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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

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    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

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    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

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    Let It Loose

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,092 views

    We can release the power of God into our lives.

    Let It Loose Exodus 4:2-4 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 2And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2011
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    1 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

    A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-I—James 5:13-20 Attention: After directory assistance gave Jennie her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him -- and a woman answered. "Is Mike there?" Jennie asks confused. "Umm, he’s in the shower," was the response. "Please tell him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2011
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    Paul is directing Philemon, Onesimus and you and me down the Road to forgivenes. We find that unforgivness impacts your physical, and mental health. God is not a fuddy dud but a compassionate father wanting only whats best for us. Forgivenes is the roa

    Intro: In the past two weeks we have studied the personal yet powerful letter from Paul to Philemon. It is very interesting to note the word forgiveness is never mentioned in this little letter. However much is said about forgiveness by the apostle Paul. Don’t forget the call to put flesh on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Letting Go

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 22, 2012
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     | 6,130 views

    What happened to Saul? He did his own thing, he loved self-glorification, he became even more prideful and he thought he was the ultimate King. (Wasn’t about God)

    The Art of Letting Go 1 Samuel 28:6-7,13-17NLT He asked the Lord what he should do, but the Lord refused to answer him, either by dreams or by sacred lots or by the prophets. 7 Saul then said to his advisers, “Find a woman who is a medium, so I can go and ask her what to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trial Of Jesus - Pilate And Herod Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022
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     | 3,506 views

    Both Pilate and Herod agreed Jesus was innocent, but the Jewish leaders refused to accept the verdict. This integrated gospel account of His trial includes prophecies of details foretold by Isaiah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

    Pilate They tied Jesus up, and the whole crowd led him away from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment in the early morning. They delivered him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea.(Matthew 27:2, John 18:28) The Jews wouldn't go into the judgment hall. They would be defiled (considered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter's Arrest And Church's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021
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     | 3,565 views

    The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It exists time immemorial. Religious leaders are raised by God, whereas political leaders inherit from their forefathers, are elected by their citizens through democracy.

    Acts 12:1-17 Political and Spiritual Powers 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at Prayer 12:06-10 Peter released by an Angel 12:11-17 Peter Escapes to Unknown place Acts 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at prayer The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Students In The School Of Adversity

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 32,127 views

    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

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    Cast Your Cares

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 24,503 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

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    An Appeal To The Fringe

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2010
     | 3,638 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

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    Finding Fearless Focus

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,394 views

    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

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    Seeds By The Sea

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 19, 2011
     | 2,684 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

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    When The Worship Ends, Trouble Begins

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,879 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