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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    God's Call

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 12, 2021
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    God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Let’s learn about God’s call. Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51.

    Prelude: God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Goal: Let’s learn about God’s call. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51. Philip John 1:43-45 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Call And Look Unto God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 24, 2020
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    Our prayers today are so much about ourselves and with time we have lost that much needed touch with God. It has become more of a routine or duty. But it is time we turn to God, seek Him with our whole heart and return to the everlasting spring leaving behind the traditions!

    Call and look unto the Lord We read in Psalm 91:2, I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." (GW) As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, if we were to take a moment to analyze our prayers, we would be surprised to know that most of them are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God Is Calling, Will You Answer?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
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    There are times when we know something is important.

    For example: - YOU KNOW WHEN the telephone rings at three in the morning, more than likely someone has an emergency. - YOU KNOW WHEN the sheriff’s department calls, it is important because more than likely your wife was caught speeding again! - YOU KNOW WHEN the boss calls, more than likely it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Calls Us To Holiness

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 22, 2024
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    Note: The Lord did not call us to uncleanness, but to holiness. And to be specific, this text calls us to holiness in sexual conduct. In fact it is clear from these verses that if we are going to walk in a way that is pleasing to God, this will be a priority.

    Alba 1-21-2024 GOD CALLS US TO HOLINESS I Thessalonians 4:1-8 Little Rob Thomas was motivated more by recess than by any of his classes. For an hour one day, when he was in the second grade, Rob had avoided working on his math sheet. Then the teacher told him that every problem would have to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Worthy Of God's Call PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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    This sermon explores the Christian responsibility to reflect God's character, radiate His love, and align our beliefs with our actions, as instructed in 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I greet you with the warmth of God's love and the assurance of His grace. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to draw closer to God, to learn from His word, and to be transformed by His truth. Today, we're turning our ...read more

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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Back To Zero"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 25, 2009
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to Walk in Obedience to the voice of God in all things.

    25 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God is a God of love and mercy, who would rather forgive and save our enemies rather than punish and destroy them. REFERENCES: Third Sunday after Epiphany; Hebrews 6:1-3 (GNB) “Let us go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ambitious To Please God Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,561 views

    This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

    Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Minding God's Business

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 13, 2003
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    We are called to go about the business given to us by God and while we may be challenged by the parable of the sheep and goats we should not be fearful, having faith that as we love our Lord, he even more deeply loves us.

    Going about God’s Business "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. {32}All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, {33}and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Heart After God Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    Jesus described the hearts His followers would ideally possess in the Beatitudes, hearts we should strive to build in ourselves

    Matthew 5:1-12 (Series Introduction) We must build hearts God favors,as Jesus described. I Seek God (3) ...poor in spirit... Know they don’t know it all Know they need outside help II Mourn Sin’s Results (4) ...they that mourn... Sad from what the see, not proud Give and receive help and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God's Voice

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,267 views

    We recognize God’s voice best in the scriptures

    Knowing God’s Voice November 17, 2002 John 10 The Shepherd and His Flock 1"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens ...read more

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    Experiencing The Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 14, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,199 views

    FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for the believer, LIFE IS A JOURNEY, with experiences permited to enhance our faith in God, in order to make us grow or maybe to compact us.

    OUR THEME FOR TODAY IS EXPERIENCING THE PRESENCE OF GOD..EXODUS 33:14-15 INTRODUCTION;; IT IS GOD’s DESIRE THAT WE ARRIVE AT A PLACE THAT GOD HAS DESTINED FOR US.. FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for me LIFE IS A JOURNEY: TO EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE OUR FAITH.. GOD PERMITS ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    God's Expectations Of Us

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,017 views

    How We Should Live As Christians.

    THE LORD’S EXPECTATIONS OF US EPHESIANS 2:10 I. INTRODUCTION NO MATTER WHERE WE GO IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE CERTAIN EXPECTIONS THAT WE MUST LIVE UP TO. IN OUR HOMES THERE ARE EXPECTATION. ON OUR JOBS THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. IN THE CHURCH THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,435 views

    Following Jesus wherever He leads us.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 16, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. John 1:29-41 "Finding the Lamb of God" In 1961, one of the abiding symbols of the Cold War and Communism went up between East and West Germany. On November 9, 1989, that symbol came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chad West avatar

    Balancing God & Life

    Contributed by Chad West on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,359 views

    How do you balance God and life? Is there such a thing?

    Plato had a this idea of how we should look at the world called Dualism. He said that there is this physical world—the one we see—and a spiritual world that we don’t see. The body and the soul, he would say, are distinct and unconnected things. We’ve adopted this idea and begun to believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
     | 5,625 views

    What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

    The power of God’s Kingdom John 12:12-16 NIV What a splendid occasion it must have been, Jesus riding on that humble donkey, into the city of Jerusalem, while children spread palm branches on the street in front of Him. The people singing and shouting "Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is He who cometh in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God