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  • Mark Wood avatar

    Facing Down Opposition

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,621 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to encourage the listeners that in the midst of opposition all Christian can draw from a higher power, and that power is from the Holy Spirit.

    Some history must be covered before we can understand what took place and how we can apply this passage of Scripture to our lives today. First take note of verse 2 they, the apostles taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. In verse one if we were to do a literal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Jesus I'm Just Not Feeling It #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019
     | 3,555 views

    If the Church has just become another obligation or routine, then listen up. If the church has stopped being a holy place, a place to worship the king, a time of encouragement and instead it has become just another ritual of an unfulfilling life. Then listen to this.

    Today we begin a new series based on the book of Philippians call, “Jesus, I’m just not feeling it.” The line itself is the number one breakup line between couples. It is also very appropriate for those in the church because a recent study (Reveal- willowcreek) reports that as many as 25% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    25. When Faith Goes Quiet: David In Philistine Country Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2025
     | 132 views

    There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but of fear. We call it “being realistic” or “practical,” but often it’s just fear baptizing itself as wisdom.

    When Faith Goes Quiet: David in Philistine Country September 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael West avatar

    What A Mighty God We Serve Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,141 views

    I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, forward, into the realm of the spiritual. I have been teaching on war. War against an unseen enemy. To help you understand his devices and h

    Sunday March 2nd, 2008 Series: the Fight part 9 Conclusion Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Sermon: What a Mighty God We Serve Speaker: Pastor Michael West For nine weeks now, I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Four Characteristics Of A Strong Human Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,426 views

    In order to care properly for our spirit, we must know what qualities a well-maintained human spirit should have. In this message, we process what condition the believer's spirit should be in so that the person fulfills God's will for his or her life.

    Intro My objective for the next two messages is to instruct you on how to care for your spirit. Much is said about caring for your body. We need to eat right and exercise regularly if we want a strong, healthy body. Most of us know something about that, even if we don’t do what we know to do. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    God Speaks

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    Think for a moment of all of the ways you are communicated to. People speak to us with their ideas almost every waking moment. Everyone is saying the same thing, "Listen to me...listen to what I say..." They are either knocking on your door, or they’re

    GOD SPEAKS Introduction: The world speaks in many different ways. And we have learned to listen. We often follow what the world tells us. This century alone, man has discovered the power of communication by way of the - Newsprint, Telegram, Radio, Telephone, Televison, Internet Think for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Answer For The Snake Bit

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    Lent 4: We are all snake bit. Need proof? See what happens in the darkness... Listen to the griping and complaining... Listen to the poisonous words that come from us. But God has provided a solution to save the snake bit... His name is Jesus.

    As a boy, I learned to hunt small game. Dad would take me out to a friend’s ranch. We’d follow cow paths through the brush and cactus looking for rabbit or hare. I remember one time we were out there walking along a cow path. All of a sudden we heard a loud dry rattle. You guessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Philip's Qualities As An Effective Teacher 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,296 views

    Philip learned how to submit himself to the teaching of God before trying to make others understand his viewpoint. Too many teachers forget how important it is to listen to the Lord. Philip listened to the angel of God say to him, "Arise and go toward the

    Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report Card" told of a study done in Colorado in which 3000 high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tex Cox avatar

    "The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth"

    Contributed by Tex Cox on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,145 views

    Now, I want to tell you that there are some great teachers out there, but Jesus is the Master Teacher! Old E.F. Hutton doesn’t have a THING on Jesus – when Jesus talks, you better listen! So listen up!

    The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth I heard a story at the yesterday that I just could not keep from sharing with you – An old Florida farmer decided to visit a pond in the back of his property that he had not visited in a long time. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sober Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 699 views

    This sermon explores discerning right from almost right, listening to God's voice over others, and making decisions based on truth in a world full of misinformation.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you again, in this sacred space where we gather, united in our love for God and our desire to know Him more. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of His Word, to seek His guidance, and to grow in our understanding of His will for ...read more

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  • Paul Searight avatar

    Water In The Desert

    Contributed by Paul Searight on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,656 views

    How good are you at sharing your faith? We want to share Christ with others because we know what the benefits are but more often than not we convince ourselves that it isn’t the right moment or I can’t talk about that again because they are fed up with me

    WATER IN THE DESERT
Acts 4 How good are you at sharing your faith? How often does your conversation include discussion about Jesus Christ?

 For some of us it’s really easy and speaking up is very natural.
 But for others, we find it very difficult. We get tongue-tied and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Time To Seek The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 524 views

    We are in a critical hour—an hour when the true worshippers must rise and seek the face of God. Revival will not come to those who are passive, distracted, or indifferent. It will come to those who cry out, break up their fallow ground, live in righteousness, and seek the Lord with all their hearts.

    THE TIME TO SEEK THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 10:12 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalm 63:1-2, Jeremiah 29:13, Amos 5:4, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: We are living in a generation distracted by pleasures, pursuits, and pressures. Yet, in the midst of all this noise, God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 24 – Never, Never Remove The Godly Ways God Mapped Out For Us – Listen And Repent Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024
     | 700 views

    It is a most serious situation when people and nations refuse to listen to the LORD and to keep sinning. Wicked men have overthrown the ancient ways of God and substituted evil paths of rebellion and gross sin. Refusal to repent means judgement.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 24 – NEVER, NEVER REMOVE THE GODLY WAYS GOD MAPPED OUT FOR US – LISTEN AND REPENT PART 24 - Jeremiah 6:16-19 CHAPTER 6 [B]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING {{Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see, and ask for THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Prayer, Introduction, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
     | 3,041 views

    Introduction to this series on prayer. A challenge to the listeners, you will get out of prayer what you put into it.

    Introduction to Prayer Part 1 Text: John 16:26-27 1. I will recommend several books for you to read. a. Some books I agree with everything the authors teach. With others I do not. I have learned to take what ministers to me and leave the rest. Sometimes it’s a matter of having ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • John Dobbs avatar

    The Danger Of Unbelief

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    Deciding to listen to Jesus and believe in Him is not a one time decision, but one that we must continually make.

    THE DANGER OF UNBELIEF Hebrews 3 Introduction Deciding to listen to Jesus and believe in Him is not a one time decision, but one that we must continually make. Often our faith is endangered when the circumstances of life become bitter. It is at times like these that we must keep our faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ