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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Getting God's Attention"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,568 views

    The message focuses on how the Canaanite woman was able to get the Lords attention and answer her desires.

    “Getting Gods Attention” Matthew 15:21-28 Have not preached at Carr A cat will meow until he or she gets what he or she wants. A dog will bark run in circles wag tail until there are some results Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Abounding...abundance...enriched

    Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Mar 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,132 views

    We are made more than over-comers we are the head and not the tail!

    ABOUNDING...ABUNDANCE...ENRICHED Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church: More Than Just A Meeting Place

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,818 views

    Church is more than a place to go on Sunday

    THE CHURCH: MORE THAN JUST A MEETING PLACE COL. 1:18 I. INTRODUCTION THE CHURCH DOES NOT EXIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAREHOUSING SAINTS OR SINNERS. NOR DOES THE CHURCH EXIST TO PROMOTE PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, OR POPULARITY. THE CHURCH SHOULD NOT BE A PLACE WHERE WE AIR OUR DIRTY LAUNDRY ON THE FRONT PAGE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek The Lord In Righteousness

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 31, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    As we commence a new year we need to break up our fallow ground and take time to feel the Lord for divine direction and guidance.

    TOPIC: SEEK THE LORD IN RIGHTEOUSNESS. TEXT: HOSEA 10:12 " Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you." We rejoice with you all for making it to the New Year, 2021. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Treasures In Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 27, 2024
     | 598 views

    Judging other -- love your neigbor

    Treasures in Heaven Luke 6:37-38 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. 38 “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure — pressed down, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Overcoming Distractions To Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025
     | 345 views

    Many people are not failing because they lack potential, but because they allowed distractions to steal their focus, time, and energy.

    OVERCOMING DISTRACTIONS TO DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 6:1-4 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27, Luke 10:40-42, 1 Corinthians 7:35 INTRODUCTION: Destiny is the divine purpose of God for a man’s life. Every child of God is born with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Do We Need Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,543 views

    We need Jesus because we need to be changed by God!

    A person who knew nothing about football was taken by a friend to a college football game. The friend explained the game as clearly as possible before they arrived. As the officials met with the captains of both teams for the coin toss, the football fan was asked by the clueless friend what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He Is Risen! Maranatha!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,110 views

    An exhortation to know the living Lord!

    He Is Risen! Maranatha! At this season, I am going to do something a little different than you might hear at your church or even on all the Christian radio and TV stations. After all, with a name like Maverick Ministries, what else could you expect from me? C];-)}|> This is basically for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnessing 101: Developing A Desire Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    This is the first in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This sermon focuses on developing a desire to be a witness.

    You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 1 ¡V Developing a Desire Acts 1:8 You shall be my witnesses. Those words mark the beginning of the Christian Church. They mark the heart of the church. They represent the calling, purpose, and potential of the church. They also mark the greatest shortcoming in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pursuing The Call Of Christ

    Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,091 views

    This message deals with the need for believers to have Biblical core values that will guide their lives.

    Introduction: A. The need of our time is Christians who are real: *Our artificial fixations may be best epitomized by the guy who tried to rid his house of mice. He bought a mouse trap but had no cheese. To remedy the problem, cut out a picture of cheese from a magazine. He loaded the trap with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Does Not Throw The Clay Away! Try Again!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,442 views

    WE CAN NEVER GIVE UP ON PEOPLE. Seems, I can see farther than I can reach? We must love hard to love people and dream new possibilities. Marred clay? No excuses, try again.

    GOD DOES NOT THROW THE CLAY AWAY... TRY AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU CAN SEE FARTHER THAN YOU CAN REACH... BUT KEEP REACHING... Have you ever watched a western where the cowboy falls into QUICKSAND? The cowboys natural reaction is to kick and fight. The more the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We All Come To Worship Him

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2020
     | 3,315 views

    The Star of Bethlehem sends a signal to the world. Christ came to be the savior of the world. The church is called into a global mission.

    January 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 2:1-12 We All Come to Worship Him Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus came to be the Lord and Savior of all peoples. This tiny infant was sent on no small ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Faith Requires: Persist Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,547 views

    We seek God through the ups and downs of life - the trials and struggles. This means that faith requires us to PERSIST.

    What Faith Requires: Persist Mark 6:1-6 Introduction We are called to have faith in Jesus - to believe in Him, His power, His Strength, and His Presence. The life of Faith is not always easy - in fact, it is often difficult and that’s why we need the strength and presence of Christ. We are making ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Jackson avatar

    Funeral For A Veteran With Ptsd Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 11, 2025
     | 83 views

    A Bronze star recipient who fought his last battle

    Earlier in the service, you heard Russell read Isaiah 40:1-2: 40 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Throw It!

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 984 views

    2nd Corinthians 11 and the Parable of the Sower both Show us God as the Strength in our Weakness.

    As we look at our lessons today, and I want to look briefly at both, comparing them together, (Glory to God) I’ll begin by sharing an old story some of you may know about a man named Phi-Dipp-adeez. I’d actually be impressed if you knew his name, but you probably know the name Marathon and Nike, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican