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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Silence And Sin, Strength And Summer

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    Our lives have seasons like summer: heated, turbulent, conflicted. This is a result of unconfessed sin and of not listening to God’s priorities.

    Every season of the year has its joys and its challenges. But God has ordained them all for the benefit of His creation. And every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges. Yet again God has ordained all these for the benefit of His people. Every season of the year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Test Of Authenticy

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    Jesus helps his listeners to identify faithful shepherds of His Word and how they can know they are true sheep of His pasture.

    Easter 4 A A Test of Authenticity John 10:1-10 04/21/02 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. Loading a computer program onto your computer these days is usually as simple as placing the CD in the computer and following the simple instructions on the screen. But this is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    When God Calls Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    God calls us all to something within the body of Christ. Do we listen and respond to God or go spiritually deaf?

    When God Calls Griffith Baptist Church – 1/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Daniel 1:1-4 Key verse: Daniel 1:3 – “And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel . . .” The Introduction 1. Some quick historical background: A. Jehoiakim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear His Voice

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,273 views

    All around us Christians are wondering if God is really among us? The answer is clear when you listen for His voice!

    Hear His Voice HEBREWS 3:9-12 Review from this morning A. We are being encouraged to hold fast to our faith until the end B. We are being encouraged to listen to the voice of God C. We are being encouraged not to harden our hearts, but to willingly follow God’s will and plan for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    An Incomplete Job

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,421 views

    This sermon encourages listeners to move beyond shallow religious ritualism and to allow God to touch the inner man and deal with the sin in the heart.

    Introduction: (To introduce this sermon I played a short video clip showing a man washing his truck. The truck is parked in front of a house in the driveway. As you watch the video the man is meticulous in his washing. He covers every inch of the truck. He polishes the chrome. He washes every wheel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Don't Be An "Almost"

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 19,614 views

    This sermon encourages the listener not to be an "almost", but to be all that God intends them to be in life, first through Salvation, then through living in His will.

    There is not one of us here tonight that would not raise our hands high in the air, when asked if we wanted to be all that God wants us to be. There is a plan that God has for all of our lives, and to find the ultimate fulfillment in life, we must gain a knowledge of that plan, and then put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Can You Hear God Now?

    Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    Are you listening to God or worrying about every little thing? See how Martha’s life of worrying was not necessary in this sermon.

    CAN YOU HEAR GOD NOW? Scripture Texts: Luke 10:38-42; Matthew 6:25-34; and Philippians 4:6-9, verse 19, Psalms 10:4, 14:2 and 27:8 Can you Hear God NOW? That is the question that I am asking you today here in the congregation. Too many times, we don’t hear God. We think we do, but we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Or King?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    This sermon is a call to leadership, a challenge to listen to God’s voice and discern where God would have you serve in the Kingdom.

    God or King? Pastor Glenn Newton November 11, 2002 9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chron. 16:9a 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Sounds Of His Coming

    Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Jesus is coming soon! Are you ready? Listen to the distinct sounds on earth, in heaven, and in hell upon his return for His church.

    "THE SOUNDS OF HIS COMING" TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 3/11/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover INTRODUCTION: [Read text] - Spend a minute in explanation: The coming of Jesus is: 1. IMMANENT (Rev. 4:1) 1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Voices

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,739 views

    All of us have at least four voices within our soul. We would do well to listen to them regularly.

    The Four Voices 1 Cor 15:9-10 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them-- yet not I, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Back To The Basics Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    Sometimes getting our spiritual lives back on track is as simple as listening to God and doing what we know is right to do.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 8:30-35 Title: “Back To The Basics” I. We Must Come Back To God (30-32) Vs. 30 • In order for Joshua to build an alter to God on Mt. Ebal, He had to lay down his own plans. o After Israel had defeated Jericho and Ai, they now controlled the east-west route that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Laodicea 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 17, 2008
     | 1,470 views

    Conclusion to last weeks message with a few added scripture references, I am uploading it mostly for those who listen to the audio.

    Dakota Community Church August 17, 2008 Living in Laodicea 2 Review: Are preachers called to preach by God or is this something we have picked up from the pagans or during the enlightment? Luke 12:42-43 "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Connecting The Messianic Dots

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 2,728 views

    Here is one of the most gracious revelations of Jesus to the religious leaders of His day. God is a revealer of the truth, and we need to listen.

    Passage: Matthew 22:41-46 Intro: Have you ever helped a small child do a connect the dots puzzle? 1. pretty easy if you can count. 2. but small children need help to understand the concept, and then with that help they can complete the puzzle. 3. Jesus has been under attack in the days ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Whatever You Do Don't Get Caught

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 26, 2009
     | 5,840 views

    What ever you do don’t get caught you can also listen www.preaching.co.nr

    Life is full Dos & Don’ts. Often More Don’ts than Dos. From personal experience; I have learned Don’t buy your wife an Ironing Board for her Birthday, Don’t leave the handbrake off on hill, Don’t say walk in front of the dog when you don’t want to walk. When it comes to the Don’ts of life, most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    What Are You Looking For This Christmas?

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    A message designed to make listeners aware that God wants to reveal himself to them this Christmas in a way that just might surprise them.

    Before reading today’s text I want to give you a little background or context. The passage takes place on the Temple grounds about 40 days after Jesus’ birth. Joseph and Mary have gone to the Temple for a couple of reasons. First, it was customary for a family to dedicate their first born son to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist