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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 1,997 views

    All sincere Christians have some things in common. One thing is that they all want to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord.

    They also have to contend with the devil’s throwing every temptation he can throw at them every day to try to keep them from pleasing the Lord. It is a scriptural fact, as long as we live in these mortal bodies we will have to contend with this. WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM? Because, every Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Key To Maximizing Your Ministry Is Wisdom

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2022
     | 3,335 views

    Have you ever thought about your full potential? What does it take to maximize your potential in Ministry? Human beings are created by God, in his image to fulfill our god given purpose. Jesus came that we might live life to the fullest measure.

    Sermon The Key to Maximizing Your Ministry Proverbs 30:24-28 “There are four things on earth That are small but unusually wise: 25 Ants—they aren’t strong, but they store up food all summer. 26 Rock Badger—they aren’t powerful, but they make their homes among the rocks. 27 Locusts—they have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Dos And Don'ts Of Christian Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2022
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     | 3,036 views

    1 Timothy 4:11-16 shows us the dos and don'ts of Christian ministry.

    Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul wanted Timothy to stop the false teaching that was taking place in the churches in Ephesus (1:3-4), and also to teach believers how to behave in the household of God (3:14-15). In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Go Forth Into The World

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 9, 2015
     | 11,093 views

    Our chief goal must be salvation and faithfulness. We must point people to Christ, and not to ourselves. We have to offer Christ’s love and compassion. We are to witness to people and rejoice by being faithful.

    There is a story about two missionaries who were going door to door. They knocked on the door of one woman who was not happy to see them. She told them in no uncertain terms that she did not want to hear their message and slammed the door in their faces. To her surprise, however, the door did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 623 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of private prayer, emphasizing it as a personal, intimate dialogue with God that promises spiritual blessings.

    Grace and peace to you, dear friends. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the incredible bond that unites us all - our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are not merely a crowd of individuals, but a community, a family, tied together by the crimson thread of ...read more

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    Looking Forward

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,568 views

    Funeral sermon for Edward D. Mitchell -- accountant, musician, deacon; age 85

    That classic spiritual writer John Bunyan ends his Pilgrim’s Progress with a triumphant note, saying that after Pilgrim had traveled many miles and fought off many adversaries, when he got to the other side, the angels came out to welcome him. John Bunyan knew that if your lifestyle is that of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Summer Vacation: Back To Reality Series

    Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    This message informs students that on the horizon is the school year and we are quickly approaching the reality of living in our mission field.

    Text: "My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” John 17.15 Week #1: Where are you going, how are you going to get there, what are you going to do? Week #2: Expect distractions, turn to the map, arrive safely. Week #3: Attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lifting The Weight Of Wait

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,675 views

    Patience is a virute.

    Lifting The Weight of Wait Luke 8:43-48 NIV And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. [44] She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. [45] "Who touched me?" Jesus asked. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 6: Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes! Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 24, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 14,190 views

    David cried out to God, overwhelmed by his guilt, and found mercy. So can we.

    Sunday Night, May 25, 2003 Title: Psalms for Psummer Psunday Nights "Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes!" Text: Psalm 6:1-10 Introduction 1. Psalms is such a special book of the Bible. A. Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote: "more and more is the conviction forced upon my heart that every man <and woman> must ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Limitations Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,798 views

    This sermon will give a better understanding of how God desires to relate with us through prayer

    Limitations of Prayers Genesis 18: 16-33 God told 2 men He was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. The 2 tried to change God’s plan, for very different reasons. Abraham: The example of an intercessor. He prayed on behalf of the cities, though he was not personally involved in their sin. Yet he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Restoring Confidence In Prayer

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 10,482 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage believers to renew their confidence in prayer with emphasis on Petitionary and Intercessory prayer.

    Would you believe that a Christian could lose confidence in prayer? Well, I contend that a Christian can. Now, for most of us we would not want to admit that we’ve lost confidence in prayer; that is perhaps because of our piousness or human pride. But a person can lose confidence in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Marching On Toward Its Destiny

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,317 views

    God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many toda

    Intro: God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many today will talk about the spirit moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 30,365 views

    Where does hope come from and how do we get it when life brings us to the point of hopelessness?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2004 “Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness” Isaiah 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent and our theme is HOPE. What is hope? Emily Dickenson puts it this way: “Hope” is the thing with feathers-- That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Give Me This Mountain

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 81,606 views

    Caleb is presented as an example we should follow if we expect to receive our eternal inheritance.

    Give Me This Mountain Joshua 14:6-12 Introduction: Israel has entered the promised land of Canaan and conquered it. Joshua chapter 13-14 lays out how the land was divided among the tribes. In Joshua 14:6 then we see Caleb coming before Joshua with a request. His request recorded in vs. 12 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Mother Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,370 views

    A Christian Mother needs "great faith" in order to make her a good mother.

    Matthew 15:21-28 (Mk. 7:24-30) A Mother of Great Faith Intro: Today we come together not only to celebrate the Lord’s Day, but also to honor someone very important to all of us – mother’s. The Bible is full of stories of women, who were mothers. Many of them seemed to be good mothers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible