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  • Blake Inscore avatar

    How To Be Used By God

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,474 views

    We often talk about wanting to be used by God but aren’t willing to discuss what we must be willing to do for that to happen.

    Introduction: Do you think God can use you? As Christians we should have the confidence that God can use us, but often we don’t. Why? The simple answer is a lack of faith, but what does that mean? Jesus talked about faith moving mountains, but most of us don’t have any connection with that level ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gifts To Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,389 views

    A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22

    21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Lectionary 27 Matthew 21:33-46 God’s gifts to us 33* ¶ "Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,220 views

    Five reasons why we need to cry out for revival

    Revive Us Again Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 12, 2008 *Our revival with Greg Wilton starts next Sunday, and we are praying for true, spiritual revival. -- But what does that mean? In the Old Testament revival means “to have life, sustain life, live forever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Surround Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2008
     | 7,640 views

    This message discusses angels and their functions.

    Text: “The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). How many of you really believe that angels exist? How many of you believe each one of us has a guardian angel? I believe there are many, many angels who watch over God’s children. They not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Among Us Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,266 views

    The God of all creation pours his grace into our lives through the birth of Jesus, the gift of faith, and inclusion into his family

    John 1:10-18 “God Among Us” INTRODUCTION As many know, Faye and I will become grandparents in May. In preparation for this exciting event, Faye decided to send a baby quilt to our son, Ryan. This, however, was no ordinary baby quilt. It was the quilt that Faye’s mother had made for Ryan when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let Us Arise Series

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    It is time to go to work

    LET US ARISE Nehemiah 2:1-20 KJV INTRODUCTION: The walls of our Churches, Families, Schools, Friendships, Social Clubs, are all in great need of repair. Anytime you begin to work for the cause of Heaven you are going to reap the trouble from the devil and all his little emps. BUT! Isa. 59:19b ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Be Thankful

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008
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     | 3,398 views

    It rains on the just and the unjust, but as saved people we certainly have much to be thankful for.

    LETS BE THANKFUL: I realize that the traditional Thanksgiving Day is now past but I want to bring a few thoughts our way to do with being thankful. EPH. 5:20 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come-Help-Us

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Jul 20, 2008
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     | 2,658 views

    BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO

    COME – HELP- US ACTS 16:6-10 INTRO: BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will They Find Us Faithful?

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 8, 2014
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     | 12,959 views

    Will those who come after us find us faithful? We gain courage and resolution by remembering the lives and sacrifices of those who came before us. We must remember the fallen, resolve to be found faithful, and reflect on the finisher of our faith.

    WILL THEY FIND US FAITHFUL? Hebrews 11:1-12:4 (Bible quotes are from NKJV) INTRODUCTION As I was preparing the sermon for this Memorial Day weekend service, I decided to do a little research regarding this particular holiday. Let’s take a quick Memorial Day quiz to see how much you know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,946 views

    the first thing to know is how to pray

    We just finished studying the First Letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. Before we study the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, especially as we live out this New Year, let us be challenged with the prayer “Lead us not into temptation!” I normally do not do topical sermons but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,007 views

    Jesus come to live among us as one of us; to take our place on the cross; to pay the ransom on our behalf; and he also ascends to the Father where he is seated right now at the right hand of God interceding on our behalf. He comes as truly one of us.

    Well here we are again on Christmas Eve hearing the same old story once again. I wonder do you feel like it’s a bit like television in December - just another repeat? Nothing new in it. No new insights to get you going? Or do you approach the retelling of the Christmas story with excitement ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 3, 2014
     | 3,372 views

    God does not lead us into temptation!

    Along with the celebration of communion, we will finish today our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation”. And as I mentioned last week, before we go to the 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, we will do a study on Noah and the Flood in anticipation to the Hollywood movie of Noah released on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Restores Us Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,715 views

    If we are honest we can all admit to having moments like Peter when we want to turn back to the old life. Go back to fishing instead of living for Christ. But friend: that can never be for you or me.

    Jesus restores us John Chapter 21 Last week we celebrated Easter and how Jesus rose from the dead and how He presented himself to the men and women who followed him. Today we look at what is regarded as Jesus third appearance to the Disciples. It is a week later so it is another Sunday morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,668 views

    sermon focusing on Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 A boy was in confession: Bless me Father for I have sinned... Father, I had bad thoughts... PRIEST : Did you entertain them? BOY : No Father... but they entertained me! A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Us" - Care To Connect

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,725 views

    We are called to belong, not just believe

    When we think of small groups and sharing, we somehow have this mental idea of a shallow conversation. [Show “Mixed Nuts” video[1]] Of course, we don’t like the opposite either. We don’t want complete strangers to approach us and then share their dark secrets. That would be scary! We also don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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