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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Road To Revival

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 472 views

    All of us have fallen, and our fall is not something in the past. It is something very much present right now. It is personal for each one of us. All of us come to a point when we want that which will be harmful to us.

    Opening illustration: A few years ago, a story in a National American Magazine described a couple who “adopted” two wolf puppies. They discovered the wolves, while making a movie about the caribou in Alaska. They took them to their home, raised them, gave them the kindest treatment, and for a while ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salvation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,438 views

    Emphasize the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ, the power of the Gospel, and the promise of salvation that comes through hearing and believing in the Word of God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into an essential topic for every believer – The Necessity of Faith in Jesus Christ, The Power of the Gospel, and The Promise of Salvation. As we explore this message together, remember this quote from C.S. Lewis: "I believe in Christianity ...read more

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    Godliness With Contentment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,128 views

    This sermon explores finding true contentment and godliness in Christ, rather than seeking worldly gain, and the importance of Christian companionship in this journey.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I am so blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather together, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it a joy to gather in His name? Isn't it a privilege to be called ...read more

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    Do All To Stand Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,973 views

    How should a Christian stand when dealing with political issues.

    Series: America, Bless God Sermon Title: Do all to Stand Sunday, October 23, 2004 Intro: “the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” We have now reached the point when political debates deal essentially with the most fundamental matters of right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 15, 2010
     | 3,207 views

    The earthquake in Haiti calls God’s people to a higher standard of giving.

    January 17, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Subject: Providing Assistance for the Needy Title: Giving For the Kingdom As we all know from the news reports this week, the nation of Haiti is in turmoil from the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit on Tuesday of this week. A nation that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Patience – Hope In Action: Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    We live in an instant world, where we do not tolerate having to wait. But patience is hope in action. The first part of the sermon backs up to grace.

    Patience – Hope in Action: Fruit of the Spirit/Advent #1 Gal 5:16-26 November 28, 2004 Intro: I debated about beginning this message with the following prayer: “Dear Lord, I pray that you would give each person in our church, except for me and my family, many many opportunities to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Married Is Not About Staying In Love, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,818 views

    Marriage is more wonderful than anyone on earth knows. And the reasons it is wonderful can only be learned from God’s special revelation and can only be cherished by the work of the Holy Spirit to enable us to behold and embrace the wonder.

    Marriage and the Gospel Marriage is more wonderful than anyone on earth knows. And the reasons it is wonderful can only be learned from God’s special revelation and can only be cherished by the work of the Holy Spirit to enable us to behold and embrace the wonder. The reason we need the Spirit’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Enjoy God

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    This was preached two Sundays after my resignation, dealing with the approaching time of transition that the church (and pastor) will be experiencing.

    Introduction: Hold items dug up in the process of moving. Use them as references to all of the change that we have experienced individually and as a church. File – containing clergy records Church – nearly 75% of you were not actively involved when I arrived New article – 911 and all that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover-Contentment

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    Contentment is an expression of communion with Christ and a reliance on His power and provision to prevail in all life situations.

    Let’s begin this morning with a quick question. Raise your hand if you have had coffee from Starbuck’s in the past 2 weeks. Me too. Well I want to tell you that I am mad at Starbuck’s. I have drank coffee for years and been content with Maxwell House or Folgers. I was content to brew a cup coffee ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Can I Know I Am Saved?

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,931 views

    Probably one of the most common questions which is asked of any minister is the question of assurance.

    Probably one of the most common questions which is asked of any minister is the question of assurance. Can I know I’m saved? or some variation of that question has been asked by countless people; and it is a question which I know I am quite accustomed to. It stands to reason, because there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A National Imperative: Spiritual Awakening Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,445 views

    The world is falling apart, nations are crumbling, people everywhere are confused and fearful. Such things reveal our human limitations. Our problems are clearly beyond the scope of our human abilities. It is time to pray to God for a spiritual awakening.

    JESUS said, “Repent and believe” (Mark 1:15). 1. The world is falling apart, nations are crumbling, people everywhere are confused and fearful. Such things reveal our human limitations. Our problems are clearly beyond the scope of our human abilities. But thankfully, nothing is too hard for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serve Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2021
     | 5,015 views

    We strengthen our relationships when we help and serve the other person. Serving goes along with a way to love others.

    Building better relationships, building stronger relationships, building more sincere relationships—that’s what we have been learning from God’s Word for the past few weeks. God has taught the roles of LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, and FORGIVENESS and the parts each plays to build authentic relationships. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jiminy Cricket Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos.

    Jiminy Cricket part 3 Thesis: We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos. Review Last two weeks messages- Power ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Starting Right, Finishing Wrong Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 15,094 views

    We are to live in grace.

    STARTING RIGHT, FINISHING WRONG Galatians 3:1-5 S: Legalism Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: We are to live in grace. ?: Why? KW: Assertions TS: We will find in Galatians 3:1-5, two assertions that explain why we are to live in grace. The ____ assertion that explains why we are to live in grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Steps To Innovation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,611 views

    Six Steps to Innovation

    HOW TO USE THE SIX STEPS OF INNOVATION IN EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIPS, DIAGNOSIS, ACQUIRE RESOURCES, SOLUTIONS, ACCEPTANCE, STABILITY (R.D.A.S.A.S) 1. Build a relationship with those you are trying to help a. Relate to the leaders, the influencer, the catalysts, opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational