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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Finding The Will Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,034 views

    In order to find the will of God: 1. You have to desire God’s will. 2. You have to do what is necessary to find God’s will. 3. You have to take a step of faith. 4. You have to commit your way to God.

    I have a problem when I go to the store. There are just too many choices. I want to do something as simple as buy some cheese, but I have to decide what kind of cheese. Do I want Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, American, Pepper, Blue, Brick, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Gouda or Brie. I went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Family Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,526 views

    This sermon discusses the importance of loving one another, supporting one another and caring about one another as members of the family of God.

    Title: The Family of God Text: 1 Peter 4:7-17 (16) Date: 8/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church We sometimes use the phrase the family of God to refer to the church. I want us to read a passage of Scripture this morning that actually uses that phrase to describe those of us who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going The Right Way In The New Year Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,175 views

    We’re blessed when we avoid certain things and embrace others. Our beliefs lead to behavior which can lead to belonging.

    Going the Right Way in the New Year Psalm 1 Rev. Brian Bill 1/6/08 I heard about a son who called his parents on New Year’s Day. His dad answered the phone so he decided to ask him a question, “Dad, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” He said, “My New Year’s resolution is to treat your mom like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone To Live And Die For Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,049 views

    In this sermon, we consider Paul's confidence, conviction and conflict that gave him someone to live and die for.

    Introduction: A. Life can often be complicated and confusing! – How is that for an understatement? 1. In his famous “Peanuts” cartoon, Charles Shultz marvelously captured that reality of life. 2. In one cartoon, Lucy was front and center, delivering one of her characteristic lectures. 3. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Is There Not A Cause...”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2022
     | 1,751 views

    Life is filled with many surprises. That is, there are times when we feel we can depend on some things and then they disappoint us. For example,

    Illus: Some of you have bought new cars because you wanted some dependable transportation. Then you found that new car, that you thought would surely be dependable, stranded you on a roadside. There are many things we have thought would be dependable that turned out not to be. Then there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Yourself & God In The Burning Light Of Divine Pronouncement Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023
     | 1,009 views

    Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth...

    Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth. As we continue the sermon series “Moses: Made for More” we’ll see how the burning bush incident sheds light on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    His Ways Are Higher!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 25, 2013
     | 5,987 views

    His ways are higher! He would equip you well for the job!

    His ways are higher! Isaiah 55:9 " For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” I desperately needed God to release help for me; with truckload of work, I had very few hands to do it. Top priority was one more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Waste Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,943 views

    Part 1 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at what it means to waste your life and how to avoid it.

    Don’t Waste Your Life The Purpose Driven Life, part 1 David K. Flowers (Rick Warren) Wildwind Community Church October 14, 2007 I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting my time. I especially hate it when others waste my time. The older I get, the more this bothers me, maybe because the older I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Holiness In Every Season: God's Plan For Our Desires

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 294 views

    God calls us to live with self-control and self-giving love, honoring God’s design, so that our lives reflect Christ’s own love for His church.

    INTRODUCTION I am a foodie at heart. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked ribeye steak—those rich, marbled streaks of fat, seared just right, juicy and tender. What is your favorite food? Whatever your favorite food is, we know that food itself is a good gift, isn't it? It sustains ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kelly Mitchell avatar

    What Is The Destiny Of Your Church?

    Contributed by Kelly Mitchell on Oct 7, 2012
     | 7,303 views

    Through Ezekiel the Prophet, God provides a certain destiny and purpose of the modern Christian church and most of us will probably be surprised to hear it.

    In Alice in Wonderland, when Alice comes to a junction in the road that leads in different directions, she asks the Cheshire Cat, "Cheshire-Puss...would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to go to," said the Cat. "I don't much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    A Life Of Impact

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,861 views

    Living the life God planned for you, fulfilling the purpose you were created for, reaching those He created you to reach and radically impacting eternity for Him.

    Impact. One second before you die...? What would you have to do to be remembered 10 years after you die? 50 years after? 100 years after? 1000 years after? Would you like to live that kind of life? How many of you want to: Live a meaningful life? Live a life of impact? Change this world for good? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Having Doubts Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    It was part of Jesus’ plan to slowly reveal His true purpose and nature - and this chapter reveals to us that even though we have doubts, Jesus is there to help us believe!

    For more Bible studies and an audio copy of this message go to: http://www.livingwatersweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=101&TapeNumber=2004-011 Sometimes people say "if I could just see Jesus face to face, then I’d believe." Perhaps that’s true - and Jesus did reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Glorifying God In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,100 views

    1) God’s Purpose 2) God’s Paternity 3) God’s Priority 4) God’s Program & 5) God’s Plan for prayer

    At the foot of a huge metal rendition of the Olympic rings in Whistler, tea lights burn in front of the now-damp photo of a dead athlete. The sudden, horrifying death of Nodar Kumaritashvili has sparked angry charges from his father in Georgia that his son died on a dangerous Luge track. The entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    The Scourge Of The Strong Man

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 3, 2021
     | 3,982 views

    There is an entity in the bible known as the strongman. This entity is any powerful negative spiritual system whose assignment is to thwarts the Lord’s plan and purpose for your life in any situation.

    THE SCOURGE OF THE STRONG MAN There is an entity in the bible known as the strongman. This entity is any powerful negative spiritual system whose assignment is to thwarts the Lord’s plan and purpose for your life in any situation. Ultimately, we are made to understand via the parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Chastening May Seem Grievious

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2019
     | 3,392 views

    There are 2 kinds of discipline: 1. Discipline by others. 2. Self-discipline. We must not despise chastening. God has a plan and a purpose. Pruning produces much fruit.

    CHASTENING MAY SEEM GREVIOUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 3:11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: Hebrews 12:5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God