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  • Reverend Cooper McWhirter avatar

    Praying...not Preying! [part Two]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
     | 3,598 views

    “Prayer is not a means of coercing God to do what we want. It is a process of recognizing His power and plan for our lives.

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 15, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying!” [Part Two] Philippians 4:1-7 In the entire arsenal of spiritual weapons available to the believer, prayer is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Dividends Of Life Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 21, 2018
     | 7,867 views

    Following His encounter with the rich, young ruler, Jesus discussed the difficulty of salvation for those distracted by pleasures. We are making an investment in something that eventually will pay dividends. Invest wisely!

    The Dividends of Life Mark 10: 23-31 Our text today reveals the benefit of expositional Bible study – considering the Scriptures verse by verse, line by line. While it would be possible to grasp the truth of this text without such an approach, it bears more weight when considered in the context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Dunn avatar

    The Jad Syndrome

    Contributed by Dan Dunn on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    Joyously Amazed Disbelief describes the too-good-to-be-true experiences of God’s grace that are critical for us to recognize, because in recognizing them we are empowered to share the good news of Christ’s love with others: CLAIM AND PROCLAIM.

    Thursday I was down in Albany helping lead a workshop with some folks from the Albany First Methodist Church, and there was a young woman in the group who had a glow on her face the entire day. She was simply beaming. I later discovered that she’s going to be married next month. Observing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From Our Marriage Vows

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,108 views

    Marriage is both civil and religious. We must recognize the Laws of Virginia so the minister says, “By the power invested in me by the State of Virginia.” We must also recognize God, “I pronounce you are husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the

    INTRODUCTION 1. Marriage is both civil and religious. We must recognize the Laws of Virginia so the minister says, “By the power invested in me by the State of Virginia.” We must also recognize God, “I pronounce you are husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    It’s The Last Hour Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,422 views

    It’s the last hour - recognize, remember, remain. 1- It’s the last hour - recognize the enemy 2- It’s the last hour - remember you’re united 3- It’s the last hour - remain in Christ

    INTRO.- It’s the last hour. I don’t like the sound of these words: THE LAST HOUR! ILL.- Three buddies die in a car crash, they go to heaven to an orientation. They are all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encounters With The Living Christ

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,043 views

    Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today

    Introduction As I was reading the accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ … most started with … Mk 15:22 Then they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. (Picture- skull/cross bones, Tina Manthorpe) There is a principle that unfolds out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Encounters With A Living Christ Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 25, 2008
     | 2,780 views

    Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today)

    Introduction 2nd part of series- examining how people responded when they encountered Jesus after His resurrection If we lived when Jesus walked on- earth, how would we have responded to- man- claimed to be God? Would we believe He was who He said He was? Why would the miracles convince us He ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Plant Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,153 views

    Recognize the condition of our hearts as the soil in which the seed of the Gospel is planted, and to make conscious choices to create an environment where our relationship with God can grow.

    Today we're going to talk about our hearts and how they're like soil for the good news of Jesus. We're going to look at a story Jesus told in the Bible, called the Parable of the Sower. You can find it in Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23. So, let's start with a cool object lesson. I want you all to grab a ...read more

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    How's Your Spiritual Maintenance?

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 15,293 views

    The cares and anxieties of the world, and distractions of the age, and the pleasure and delight and false glamour and deceitfulness of riches,and the craving and passionate desire for other things creep in and choke and suffocate the Word, and it becomes

    How’s Your Spiritual Maintenance? By Pastor CG "The cares and anxieties of the world, and distractions of the age, and the pleasure and delight and false glamour and deceitfulness of riches, and the craving and passionate desire for other things creep in and choke and suffocate the Word, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Regarding Christian Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    Paul was NOT suggesting that these believers neglect their earthly citizenship. Paul’s challenge to them was that they recognize the unique relationship they had with God and the work of the Kingdom.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 17, 2001 Date Preached: January 17, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Our Christian Citizenship Text: Phil 1:27-30 Introduction: Paul shares many thrilling truths in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    You've Got Wrath!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,374 views

    Moses at Meribah is a prime example of James’ statement that "the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.’ Moses let himself get distracted and apparently never really learned his lesson.

    Numbers 20:1-13 James tells us something very important in James 1:19-20 “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” The New International Version replaces the word “wrath” with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Strategy Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    The aim of this word is to enable people who are involved in the work of the Lord to recognize and understand the enemy’s schemes and how to defeat him!

    Nehemiah Strategy Nehemiah 4 August 24, 2003 Intro: A. A Son’s Best Friend, Citation: Jeanette Naaktgeboren, Maple Lake, MN. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare." My three-year-old grandson obviously had food on his mind when he headed for the church kitchen, leading his father by the hand. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Escape From Lonesome Valley Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    There are numerous that we face that can pull us and distract us from serving the Lord. It is important that we know the Word of God, so that we maybe able to escape from their pull.

    Escape from Lonesome Valley Eccl. 4:9-12 Intro In our evening services we have started a sermon series entitles, “Salvation from Destructive Emotions.” I am not leading this series, because I am a psychologist or psychiatrist. I am leading us through this series, because there is a vast realm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Shreve avatar

    Beyond Reason

    Contributed by Mike Shreve on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,611 views

    There are many unwilling heroes throughout Scripture. Humble men that recognized their own incompetence, and yet God sought them out in order to use them for His glory. Recognizing these were men that would shy away from resting upon their own abilities a

    Joshua 1:10-18 A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon 2 “Beyond Reason” Joshua 1:10-18 Slide 2>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A.W. Tozer writes, we cannot think rightly of God until we begin to think of Him as always being there, and there first. Joshua had this to learn. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    A Three-Fold Warning

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,984 views

    Jesus tells us the signs of the end of the age. His three-fold warnings are: (1) Do not be deceived; (2) Do not be afraid; and (3) Do not be distracted.

    Luke 21:7-19, 34-36 [The pointers and some thoughts in this sermon were taken from John Hamby’s sermon A Three-fold Warning, Luke 21:5-36.] Warning signs are good. In fact, they are very important in some situation. If you are driving, warning signs can be a matter of life and death for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible