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  • David Cramer avatar

    Preparing For The Year Ahead. Part 3: "Aligning With God’s Will” Proverbs 3:5-6 Series

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 352 views

    The third part of the series Preparing for the Year ahead. A message to align with what God has for us.

    “Aligning with God’s Will” Stand with me now and raise up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God. I boldly confess: My mind is alert. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Comes By Hearing: Following Jesus Through The Word - Romans 10:17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 122 views

    God's Word breaks into the darkness of sin and unbelief. It is through hearing that the lost are found, the dead are raised to life, and disciples are strengthened for obedience.

    Faith Comes By Hearing: Following Jesus Through the Word - Romans 10:17 INTRODUCTION — THE SOUND THAT SAVES Imagine standing in total darkness—unable to see, unable to orient yourself. Suddenly, in the distance, you hear a voice calling your name. That sound brings direction, comfort, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Guidance In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 144 views

    Effective evangelism is not driven by human wisdom but by divine direction; the Holy Spirit leads the soul-winner to prepared hearts for eternal impact.

    DIVINE GUIDANCE IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:26-40 Key Verse: “Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.” (Acts 8:29) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 30:21; Romans 8:14; John 16:13; Matthew 10:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Evangelism ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Partnering In Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 395 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    God moves in mighty ways when we partner in prayer

    PARTNERING IN PRAYER Selected Passages from Acts October 31, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 9, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    Search for a way out of deadness.

    Back to the Basics By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Psalm 1 Bill Bryson: “Tourism is an odd thing, You fly off to a strange land, eagerly abandoning all the comforts of home and then expend time and money in a futile attempt to recapture the comforts that you wouldn’t have lost if you hadn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Good And Faithful Servant?

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 16,129 views

    Stewardship is an important lesson for all of us, but it’s about a whole lot more than money...

    Well Done, My Good Servant? Luke 19:11 – 27 Introduction – The story is told of President Franklin Roosevelt, that he often wearied during the often-long receiving lines at White House events. He complained that no really paid any attention what was said. Well, one day during a reception, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profile Of A Pastor

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 14,025 views

    Introd.: (Show an assortment of Christmas toys -- What do these toys all have in common? They operate on batteries -- they need power to perform as designed.

    Introd.: (Show an assortment of Christmas toys -- What do these toys all have in common? They operate on batteries -- they need power to perform as designed.) We need power to perform as God has designed us. We have learned a lot in the last several months in 1 Peter about how God wants us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus' Simple Plan For Evangelism

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,798 views

    Taken from James Smith’s original sermon of the same title "Jesus’s Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting.

    Jesus’ Simple Plan For Evangelism [Tile and main points taken from James Smith’s sermon Jesus’s Simple Plan for Evangelism and Church Planting. Http://www.sermoncentral.com.] April 21, 2002 Luke 10:1-17 1 The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them on ahead in pairs to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    An Unshakeable Stand For The Truth

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    Learning to make a firm stand for what we believe.

    There are many questions that need to be addressed when a church begins to grow. How committed are the new people? How receptive are our older members to the changes that are taking place? Do our people really know what they believe? How do we best utilize everyone’s gifts? How can we properly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Crave

    Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,030 views

    A message for new members to encourage them to aggressively pursue the Word of God.

    You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. (1 Peter 2:2-3, NLT) Introduction What a clear and concise message! It simply says that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Highest Calling Of The Church

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,295 views

    The highest calling of the church is to reach the lost for Christ.

    In view of the church today, we should ask ourselves the following questions: 1. Are we a church in a maintenance mode or a mission mode? 2. Are we tied to the dock serving as a reception center or (are we out on the seas of life serving as a rescue operation? 3. Which is greater our seating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Halloween: Problem Or Potential

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 337 ratings
     | 34,110 views

    Halloween is a major-moneymaking holiday that captures our lives this time of the year. Every store is filled with Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations. Halloween is rooted deep into our culture. What should we do?

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Halloween: Problem or Potential? The culture in which we live challenges a Christian lifestyle daily. As Christians, we often face tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ernest Thomas avatar

    Seed, Harvest, Obedience

    Contributed by Ernest Thomas on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,749 views

    Walking in Gods higest and best by planting the Harvest.

    Seed, Harvest and Obedience Rev. E.C. Thomas, D.D. Text: Genesis 8:21-22 Topic: The 5th Season Biblically according to spiritual laws that man has incorporated to natural laws seed has the ability to reproduce after its kind. In the beginning God commanded man, beast, and all living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Courageous Christian!

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,998 views

    In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

    Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mail Call

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,884 views

    The bible is God’s love letter.

    Mail Call Long before the days of e-mail, web sites, instant messaging, cell phones and fax machines, all we had were hand written letters. When US servicemen deployed overseas in defense of their country, the two most longed for words were: Mail Call! Men lived to receive a letter from home. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic