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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    A Mother On Mission

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 12, 2003
    based on 521 ratings
     | 33,248 views

    What are a Mom’s real priorities? Paul’s ministry review with Timothy reveals the good job Eunice and Lois did in raising a child prepared to live for the Lord

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- 2 Timothy 1.1-5, 3.15-17 May 11, 2003 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    How To Show Our Thankfulness To God

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    To show our thanfulness to God, we should Ponder His Greatness, Prepare our hearts for His entrance, Practice His Teachings, and Proclaim His messaage to others.

    Intro: At a Thanksgiving dinner table, the youngest member of the group (age 4) volunteered to say the blessing. It went as follows: "God is great, God is good...LET US THANK HIM! Amen." While some would argue that she forgot part of the blessing, the impact of that prayer penetrated the hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    A Table In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    Can God prepare a table in the wilderness is a sermon about God’s ability to meet our needs even when we limit Him through unbelief and doubt.

    “A TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS” Psalm 78: 19. “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?” John 11:1-7, 20-34, 38-44. “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” THE CIRCUMSTANCES Jesus is in Galilee when He receives word that a beloved follower is desperately ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believing I Can Receive Series

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    We must know that we know we can prossess what God has promised and we must prepare ourselves to receive what we are believing for.

    Breakthrough 2: Believing I Can Receive! >Start with a confession of faith >Purpose is to possess what we continually claim that we have legal right to. >Two focal points of this breakthrough 1. We must know that we know we can possess 2. We must prepare ourselves >Today is a very simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Swift avatar

    Making Room For Christ At Christmas

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    Instead of trusting in a stimulus package or a health care reform system that only creates false hope, believers can prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the hope of the world.

    FBMB November 29, 2009 Sunday Morning Making Room for Christ at Christmas Luke 2: 36-38 Intro.: I have a big announcement to make this morning. No it’s not about someone being pregnant, it’s not about a sports team going to a bowl game, it’s not a new stimulus package, it’s not about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    Prayer Is So Important For A Church

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,168 views

    A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission.

    PRAYER IS SO IMPORTANT FOR A CHURCH Colossians 4:1-18 Proposition: A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    Jesus asks us to be the Light and Salt, wherever He has placed us. Do we understand this command fully? Have we prepared ourselves to be the Salt and Light?

    Salt and Light Thank you all for your prayers during my training at Haggai. Thank you for your love and care that you have demonstrated to Leslie and Neville while I was away. I know that many of you have personally visited her, and many of you have spoken with her regularly. Thank you. It feels ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness 101

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013
     | 5,155 views

    Holiness is an action word. It is what God does in us and what happens to us when He does it. Peter tells the church to "prepare our minds for action."

    Holiness 101 2 Peter 1:13-1:21 Introduction- I want to look at holiness for a minute and I know that the word holiness strikes fear in some because it plays to our weaknesses and draws attention to our failures. If I asked you in three words to describe yourself, what would it be? If before ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "God Moments" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 8, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    This sermon deals with the times in our lives that we encounter God as He works in our lives and reveals Himself and His will to us, and calls and prepares us for His service.

    "GOD MOMENTS" Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Preached: at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 814 Marwood Loop, SE Bogue Chitto, Mississippi 39629 Introduction- I think that most of you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Visitation: Jesus Is The Open Heavens Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,374 views

    God wants to open the windows of Heaven in our lives and visit us personally in the person of His son Jesus. This will happen as we prepare our hearts and seek Him.

    VISITATION #3: JESUS IS THE OPEN HEAVENS INTRODUCTION: I love the New Year! It’s exciting to turn the calendar page from one year to the next. It’s a new beginning! Let’s decide to get closer to Jesus, and get to know Him better! • I have been reading through and studying the Gospel of Luke – the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Graveside Service

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 115,646 views

    This is a brief graveside service I prepared for a person I was not familiar with. This is a short and simple, but respectful ceremony. Although it is simple and short, it does have some nice touches.

    Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” I want to encourage you, as we gather together this afternoon, to remember that God is our refuge and our strength. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    8 Principles For Personal Prosperity In 2008

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,789 views

    Rarely does anyone stumble into success! Success comes when one plans, prepares and is persistent about it! Learn how to be personally prosperous in your walk with God!

    Tomorrow night at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st “time-ball” was installed on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Elisha Seeks The Blessing

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,003 views

    For Elisha to have the ’double-portion’ he desired there was a clear path to follow. There was a preparation to be made, a pryaer to be offered, a promise to be claimed, and the possession of the answer. What a challenge for us today!

    ELISHA SEEKS THE BLESSING THE PATH TO THE DOUBLE-PORTION II Kings 2:1-15 Elisha had travelled with Elijah for a relatively short time, and had seen how the Lord had miraculously worked through Elijah. This must have inspired him to want the same anointing himself, but before Elisha could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Perrine avatar

    How Blessed Are Those Who Mature In The Lord

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 3,257 views

    This message was prepared for and given to residents of a senior living community, and, lifts up reasons for thankfulness for the gift of old age which provides new opportunities to grow in grace.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Matthew 5:1-12 contains a list of blessings known as the Beatitudes, each beginning with “blessed are”. The English word, "blessed" is a translation from the ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Last Supper (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,989 views

    As the disciples prepared for the Passover meal, they had no idea what was soon to happen. The Lamb of God had come to redeem humanity, and most of the Jewish people were completely unaware.

    The Last Supper (Part 1) Mark 14: 12-26 Our text today reveals one of the most intimate moments our Lord had with His disciples. It records their last meal together, and the intense emotion experienced on that faithful evening. While the disciples were unaware of the enormity of this moment, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist