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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Cultivating A Culture Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2013
     | 7,026 views

    A sermon that examines the necessity of change for growth.

    “Cultivating a Culture of Change” Acts 2:41,47, 4:4, 5:14, 6:1 Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing Today For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 6, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,544 views

    The future begins now. Every journey begins with preparation.

    PREPARING TODAY FOR TOMORROW "So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God." 2 Chronicles 27:6. The future begins now. Every journey begins with preparation. Adequate preparation will always receive glorious manifestations. To prepare is to be ready. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Jan 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,665 views

    Bearing fruit is not an option it is imperative. Not just to bear fruit but to bear more fruit, much fruit and fruit that remains.

    Bearing fruit John 15:1 – 16. Jesus uses fruit is an analogy several times. Israel was very agriculturist culture so the picture was easily understood. In Matthew 7 Jesus says “We are known by the fruit we produce”. Good fruit comes from good trees. Bad fruit comes from bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Written Word To The Growing In God Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,494 views

    No matter who you are in Christ, your sins have been forgiven; no matter who you are in Christ, you will know him who is from the beginning; no matter who you are in Christ, you will have the strength which can face and overcome the Evil One.

    (1John 2:12) I am writing (present tense) to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name’s sake. (1John 2:13) I am writing (present tense) to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. (1John 2:13) I am writing (present tense) to you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Is The Lords

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,612 views

    David was anointed by Samuel as a boy but did not ascend the throne for another 25 years. He faced battles from his family, battles from his enemies, and battles from within. From each challenge he faced we learn that when the Battle is the LORD’s the victory is ours.

    1 Samuel 17:44-51 NKJV “The Battle is the LORD’s” June 4, 2023 Up to this point in history, God had ruled the nation, raising up judges as they were needed. This was how things operated all the way from the time of Moses through the days of the Prophet, Priest, and Judge Samuel. God warned them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing On God’s Word.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2023
     | 3,023 views

    10 Truths you need to know; 10 words from God. While standing on God’s word remember:

    Standing On God’s Word. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8NLT Have you lost your sense of peace? Is your mind besieged with worry? If so, begin to program your thinking, with the promises of God, write them down, carry them with you, and read them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Be A Covenant People (2017)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022
     | 1,322 views

    …. one of the four Servant songs. The message seems to be about the nation of Israel at face value. However, the message can be applied to when Jesus came in the first advent. Jesus literally embodied what this text meant as a prophecy that was fulfilled through Him.

    Isaiah 42:1-9 1. "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. 2. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. 3. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Strike Of The Sword Of The Lord Turns Sinful Sheep Into Silver Saints

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,046 views

    how God uses the sword for good purposes

    July 8, 2001 Zechariah 13:7-9 7 “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. 8 In the whole land,” declares the LORD, “two-thirds ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why We Share Communion

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 40,238 views

    A seeker-aware exposition of the purpose for the sharing of communion

    Why We Share Communion Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29   A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Out Of The Box Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    The purpose of outreach is to take the God of the church into the community.

    (To the reader – this sermon was begun while I was inside an appliance box.) The theme of the most recent issue of YMI Update, our national youth ministry leadership newsletter, was "Out of the Box." Included in this particular issue were several stories about congregational youth ministries who ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Ehud The Assassin" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,748 views

    God uses unlikely people for His purpose

    “Ehud the Assassin” Judges 3:12-23 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Although we’re not going to study the brief account of the judge Othniel, I’d like to point out one important fact in verse 10: “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him”. The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002
    based on 719 ratings
     | 151,140 views

    A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

    TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Three 'vs' Of Calvary"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 208 ratings
     | 11,498 views

    An evangelistic message on the purpose and power of the Cross of Christ.

    Palm Sunday 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, Texas The Cross of Christ “Then they led Him out to crucify Him” –Mark 15:20. The image of the Cross seems to be everywhere. It hangs from the rearview mirrors, and rests upon the dashboards, of our cars. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "God's Answer Is No!"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to TRUST GOD.

    13 June 2004 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: TO MOTIVATE THE HEARERS TO AFFIRM TO OTHERS THAT WHEN GOD SAYS NO, IT’S BECAUSE HE SEES THE BIG PICTURE OR HE HAS A BETTER PLAN. REFERENCES: 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10; Habakkuk 1:1-12 (… problems with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Can The Church Offer?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,123 views

    The purpose of the Church as expressed in Acts 2:42

    What Can the Church Offer? Acts 2:42 INTRO.: Many are not aware the Day of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. On the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit fell on the Apostles of Jesus in fulfillment of Jesus’ promise. Through the Holy Spirit, the Apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ