about the fate of the Titans? Have you since switched your allegiance to the Rams or the Bengals? Now, who’s not going to watch anything? Who doesn’t much care one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Solomon: The World's Wisest Made Bad Choices Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
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    The desires of your heart are more important than your money. Your desires reveal who you are.

    A. SOLOMON 1. Wisest. God asked Solomon in a dream, “Ask, what I shall give you” (1 Kings 3:5). “All Israel saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgements” (1 Kings 3:16). 2. Queen of Sheba. “I believed not … until I came and saw … behold half was not told me, thy wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Order Series

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Jan 25, 2011
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    God desires to restore order to our chaotic world.

    We begin a new Series: Kosmeo kos-meh’-o: to put in order; make ready; prepare; to adorn; embellish with honor It’s where we get cosmetics = to adorn And it comes from the Greek word Cosmos = an orderly harmonious systematic universe. Our God is the God of Order. Genesis 1:1-2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Larry Breeden avatar

    God Loves Them To

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006
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    God’s Loving desire to save all people

    God Loves Them To Jn 3:16-21 INTRO: A. Who has dressed up in school colors, painted face, or yelled at a sporting event. Is it exciting listening to announcer call the game, shouts through the microphone, ‘He shoots He Scores!’ or “10, 5, Touchdown!” or “Its over the fence! Homerun!” We get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message Of The Sound

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 22, 2024
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    The sound heard today by a lot of the church says things like God wants you to be rich, God wants you to have 3 mansions, or God wants you to drive a Bentley, God never said he wanted you to drive a Bentley.

    The Message of the Sound By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me clarify for all my Cleveland Brown fans, emphatically yes, I am a Cleveland Browns Fan, but I do live in Michigan, so I have some partiality towards the Detroit Lions and that is where it stops O-H-I-O. Last Sunday the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    One Man's Influence Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    Saul’s failure to address his own heart and it’s lust get to the heart of the matter why God’ prefered David’s heart to his.

    And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:13 Rejection is one of the most common things we face, yet it is perhaps the most difficult obstacle we must regularly overcome. It is also one of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year - New Commitments

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2012
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    Let's make resolutions that can actually change our lives.

    New Year – New Commitments December 28, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Let’s make resolutions that can actually change our lives. Focus Passage: Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction: Easy resolutions/failed resolutions I. Commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Cost Of Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,596 views

    Sermon 4 in series. As Jesus’ ministry became increasingly popular with those desiring to shed the bondage of the Pharisees, many desired to follow Him. Yet Jesus is not interested in crowds. Rather, Jesus desires commitment!

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 4: The Cost of Serving Christ Luke 14:25-35 REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reg Koopman avatar

    Narnia: All I Want For Christmas... Series

    Contributed by Reg Koopman on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,342 views

    Jesus Christ came so we could have Christmas, because like Edmund wanting more Turkish Delight, we were sinners wanting and lusting after everything but God.

    I remember when I was young {very young} and my Mother took me to the local department store (McNeany’s) around Christmastime, and there in the basement by the toy section was Santa Claus. I remember wanting to sit on his lap and waiting for his question, “And now young man, what do you want for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational