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  • Jim Kane avatar

    How Do We Please God? Part 5

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,769 views

    We please God by following the Holy Spirit and allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.

    Have you ever tasted or smelled chlorine? It’s that wonderful smell we smell when we get near a swimming pool. It is designed to keep bacteria from growing in the pool and making us sick. Those with pools know how important it is to get the right balance in the water between too much chlorine and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why You Can't Quit

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 29, 2015
     | 8,793 views

    Does God really care about me? Why don't I just give up? When will life be easier?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Why You ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Going And Coming Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,300 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the second in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Going and Coming” Acts 1:6-11 4.29.07 Last week, we said that the very idea of a book named “Acts” would be fairly unique to Christian faith, in that many faiths, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and the like, do not concern themselves so much with history as they do ethics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mourning The End Of Summer

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,056 views

    We come to points in our lives when it appears to be too late to do what we felt called to do. Our problem is that we have expected God to do for us what we would not do ourselves. But the good news is that God is an empowering healer.

    “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore – and then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over – like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load; or does it just explode?” Langston Hughes, poet of the Harlem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow!

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,892 views

    Every Christ follower must be intentional in growing in relationship to others and God. And the church must be intentional about helping you to grow in your faith. That happens primarily through small group Bible Study and Sunday School

    Our Strategy: Grow John 13:34-35 In this series, we’ve been looking at our strategy to accomplish our mission of “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” The first step in our strategy is “Celebrate.” We celebrate because worshiping God is the purpose of our life. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 4

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,950 views

    4 Reasons why Jesus Shouldn’t have come

    Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 4 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 20, 2009 We’ve come to the end of the series, please don’t come for Christmas and apparently that’s what happened last week, people stayed home. Well some braved the weather and we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road Less Traveled Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,085 views

    Jesus, obedience, faith

    The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13, 14 (p. 685) Introduction: I’m not sure how many funerals I’ve done in 30 years of ministry, but it would be in the hundreds. I’ve done biker’s funerals, golfer’s funerals, hunter’s funerals, policemen’s funerals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cleanliness (Leviticus)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 31, 2019
     | 5,013 views

    The Israelites were taught to use water, a waiting period, and sacrifice to cleanse themselves. We too have the gifts of water (baptism), savior of all time and the final sacrifice.

    Opening and Introduction I grew up in West Texas in a place called Big Spring. It’s a small town with tumbleweeds, oil wells, and loose dust that turns into a dust storm when the wind really starts blowing. One of our really big problems was water, and the water that we had was really hard. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Choosing Jesus Over Distractions SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,037 views

    This sermon explores the challenge of distractions in our pursuit of a relationship with Jesus, using the story of Mary and Martha as a guide.

    Are You A Mary or A Martha? Now as they were traveling along, Jesus entered a village and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations, and she came up to ...read more

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    How To Conquer Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 244 ratings
     | 10,583 views

    Temptation is a reality that we all face, this sermon will instruct believers on how to conquer it.

    HOW TO Conquer TEMPTATION Growing Up Rather Than Giving - Part 4 James 1:12-18 We have looked at the reality of trials in our daily lives and the fact that we must make up our minds if we are to grow stronger and deeper in our faith and relationship with God. Decision determines destiny. Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    United In Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,655 views

    Paul addresses the problem of church division

    It is said when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive and then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    America Need For Revival

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,136 views

    Revival for the streets of America

    Sermon Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14 and 2 Chronicles 34—35 America’s Need for Revival Introduction: Christians should individually be involved in the political process and churches like ours should take biblical stands on the moral issues of our day. But the answer to our nation’s problems is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is To Blame?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    Who is to blame for the condition of our nation? Is it Hollywood, secular music, public schools or parents? We lost this nation when we lost the control of our children.

    WHO IS TO BLAME? Hag 2:3 3 Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing? How do we view our relationship with Christ today in comparison to when we began? Our service to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 31, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,340 views

    Paul often changed his style of preaching. (1 Cor. 9:22) But he NEVER changed his message. (Gal. 1:8) There is only one message. (1 Cor. 2:2)

    The Message of the Cross Series: Studies from 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 1 Corinthians INTRODUCTION Illustration: Once there was a little girl who always wore a bright, shiny cross around her neck which she proudly displayed for all to see. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, “Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025
     | 616 views

    Spiritual dryness can be overcome by returning to God, reviving our prayer life, feeding on the Word, stirring up the Holy Spirit, and actively serving in the Kingdom.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 "Thus says the Lord God to these bones: ‘Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live.’" (Ezekiel 37:5) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Psalm 63:1-2 Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God