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  • John Hamby avatar

    Duty Vs. Devotion Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 695 ratings
     | 93,944 views

    Is it possible to serve the Lord out of habit rather than out of love? An examination of Martha and Mary illustrate the cost of a loss of focus.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 27 Duty vs. Devotion Luke 10:38-42 What brought you here today? Was it a sense of duty, you feel a sense of obligation, a responsibility to the Lord for all that he has done for you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Agriculturally Illiterate"

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Sermon focusses on both the nature of sower and the soil.

    Matthew 13: 1-23 "The Agriculturally Illiterate" Paonia United Methodist Church July 14, 2002 Rev. John M. Nadasi I remember the day I got my first four wheel drive. I was so excited because I now had this extra shifter SUV. Why, with this extra shifter, I could go anywhere, anytime, over ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,244 views

    IN A WORLD WHERE WE CAN SO EASILY END UP RUNNING ON EMPTY, THE FORGIVER OFFERS US AN ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE.

    Running on Empty July 4th, 2010 Introduction: As a teen in the70's one of the classic songs was Jackson Brown's Running on Empty. Listen to it with me. Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels Looking back at the years gone by like so many summer fields In sixty-five I was seventeen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,839 views

    Thorns create a dependence on God

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 51,538 views

    Our God is limitless. He can change the situation.

    Introduction: We read in 2 Chronicles 20: 12, “O our God, wilt thou not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee”. Some one has said: “When you are at the end of your rope tie a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Desert - Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,893 views

    Part 2 of 2. How to find God and celebrate His presence during our desert experiences.

    Growing through the desert seasons – 2 September 13, 2009 Three weeks ago I spoke about the desert and our experience as we move through the desert experiences of life. Then I dropped you off in the desert and told you to come back 3 weeks later and I would finish talking about the desert. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirituality Of Solitude And Silence Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,482 views

    Jesus invites us to come away for awhile alone with him.

    Solitude and Silence Earthed Spirituality If Celtic Spirituality was born out of Patrick’s experience, then it was born out of solitude. Patrick spent 6 years from age 6-22 living the life of a monk as a slave-shepherd in the hills of Ireland. He used his solitude to pray, praying the psalms day ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Understanding God's Word, Part 3: The Response Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    It not only takes the right message and the right method to understand God’s Word. It takes the right response. Do you want to understand the Bible in such a way that it will be sufficient for all of your life’s needs? Then you must have the right resp

    Understanding God’s Word is not an optional thing for us. Understanding God’s Word is crucial. If we want to live our lives in the way that we were designed to live them, we have to understand how to do it. And the only way we can do that is to understand God’s Word. So, the question that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal Part 1: How To Deal With Worry Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009
     | 5,302 views

    Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

    How to Deal Part 1: How to Deal with Worry Intro: How many of you worry? We all have stress. In fact, at the top of your sermon section this morning, I want you to put down the thing that worries or bugs you the most. Now, it’s nobody else’s business, so you can put your hand over it. Ladies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    Jesus commends a rhythm for life - worship, then work.

    “Renewable Energy: The Rest of the Story” Luke 10:38-42 So with whom do you identify – Martha or Mary? Which one do you like better? I think I agree with the man who replied, “I like Martha best during dinner and I like Mary best after dinner.” It’s almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 23, 2010
     | 4,383 views

    The third part of the series focues on the commitment in the boy/girlfriend relationship and how it compares to our relationship with Christ.

    What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction: To date we have discussed the first two phases of the establishment of a long-term relationship between a man and a woman which is similar to that of our relationship with Christ. In the first phase there is a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In What Manner Can I Love Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 16, 2011
     | 6,058 views

    If we say we love Jesus, then in what manner can we show it? Jesus revealed His love for the Father in several ways, but in our story this morning we can see 3 specific ways in which Jesus reveals His love... 3 specific actions on His part that prove His

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 14, 2011 Date Preached: January 16, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: In What Manner Can I Love Jesus? Sermon Text: John 2:1-11 [ESV] Introduction: If anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Hands

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,966 views

    To a church which has prided itself on its accumulated resources, but which now faces austerity, God says that if we do not fear but trust Him, we are enough to get Him the victory.

    Hands. You have two hands. A right hand and a left hand, two hands. They are the most versatile parts of the human body, the places where our creativity is expressed, the instruments through which we register emotions, the tools we use to earn our daily bread. Hands. What a wonderful gift are our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Keep Your Focus

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 47,032 views

    The wind always blows around us. The mighty storm comes sooner or later. We have no choice or control over when the storm comes, so how do we keep our focus?

    TITLE: KEEP YOUR FOCUS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 14:22-33 Of all the narratives in the NT, I know of none more beloved than this narrative of Peter walking on water in this powerful text. No doubt you have heard it before, and our children know it by heart, but somehow, we never grow tired of it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Worrying And Start Living!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 12, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,181 views

    Stop Worrying And Start Living! – sermon by Gordon Curley - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Problem of Worry: Worry is unreasonable (vs 25) Worry is undermining (vs 26) Worry is unproductive (vs 27) Worry is unreasonable (vs 30b-31). Worry is unchristian (vs 32). The Solution for worry: Stop living for things and start living for God! (vs 33) Stop living for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren