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  • Shad Comeaux avatar

    The Reason Why We Sing

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 22,029 views

    To observe the reasons by behind our singing.

    1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. 2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Desires Our Worship Series

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,131 views

    How to keep our hearts right where God wants them and explore the fact that God also desires our worship.

    Last week we talked about how God desires our hearts – hearts that are redeemed, restored, and renewed. He desires them because He created them (us) for a relationship with Him – a living God. Today we are going to talk about how to keep our hearts right where God wants them and explore the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ Is Sole Mediator 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 22, 2009
     | 3,550 views

    Conclusion to November 15th sermon on the role of Christ as the one and only mediator between God and man.

    Dakota Community Church November 22, 2009 Incomparable Christ 5 Adapted from a Sermon by C.H. Spurgeon From “The First Sermon in the Tabernacle” - Delivered on Monday Afternoon, March 25th, 1861 Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Does It Mean To "make Every Effort" To Enter The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 10, 2025
     | 339 views

    This passage has two troubling phrases: "make every effort" and "try . . . and not be able." What are we to do with those? And do they mean that God is setting up difficult barriers to get into the Kingdom?

    WHAT DOES "MAKE EVERY EFFORT" MEAN? It doesn’t mean that it’s nearly impossible but that you should focus your attention. - Luke 13:22-24a. - Jesus is asked an important question: “[A]re only a few people going to be saved?” (v. 23). - That's a great question. What is the nature of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Our True Purposes As Planned By God

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    This sermon helps us identify and consider what our purpose is first as a community of faith and secondly as individuals.

    One of the most helpful things for us in life is to have a clear understanding of our purpose in life. A purpose gives us clarity of why we do some things and not others. A purpose helps us understand who we are and where we are going. A purpose helps us prioritise and determine what is helpful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent 2019 - One Plan - Two Purposes Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 11, 2019
     | 4,298 views

    The Lord and Joseph had the same plan; that Joseph and Mary would go to Bethlehem. But, they each had a different purpose for the trip.

    Advent 2019 – One Plan, Two Purposes Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Stop Doubt Only Believe

    Contributed by Ellen Johnson on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    THOMAS - doubter - had no assurance of who, what he believed in. Thomas walked with Jesus, Jesus was his friend, master, talked with Jesus, but never had the assurance of what his relationship was with his master. blessed assurance Jesus is mine, o what

    Dear Beloved, i thank my Lord, for this day, we are truely blessed to be able to recieve from his word, blessed be his wonderful name. Father i come to in the name of Jesus, Father today i ask that you would touch each one who searches your word today.I pray Father that you would annoint your word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Purposes For The Church - Worship Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,285 views

    When it comes to worship, we must come on the right terms, with the right intercessor, in the right place, with the right clothing and we must come to God with the right perspective.

    God’s Purposes for the Church - Worship Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church February 7th, 2016 One becomes a member of God's true church by trusting in Christ alone. You become a member of God's true church by believing that Jesus' death on the cross was sufficient payment for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2021
     | 6,132 views

    We see how God provided for Paul with the support, funds, open door and the assurance he needed. We are never alone in ministry. The Lord is with us in His work and our labour in the Lord is never in vain.

    Good morning and a blessed New Year to all of you! • As we step into the new year, we give thanks to God for our health, our family and our work. • God has been good and will continue to be good in 2021. We trust in His presence with us and in His sustaining grace for us, whatever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whacha Got?

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,680 views

    God uses the useable. Ask yourself, "What Have I that the Lord can use?" Message for the church.

    Whacha Got? 2 Kings 4:1-7 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. (2) And Elisha said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Making God Smile - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 82 ratings
     | 15,358 views

    Not all gifts bring God delight. What could possibly make it so that God would not take pleasure in what I try to do for Him?

    OPEN: (I went up on podium with t-shirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday) A week ago last Wednesday was my birthday. My daughter bought me this tie (with Jesus on a blue background), and my son picked out this t-shirt (with a lion and Jesus and the message: "King of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Better Is One Day In Your House

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,132 views

    Christians need to understand the reasoning for being in church whenever they can.

    June 22, 2003 Morning Service Text: Psalms 84:1-12 Subject: God’s House Title: Better is One Day in Your House I want to start out today by talking to you about this church. Why do you come here? We have all heard the excuses people make for not coming to church, but have you ever really stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    What's My Purpose - 1

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,043 views

    An ongoing series, looking at our purpose.

    What's My Purpose February 2, 2020 Various We’re going to start by getting pretty deep really quickly. "Why did God create you?" Or how about this, “Why in God’s name am I here?” Or very simply, “What’s my purpose in life?” For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough Prayers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025
     | 1,605 views

    Breakthrough prayers are intense, focused prayers that seek to release God’s power into difficult or stagnant situations. They are prayers that move the hand of God, pushing through barriers and opening doors to God's promises.

    BREAKTHROUGH PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 7:7, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unshackled Hands Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,187 views

    I could quite easily justify not even stopping...But I was reminded that unshackled hands are not concerned about how or why – only that there is a need and I should do something about it.

    A well dressed woman was on an African Safari that stopped in a leper hospital. The air was humid and sticky. Flies buzzed in frenzy. The woman noticed a nurse bending toward a patient, attending a leper’s pus-filled sores. The woman said, “I wouldn’t do that for all the money in the world” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army