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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    How Much More

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,164 views

    Prayer is the divinely ordained channel through which God gives His children all the good things He designs for our benefit and blessing. God is far more willing to give than we are to ask.

    HOW MUCH MORE Matt. 7:9-11 Often we develop the mistaken attitude that prayer and particularly persistent prayer is the means by which we wrest from God the things which He does not really want us to have. Quite the contrary is true. Prayer is the divinely ordained channel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "In Everything Give Thanks"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,748 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to go all out and worship God.

    27 November 2005 1 Chronicles 16:34 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS SHOULD GO ALL OUT AND WORSHIP GOD. REFERENCES: 2 Samuel 6:14-21; 1 Chronicles 13-16; James 1:17 ( Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007
     | 4,096 views

    The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Vineyard

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 7, 2007
     | 4,157 views

    This message ehorts Christians to bear fruit for Christ and shows the consequnces of a barren life.

    God’s Vineyard Luke 13.1-9 Jesus knows our hearts. He knows that all of us at some time or another in our lives, believe that someone else is a bigger sinner than we are. He looks at two incidents that happened to two separate groups of people. First the Galileans in verses 1-2, and then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thre L;ife Of Moses Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,165 views

    #1 He Asked, “Who Am I?” And Was Comforted By The Great I AM #2 He Carried An Earthly Staff With Heavenly Power #3 He Was A Man Of Power In Words & Deeds

    The Life of Moses pt. 2 Pastor Chuck La Porte 01/14/2009 Exodus 3:10-22 Read & Pray Moses couldn’t believe his ears; God Himself was asking him to return to Egypt and demand the release of the entire Hebrew nation. He was to stand on the same streets where he had committed murder and demand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Lord, One Gospel

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017
     | 4,681 views

    Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

    Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    One Lord, One Gospel

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017
     | 4,948 views

    Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

    Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Saving Souls In Samaria

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,708 views

    Not every believer is supposed be in a position of leadership in the Church, but every Christian should be an evangelist. Philip was an evangelist. His business was telling others of Jesus,

    SAVING SOULS IN SAMARIA Philip was a deacon (Acts 6:1-7) and he was an evangelist (Acts 8:1-40) ?- he is referred to by the Holy Spirit as “the Evangelist” (Acts 21:8). Not every believer is supposed be in a position of leadership in the Church, but every Christian should be an evangelist. Philip ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Pinking Out For Breast Canser Awareness"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2016
     | 6,230 views

    Today we wear pink because we support and care for those who are diagnosed. Jesus didn't pink out but one day he will ride and completely overcome all sicknesses and all things.

    My brother was diagnosed at the age of 47 walked into the hospital and within 3 weeks after driving himself to the hospital, being checked out for what he thought was just symptoms of flu. Mike Roberts never walked out, but within 3 weeks he left this world. That is why I wear pink today to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Transforming Power Of Graciousness Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,701 views

    HOW CAN I BE GRACIOUS WHEN I’M OVERLY TIRED AND BOGGED DOWN IN RESPONSIBILITIES THAT DRAIN AND DEPLETE MY STORE OF GOODWILL?

    Rom 12: 10,12 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; I was painting the porch of my small apartment late one August afternoon when a band of boys playing cops and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The World Turned On Its Head

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2013
     | 2,047 views

    The world sees a phrase like "you are just, O Lord" and "sinlessness" and thinks they are a foreign tongue. But we need to turn the world on its head so they can see the need for forgiveness, and its availability.

    17th Sunday after Pentecost EF A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians 4: I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, 3 eager to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Thyatira: It’s Christ’s Way Or The Highway Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 4,616 views

    This is the fifth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Thyatira and the dangers tolerating false teaching.

    It stood like a lonely sentinel guarding an indefensible post. There were no hills to hide it, no great height to offer any fortified advantage. Yet it held the awesome responsibility of being the gateway to Pergamum, the capital of the province. Protected by only a small garrison of Macedonian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Give Them Something To Eat

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,936 views

    “Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, ‘...send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.’ But Jesus said, ‘they need not go away; you give them something to eat" (Matthew 14:15-16)

    Theme: You give them something to eat Text: Is. 55:1-5; Romans 9:1-5; Matt. 14:13-21 God as Creator created every individual with unique characteristics and no two persons are the same. They have different gifts to use to glorify God but this does not always happen. Many people are not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Universal Nature Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,054 views

    The Gospel is for everyone— bad neighbors, lazy brother-in-laws, ex-cons, hookers…even you.

    Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    When He Whispers Our Name / God Is With Us (Part 2 Exodus Series) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,554 views

    In the first sermon, we discovered God had a plan. This week we look at what happens when God calls us. Explores not only God calling Moses, but also God calling others in Scripture. And we discover that when God calls, God delivers. God will be with us.

    Last week we explored the story of the birth of Moses and how God was present in every single step of his rescue, even if God’s name was ever mentioned. God had a plan. Today we will explore the calling of God into that plan. Just as Moses and every other person called by God was surprised, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed