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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Am I Receiving So Much Flack For Trying To Follow God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 10, 2013
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     | 3,633 views

    A look at the negative reaction the Magi received when they arrived in Jerusalem. Often in our lives our attempts to follow God are not met with positive responses from those around us.

    THE RESPONSE THE MAGI RECEIVED IN JERUSALEM: Their question didn’t bring joy, but instead brought surprise, anger, embarrassment, and fear. - Matthew 2:1-7. a. Surprise. - Matthew 2:3. - The people are surprised by this news. We know this because of the response. No one has any idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting Above Your Weight Class

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 8,176 views

    A sermon about going the extra mile.

    1 Corinthians 9:26-27 KJV I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: [27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. I. INTRODUCTION—FIGHTING ABOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Do We Desire Tomatoes Or Oak Trees? Patience?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2019
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     | 4,855 views

    Let us study persistence and patience. One of the problems in the church is impatience. Russia thinks in terms of decades. China thinks in terms of centuries. The church expects instant gratification and overnight success.

    DO WE WANT TOMATOES OR OAK TREES… GET UP AND TRY AGAIN?! A GOOD TEAM: PERSISTENCE AND PATIENCE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You can have tomatoes in one season. A mighty oak is just a nut that stood its ground for decades! TEXT: Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Nehemiah!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 20, 2014
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     | 9,290 views

    Friend, unless you feel that you are doing a great work for the great God, we can never see explosion in our Christian circle!

    I am doing a great work! Nehemiah 6:3 “And I sent messengers to them, saying, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?" Friend, unless you feel that you are doing a great work for the great God, we can never ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Knocking

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
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     | 16,827 views

    We must find a commitment to perseverance in our Christian walk.

    Acts 12:16 KJV But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. I. INTRODUCTION—BE CAREFUL AS TO HOW YOU JUDGE THINGS -It is perilous to judge a person by a single action. Life is far too complex and intricate for that. -Every man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Never Stop Praying"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
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    Maybe you wanted a special toy, a pet, or a new bicycle. If it was something that you really wanted, you didn't just mention it once, you asked for it over and over again.

    Scripture:Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 (NVI) Have you ever wanted something so much that you kept asking your mom and dad for it over and over again until finally they said "yes?" Maybe you wanted a special toy, a pet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Relentless God!

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 13, 2020
     | 2,716 views

    The Apostle Paul was relentless in his ministry as he wrote to the Corinthians in his description of what he accomplished for the sake of the Lord Jesus Christ. He challenges them and his young preacher comrade, Timothy, to do the same -- to finish strong!

    R E L E N T L E S S ! 2 Corinthians 4:6-11; Hosea 11:8-12; James 5:16-18 Introduction - Who is Larry Vollink? …. Retiring after 50 years! - Who is the Apostle Paul? … read his resume ! (2 Cor. 11:21-31) - What do we have in common? Commercials, books, movies, songs, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does It Mean To Grab Your Battle Rattle? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,391 views

    When facing an enemy, we must be wearing the proper gear for battle.

    You cannot stand against the enemy without your battle rattle. You must be wearing the whole armor of God. The battle is not a natural one, therefore natural weapons are ineffective. Spiritual battles are fought with spiritual weapons. The armor has a purpose, our responsibility is to put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Problem That Did Not Prosper

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,231 views

    We do not need to let our fears control us. By doing so we make our fears come in front of God. We need to recognize that God is stronger than our fears and when He has called us to do something, He will help us in doing that task.

    Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of Persia, Artaxerxes. He was a man of God and was a trusted advisor to the king. Many decades prior, Zerubbabel was able to get the Jerusalem Temple rebuilt. Some years later, Ezra had returned to Jerusalem to help with the spiritual needs of the people. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Three Friends Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 14, 2025
     | 462 views

    Jesus answered a disciple's request (Lord, teach us to pray) with an example--and a story!

    The Parable of the Three Friends (Full disclosure: Dr. Vance Havner wrote a sermon based on this text in his book, “Why Not Just Be Christians?”, published by Fleming Revell before 1977. This message is not a plagiary of his work. I preached a sermon based on this text on Sunday evening, June 1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Focused Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,715 views

    The church and all of us Christians should be prayer focused within our lives. Business should never choke out our prayer life instead we should be committed to pray first. When we pray we discover God’s presence then we receive God’s power.

    Series Summary: We are here! Thesis of the series: We are here in 2013 as a church and as Christian individuals to declare the message of Jesus and to bring in God’s heavenly harvest of souls. We are here to be the salt and the light of this world. Sermon 2: Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Ward avatar

    The God Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,483 views

    An expository message from Acts 12 on how God "shows up" in response to his people’s faith, and lack of faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Arthur Burns was chair of the Federal Reserve in the 1970s, and a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure of several Presidents. Burns was once asked to pray at a gathering of evangelical politicians. Stunning his hosts, he prayed thus: "Lord, I pray that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Wright avatar

    A Double Minded Man In His Prayer Life! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,634 views

    James teaches the importance of expressing strong faith when we pray to God and expecially when we pray for wisdom.

    A Double Minded Man is Unstable in All His Ways Introduction: A. Turn in your bibles to James 1:6-8. This passage gives us the opportunity to ask the question: What does it mean to be double minded? 1. James 1:6-8 tells us that a doubter is one who is unstable in all his ways: Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Being Noah And Lot Ready Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 29, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,258 views

    The Kingdom of God is here. Jesus tells us that the day of God's vindication will come. That is a reality. The real question is will we be Noah and Lot Ready? Will Jesus find faithfulness on the earth when that day comes?

    Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 (cf. verse 8) Jeremiah 31:27-34 and Psalms 121 Title: Being Noah and Lot Ready Proposition: The Kingdom of God is here, God's vindication will come - the question is will we be Noah and Lot Ready? Will Jesus find faithfulness when He returns? INTRO: Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Don’t Look In His Eyes!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,865 views

    He has patiently been waiting - longing since the foundation of the world for you to look into His eyes, and melt in love before Him.

    Sermon: Don’t look into His eyes! Introduction Power points of Jesus’ eyes, face looking at us: (Make the following statements as you progress through slides 1-7) Don’t look into His eyes if you don’t want revival! Don’t look into His eyes if you don’t want to change! Don’t look into His eyes if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational