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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Changing God's Mind Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,549 views

    When you haven't got a prayer, remind God that His interests are at stake: ask God to remember His people; ask God to remember His purpose; and ask God to remember His promise.

    There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Desires Of The Heart

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,287 views

    Of all the desires to have in this world it should be to know, love and serve God.

    WHEN IT COMES TO THE DESIRE OF THE LORD, I BELIEVE MATTHEW HENRY, MAY HAVE SAID IT THE BEST ON HIS COMMENTARY OF PSALM 37:4.HE WROTE, “TO DELIGHT IN GOD IS AS MUCH A PRIVILEGE AS A DUTY. HE HAS NOT PROMISED TO GRATIFY THE APPETITES OF THE BODY, AND THE HUMORS OF THE FANCY, BUT THE DESIRES OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Happiness Report? Are You A Joy Giver?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2022
     | 1,241 views

    I just want to be happy is a poor purpose in life. Happiness is externals. Joy is internal choices. Pleasure is temporary.

    THE HAPPINESS REPORT? ARE YOU A JOY GIVER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE THERE METAL OR MENTAL HINDRANCES TO JOY? I watched a circus employee stick a metal rod in the mud. He just pushed the rod in several inches with his bare hand. Then the man hooked a chain around ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who You Work-In For

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,154 views

    True pleasure comes when our work is not for the pay, for ambition, to satisfy oneself or earthly overseers, but working for Christ.

    Who You Work-in For Working As Unto The Lord The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Keeping Order Among Our Passions Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    Christ is our shepherd, because we are prone as sheep to wander about in pursuit of pleasure, and be devoured by our passions.

    Tuesday of 4th Week of Easter May 5, 2009 “If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” So Jesus talks about sheep. As the Jews of His day–and ours, for that matter–saw it, Jesus never talked plainly. But that wasn’t Jesus’ problem with the Jews, or us, for that matter. Our problem is that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Imitating Christ, Poor, Humble And Meek Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2019
     | 3,512 views

    In this age of countless people seeking nothing but pleasure and wealth, we need the spirit of St. Colette, the spirit of Jesus.

    Thursday of 4th Sunday in Course 2019 Saint Colette of Corbie The letter to the Hebrews is a fairly long book in the New Testament, but much of it has the character of a sermon or homily. There are exhortations, particularly to regular attendance at the “assembly” or Eucharist. And here today, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rock And Pray Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,695 views

    Life is a series of challenges and battles, and its main issue is "Who gets the glory?"

    Rock and Pray Exodus 17:1-16 1. The Virginia Tech Massacre is on our minds. You may not know this, but Matt and Janet Dawson graduated frome there -- and met at Virginia Tech. ICR founder Henry Morris was at one time a faculty member there. 2. Marylu and I have literally dozens of friends who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Created To Fulfill God's Purpose

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Dec 15, 2022
     | 6,733 views

    You are created by God for a purpose. Your creator has the blueprints of how you function. To fulfill your purpose in life, you need to fulfill God's purpose. God's purpose is your purpose.

    TEXT: Romans 8:28-30 (NLT) "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Don't Play!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,789 views

    God is serious about our sin. If we reject the sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf then we are without hope.

    “God Don’t Play” Hebrews 10:26-31 Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a faraway place. All of the people of his little village knew one another and they watched out for one another’s well being. From the time a child was old enough to follow instructions, the elders of the village ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Your Date With Destiny Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,720 views

    God designed a destiny for us, and how pleasurable to it to the heart of God when we embrace His ultimate and eternal plan for us. What is that destiny? The writer of Hebrews unfolds it before us.

    What do you think about when you hear the word “destiny?” For Bob Cartwright, the word was a morbid word. On October 11th, 2006, Bob Cartwright was invited to join a pilot friend and New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle to see a playoff game between the Yankees and Detroit Tigers. Cartwright ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fall Of A Community Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 25, 2020
     | 2,958 views

    Are you caught in any Sodom? The pleasures of this world are passing clouds. Nothing is permanent except your Salvation and eternal life in Christ. Every green grass will wither and dry one day. Every peak will show you the valley beyond.

    Text: Genesis 13:10-13 Theme: Fall of a Community Introduction: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Our monthly theme is, Take heed, lest you fall. The Topic for this Sunday is, Fall of a Community. Bible has several examples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    For It Is God Who Works In You Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
     | 6,362 views

    EOLS: God will use a servant who is undivided, unselfish and unafraid to make his salvation walk priority.

    For It is God Who Works In You Php 2:1-13 (1) So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, (2) complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. (3) Do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    I Will Praise Him Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,177 views

    Just how, and why, do you praise the Lord?

    “Soul Talk: I Will Praise Him” Ps. 145 An expressive woman wandered into a liturgical service. As the pastor preached, she became so caught up in his message that she exclaimed, “Praise the Lord!” A fellow worshipper leaned over and whispered, “Excuse me, but we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Our Faith Potential

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 2, 2025
     | 122 views

    Why does God need us to walk in ALL of the faith that He has deposited into us?

    So much of what we hear about faith today is designed to motivate us to pursue faith for ourselves and the things we desire. And because of a “me first” attitude, many in the Church are not walking in their faith potential. They don’t understand the purpose of faith and what they can do to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim White avatar

    Six Marks Of Leadership: Mark 1- "The Leader Shows Concern For God’s Work" Series

    Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,139 views

    The first of six marks of leadership is his concern for God’s work as seen in Nehemiah 1:1-4.

    Mark Dever promotes Four Aspects of Leadership in Nine Marks of a Healthy Church with the acrostic BOSS. B=Boss. The leader “reproves, rebukes, and exhorts with all longsuffering and doctrine.” There is a delicate balance in local churches between pastoral authority (Hebrews 13) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist