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Five Keys To Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 13, 2007

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This is a sermon of Thanksgiving. My prayer is that God is thanked – with joy and gladness – with thankfulness and gratitude – and with a heart dependent on Him.

Five Keys To Giving Thanks What Do You Think of When You Think of Thanksgiving? Eating, Football, Long Weekend, Shopping, History, or Family? Thanksgiving is much more than any of this. True thanksgiving is not just a day for food, football, and family. It’s not just a holiday every fourth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Promise Of Glory Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008

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Be encouraged. The work we do for God is dependent not on our personal resources, but on God’s abundance and glory.

A Promise of Glory Haggai 2:1–9 It is the truth that our minds soften the past by helping us not to dwell on that which troubles us. Our forgetfulness deceives us into thinking that times were better. Here is the timetable to date: • Aug 29 Haggai brings a word of encouragement to recommence ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008

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Happiness depends on circumstances; joy is an attitude rooted in the Person of Jesus Christ and our daily relationship with Him.

The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength --Nehemiah 8:1-10 An epiphany is a sudden flash of understanding or a moment of a sudden and great realization. Epiphany in this sense may also be called a serendipity. The two are similar terms although serendipity usually refers to a pleasant discovery we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Clock Radio And The Alarm Clock

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Jan 3, 2005

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Whatever direction our spiritual life takes, can depend greatly on whether we are asleep or awake.

The Clock Radio and the Alarm Clock When morning breaks and it’s time to rise and shine, is your clock radio set to stir you gently out of bed with soft music or are you rudely awakened and jarred out of bed with loud clanging noises of an alarm clock? And as much as you would like to hit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

#7 -- Joy Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

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Having joy is not dependent on circumstances but comes from God, is Jesus-specific, and something that we are called to practice.

Introduction: A Joyless World As we continue listening to these songs for the road, we come to a song of joy. To begin I want to read a couple of quotes about joy. C.S. Lewis once said this: “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Responding With Repentance-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

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Genuine repentance requires me to be devoted to God's Word, distinct form the world and dependent on God's work.

Many years ago when I was working for a land development company in Albuquerque I often flew on our company plane. Occasionally I got to sit in the front of the plane in the right hand seat. I’ll never forget one of those occasions when we were flying into Dallas during the summer through ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Of Gratitude

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 12, 2016

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In Hebrew the word for gratitude and confession is the same. We are to confess our dependence on God by showing him gratitude.

Today we are going to study an episode that happened in the life of Jesus and discover some truths about gratitude. Let’s begin with Luke 17: 11 “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria.” Jesus had set his sights on Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Foursquare

And They Feared Not The Lord

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Feb 4, 2012

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God could not deliver them into the hands of their enemies, or into the position of victory; whichever depended upon their disobedience or obedience.

And They Feared Not The Lord By Rev Stanley Baker 2 Kings 17: 20—25 In our text this morning I would like for you to see what happened to Israel and Judah as they turned from the Lord and turned to sin. In verse 29 we see that God rejects ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:20-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace And Victorious Living Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2011

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We cannot live a successful Christian life without the presence of and dependence on God’s Spirit.

Romans 8:9-17 Introduction: A. When we talk about the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost, we enter an area uncomfortable for some Christians. B. Charismatic groups give great emphasis to the work of the Spirit while mainline Protestant groups avoid over emphasis for fear it will lead them into worship ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Changeless Christ

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 30, 2012

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We can depend on Jesus to keep His promises, because He doesn’t change.

The Changeless Christ March 1, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can depend on Jesus to keep His promises, because He doesn’t change. Focus Passage: Hebrews 13:8 Introduction: I. Jesus Christ is the same a. 1. Health may fail us -- ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Reaping, Sowing & Doing Good

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

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We must be patient and allow God to work in and through us, entirely depending on the power of the Holy Spirit.

Reaping, Sowing & Doing Good June 24, 2012 60th Anniversary Homecoming Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be patient and allow God to work in and through us, entirely depending on the power of the Holy Spirit. Focus Passage: Galatians 6:6-10 Supplemental ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Provision Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2017

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We can depend on God. God's work, done in God's way, will never lack God's supply.

The prophet of God has just pronounced a drought, sent by God although not mentioned. • The drought will end only at his word – which means at God’s bidding, when God said so. • We know that it lasted for 3.5 years because of two accounts in NT: • James 5:17 - Elijah was a human being, even as we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supernatural Upliftment

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 7, 2025

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While human upliftment depends on connections, skills, or effort, supernatural upliftment comes solely from God.

Supernatural Upliftment Study Text: Psalm 27:6 Introduction: Supernatural upliftment is the act of God elevating an individual beyond human understanding or effort. It defies natural laws and limitations, showcasing God's power, favour, and grace. While human upliftment depends on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

House Guest

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

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There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And… Live The New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 1, 2025

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Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world?

Go! And… Live the New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Introduction: Living the Difference Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world? Imagine you were watching a football match, and one player proudly wore his team’s jersey but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 10:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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