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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Are You Willing To Pay The Price For Real Revival?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 29, 2012
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    Most churches pray for revival. But there is something required on your part to make it last.

    July 1, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Chronicles 14:2-3; 15:1-4, 16:1-10 Subject: Revival Title: Are You Willing to Pay the Price for Real Revival? Here we are – three weeks into the Spirit proclaimed “Year of the Harvest”. Are you feeling it yet? I asked that question as kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    A Complacent David Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 9, 2016
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    When David became complacent his heart for God turned to a heart for self.

    I want to start today with a story entitled “Kierkegaard's Complacent Duck.” According to his parable, one spring, a duck was flying north with a flock. In the Danish countryside that particular duck spotted a barnyard where tame ducks lived. The duck dropped down and he discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • James May avatar

    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 32 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015
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    Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Study Lesson # 32 – Romans 12:9-13 By Rev. James May As we continue our exposition of the 12th Chapter of Romans, keep in mind that the Apostle Paul is writing this letter to the saints, or Christians, who are in Rome. He has written this letter from Corinth as a powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Transformed By Love

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 21, 2013
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    After responding to the call to follow Jesus we are transformed by Him. This sermon shares part of the process

    “Transformed by Love” September 15, 2013 John 3:3-7 ”Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Word Comes Alive

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2014
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    Do your actions, your faithfulness show you are a part of God's program or does it show that you are outside of it looking on? For you is worshiping the Lord a matter of service to others and obeying Him. This is what honors Him and gives us our purpose.

    Opening Illustration: This line between truth and falsehood is blurred in our society. We pick up newspapers and read touching stories and later find out that the stories were complete fabrications. We are used to politicians making us promises to get our votes, only to forget those promises once ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim White avatar

    Seeing Properly Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
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    Jesus cares how we view him, ourselves and our possessions.

    • We value our vision. Seeing is important. • Many have had to experience, either for a temporary period, or in an advancing stage, life without good vision. • Part of that is getting old, I am learning. Just another inconvenience of living to be older. • A pastor went to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Spiritual Poverty Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
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    Poverty of spirit drives us to the Savior.

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Poor in Spirit Text: Matthew 5:3 When two people who love one another come together on the day of their wedding, there are traditional vows which are often spoken to one another. I, take you, to be my wife... for better and for worse... in sickness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Anchors

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2013
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    Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some bad. There are people who say that life is a struggle, and others say life is good. I have heard different people say that life has its hills and valleys, or they say it has its ups and downs. Bu

    4-16-04 Title: Four Anchors Text: “Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.” (Acts 27:29). Bible Reading: Acts 27:13-36 Introduction Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Real Secret, The Beatitudes

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2014
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    The Beatitudes reveal that we can be more than happy. We can be blessed!

    Intro It is sometimes a puzzle to understand God's mind. His thinking is so far above ours. The secret is: there is no secret. People pay gurus millions to learn what is often half-baked wisdom and ignore the wonderful truth found in the beatitudes which is free to all (Matthew 5:1-12). These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of Life

    Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 3, 2017
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    Compares a song to the Chriatian life

    From ancient times, God’s people have been a singing people. There are 150 hymns in the Bible – we call them Psalms. The Israelites sang them in times of anxiety and lamentation, in times of joy and celebration, in times of victory and praise. The Psalmist urges us, “Sing a new song to the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Just How Much Should I Love God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2018
     | 10,347 views

    This sermon deals with what does it truly mean to love God, and why do we want to limit our love.

    Just How Much Should I Love God September 21, 2018 Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Mark 12:28-34 Suppose for a moment you fell in love with someone and the person said, “I love you.” Then you responded, “I Love you too.” But what if they said, “just to be sure about this, “how much do I have to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Blow On Us, O Holy Spirit!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 2, 2019
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    We're glad to hear about the Holy Spirit moving. But what if the Holy Spirit is not blowing in the U.S.A? Are we without any resources? NO! God allowed Ezekiel to "Prophesy to the Wind/Spirit." If he can initiate a Spirit-move, so can we!

    “BLOW ON US, O HOLY SPIRIT!” Ezekiel 37:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Someone reimagined the Burning Bush account as it would be today: "Moses, listen to Me. I have good news, and bad news." Moses says, “Tell me the good news first.” 2. “OK.” The Voice continues: "You, Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Dealing With Doubt

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 29, 2021
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     | 3,422 views

    I am going to review 1 John 3:19-24 and suggest doubt can be removed by: 1) seeking the truth, 2) seeking God’s wisdom, 3) receiving what we ask for in prayer, 4) being able to obey God’s commands, and 5) in commune with the Holy Spirit living inside of us!

    Dealing with Doubt 1 John 3:19-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Great Divide What would it have been like to be part of one of the churches found by the Beloved Disciple John? While certainly his witness, teaching and miraculous signs would have been truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Are You Listening?

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021
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     | 3,959 views

    The psalmist distinguishes between the life of the righteous compared to the ungodly.

    Are You Listening? Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3And he shall be like a tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "He Showed Himself Alive …” 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
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     | 2,866 views

    The resurrection of Christ is the most important topic of the Bible. It is not one of the most important, but THE MOST IMPORTANT topic of the Bible.

    The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the crowning proof of Christianity. Everything else that was said or done by Christ and the Apostles is secondary in importance to the resurrection. That is: • If the resurrection DID NOT take place, then Christianity is a false religion. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist