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    Worship And Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
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     | 745 views

    This sermon explores how the early church's commitment to passionate prayer, purposeful worship, and persistent fellowship can guide and inspire our faith community today.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together, bound by our shared love for the Lord, and today, we find ourselves on familiar ground. We are returning to the book of Acts, to a passage that vividly paints the picture of an early church that was vibrant, ...read more

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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Pay Close Attention To "It"

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    How Peter encourages us to listen to the Word of the Prophets very carefully - referring to the Transfiguration.

    February 10, 2002 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Good Ship Lolipop

    Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    A New Year’s message to challenge listeners to follow God’s will in the New Year

    The Good Ship Lollipop Jonah 1: 1 – 7 ( I read this anology in a book a while back and thought it wourl preach). Here we, the first Sunday in the year 2000, the long awaited day has finally arrived. We find ourselves embarking on a journey into the unknown and we are launching into a new era. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hearing The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,946 views

    Is God not talking, or are we not listening? Here are some practical ways to hear the voice of God.

    Hearing The Voice Of God Open: I want you to picture this…I’m out in the yard working in my shorts and T-shirt, when the Holy Spirit speaks to me and says “Put your goggles on!” Now it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that when you are working with certain pieces of machinery you should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Traditional Or Contemporary! Which Is Right? Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,178 views

    A sermon designed to show the listener that worship isn’t a style, it’s a lifestyle.

    Traditional or Contemporary! Which is right? Mike Croel @ restaurant Awe and Joy Worship- presence of God Misunderstand what worship really is! Say it with me- “Worship has nothing to do with music!” Worship Wars Methodology v. Theology We have forgotten the definition of worship So we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Rutherford avatar

    How To Make Straight A's In Christian Unity

    Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    This sermon challenges listener to Christian unity through our absolute example, Jesus Christ.

    School starts this week and I’m sure there are a lot of happy parents and grandparents and sad students. When I was in school I only cared about two subjects, sports and Rachel. So it would come as no surprise that I was an average student at best. I start back to school at the end of this week for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day God Eavesdropped

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    God listens carefully to those who esteem His name; they are His special possession.

    The Day God Eavesdropped Mal 3:13-18 13 "You have said harsh things against me," says the LORD. "Yet you ask, ’What have we said against you?’ 14 "You have said, ’It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

    Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You See It?

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    A Sermon to inspire the listener that God can still do His work in our lives

    Can You See It? TEXT: II Kings 6:13-17 13 And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. 14 Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. 15 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can M-O-V-E Mountains

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,183 views

    A simple Acrostic sermon to help listeners remember how to walk and live the Christian life.

    YOU CAN M-O-V-E MOUNTAINS Matthew 17:20 I. M-OTIVATION IS NEEDED (Mark 11:24). A. Many Christians lack motivation. Merely existing from day to day, they fail to live victoriously. B. Mountain-moving Christians are motivated by God’s love. They possess an inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Marsh avatar

    Narnia - Fairy Tale Or Reality? Series

    Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    Second in the Series - Asks listeners to believe the unbelievable - to have faith in the fantastic claims of Christmas.

    Christmas in Narnia FAIRY TALE OR REALITY? Matthew 1:18-24 During these days leading to Christmas, the world’s attention has been drawn back to a classic children’s tale written in 1950 by CS Lewis – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. As we mentioned last week, Lewis was one of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Shepherd 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,250 views

    The Good shepherd calls, but who is listening? The good shepherd leads, but who is following? The Conclusion.

    Dakota Community Church May 31, 2009 The Good Shepherd 2 John 10:11-18 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Building On A Firm Foundation Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 31, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 50,606 views

    If you want your life to last, then listen to Jesus and live what He says.

    Building on a Firm Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Rev. Brian Bill 5/31/09 In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower in the city of Pisa. There was just one “little” problem: builders quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Daniel Chapter 5c Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,430 views

    When God speaks to us do we listen to Him or the world around us?

    Daniel – Chapter 5c A. Chapter 5 Outline I. Belshazzar (5:1-4) a. The Party (5:1) b. The Preposterousness (5:2-3) c. The Profanity (5:4) II. The Lord (5:5-9) a. Look At The Wall (5:5) b. Look At The Weak King (5:6-7) c. Look At The Wise Men (5:8-9) III. The Queen Mother (5:10-12) a. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Speaking Through The Word

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    God has always had a speaking voice. Are you listening to His Word? (Bible)

    Speaking through the Word Numbers 7:89 89 And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him. {with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God