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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Are You Listening Well? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,995 views

    We need to develop the virtue of listening to God by making time for the Word, and tilling the ground of our heart, so that we stay receptive.

    In our Christian walk with God, one important virtue we need to cultivate is LISTENING. We must be serious about listening to God and what He is saying to us. HEARING PROBLEM A middle-aged man was distraught over his wife’s stubborn refusal to admit she had a hearing problem. One day he asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    The Three Crosses

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 601 ratings
     | 87,718 views

    This message takes a look at the three crosses at Calvary, The Cross of Rejection, The Cross of Reception & The Cross of Redemption.

    "The Three Crosses" Text: Luke 23:39-43 Introduction: We want to notice this morning the three crosses that were represented at the crucifixion of Christ. In John 19:18, we are told - "They crucified him and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst." I. First, we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    The Chain Reaction Of Blessings Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    A CHAIN REACTION OF BLESSING FROM REJECTION TO RECEPTION IS IT OUR LIFE MINISTRY TO AROUSE OTHERS TO CHRIST?

    ROMANS 11:11 – 24. CHAIN REACTION OF BLESSING. RECAP. 11: 1 -10 PAUL HAS SHOWN US THE TRAGIC CONDITION OF ISRAEL WITH HER UNIQUE PRIVILEGES 9:1-4 YET DISTANT FROM GOD (UNBELIEF). PAUL HAS SHOWN THAT GOD WAS NEITHER UNFAITHFUL TO HIS PROMISES 9:6 OR UNJUST TOWARDS THEM WHEN IT CAME TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternal Conspirators Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    If God is not involving you in changing someone's eternal destiny, could it be because you're not asking him to?

    When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. A man in the crowd answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 701 views

    Isaiah 55:8-9 reveals God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of God's truth, which challenges our perspectives and leads us into alignment with His divine wisdom.

    Transformed by Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's ways are revealed to be higher than our ways, and His thoughts beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost Sunday 2012

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,268 views

    The God of the Universe has befriended us, promised to walk every step right beside us, and calls us to obedience.

    Pentecost Sunday 2012 Ezekiel 37 What does God have to do to get your attention? Sometimes, the Bible is just plain weird. We are used to it. We’ve heard Ezekiel 37 and Acts 2, which were read earlier in our service, before. They are familiar stories, so we miss how weird they actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Really Listening Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,108 views

    The reception of Peter’s sermon to the household of Cornelius is an illustration of how we should be involved in listening to the sermon.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 21 The Art of Really Listening Acts 10:24-48 You will remember that in our last study of the Book of Acts we left Peter as he had arrived at the house of Cornelius. At Caesarea they met ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage Me

    Contributed by Armando Massi on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,513 views

    I hope you will be patient and receptive as I describe to you my greatest need. “To be encouraged.”

    ENCOURAGE ME Hebrews 10:19-25 One night, during Bible study, Bill Sayre interjected that people have needs and that when we, as a congregation meet those needs, it causes lasting relations to form, especially during times of grieving. Later in jest, he added, "Even ministers have needs." At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. K. Michael Bryant avatar

    Wedding Notes

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,394 views

    A couple was married at the Court by a Judge. The couple had a reception later that day and asked for a religous short sermon.

    INTRODUCTION: Marriage is a journey toward an unknown destination -- the discovery that people must share not only what they don’t know about each other, but what they don’t know about themselves. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we know that you are never an unwanted guest, that you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Who Was John The Baptist? (Luke, Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2022
     | 1,353 views

    The calling of John the Baptist is direct: Repent (turn) and receive. This appears to be tough challenge today … but it’s no different than it was in AD 29!!!

    Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- EX: Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Asch avatar

    Growing An Abundant Harvest Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,490 views

    God wants to produce a superabundant harvest in and through you. Will you believe it? Will you receive it? This message shows us what and how God wants to produce in and through us.

    GROWING AN ABUNDANT HARVEST Mark 4:1-20 INTRO: This is the story of the sower and the superabundant harvest. A. A sower sows This is a story from everyday life. Its completely normal. Its about a farmer who puts on his long apron and fills it up with seeds. Then he walks over his field, scattering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • CLARENCE WEAVER SR avatar

    Essential Parts Of A Godly Life

    Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on May 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    The patient to endure persecutions is the fruit that flow from divergent receptions, our profession of faith in Jesus Christ and the Scriptures supply the foundation for a godly life. Thus, this three-thought combination takes us from our basis in faith t

    ESSENTIAL PARTS OF A GODLY LIFE 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-17 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr INTRODUCTION When Paul wrote the book of 2 Timothy, he was anything but comfortable. He was in prison. Paul was actually put in prison two times. The first time in prison was much like a house arrest where he was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wedding Banquet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,076 views

    To highlight God's open invitation to all to be part of His kingdom and His plans, the consequences of refusing this invitation, and the importance of being prepared and receptive to His call.

    Good Morning! God is always inviting us to come closer, to deepen our connection with Him. Yet, sometimes, we're too caught up in our own lives, we end up refusing His invitation. Today, we're going to delve into God's word and explore this invitation to all, the refusal of this invitation, and the ...read more

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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Hearing God's Voice

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,381 views

    The phrase He that hath an ear let him hear appears 14 times in the Bible this is interesting because the number 14 is considered to be a symbol of salvation and deliverance. The 14th day of the 1st Hebrew month called Nisan is the Passover.

    Hearing God’s Voice By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. OPENING:- I want to start this message out by telling two brief stories. The first is:- There once was a man that whispered, “God, speak to me.” And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear. So the man yelled, “God, speak to me!” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    The Danger Of Talking To God

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 9, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    This sermon is about having a One on One Conversation with God. It looks at what that meant to several people in the Scriptures - Adam, Cain, Abraham, Moses and Samuel in particular. It also reveals how gloriously dangerous and life transformative it can be

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11; Psalm 29 Theme: One on One With God Title: The Danger of Talking to God This sermon is about having a One on One Conversation with God. It looks at what that means to several people in the Scriptures - Adam, Cain, Abraham, Moses and Samuel in particular. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene