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  • John Williams III avatar

    In The Last Days (September 17, 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 3, 2023
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    Paul is making a point. ... His point is for the congregation of the church at Rome then and the church today is to be loving to our neighbors. Two things we want to talk about today are distractions and love.

    IN THE LAST DAYS Text: Romans 13:8 -14 Romans 13:8-14  Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.  (9)  The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    I've Got To Get Married! Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015
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    4 benefits of remaining single (Outline and material adapted from a booklet by Chuck Swindoll entitled, "Singleness")

    HoHum: Cherry Hill, NJ- It’s been 20 years since a group of friends made a bet among themselves, going so far as to have a written charter and start a savings account to hold the pot. The pot has grown to several thousand dollars and John Cheney is the winner- because he’s the groups ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Distractions In Prayer And God’s Transcendence: Still, Small Voice

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017
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    The voice of Jesus that speaks in the gospel pages is the same voice that hides in the language of divine silence. But if we do not hear the one, we are unlikely to hear the other

    “We initiate a time of prayer sensibility when we prostrate ourselves before God in adoration. We bow in adoration because of two truths—our own nothingness and God’s infinite goodness. The act of adoring God prepares our soul for the God who remains hidden always even as we meet him. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Students In The School Of Adversity

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 26, 2004
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    God knows what you are passing through, and will not come late into your situation for He is a God of suddenlies, make up your mind not to be discouraged.

    Proverb 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength in small” Let us consider the case of Daniel in the Bible. God has the power to prevent Daniel from being thrown into the lion’s den. While they were planning it, he was watching them. He could have asked them to fall down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Finding Fearless Focus

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010
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    Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

    FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    An Appeal To The Fringe

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2010
     | 3,675 views

    Serving others when they need help is distracting, but it is our calling; it is draining, but not depleting ... rather it is empowering.

    The trouble with my "honey-do" list is, it is much too complicated for my limited brainpower! How am I supposed to remember all the things I am expected to do? How am I supposed to keep it all straight? 3 I am about to walk out the front door, and I hear: “Oh, you’re going out to make a hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Cast Your Cares

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
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     | 24,717 views

    Jesus calls us to cast our cares upon Him.

    Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22 *In 1 Peter 5, the first word “CARE” or “ANXIETY” is “merimna” in the Greek which carries the idea of a distraction, care or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Good, The Better And The Best

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 21, 2016
     | 14,660 views

    A message point to the hazards of busyness in the Christian life.

    "The Good, the Better, and the Best!" Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 -Pray Regularly Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,192 views

    How can I pray? How long should I pray? How do I hear God?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> We ALL pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Tear Down Your Idols

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012
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     | 7,615 views

    Get rid of the distractions that keep you from following God.

    Tear Down Your Idols August 31, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Get rid of the distractions that keep you from following God. Focus Passage: II Kings 18:1-7 Supplemental Passage: 2 Chronicles 16:9 NASB "For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Eternal Priorities

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,048 views

    We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities.

    Eternal Priorities September 30, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Come now, you who say, "Today or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Quality Time: Stay A Little While Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,715 views

    Quality time involves us: Being intentional, Listening intently, Removing distractions, Choosing Great over good

    Quality Time: Stay a little while Luke 10:38-42 “Time is the coin of your life. You spend it. Do not allow others to spend it for you.” - Carl Sandburg Quality time – giving someone your undivided attention. Quality time involves us: Being intentional v.39a Listening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • M. Keith Williams avatar

    Perseverance: A Key To Finishing Strong Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015
     | 12,469 views

    It is not how you start but how you finish that counts the most

    Perseverance: A Key to Finishing Strong Nehemiah 6:1-19 Rodeo Road Baptist Church October 5, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Seeds By The Sea

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 19, 2011
     | 2,720 views

    Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost and the parable of the weeds.

    Matthew 13: 1 – 9, 18 – 23 / Seeds By The Sea Intro: The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what he said. One evening during a reception, he decided to try an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    When The Worship Ends, Trouble Begins

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,985 views

    A sermon examining the battle that you will face when you attempt to worship the Savior.

    When The Worship Ends Trouble Begins John 12:4-11 Many years ago I was present in a dynamic worship service. The Spirit was moving and people were being obedient to the Lord. Just as the time of praise began, someone got up and went to the altar to pray. Then someone went to pray with that person. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist