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  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Sufficient Grace

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 56,456 views

    To motivate the hearer to entrust him/herself fully to the care, provision, and protection of God.

    SUFFICIENT GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 TEXT: And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pray Persistently Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    This odd parable about a widow and a judge shows us why we’re to pray persistently as the end approaches -- so we won’t give up!

    ¡§Pray Persistently¡¨ (Luke 18:1-8) Who knows what this picture is? Yep, you guessed it ¡V it is my fire pit! [SHOW PICTURE] And if you recall, a few months back I taught you how to pray (from Luke 11) and I used this fire pit as an example, remember? You¡¦re saying, ¡§Who could forget!¡¨ The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    True Fruit And Bragging Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    A message from an expository series from the Book of Galatians.

    Think for a moment about how Paul must have felt as he dictated this letter. Perhaps he picked up the manuscript and reread the arguments he presented and the instructions he gave. Probably some time had passed since the original dictation. He thought the letter was complete and as probably was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Thankful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

    The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charles Newman avatar

    Obstacles To Growth

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 4, 2007
     | 5,061 views

    There are many obstacles to Christian growth; our busy lives are the #1 reason for most. Let’s explore the reality of why we fail to sustain meaningful growth in our Spiritual lives.

    Obstacles to Growth Romans 12:1-2 August 5, 2007 East Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Graceville, FL Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making God'y Choices Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    We need to try our best to make Godly decisions because what God wants for us isn’t always the same thing that the culture wants for us.

    ***Start off with Choose Your Own Adventure*** Throughout our lives we are going to have to make a lot of decisions. Most often when we are thinking about what direction to go or what decision to make we try to make the decision that is best for us. In our culture we are told that picking the job ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Secure In An Unsafe World

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 127 ratings
     | 49,698 views

    Our security is in God, not in this world. Our security comes from faith, not the circumstances. Our security is in eternity, not in the present.

    How can we be secure living in an unsafe world? The psalmist tells us through his own experience: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” That’s where we can find true security and peace. In this psalm, the psalmist reminds us of three things: (1) Our Security is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keeping First Things First

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,995 views

    Jesus needs to be the first and foremost in our lives.

    Keeping First Things First Revelation 2:1-7 May 22, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When I went to Asbury, for seminary, Maxie Dunam became the new president and I remember the advice he gave to the incoming students. “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "What Is Threatening To Choke You?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,512 views

    A sermon about perseverance in the face of suffering.

    James 5:7-11 “What is Threatening to Choke You?” BY: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com Take a moment and think about what lays heavy on your heart. For many of us, this won’t even take a moment. For many of us, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith For The Fainthearted

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 8, 2011
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     | 3,980 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 11:32-40 (Based off of this Charles Spurgeon's sermon http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/2209.htm)

    HoHum: The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember... Noah was a drunk; Abraham was too old; Isaac was a daydreamer; Jacob was a liar; Leah was ugly; Joseph was abused; Moses had a stuttering problem; Gideon was afraid; Samson had long hair and was a womanizer; Rahab was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment Is To Getting Involve

    Contributed by Gilbert Varela on Aug 17, 2011
     | 6,858 views

    Many people in our society and well in churches today talks about commitment... but they don't want to get involve.. This sermon answer that questions with an imperative called to be involve in in the cause of Christ.

    Commitment= Getting Involved/ Comprometerse Es Involucrarse Romans 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life Is Not Always Easy

    Contributed by Donald Seales on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,975 views

    This sermon was given to my youth group during a lock in on the importance and blessing of perseverance.

    I. Survivor theme and show description As you can tell, tonight’s theme is Survivor. In case you don’t know, Survivor is a reality show based on someone’s ability to survive a defined amount of time in a predetermined area (jungle, isolated island, etc..). If you have ever seen the show, its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    Sometimes we feel like we’re outnumbered by people who don’t believe in Jesus. There are times when we’re the only ones who want to do the right thing. But Jesus tells us that his kingdom may look small but in fact it will grow to be like a mighty tree th

    A Combined Children’s talk and sermon How big do you think God’s Kingdom is? As big as the Simpson desert or Kakadu? As big as this whole land of Australia? Jesus said the kingdom of heaven was like a mustard seed. Now I can’t show you a mustard seed but I did bring some other seeds with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When To Fire Your Grandmother

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 8, 2009
     | 7,294 views

    What a tough day! What if you HAD to fire granny? Take this advice...

    When to Fire Your Grandmother I Kings 15:9-14 “Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” Sam Ewing You can tell a lot about a person’s character by how they handle the hard choices. Today I want to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    "What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,836 views

    By possessing and growing these seven qualities, we will be able to live victoriously in this life and to joyously in the next

    “What Sort of People Ought You To Be…” Growing A Christ-Like Character Reading: 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION In our lesson today we are going to consider the final words of the Apostle Peter as they are recorded in Second Peter. This letter is addressed to all the faithful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ