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    What's In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,619 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' wilderness experience, emphasizing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening faith, guided by God's wisdom and strength.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we seek to understand and embrace the profound wisdom of God's Word. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage that has a deep resonance with each of our lives, a passage that tells a tale of struggle, solitude, and spiritual ...read more

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    Found Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,935 views

    We have been purchased by the blood of Christ. We have been found to be useful by the King. Running away from God is not fullfiling the purpose that we have been called. Remember the slave tag, "If I should escape seize me and send me back to my master."

    “FOUND USEFUL” Return Me To The Master Reference: Philemon 1:1-25 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Have any of you ever asked someone to write a letter of recommendation? Have you ever received an evaluation from a supervisor on your work performance? Ever get a love letter that made you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking Free From Fear

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022
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     | 2,798 views

    Fear, especially the fear of death, can turn us into slaves living in bondage. The devil uses fear to rob us of our freedom and abundant life. He uses fear to seize us, take hold of us, and suck the life right out of us! But the Son sets us free!

    In John 8:36 we read, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” We all desire abundant life, but if we are held in bondage then we are not experiencing true life; and one major thing that holds us captive is “fear.” Frank Herbert, in his Dune Chronicles, says that the “fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Environment Of Choice Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,167 views

    THIS PASSAGE PRESENTS US WITH SEVERAL SCENARIOS, EACH OF WHICH PRESENTS PAUL AND BY INFERENCE US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF CHOICE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE NOTE OF THE PRINCIPLE THAT CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES. IN OTHER WORDS, CHOICES

    THE ENVIRONMENT OF CHOICE Acts 16:11-40 From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day on to Neapolis. 12 From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. 13 On the Sabbath we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Tips To Timelessness

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 2,704 views

    Lesson from someone who ignored the opportunity to do what is right during his lifetime and ends up facing judgment upon death, and yet he still doesn’t seem to repent.

    Please Read: Luke 16:19-31 There was a story about a rich man who was determined to take his wealth with him. He told his wife to get all his money together, put it in a sack, and then hang the sack from the rafters in the attic. He said, "When my spirit is caught up to heaven, I’ll grab the sack ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dynamite Power

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 31, 2024
     | 766 views

    Wait for the power of the Holy Spirit

    Dynamite Power Acts 1:4-8 Good morning, Channel 6 News in Knoxville reported that a box, believed to contain dynamite, was found at a recycling plant. Channel 6 News reported, “The ATF agent on the scene spoke with them about the potential damage from dynamite. Agent Jason Dobbs, a certified ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Only Live Once Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,685 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 6

    YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE (LUKE 16:19-31) A Sunday school teacher told his class the story of the rich man and Lazarus. He explained that the wealthy man had wonderful clothes, lived in luxury and had all the food he could eat; but he had no compassion for the beggar, who longed for a few crumbs from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Underestimate Your Prayers

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
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     | 10,793 views

    A church must continue to give itself to prayer in every situation of life.

    Ephesians 6:18 KJV Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; I. INTRODUCTION -- PRAYER A. Quotes on Prayer Guy H. King—No one is a firmer believer in prayer than the devil; not that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Challenge Of Eternity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,271 views

    How can we be sure to experience eternity and live now so we will enjoy that eternity beyone what has been given to us.

    The Challenge of Eternity 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Experiencing Eternal Life in the future, means building on an eternal foundation now Building on Jesus Christ as our foundation is Solid and Eternal Building on anything else as our foundation is Sandy and Temporary Enjoying Eternal Rewards in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do In Time Of War And Tragedy

    Contributed by John Telgren on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,616 views

    What should you do when war strikes? Retaliate? Protest? Or could this be an opportunity to strengthen faith in God and minister to those in need?

    The news came shortly after we had arrived in Tulsa for the workshop. After a short time, we were able to put it out of our mind. We were with thousands of Christians from all over the world with some of the best preachers of today. We had a marvelous time singing together, being uplifted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Innocent Suffering Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    In today’s psalm, first lesson and gospel, the theme of innocent suffering gives us the opportunity to ponder what this means for us today.

    Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Year C Based on Ps. 31:9-16; Isa. 50:4-9a; Lk. 23:1-49 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Innocent Suffering” Preaching on Palm/Passion Sunday is like trying to see and appreciate the details of a beautiful landscape, while, at the same time, you’re traveling 500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hungry Heart

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    People see Jesus in different ways-someone to work for, an opportunity to move ahead, an entertainer, the Christ of God. Who is He to you?

    The Hungry Heart Scripture: John 12:1-21 John 12:21 (The Message) “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?" Michaëlle Jean has been appointed by Prime Minister Paul Martin as Canada’s next Governor General, our official representative of the Queen of England. Michaëlle was raised in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    G.p.s. Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,093 views

    Learn to Drive Series Week 2: Gives people the opportunity to tangibly see where they are on their spiritual journey, and what their next step is.

    Learn to Drive Series - Part 2 GPS Last week I talked about taking charge of your life by picking the make and model of your ride, getting a good battery which is salvation, some fuel which is Bible study, a G.P.S. Good Prayer Said, and a Navigator which is God. Many of you came forward last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blending Into The Woodwork Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    A quiet, introverted people can still bear witness if they will first determine to be obedient, and then will affirm who they are, where they are, as an opportunity for witness.

    One of the defining moments of my life the day I was the first to arrive for class. I sat for a couple of moments alone in a corner of the classroom, waiting for others to show up. A young woman came in the door, looked around, and then said to someone behind her in the hall, “There’s nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary, Did You Know? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,723 views

    Impossibilies are Opportunities Brilliantly Disguised! The things God asks us to do will never be within our reach but always within our willingness!

    Mary, Did You Know? Luke 1:26-38 Impossibilies are Opportunities Brilliantly Disguised! Prepared for Bossier City First Church of God December 12, 2004 Rev. Johnny Creasong, Pastor Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God