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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 24 - God Gives Many Chances Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 6, 2024
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    Though Jonah disobeyed and ran from God, the Lord gave him a second chance. No one is too bad or too far gone to return back to the loving Lord who alone can change and transform a sinner into a saint, and use such a one to fulfill His mighty purposes.

    We read in Jonah 3:1, “Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,” (ESV) God had called Jonah to accomplish a huge task. Jonah chose to disobey, and undertook a voyage which the Lord disrupted by sending a mighty tempest. As the ship was tossed about in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Life Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 37,822 views

    As Jesus challenges Peter and the rest of the twelve here in this passage, He unfolds the principles of being a disciple - a real follower of His.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 23 “The Life of a Disciple” Luke 9:1-6,10, 18-20, 23-26, 57-62 This morning I want to look Luke chapter nine in the light of what it reveals to us about what it takes to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will For Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2018
     | 6,871 views

    1. Be grateful for God's goodness (vs. 18-19). 2. Make extra efforts to reach people for Christ (vs. 18). 3. Learn your limits (vs. 19-20). 4. Take the time to rest (vs. 21-23). 5. Be open to new opportunities from the Lord (vs. 21-23).

    God's Will for Our Lives The Book of Acts - Part 63 Acts 18:18-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will come to the end of Paul's second missionary journey. We will see Paul finish his work in Corinth and begin to head home for a while. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Love Knows No Borders

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,934 views

    A stranger may be an unlikely friend waiting to be made or they may be an opportunity to worship God as you show hospitality to them. Christ has loved us and in response we are to love others. God’s love knows no borders. We are to love others the way t

    God’s Love Knows No Borders, Leviticus 19:33-34 Introduction In a large stone cathedral in Europe there was a large, magnificent pipe organ. It was a Saturday afternoon, and the sexton was making one final check of the choir and organ loft high in the balcony at the back of the church. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Is Life All About

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004
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    The Parable of the Talents provides a condensed description of what life is all about. God has entrusted each of us with resources and opportunity. He grants freedom to choose how we will invest our time, money, etc... But we must live life understanding

    What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 4-4-04 Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I going to do with my life?” Maybe when you were in your senior year of high school the career counselor helped you ask that question. Maybe in the midst of a great crisis you found yourself asking, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 21, 2011
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    On Thursday we will all be gathering together with our family and hopefully we will remember to do more than eat a meal and watch whatever you like to watch on TV or make a mad dash for the mall. The Thanksgiving Holiday gives us the perfect opportunity t

    Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life 1-20-11 1 Peter 2:12 reads, 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Psalm 118:1 says, "Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love endures ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
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     | 7,550 views

    If the opportunity is the result of another’s disobedience, allow your obedience to take you to another level in Him! Remember that your obedience is connected to so many other people’s destinies! Prepare yourself to come into The King’s presence.

    Opening illustration: [YOUTUBE Video of Golda Meir – 4th Prime Minister of Israel] Introduction: This was the day that Esther would either end up a hero or end up dead. Yeah. I’m pretty sure I would have been tempted to crawl back into bed, pull the covers over my head, and desperately ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 1, 2011
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    Part 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on Peter and John going to worship and seeing (and seizing) the opportunity to share Jesus with a man who needed so much more than just material goods. It is in this act, that we should see o

    Faith in Action, Part 1 (Part 6) Acts 3:1-10 - When it comes to our faith, the most difficult thing often is putting it into action - What the Lord calls us to do is to act; to respond; to move – no matter the cause - Perhaps the most difficult is to respond to His calling; to move when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Hearts Before God Series

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 9, 2010
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     | 3,376 views

    God has givin us an awesome opportunity to become His child. We are now children of light. What does this mean? How do we play this out in our lives? Paul gives us some examples in his letter to the Ephesian church.

    Living as children of Light: Open hearts Ephesians 4:17-19 To live as children of light means I. We live as though God _were are Father_ Ephesians 4:17 a. The gentiles were fatherless when it came to God. b. As a believer in Christ we now become his Children c. We should act that way since we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Exercise Faith - Experience God’s Power

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,545 views

    Have you ever wanted to experience God’s power in your life? I am not talking about magical powers, but the power to accomplish things that without God would be impossible for you. Often we have the opportunity to experience that power during the times

    Exercising Faith, Experiencing God’s Power Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:1-50 We are never too young to experience God’s Power To Experience God’s Power… …We must exercise faith with humility …We must exercise faith with courage …We must exercise faith with the gifts we already have …We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 9 - What Does It Take For The Lord To Get Your Attention? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,004 views

    God gives people time to respond to Him. And that’s why we are still here. He doesn’t just zap us out of existence. Even the plagues showed God’s patience in giving Pharaoh opportunity to change his mind.

    Exodus 9 - What does it take for the Lord to get your attention? In Exodus 9, Moses goes to Pharaoh again and says "Thus says the Lord, let My people go!" Pharaoh says "no!" and three more plagues come to Egypt, just as Moses predicts. Even though Egypt’s livestock die, and the people develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always Remain Watchful Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
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     | 5,246 views

    The two parables here serve to caution us about slacking off in kingdom work. We need to keep our waist girded and be ready for service; and be alert and watchful at all times, so we don’t miss opportunities to share the love of Christ.

    This evening’s message is entitled “Always Remain Watchful,” and it’s taken from two short parables commonly called “The Parable of the Faithful and Evil Servant” and “The Parable of the Thief.” In these two short parables Jesus spoke a word about faithfulness; the kind of faithfulness that leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Forward For The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2018
     | 7,974 views

    How can we move forward for the Lord? 1. Be faithful to fulfill our responsibility (vs. 1-2). 2. Take advantage of every opportunity (vs. 1-3). 3. Fully trust in God's sovereignty (vs. 3-8).

    Moving Forward for the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 88 Acts 27:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 28, 2015 INTRODUCTION: *When I started looking at tonight's Scripture, I thought back to the theme verse for our "Fun Run" VBS. It was 2 Timothy 4:7, where Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The View From Here

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
     | 3,593 views

    Some people are sell outs. They turn their backs on family and friends for opportunity or wealth. What's your price? Have you sold out or been sold out by friends unjustly? Jesus enters a town famous for its sell outs and offers forgiveness & salvation

    The View from Here LUKE 19:1-9 Joshua 2 Message: We are now in the third week of our journey with Jesus as He makes His way to Jerusalem to receive the agony and glory that await. Three weeks ago Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead and caused a great stir in Bethany. This stir also affected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Jesus Name

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018
     | 10,115 views

    Miracles happen every day but all too often Jesus is not credited with them. It is time we took the offensive in our battle of faith and openly use the name of Jesus with every opportunity. Do you believe that by Jesus name miracles can and do occur?

    The Power of Jesus Name Acts 3:1-10 Message: Jesus is the most powerful name in all Eternity. Philippians 2:10 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Jesus name was chosen by God the Father. Matthew 1:21 21 She will give birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed