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  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    Perseverance In A Dry Place

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,489 views

    This sermon looks at how God honours our prayers and dedication even when we are spiritually dry. When we do not 'feel' like serving him but serve him anyway. It encourages perseverance, stretching out, prayer and faith that God can do 'big things'.

    Perseverance in a dry place John Ortberg from Menlo Park Presbyterian Church recalls A man I'll call Paul (because that's actually his name) told me he recently started going to church. In his mid-seventies, with no faith background, he woke up one morning with a sudden urge to hear the pope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Hard Work

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,298 views

    Serving the Lord is a lifelong mission, although the nature of the work may change. God only holds us responsible for what we can do. Yet, if we pay attention, he will provide an opportunity to serve him every day in some way. (Great for Labor Day)

    The Value of Hard Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Today we will focus on the cure for idleness, and here are my favorite thoughts on the subject: “Yesterday I did nothing and today I'm finishing what I did yesterday.” “If I won the award for laziness, I would send somebody to pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Generous! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,723 views

    We serve a Generous God - who shows us how we can be generous as well. This sermon is designed to help those who we serve be generous people therefore being a blessing to others and bringing blessings into their own lives! Sermon 2 on Series of Back to the Basics

    Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; John 3:16 Theme: Generosity Title: I Am Generous! INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Good morning! How many of us this morning loved that part of the day when our teacher told us to get out our math ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 24, 2016
     | 9,313 views

    This message discusses the purpose of the gifts of the Spirit and the plan that God has for His people to use them to serve others. In 2 Peter 4, each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace

    I would like to talk to you today about the Gifts of the Spirit. If the last three sermons have hit home with you then you are likely encouraged, even excited, to serve the Lord as Christ's ambassadors. You realize that you are a new creation and cannot live the way you used to. Not that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    You Get To Choose.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,492 views

    Life is full of choices, and as you read God‘s word, the Bible, you quickly find that there is a choice you have to make. The Bible is a book of choice. “Choose you this day in whom you will serve as for me and my house we will serve the Lord,” Joshua 24.14.

    You Get To Choose. Life is full of choices, and as you read God‘s word, the Bible, you quickly find that there is a choice you have to make. The Bible is a book of choice. “Choose you this day in whom you will serve as for me and my house we will serve the Lord,” Joshua 24.14. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Will Be Worth It All

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2019
     | 9,931 views

    We look at comparisons that will bring our own sufferings into right perspective and see the reasons it will be "worth it all" to serve Jesus.

    It Will Be Worth It All Romans 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two elderly women were out driving in a large car -- both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stop light was red, but they just went on through. The woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    World-As-It-Is To World-As-It-Should-Be | Jesus The Only Hope | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 12, 2023
     | 2,291 views

    The world-as-it-is, is a pretty messed up place. We cannot fix it by ourselves. Good news is that there is one person who can. Let us put our faith in Jesus Christ alone. Join Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD, as he expounds on this idea.

    World-as-it-is to World-as-it-should-be We cannot escape bad news even if we want to, nowadays. Media channels and social media scream out bad news to us, unless we are on a media fast. We are just sort of coming out of the pandemic. The World health organisation is still not sure that they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Kingdom Of Reward

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    Jesus has offered us great rewards in His kingdom

    A Kingdom of Reward Matthew 25.14-30 August 24, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Big Responsibility: FFA President, Planning the annual banquet, Order of ceremony, who would do what and how things were to be done, Working for weeks to get it done - went well and was enjoyed by all II. Special ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Would You Risk Your Life For? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    When Paul spoke to Felix about faith in Christ he discussed righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come. It scared Felix, but not enough. What motivates us to live for Christ?

    What would you risk your life for? Acts 15:26 speaks of “men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul asks the question in 1 Cor. 15:30, “Why do we stand in jeopardy every hour?” In Romans 8 he quotes Psalms 44 and applies it to Christians: “For your sake we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Log Off Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,514 views

    Get the plank or log out of your own eye first. We uncover one of the crucial disciplines (and often neglected in our age) for doing this: self-examination.

    Series on the Mount Log Off Matthew 7:3-5 September 16, 2007 Last week we look at the need for discernment of right and wrong. We saw how Jesus wants to tread cautiously when judging others being careful not to condemn them. We look at the context of judging that we are to refrain from judging ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Encouragement For The Weak Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,148 views

    the first qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's work well and triumphantly, is A SENSE OF OUR OWN WEAKNESS.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 7 Oct 2012 “An Encouragement to the weak” Are you overcome by the world around you, overwhelmed by the circumstances of your life, and have nothing left? Perhaps through frailty or failure you have drawn the conclusion that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastor Appreciation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,130 views

    Jesus gives pastors as a loving gift to His church, calling us to honor, support, and pray for them as they shepherd and serve us.

    Some of the greatest gifts Jesus gives to His church have names and faces, coffee-stained sermon notes, calloused knees, and tender hearts. They stand at hospital bedsides, whisper prayers in empty sanctuaries, answer phone calls after midnight, and show up again on Sunday with a smile that says, ...read more

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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Not Wearing A Wedding Garment

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025
     | 548 views

    This message serves as a wake-up call for every believer. Be clothed with the righteousness of Christ and be ready for the great wedding feast. Are you wearing the wedding garment?

    THE DANGER OF NOT WEARING A WEDDING GARMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:10, Revelation 19:7-8, Zechariah 3:3-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 13:14 INTRODUCTION: In the parable of the Wedding Banquet, Jesus tells of a king who prepared a great feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unworthy Servants Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,819 views

    The parable of a dutiful servant in Luke 17:7-10 teaches us about the ideal attitude that a disciple should have in serving God.

    Scripture Does God owe you anything? If you believe that God owes you anything, you may be unhappy when God fails to deliver. And even if God gives you what you want, you may still find something about which to complain. You may be like the mother whose son was blown away by a tornado. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    David Vs Goliath (Who Are You?) Series

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    We often align ourselves with the 'good' character, but stop and consider afresh which character you are like in this story. Are you self-sufficient? Fearful? Jealous? Grow to be more like David!

    David vs Goliath This is so much more than the story of an underdog vs a giant. Which character are you like? (eg facebook quiz) Are you a Goliath? (vs 4 – 10, 42 - 44) Trusting in natural talent, physical security, past success Show contempt for others that you do not understand, realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist