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  • Dale Carter Sr. avatar

    When You Hit A Wall, Look For A Door

    Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Aug 31, 2019
     | 6,596 views

    As we grow older we will face walls, walls that old age all by its self produces. Some may be walls that we may have thought that were only for other people, like the wall of “Old Age.” Old Age is for others and not me.

    “When You Hit a Wall, Look For A Door” Gen 18:11-14 11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. 12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? 13 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Is No Other Lord

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,540 views

    Our LORD is unique in the way He decides to deal with evil. It is something we either admire about Him or hate.

    October 12, 2005 Isaiah 45:1-7 1 “This is what the LORD says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: 2 I will go before you and will level the mountains; ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Will You Be The One?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 14, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,231 views

    A sermon examining the power of one sold out servant of God.

    Will You Be The One? Nehemiah 1:1-11 When D.L. Moody was just starting in the ministry he heard a preacher say, "The world has yet to see what God can do with a man fully surrendered to Him." That night Moody said, "By God’s grace I’ll be that man!" Moody had little formal education, and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving Grace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020
     | 5,162 views

    GRACE - God's gift, Received by faith, Available to everyone, Christ purchased and Extending to eternity

    SAVING GRACE In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone with this inscription: “John Newton, pastor. Once an infidel and libertine. A servant of slavers in Africa. Now by the rich mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, preserved, restored, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Happy Days

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2019
     | 3,413 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21

    2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21 Happy Days are here again 31 Now when all this was finished, all Israel who were present went out to the cities of Judah and broke the sacred pillars in pieces, cut down the wooden images, and threw down the high places and the altars—from all Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2022
     | 1,824 views

    Paul and the other apostles refused to obey commands from people in authority to stop preaching the gospel, for instance (Acts 5:27–29). They did, however, submit to those in authority in all matters that were not in contradiction to the will of God.

    Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Exodus 7:13 Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. – Exodus 7:13, NIV COMMENTARY God HARDENS Pharaoh’s Heart BECAUSE … 1. God Was Responsible for This Pharaoh Coming To Power. This Accords With Rom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Christmas Eve (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 981 views

    Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 24:1-10, Micah 5:2-5a, Titus 3:3-7, Luke 2:1-14. A). THE SONG OF THE ASCENSION. Psalm 24:1-10. David, the sweet Psalmist of Israel (2 Samuel 23:1) takes us on a journey from the Cross in Psalm 22, under the guidance of the Shepherd’s Crook in Psalm 23, to the Crown in Psalm 24. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sackitis

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    This sermon discusses the need to lay our burdens at the Cross and prevent the past form draggin us down.

    Sackitis Eph 5:28, Matt 11:28-29 I. Ok, this is weird sermon week number two. The sermon that I preached last week is one that I can’t seem to get around preaching periodically, and it touches on a another subject that makes me feel I need to preach another weird sermon. A. As much as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Recalling The Presence"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    June 16, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 6 Psalm 100 Color: Green Title: “Recalling the Presence also teaches us how to approach anything new and especially how to approach people.”

    June 16, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 6 Psalm 100 Color: Green Title: “Recalling the Presence also teaches us how to approach anything new and especially how to approach people.” All Lands Summoned to Praise God A Psalm of thanksgiving. 1 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    With Mildly Thankful Hearts Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,316 views

    One of a series of sermons on Psalms. This one deals with thanksgiving psalms.

    With Mildly Thankful Hearts Delivered on February 12, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 100:1-5 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Voices"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    Listening to the voice of Jesus.

    John 10:1-10 “Voices” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Voices, voices. There are voices all around us. I was in the drugstore last week when I glanced down at the magazine rack in the check out line. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Crippled Begger Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,846 views

    Everybody says they want to be like the New Testment Church, maybe we should look at what it will take to become the New Testment Chruch

    Acts 3:1-10 The Crippled Beggar Introduction A. In the 1990’s everybody wanted to be like Mike B. Like Mike if I could be like mike C. Mike obviously referring to Michael Jordan D. And why not, he was the best player in the NBA E. Made some amazing shots F. Led his team to 6 titles G. Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    When God Shows Up

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,146 views

    Things change, things happen, and things are different when God shows up. The question is, have I experienced the things which take place when God shows up in life?

    When God Shows Up Acts 3:1-10 * If this afternoon you were sitting in your house, the doorbell rings, you answer the door, and when you open the door – you discover Jehovah God has come calling; what would you do? How would respond? What would change in your day &/or week? It is true that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Leadership Living

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,713 views

    What is leadership living.. We know that one of the definitions of leadership is the ability to influence people… Are all of us willing to be leaders? Or do we want to be followers? As Christians we are all leaders, we have not been asked if we want to be

    Leadership Living All of us know Bill gates… here is a story about him… Bill Gates in Heaven God called three individuals to announce his intentions toward the human race. At the meeting were George Bush, Vladimir Putin, and Bill Gates. God announced that he was putting an end to the human race ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    Rise Up

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,045 views

    See how the power of God worked in the early church to miraculously transform the lives of individuals.

    Rise Up Acts Chapter 3:1-10 We are continuing in the Book of Acts this morning and Chris and I have wanted to clear off this time to take a look at this incredible book of history, where God lays out His plan and power for this church age. Really, we want to go back and look at some of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational