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  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    Elkanah Worshiped God

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
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    We often hear excuses why people do not make it to worship services. How do our excuses stack up against Elkanah's?

    ELKANAH WORSHIPED GOD Text: 1 Samuel 1:3-5 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION 1. "God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth" John 4:24 2. Since Genesis 4 God has desired man's worship a. Doing it wrong got Cain in trouble b. Seth was the first to "call ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Lessons From An Unusual Baptismal Service” Series

    Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Jan 13, 2019
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     | 8,331 views

    The Baptism of Jesus was an unusual event teaching us lessons.

    “Lessons From An Unusual Baptismal Service” Mark 1:1-10 (KJV) 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart For Souls

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002
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    To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible!

    INTRODUCTION: To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible! Abraham cared about people that no one else would have cared for. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Visitation That Changes Stories Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
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    There are divine visitations that change lives, but there are also visitations that completely rewrite stories. In the Scripture, we find examples of people who went from years of weeping to seasons of rejoicing simply because God visited them.

    THE VISITATION THAT CHANGES STORIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1 Supporting Texts: Luke 1:68, Ruth 4:13-17, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Job 42:10-17, Exodus 3:7-8 INTRODUCTION: There are divine visitations that change lives, but there are also visitations that completely rewrite stories. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Earth’s Best Days Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    The sermon introduction discusses the concept of 'best days' in one's life, using personal examples, and sets the stage for a discussion on the return of the King and Earth's best days according to the scripture Revelation 19:1-20:10.

    One of my best days was the day my wife said yes to my marriage proposal. Another was the day when my son was born, another when my daughter was born. If we had time, I’d love to sit down and ask you to tell me about some of your personal best days. They probably include the day you gave your life ...read more

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    Sermon Series: The Return Of The King

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    The Apostle Paul's Guidelines For A Cross-Generational Ministry Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2013
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     | 10,177 views

    In any ministry it can be challenging to minister with every age group of the Church. This message deals with advice Paul gives to the young preacher Timothy to do just that.

    “THE APOSTLE PAUL’S GUIDELINES FOR A CROSS-GENERATIONAL MINISTRY” 1 Timothy 4:12; 5:1-2 Dorn Ridge, July 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) One of the challenges that is often faced within ministry is to bridge the age gap within the church and minister to all ages of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 27, 2020
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    How do we deal with fearful times?

    Not the Spirit of Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 We live in fearful times. A pandemic has struck. People are afraid. The are afraid of dying from the disease. They are afraid for their loved ones. They are afraid of other people. We are all potentially biological weapons. We may infect others unwittingly. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Point Of Phineas

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2013
     | 10,136 views

    Phineas (Pinchas in Hebrew) made a significant "point" in his jealousy for God. He took initiative to honor Him.

    1. [Doors of Opportunity Video Clip (Sermoncentral.com) 2. We Have the Opportunity to Become the Model for Someone "In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died; leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reading The Bible Literally

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 7, 2020
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    Paul's instruction that the Corinthians were to "greet one another with a holy kiss" provides a nice open door for discussing whether we are to take the Bible literally. This message looks at four considerations that we need to keep in mind to read the Bible correctly.

    - I have four questions for you as we begin. Let me hear an “Amen” if you agree with what I say: a. The Bible is the Word of God. b. We believe in the Bible. c. The Bible is literally true. d. When I came into church, I greeted everyone with a holy kiss. - Where were all the cries of “Amen” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Or Pretending? Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,110 views

    The 7th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    Salvation: Practicing or Pretending (BFM pt. 7) Text: 1st John 3:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One of these days it is my hope and my desire to have a doctorate degree in theology. I have wanted this for a very long time. Now MariJo has a cousin who has a doctorate in medicine. She’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Response Of Saving Faith-8 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012
     | 3,123 views

    8 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

    A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VIII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faithfulness The front door was accidentally left open & our dog was gone. After unsuccessfully whistling & calling, my husband got in the car & went looking for him. He drove around the neighborhood for some time with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 12, 2015
     | 11,081 views

    Relationships in Christ, Discipleship, Examples, Encouragement

    GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Family Relationships Titus 2:1-15 (p. 835) May 24, 2015 Introduction: A couple of weeks ago Kari and I were doing Home Communion and visiting with the sweetest lady you’ll ever meet in your life named Sienna...Sienna is in her 90’s and completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest "Memorial" Ever Known!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    Anyone who has ever helped the cause of the Kingdom of God will one day be remembered, while sometimes we may forget the things we do for the Lord, He never forgets. There are still great chapters being written and recorded for the advancement of the wo

    The Greatest “Memorial” ever known! Tomorrow is “Memorial Day”. For most people it is just some much needed time off from the busy work schedule, For others, it’s being able to attend or watch the greatest spectacle in motor racing, known as the Indy. 500 It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Mann avatar

    Have You Birthed A Isaac Or An Ishmael?

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 14,581 views

    Most of the time, when God speaks a promise to us there is a period of time between when the Promise is Given and the time the promise is manifested. For example: There is a nine month period in Child birth from the time of conception to the time of del

    Have We Birthed An Ishmael or An Isaac? Gen16:1-16 Ge 16:1 Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. 2 And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who's Got The Salt

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011
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     | 8,289 views

    A message encouraging us to become salty Christians — rubbed with the essence of Jesus who make others thirst for God.

    SERMON TEXT: Matthew 5:13 INTRO If any of you have high-blood pressure, you know how important it is to monitor your daily salt intake. Now, I don’t have high blood pressure, but being on my diet, I’m trying to closely monitor my salt intake each day. And I have to tell ya, keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran