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    Finding Purpose Through Love SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 946 views

    Explore how Jesus lived His life with a clear purpose, setting the right priorities and demonstrating a godly passion. Learn how to apply these principles to your own life.

    We all desire to live a life that has meaning and purpose. It is a question that resonates with the deepest longings of our hearts: "What on earth am I here for?" This quest for purpose has led many to seek guidance from various sources, including the bestselling book "The Purpose Driven Life" by ...read more

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    Finding Faith In Unexpected Places SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Philip leaves a place of spiritual revival to venture into a desert, seemingly barren of life. Yet, it is here that he encounters an individual chosen by God to receive His word. This narrative explores the theme of finding faith in unexpected places and the divine guidance that leads us there.

    Today, we will explore the fascinating account of the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch, as recorded in the book of Acts. This story highlights the work of the Holy Spirit, the power of God's Word, and the role of a faithful servant in leading someone to faith in Jesus Christ. Philip's Divine ...read more

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    Hubris Or Humility Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 16, 2024
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    There are so many factors that come into play when we make plans, but how often does the Sovereign will of God affect our plan making? In this passage, James challenges us to avoid hubris and embrace humility by submitting to God’s sovereignty in making plans.

    Mistakes along the way? In February of 1995, nearly 30 years ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to me in a clear way that has impacted the course of my life - and yet it has not been without mistakes and missteps. He urged me to go to the church the Danielle grew up at and help out with the youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Enemy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2019
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    Paul explains in Romans 7:7-13 that our real enemy is not the law, but is sin and our sinful flesh. We don't have to live with the consequences of our sin if we bring it under the grace of Jesus Christ.

    A. One day, a mother explained to her five-year-old daughter that if she chose to disobey her, she would have to live with the consequences. 1. “Oh, Mommy!” the little girl said with a terrified look on her face. “Please don’t make me live with the Consequences. I want to live here with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Asking Questions About Jesus?

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 5,373 views

    Has evangelical Christianity become a "subculture" in today's world?

    ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT JESUS? John 7:14-18, 25-36 Whenever the secular media try to do specials on religion in America, Evangelicals are usually characterized as being part of a “subculture.” That is, we are not considered to be part of mainstream America. We sort of live in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1taking The Things Of God Too Casually

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,415 views

    We have the tendencies to get so comfortable with the presence of Jesus and His word, that we lose our zeal and excitement.

    #1 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part. Jude 1:22 And of some having compassion, making a difference. I recently read one of the main reasons a pastor leaves a church and moves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Promises For The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,709 views

    Our future depends on our past & present attitude & actions toward God. Yet even if we have thwarted God’s purposes in our past, He is willing to restore us, for God is a God of redemption. He holds out gracious promises to those who turn to Him.

    ISAIAH 48: 17-22 PROMISES FOR THE FAITHFUL [Jeremiah 50:4-8] Had Israel responded to God in their past, their present life and circumstances would have been considerably different. Instead of being enslaved and going into exile they would have walked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s More Interested In Your Future Than Your Past

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 8, 2025
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     | 1,656 views

    “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isa. 43:18-19. Are we seeing what God wants to do thru us?

    GOD’S MORE INTERESTED IN YOUR FUTURE THAN YOUR PAST Isa. 43:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. DO YOU KNOW YOUR TEAMS? 1. WHICH TEAM: CHIEFS OR EAGLES? a. Which team holds the NFL record for the loudest crowd-noise in their stadium? (142.2 decibels) Chiefs. b. Which team has the most “intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'd Fish More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    A sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 about fishing for men.

    Sermon for 7/14/2002 I’d fish more Colossians 4:2-6 Introduction: In the movie called the Dead Poet’s Society, Robin Williams plays the role of a teacher in an exclusive eastern prep school. On the first day of school, he takes the class of boys out into the hallway to look at the pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pressing On To Win The Prize Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,972 views

    Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead Apostle Paul said is the key to growing in one's faith and becoming more like Jesus! Is your one life's goal to press on to win the prize for which God has called you heavenward in Christ Jesus?

    Pressing on to Win the Prize Philippians 3:12-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since Christ took hold us and we became born again the Holy Spirit has been encouraging us to grow in our spiritual walk with the Lord. While we have experienced many times in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passionate Outreach

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 132 ratings
     | 12,727 views

    A message on Outreach and the Great Commission

    PASSIONATE OUTREACH Acts 2:27-32 INTRO: The church more than any other institution in the world does not exist solely for the sake of its membership. Do we want to be a comfortable church or a Great Commission church? The church exists to be the salt of the earth, the light of the world, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart And Mind Of Leadership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    This is a devotional written for my leadership board meeting on having the mind and heart of leadership

    The Heart and Mind of Leadership Matthew 10:16 Leadership Team Devotional September 10, 2002 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 Jesus tells us that we are to be shrewd minded and soft hearted. This seems to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Will Rescue Me?

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,832 views

    the frustration of failing in regard to law-keeping leads us to cry out to God and discover the power of the Holy Spirit available for all who trust in Jesus

    Romans 7:15-25 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Imite Have To Give An Account Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011
     | 3,783 views

    Someday we will be asked to make an account of what we did with the gifts God gave us.

    Introduction: A OID B This parable has a historical background because in 40 B.C. Herod (the Great) went to Rome to receive authority from the emperor to rule as king of Judea (granted). 1 In 4 A.D. when Herod died and left his son, Archelaus, the kingdom. a Archelaus went to Rome to claim his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clothed And In His Right Mind – Released And Free Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022
     | 2,618 views

    He lurked in the tombs of dead men and rushed out uncontrollably. This naked, demonic man scared all around but once delivered by Jesus he was a new creation, clothed and in his right mind. He became a witness for the gospel. This is an interesting study of the man.

    CLOTHED AND IN HIS RIGHT MIND – RELEASED AND FREE UNDERSTANDING THE DEMONIC VERSE 27 {{Luke 8:26-27 “They sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee, Luke 8:27 and when He had come out onto the land, He was met by a certain man from the city who was possessed with demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational