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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "What Should I Do With The Life God Gave Me?: Use Me!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2014
     | 3,827 views

    A sermon about spiritual gifts.

    "What Should I Do with the Life God Gave Me: Use Me!" Ephesians 2:1-10 1 Peter 2:9-10 After 40 years of faithful service to the company he worked for, Jerry was finally getting his reward. His colleagues were throwing him a huge retirement party. After dessert, the CEO of the company got up ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Wilt Thou Not Revive Us Again: That Thy People May Rejoice In Thee?"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
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     | 7,387 views

    "Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?"

    Psalm 85:6 1. THE PRAYER FOR REVIVAL "Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What The Lord's Prayer Teaches Us About Fellowship And Community

    Contributed by Matthew Redder on May 4, 2018
     | 3,378 views

    In the Lords Prayer as seen in Matthew 6:9-15 Jesus not only teaches us HOW to pray but also gives us insight into how he views the community of faith.

    There are many cases to be made for the community versus the isolated individual. Not only do we see a biblical theme that rebukes isolationism, but one that admonishes our need for one another. One of the strongest biblical arguments for the community comes from the Lord’s prayer as seen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Luke 16:1-13 Can God Trust Us As His Stewards?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,809 views

    Jesus has been in the home of one of the chief Pharisees since chapter 14:1, He has given several parables, many of the Pharisees were guilty of many of theses truths that are revealed, this paralbe is about a rich mans manager,"steward" he

    LUKE 16:1-13 CAN GOD TRUST US AS HIS STEWARDS? 4-9-11 Let me say 1st of all what a Stewart is, a steward is a person who has charge of another man’s goods. Abraham had a steward who had charge of all his possessions. It was Abraham’s steward, possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    You Have The Authority, "So Why Aren't You Using It!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,820 views

    God hears us loud and clear the first time when we call on Him, He is ready, willing and able to help us, the moment we do. The thing is though, we don’t have to pray pleading, desperate prayers all the time to get His attention.

    You have the Authority “so use it” Exodus 14:15–16 NKJ 15. And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16. But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it... The issue with Christians today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ascension : Jesus Works With Us As We Do His Will. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,644 views

    Part 1 of a two part series, both being topical sermons on the Risen Saviour and his place at the Right Hand of the Father. Active and supporting us in life!

    Mark 16:19-20 Jesus works with us as we do his will. Mystery, I enjoy a good mystery, a Touch of Frost (David Jason is a brilliant actor, and there’s a mystery there what is his real name, Sir David John White), some suspense, intrigue, a who done it, or even an unsolved crime. Personally I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Ascension : Jesus Works With Us As We Do His Will, Part 2. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 17, 2010
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     | 4,745 views

    The second part of the three part series on The Ascension. How if we Love Jesus and obey his commands our lives are impacted by the Holy Spirit. God dwells in us!

    Mark 16:19-20 Jesus works with us as we do his will. Part 2. Last week I started a two part series on the Ascension, That’s Jesus going into heaven where he is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Again I will start with the point, that so much of what we know of Jesus after he was raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When We've Given Up On God Coming Through For Us

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,115 views

    As time passes by, we lose our hope that God is going to fulfill the promises He's made. This message looks at why God delays and how we can maintain solid faith in the face of the waiting.

    [This is a long outline that might be better suited to a Wednesday evening Bible study.] WHY WOULD YOU LAUGH AT GOD? We laugh because we’ve given up hope. - Genesis 18:11-12. - The way verse 12 is phrased makes it obvious that she once harbored real hope that this would happen. The problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Virgin Mary Has So Much To Teach Us As The Fountain Of Faith, And Grace

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 21, 2014
     | 4,832 views

    We always know who Mary was the mother of our Lord, but forget that for a moment, and focus on her faith and her calling, and you will see how powerful and relevant that is for us today. Read on and enjoy !!!

    This sermon (Advent 2 year B) was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 7th December 2014 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We always know who Mary was, but forget that for a moment, and focus on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Maybe We Need To Listen To Saint Paul Tell Us The Value Of Moaning Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 19, 2020
     | 2,349 views

    The Spirit of God will help each of us, if we ask, to pray that the Will of God is always done on earth as it is in heaven, and to work together so that is accomplished in our day.

    Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2020 The Plague Year Homilies I suppose if you walked into our chapel to pray one day, and found somebody kneeling or bowing down and giving off profound and continuous moans, you’d either call the rectory or EMS. But let me just throw a few realities at you: the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, and the world to a new order.

    No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 1Kings 19:9, 1Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33. Reflection Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Peter Moore avatar

    The Little Things Can Trip Us Up-Circumcision, Blackflies Or Police Dogs Series

    Contributed by Peter Moore on Jul 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,474 views

    As a former police officer on a tactical unit, I violent bank robber provided a lesson a discipleship

    SERMON MANUSCRIPT: GALATIANS 5:1-12 THE LITTLE THINGS WILL TRIP US UP-WILL IT BE BLACKFLIES OR CIRCUMCISION It has been encouraging and enjoyable to study unity and preach unity over the past while, and I thought it time to break away with an entertaining story, I hope, and discuss the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    "worry (Part 1): Why The Bible Tells Us Not To Worry" Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,561 views

    Worry is the uneasy feeling we often experience in times of fear, trouble, or problems. But, not all worry is bad. There is a positive, wise kind of worry and a negative, wrong, and destructive worry. This sermon helps us understand both of them and the impacts of negative worry.

    Today we will continue our sermon series on "The Bible and Emotional Problems." The topic that we will learn is worry. "I have a mountain of credit card debt," one man told another. "I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "what Forty Days Can Teach Us" Lent I

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,349 views

    A story from Aesop's fables, reminding us that "Satan" will say what ever is necessary to get us to do his bidding and disobey our Lord. "all have sinned"... overcome temptation by "listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit", know the word of God.

    In Jesus Holy Name Lent I February 21, 2021 Text: Mark 1:12-13 Redeemer “What Forty Days Can Teach Us” About 2,500 years ago, a fellow by the name of Aesop told a tale. This fable of Aesop begins with a sad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    More Than A Prayer (9) - "deliver Us From Evil"

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,958 views

    The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer guide. It points us to who the father is.

    TEXT: Matthew 6:13 "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." GOD IS ABLE TO DELIVER FROM ALL EVILS AND BONDAGE The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer guide, it points us to who God is. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal