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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Ways Through Seas Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 31, 2021
     | 2,304 views

    Psalm 77 opened with a cry of doubt and despair. Here is a man who had almost lost his faith because of the thought that God had changed his mind, that God is capricious and cannot be trusted. But he is with us and makes the ways.

    Theme: Ways through Seas Text: Psalm 77:16-20 Introduction: Psalm 77 provides a lot of hope and encouragement amongst cries. It is called a lament psalm. According to Willem VanGemeren (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin & Professor of Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope Laid Up For You

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    To establish hope is laid up for us in heaven, through faithful obedience to the word of the truth of the gospel; the grace of God; having been deposed from the power of darkness and seated in the Kingdom of God's dear Son.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Gospel: The Word of the Truth 2. The Gospel: The Grace of God in Truth 3. The Gospel: The Glory of God’s Inheritance Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Hope Laid Up For You.” This is another expository sermon. The outline of the study ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Vision

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2010
    based on 68 ratings
     | 29,311 views

    It is what causes leaders to rise to the top of the bucket like cream. It is what separates leaders from followers, and separates mediocre leaders from great ones. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Vision Nehemiah 2:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Vision.html It is the #1 distinguishing mark of a leader. It is what causes leaders to rise to the top of the bucket like cream. It is what separates leaders from followers, and separates mediocre leaders from great ones. Leaders understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It's A Sellout!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    A sermon about having extreme faith in God.

    Genesis 22:1-14 “It’s a Sellout!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In a small Texas town, a new bar started a building to open up their business. A local church started a campaign of petitions and prayers to block the bar from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Revelation 11:7-14 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 25, 2025
     | 446 views

    Revelation 11:7-14

    Revelation 11:7-14 To recap from last week, we looked at verses 1-6 and the two witnesses who were brought to the world to prophesy and give testimony. These two great witnesses brought with them a task from God and God would not let anything happen to them until their task was completed. We call ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Election Is Over – Now What?

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,023 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to step behind and prayerfully support those whom God has raised up.

    Romans 13:1-8 (NKJV) 1. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Be Great In Jesus' Kingdom

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2009
     | 3,299 views

    Jesus lays out here that His Kingdom is not about lowering the standards, but about raising us up.

    HOW TO BE GREAT IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: Practice and teach what Jesus commands. - Matthew 5:19. - At one level, this is very simple and straightforward. At another, it takes a lifetime to live out. DOESN’T GRACE LOWER THE STANDARD? Jesus’ Kingdom is not about lowering the standard down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Destinies Are At Risk Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 257 views

    When destinies are at risk, God always raises voices to speak up, stir action, and restore order.

    WHEN DESTINIES ARE AT RISK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 1:1-53 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7; Ecclesiastes 10:5-7; Isaiah 46:10; Revelation 3:7; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: The opening chapter of 1 Kings paints a scene of political unrest and family intrigue in the twilight of King ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Servants Of Jesus Not Self" 1 Cor. 4 Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    Scripture makes it clear that we as followers of Jesus need to be servants and not self-centered – we are to serve each other in the Body and root out any self-seeking behavior so as to please God. We are all called to be servant-leaders!

    “Servant of Jesus not self” Opening Illustration: Today’s clip comes from the movie “Bella” it addresses the subject of selfishness – In the clip one brother challenges the other brother about how selfish he is – his leadership in running his restaurant is all self-centered – he is selfish and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lifting Up Tired Hands

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 147 ratings
     | 135,635 views

    Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...

    LIFTING UP TIRED HANDS Exodus 17:8-13 Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we are told: "And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Disciple Your Children Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 315 views

    As Christians, we should feel the weight of this calling and the hope of raising up your children to know and love and follow Christ.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We are in Ephesians six today, looking at family relationships. Today’s message, Disciple your Children, is from 6:4. In 6:4, Paul tells us to nurture our children in the Lord, not by provoking them so they become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Divine Love As Leadership: Christ The King's Radical Model For Contemporary Times Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 475 views

    Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first.

    Divine Love as Leadership: Christ the King's Radical Model for Contemporary Times Intro: Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first. Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Dads Legacy

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,064 views

    A Father's Day Sermon looking at the legacy we as dads leave behind to our families. It looks at what it means to be both a husband and a father.

    Father’s Day “A Dad’s Legacy” When it comes to holidays, Father’s Day isn’t up there very high, in fact, it might be at the bottom of the ladder, especially when compared to Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is huge deal and is highly advertised. Hallmark and flower shops make a fortune on Mothers Day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Clean Me Up, Lord

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2025
     | 116 views

    As we commemorate all Christians who have died and are not yet enjoying the Beatific Vision, we look forward to our own passage from this life and our hope that we can quickly be cleansed and admitted to the divine presence.

    Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 2025 One of the important concepts that our culture has lost over the past hundred years is that of an “intergenerational covenant.” We see it peeking through from time to time in the headlines, most recently in terms of our multi-trillion-dollar national ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dag Heward-Mills avatar

    The Success Of King David - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,104 views

    Learn how to become successful by following the example of one of the most successful men of all times - King David.

    Principle # 13 The Principle of Allowing God to Work Things Out And David said to Abishai, DESTROY HIM NOT: for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, AND BE GUILTLESS? 1 Samuel 26:9 David said something that I think everyone should learn from. In this passage, David reveals ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational