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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Flesh And Spirit And Cleverness For The Gospel

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2013
     | 5,409 views

    We must listen to the Spirit of God rather than our weak minds and wills so that we can bear the fruits of the Spirit and with cleverness spread God's kingdom.

    Today’s Scripture readings offer a number of challenges and difficulties to the Christian. On the face of it, it appears that Jesus is applauding a dishonest steward’s actions in cheating his employer. Worse, He seems to be telling His disciples that the ends justify the means. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Parable Of The Growing Seed Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,684 views

    Yip God is at work, the citizens of his kingdom are at work. What part do we play in Kingdom growth. A short sermon that leaves the listener thinking I hope.

    The Parable of the growing seed Mark 4:26-29 This wee parable is actually about ‘us’ and it’s about the kingdom of God – the reign of God in our lives. It speaks about how by ourselves we are helpless. The farmer plants the seed, but he is not the mechanism behind its ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Almost Making Heaven Your Home

    Contributed by Joe De Leon on Oct 26, 2013
     | 4,217 views

    Many People today and around Christians, attend a Christian Church, carry a Christian Bible, Listen to Christian music, have a Christian decal on their car bumper, yet are not Christians

    Open: Acts 3:19. Almost Making Heaven Your Home There was a women who came here and was from an other church, leader in an other church, teacher in an other church... Came here and heard the message of holiness, the message of living a transformed life Came up to my wife and I and said "I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Sacrifice Of Silence: How Men Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Men can pray in their own way by doing what they know is right to do, by listening to the Lord as well as speaking, and by holding others and God Himself accountable to keep promises.

    The young Australian pastor had just received his first assignment. It was to a remote sheep-ranching settlement deep in the Australian outback. He had arrived during a period of prolonged drought, and was making pastoral calls to his far-flung flock of ranchers, who were trying to keep their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Transition Between Pastor And Leader

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2015
     | 3,707 views

    To show that a pastor has to lay hands on the leader being commissioned for that leader to gain spirit of wisdom, so that the people will listen to the leader and all of these are direct command from the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand authority? Yes. Pontius Pilate received authority from GOD to crucify the LORD. John 19:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    9 Covenant Friendship Steps (#2)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014
     | 3,844 views

    Ther are 9 steps to a friendship covenant agreement: Exchange of coats, excjange of belt or weapon, blood, right arm, name, listen, loaf of bread, scar, plant a tree...

    HERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... 9 COVENANT STEPS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part two of a two part series... This could be taught alone... Message: Ephes. 2:11 But don't take any of this for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go In Faith, By Grace: Following God’s Call In Your Life

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017
     | 6,432 views

    God calls all of us. Be sure you are listening, follow him in faith; his grace will provide all that you need to fulfill his purpose in your life.

    A distinguished preacher once said, “There is a definite, proper end and issue for every man's existence; an end which God intended for him. That which man is privileged to become, called to become, ought to become; that which God will assist him to become, and which he cannot miss except by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Take Your Burdens To The Lord…leave Them There!!!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2023
     | 3,249 views

    The radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh was loved by some and hated by others. However, for years when he was alive he was the most listen to person on talk radio.

    His success in talk radio came about because many feel that he expressed on national radio what many Americans think and cannot express. That is, he gave his listeners a voice to public express what they believed. One reason many people like to read the Psalms in the Old Testament is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness For Cleansing Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
     | 1,071 views

    “We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but He is ready to hear those who worship Him and do His will” (John 9:31, NLT)

    “We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but He is ready to hear those who worship Him and do His will” (John 9:31, NLT) “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Jesus And Our Redeemer! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Mar 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,053 views

    What did Jesus mean when he said to us, "I came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give my life as a ransom."? A RANSOM? Listen!

    Job's hope came through the toughest times of his life as he lost every thing, almost dying, and hated by his friends, he said, 'I know that my Redeemer lives!" (Job 19:25) It meant that God would rescue him, and deliver, and claim and avenge him in his life. In the NT, the Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,540 views

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Let The Life You Live Worship God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,363 views

    Our lives should bear fruits that will affect the world positively and please God. Listen to Precious Holy Spirit and follow His leading to live the life pleasing to God

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LET THE LIFE YOU LIVE WORSHIP GOD* Romans 12:1-2 King James Version (KJV) 12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Full Of Faith Yet Disobedient

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014
     | 4,311 views

    To show that we need to work in increasing our faith, the work is listening to GOD's WORDS and doing them everyday. It's a training exercise that will benefit us until eternity.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you full of faith yet disobedient? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to work in increasing our faith, the work is listening to GOD's WORDS and doing them everyday. It's a training exercise that will benefit us until eternity. 1 Timothy 4:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    What Drives You

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,118 views

    The story of Balaam teaches us the need to watch our motivation and our attitude in seeking God's will. God will speak, but we must be ready to listen and obey Him.

    What does God want me to do? This is a question we all wrestles with. If not yet, then sometime in the future. • It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. KNOWING GOD’S WILL is the subject we’re discussing through in our DG for these 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Prayer Of Examen & Prayer Walking

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 16, 2022
     | 1,394 views

    God wants to hear from us and He wants us to listen closely to Him. Try some of these methods and see what a difference it makes in your prayer life.

    So far on Wednesday nights we have looked in detail at preparing ourselves to pray. We have looked at Breath Prayer, Contemplative prayer, Disciplined or Centering Prayer. Tonight, I want to take just a few moments and talk about the Prayer of Examen and then just a little bit about Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist