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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Daring Faith Willing To Wait On God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 4, 2015
     | 6,844 views

    Sermon challenges us to wait on God. It begins with 3 issues on the Ohio Ballot in the 2015 election. It continues with how our not waiting on God can cause us to miss out on the blessings God truly wants to give to us.

    DARING TO WAIT ON GOD Daring Faith: The Key To Miracles Part 4 October 4, 2015 Pastor Rick 1 Samuel 13:5-13 Matthew 14:25-33 How many of you have ever gotten into trouble simply because you didn’t wait. If you had waited just a little bit longer you would not have gone to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Willyou Have This Man/Woman? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,327 views

    Jesus used many parts of the Jewish wedding in symbolism of the Christian Life. In this message we look at the words Jesus used in the institution of the Lord's supper in light of the Jewish Marriage proposal.

    “WILL HOU HAVE THIS MAN / WOMAN?” Dorn Ridge, May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Probably many here will be to a wedding sometime this year. 2.) Most of us attend one or more weddings each year. 3.) As we go to a wedding ceremony there is usually what is referred to as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    How Will Your Will Match God's Will?

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 30, 2013
     | 4,593 views

    God's will is not a mystery. Rather it's a battle; his will against our will.

    We just read the Apostle’s Creed. It was written in the 4th Century by a Council in Milan as an early statement of Christian belief. It is read regularly in some congregations. However, I found a statement of belief that may fit how we truly believe based on our actions. From Rick ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Discovering God’s Will. Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 3,452 views

    Knowing God's Will for your life.

    Romans 12:1-2 Question: How do I discover God’s Will for my life? Step One: Dedication Vs. 1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Do We Have Free Will?

    Contributed by Ken Henson on May 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Many physicists and scientists now argue that humans do not have free will. The Bible teaches we are free to choose.

    Do we have free will? I think most people are actually not really interested in this question. But there are some really interesting and important aspects to this question. John Searle argues philosophers have not really made any progress on this question in the past hundred years or so. I think ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James Lee avatar

    Understanding God’s Will? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016
     | 7,414 views

    Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

    Understanding God’s Will? Acts 21: 10-14 & Romans 12:1-2 Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. There they are met by a man called Agabus, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Newton avatar

    "The Wind Blows Where It Wills”

    Contributed by John Newton on May 24, 2021
     | 2,216 views

    The wind that blew through the upper room at Pentecost still blows today

    It’s probably been a long time since you were in a room with a hundred and twenty people. But I want you to do your best to imagine it anyway. You might even need to close your eyes for a moment—as long as you promise not to fall asleep! The scene I want you to form in your minds is, of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Knowing God's Will. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2024
     | 1,195 views

    Can we know God's will? YES!

    INTRODUCTION - Life is filled with choices. - In fact, your life is the culmination of every decision you’ve ever made, each choice layered upon the last. - Where you are today is the sum total of choices that came before, and new crossroads will take you to where you will be tomorrow. - There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,316 views

    The importance of obedience to God, the promise of His presence in our lives, and the cost of disobedience, using the story of Elijah and Elisha from 2 Kings 2:1-12.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of 2 Kings 2:1-12. Let me read this passage for us: [Read passage] As C.S. Lewis once wisely said, "Obedience is the road to freedom, humility the road to pleasure, unity the road to personality." Let's pray: Dear Lord, we ask You to ...read more

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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Spots & Stripes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,529 views

    If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals, and don’t depend on your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

    Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Holy Habits #3: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 5, 2025
     | 480 views

    Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control.

    HOLY HABIT #3: SELF-CONTROL Introduction Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control. In this series we have added to our faith goodness —a life of moral excellence—and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Giving Generously Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 14, 2023
     | 3,288 views

    You cannot out give God. You will never be able to match his matchless giving. But we can respond to his perfect gift of salvation in Jesus Christ by generous giving.

    How do we transform our lives in the area of prayer and spiritual awakening? Well, the answer is found from a thorough study of revival in the Bible. When you do this study, you will find a connection between spiritual awaking of God’s people and giving. I want to point to examples in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,780 views

    Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.

    “. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What Jesus Said About Self Love Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,193 views

    Too often we are taught that it is wrong to love ourselves but is that really what the bible teaches?

    What Jesus Said about Self Love This is week five of our “What Jesus Said About Emotions” series. And emotions are a part of each one of us. God created us as emotional beings, within the first three chapters of the story we watch the first couple as they experience loneliness, joy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi avatar

    Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part I Series

    Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,338 views

    Our labor bears fruits but the fruits are not worth eating. This sermon debunks the idea that the fruit of our labor is worth eating or enjoying. This is the first part of a two part sermon

    Labor generally signifies heavy duty task, work or effort. Oftentimes, it is something we'd rather not do but because of some inherent benefits we continue to do it. For a married woman, who trusted and believed God for the fruit of the womb, getting pregnant and going into labor - though hard, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational