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  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Listening To God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 138 ratings
     | 50,003 views

    So many people talk about prayer and reading the Bible and serving and all the other great and wonderful things; but not a lot of people talk about listening to God. How do we do it?

    Tonight I want to start off with a little brain teaser. If you have heard this before, please don’t ruin it for everyone else and just keep your thoughts to yourself. I’ll read the question and then you guys can have a minute or two to think. Once you have gotten the answer right, again, please ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, The One Who Welcomes Us Home

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2015
     | 4,125 views

    Because we believe that God is sovereign, and because we believe that the risen Christ is living and that the power of the Holy Spirit continues to make all things new, we can affirm that we are being healed again and again.

    Back in 1971, Gavin Bryars, one of England's leading musicians and composers, agreed to help his friend Alan Powers with the sound on a film that Powers was making about street people. He was filming in an area around London's Waterloo Station. He filmed various people living on the streets. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mary Vs. Martha: Busy Vs Better Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,654 views

    It is good to be busy serving the Lord; however, we must not neglect discipleship because being too busy to sit at the feet of Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Deep Thoughts with Jesus series, we will come upon an interesting situation that most all of us can relate to. • Have you ever been really busy doing something at home, maybe like cleaning the house, and your spouse and children are sitting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Mother PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,017 views

    This sermon explores the lessons from Jesus' interaction with His mother and disciple on the cross, emphasizing healing, harmony, and hope in our spiritual family.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united by our shared faith and the love of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are here because we seek to understand His word, His will, and His way. We are here ...read more

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    They Call Me Dad Series

    Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    The God-given role of the father in the home.

    ¡§T H E Y C A L L M E ¡K D A D!¡¨ EPHESIANS 6:4 If you were to choose one word to describe the most powerful influence in a child¡¦s life, what word would you choose? When it comes to the power of influence in a child¡¦s life or world, I would choose the word ¡§Dad.¡¨ (A father¡¦s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keeping An Eye Out Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,662 views

    How do you feel when you see the sin in the world around you? Do you feel the same way about the sin that’s in your midst? What about the sin that’s in your heart?

    It seems like every few months in the news, we hear about some new espionage investigation. One thing you can count on in this world. Somebody somewhere is spying on somebody else. As a matter of fact, the Defense Department spends millions of dollars per year developing new technologies to spy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Forget To Remember Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,329 views

    In this sermon, we notice that Peter encourages his readers to remember to be grounded in the truth, to remember that many of the writers of Scripture were eyewitnesses, and to remember that the Bible is inspired by God.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly gentleman who was telling his friend about a new restaurant he and his wife recently visited. 1. He said, “The food and the service were great!” 2. His friend asked, “What's the name of the restaurant?” 3. “Gee, I don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cast Worldly Worries To The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 24, 2015
     | 4,524 views

    To show that GOD takes care of us as we take care not to be loaded with the affairs of this world and only the affairs of the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you focus on the LORD? Do you have any concerns? Yes, I'm focus on the LORD. No concern at all, it's given to the LORD. Hebrews 12:2 Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hebrews-Part 2 -- " Drift Proofing Your Life" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 16, 2016
     | 10,186 views

    Part 2 of our Hebrews series

    Hebrews “Encouragement for a life of faith” Part 2 “Drift proofing your life” Hebrews 2:1 Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Hebrews Last week in our sermon and this week in our bible study We took a serious look at why Christianity is better At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conversion Of A Sinner Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 705 views

    Acts 16:11-15 teaches us that God is sovereign in the conversion of sinners.

    Introduction William Ashley Sunday (1862 - 1935) was a professional baseball player who played in the National League for eight seasons. On a Sunday afternoon in Chicago, during either the 1886 or 1887 baseball season, Billy Sunday and several of his teammates were out on the town on their day ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living The Mission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 112 views

    God uses our ordinary gifts and daily acts of service to bless others, display His grace, and bring glory to Jesus in everyday life.

    Friends, can we talk about the quiet heroes God sends our way? The ones with flour on their aprons and prayer on their lips; the ones who show up with a casserole, a kind word, a seat at the table. I think of a dear woman I knew—no spotlight, no stage—just a well-worn Bible, a wobbly kitchen chair, ...read more

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    Kids: They're Young; Not Stupid

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,305 views

    Compelling look at the story of Jesus in the Temple from an innovative perspective (with scholarly support). A message for the whole church; not just parents. Good illustrations.

    Just before Jesus stepped into the spotlight, God raised up John the Baptist “to turn the hearts of the parents toward their children, and the disobedient toward the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17 NRSV) What does it look like when parents turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Distracted, Deaf, And Disturbed

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,101 views

    Mary and Martha both knew Jesus, but Mary was doing what was more important. Sometimes, we need to spend time dedicated to God, and away from the fast paced, hectic way of the world.

    Distracted, Deaf, and Disturbed Luke 10:38-42 Introduction The story from today’s gospel message centers on the actions of two individuals, Martha and Mary. The Apostle John tells us that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and very close to Jesus. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Still And Know PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 122 views

    The sermon invites us to slow down, release control, and find peace by trusting God’s presence and sovereignty amid life’s noise and anxiety.

    Friends, some weeks feel like living in a wind tunnel. The headlines howl. The phone hums. The calendar crowds. Even our prayers can sound like hurried headlines—fast, faint, fragmented. And yet, in the middle of the noise, God offers a chair in a quiet corner, a deep breath for a weary chest, a ...read more

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    Stewardship: A Matter Of Choice Part 3

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,275 views

    Our lack of stewardship robs God. How?

    Stewardship: A Matter of Choice Malachi 3:7-11 I. Introduction A man called at the church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. The secretary said, “Who?” The man replied, “I want to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough!” Sure now that she had heard correctly, the secretary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist