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  • David Dunn avatar

    Is It Time To Seek The Lord?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025
     | 58 views

    Revival begins and endures when we seek, rely, and rest in God—trusting His strength in prosperity, adversity, and every ordinary day.

    Part 1 – The Background and the Blessing There are times when the Spirit of God moves in obvious ways — when people are desperate, when the bottom has dropped out, when tragedy drives hearts to prayer. But there are also quieter seasons, when everything seems fine, when the bills are paid, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God Did Not Leave Us Powerless Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,155 views

    We need to rely on GOD's energy! He will equip us with the power and energy to do what He has called us to do!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you feel overwhelmed by life, tired from the struggles, fearful of the future? • How many of us live in the city of Worryville? How many of us have housing in the new Stress Village subdivision? • Life can be very tiring, tough and stressful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reshape

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015
     | 5,052 views

    Understanding our Calling

    reshape] Do you get excited about Jesus? What I mean is this, are you crazy exited about Jesus? John the Baptist was overwhelmed at the mere presence of Jesus that he leaped for joy, while still in his mothers womb! That is a picture of excitement! Being close to the presence of Jesus caused John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Doesn’t Make Sense PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 923 views

    To teach us about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying Him despite our doubts, and relying on His wisdom over our own.

    Good morning, family! We're going to dive deep into Mark's Gospel today, specifically Mark 1:40-45, where we'll learn about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying God despite our doubts, and relying on God's wisdom over our own. This isn't easy, but as one Christian speaker, Francis Chan, ...read more

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    Eyes On The Lord: Living In The Wisdom And Friendship Of God - Psalm 25:14-15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 17, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 831 views

    Psalm 25 is a psalm of trust and guidance. Here, David, the psalmist, is calling upon the Lord in a time of need. He seeks God’s direction and protection.

    Eyes on the Lord: Living in the Wisdom and Friendship of God - Psalm 25:14-15 Psalm 25:14-15 (NLT): "The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies." Introduction: Psalm 25 is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning To Trust God Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,229 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #4 Depend fully upon God alone; in everything rely upon God with absolute confidence and hope.

    INTRODUCTION: Ready to Fall—Ready to Catch: Have some of the kids fall backwards being caught by their parents. Trust develops naturally in an environment of love. This morning we are “Learning to Trust God;” this is the 4th message in the series from Proverbs: Wisdom for Right Living. We’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,874 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Marriage 101 Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    It is impossible to understand marriage without understanding the church.

    If you have seen the movie “Fireproof,” you probably remember the scene of the salt and pepper shakers glued together. And if you have attended weddings, you have probably heard the minister say to the bride and groom that the two will become one flesh. Do you know where to find those words in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Two Ways!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 9, 2014
     | 4,483 views

    Understanding Judas, helps us understand ourselves.

    John 12:4-6-But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Reformation

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Sep 12, 2025
     | 259 views

    Reformation reminds us to return to God’s Word, rely on grace alone through faith alone, and worship Christ alone, without intermediaries.

    Lessons from the Reformation (Romans 1:17) ESV: “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’” GNT: “For the gospel reveals how God puts people right with himself: it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spirit-Filled Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 97 views

    The sermon encourages believers to rely on the Holy Spirit’s presence and power to transform daily life, bringing peace, unity, and Christlike character.

    Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel hurried and hands that feel heavy. You’ve prayed for peace but still feel the pull. You’ve promised yourself patience and then snapped before breakfast. You’ve wanted joy and found only jitters. Friend, you’re not alone. What if, in the middle of ...read more

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    Our Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,204 views

    Learn to find our strength in God, practice contentment in every circumstance, and experience the resulting joy and peace that comes from relying on His provision.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Philippians 4. In these few verses, the Apostle Paul teaches us about the importance of relying on God's provision, finding contentment in every circumstance, and experiencing joy and peace as a result. As Christian author ...read more

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    God Is Able PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 993 views

    This sermon encourages believers to reject feelings of insignificance, recognize God's omnipotence in all situations, and rely on His promises when facing life's challenges.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's design. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to be emboldened in our faith. We are here to embrace the living Word that God has so graciously ...read more

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    God's Courtroom Of Faith

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    When we know God’s Word, we can rely on God’s wisdom for the decisions we make regarding matters of faith.

    Introduction For the past three months I had the privilege of participating in jury duty, and throughout my service it became apparent that my least favorite days of the term were the jury selection days. Once a month, all of the people who had been summoned for jury duty ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Reliable Witness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    Since we cannot have a face to face with Jesus, we need to rely on a reliable witness so we can learn about Him.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of us would like to see Jesus in person. Who would like to speak with Him, and walk with Him, maybe even go shopping with Him? • I think we all would like to be able to sit down and have a face to face with Jesus. I had a friend of mine I used to work with who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ