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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Wanting What Jesus Had

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,072 views

    We need a passion for God.

    MATTHEW 6 WANTING WHAT JESUS HAD Matthew 6:9-13 S: The Lord’s Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED A PASSION FOR GOD ?: How? How is it communicated? KW: Truths TS: We will find in Matthew 6:9-13 six truths we communicate to demonstrate our passion for God. The ____ truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Greater Destiny Series

    Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    Far beyond the self-indulgent message of our culture-we have a divine destiny to not only be free but also to bring hope to those who are enslaved tonight.

    Our Greater Destiny Intro: More then 140 years ago, the U.S. fought a devastating war to rid our country of the practice of slavery. When the slaves escaped to the north, they didn’t find the land flowing with milk and honey they had dreamed of but it was better then the hell of beatings, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Conflict In The Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,219 views

    Why does conflict happen in the body of Christ?

    Conflict in the church James 4:1-6 In Charles Colson’s book, the Body, there is a chapter entitled “Extending the right fist of Fellowship.” It tells the story of and event that took place in the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Newton, Massachusetts, when a church conflict actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Change Your Name

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 16, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 288 views

    I will change your name - You shall no longer be called - Wounded, outcast, lonely or afraid - I will change your name - Your new name shall be - Confidence, joyfulness, overcoming one - Faithfulness, friend of God - One who seeks My face

    Back in the 60's ... a man named Laurence J. Peter ... visited several corporations ... and studied some of their management styles ... and characteristics. As a result, ... he came up with a maxim ... which was later named after him ... called ... "The Peter Principle." ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prayer That Packs A Punch

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    Jesus in his prayer in John 17 shows the heart of prayer and power that can come when we allow our prayers to pack a punch.

    Prayer that packs a punch…John 17 1. Prayer that packs a punch comes from a pure heart From the temptation in the desert…all through his ministry Jesus kept himself right with the Lord. When we are not living for God we cannot expect God to listen to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Apostasy – Part 1 The Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    I want to present a Biblical answer to the perplexing problems we face as a Church, the body of Christ, who are endeavoring to do a work for God in this godless age.

    2Tim. 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Renews Your Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    The demon possessed man had totally lost his purpose in life. Jesus restored it. This sermon aims to encourage people to know the purpose God has for them.

    A little camel asks mummy camel, “Mummy, why have I got such big flat feet?” She replies, “Well darling, in the desert you need big flat feet because the sand is soft and they help us to keep stable.” The little camel goes away but then comes back. “Mummy, why have I got such big eyelashes?” “Well ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Discovering The Oases In The Desert

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    Discovering the Oases In The Desert

    Discovering the Oases in the Desert Psalm 63:1 Introduction - When we are in a situation where everything we depend on from the outside is snatched away, we have only one place to go - and that is inside. David understood that he could go on without the outward treasure that made his life so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining A Pure Heart

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,923 views

    This week we want to talk about maintaining a pure heart before God. We can not afford to place any contaminates in our heart and miss out on the blessings of God. The condition of our heart determines the outcome of our life. It is so important that as

    Introduction · Last week we talked about achieving Godly success in 2007. We discovered that we must be speaking the Word, meditating on the Word and then putting action to the Word of God. · When we do these things, our hearts are filled with the Word and we begin to have great success. · This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Only Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,724 views

    We are saved by Jesus alone, not Jesus and culture or law.

    Philippians 3:1-14 May 18, 2008 No Confidence in the Flesh Peter and Cornelius – first Gentile convert to Christianity Question: what to do with believers who are not Jewish – do they need to be Jewish to accept Christ? Paul taught no – both Jew and Gentiles come to God in the same way – ...read more

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    Discovering An Oasis In The Desert

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,039 views

    The church is filled with awesomely tremendous people - those who are willing to sacrifice, persevere, share, witness, love, and care - but a people who are mentally and spiritually fatigued in the midst of the desert.

    Introduction - When we are in a situation where everything we depend on from the outside is snatched away, we have only one place to go - and that is inside. David understood that he could go on without the outward treasure that made his life so comfortable, but he could not make it if his inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wells In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,352 views

    Uses the experience of Hagar to remind us of God's care.

    “Wells in the Wilderness” Gen. 21:14-21 1. DEPRESSION OF HAGAR. A. DEPRESSION BECOMES DESPAIR WHEN YOU LOOSE YOUR HOPE. (Prov 13:12) "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:” 1) Satan is a thief who seeks to steal our hope by redirecting it in people or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Roberts avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 27,353 views

    This is a sermon about excuse giving in Luke 14.

    EXCUSES Luke 14:16-24 It is amazing what excuses people make and give for not coming to Christ or for not doing what the Lord is asking them to do. Some are too busy, some too clever, some too religious to repent, some too worldly to want to; some too proud to pray. The Lord Jesus once focused on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: Guiding Principles

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,351 views

    Realizing that God has a plan for you and how to make good choices.

    GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHOICES “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today . . . I have sent before you life and death . . . therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19). 1. The first step to making a good choice is to decide to make a good choice. a. You want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War And Witness And/For God's Glory Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,223 views

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness and/For God's Glory

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness and/For God's Glory 1 Peter 2:9-12 David Taylor We finished our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land.” Today we start our second mini series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” 2.11-4.11. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational