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  • Derek Melanson avatar

    God's Favour Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 26,705 views

    God’s favour means He uses the ordinary, involves adversity, requires obedience, gives us purpose, and provides hope.

    Introduction We’ve all done someone a favour. And we’ve all asked for favours. We all have favourite foods, music, places to visit, etc. We talk about favourable weather and favourable circumstances. To use a negative example, some parents play favourites with their children. When we use these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shepherd The Flock Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,872 views

    When serving God’s people is no longer viewed as a privilege, man has a tendency to corrupt spiritual leadership.

    1. Spiritual leadership is NOT something one takes upon himself. a. It’s a privilege, a stewardship God entrusts to men & women in overseeing the ministry of His flock. 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bret Hammond avatar

    Does God Really Have A Plan For Me? Series

    Contributed by Bret Hammond on Aug 5, 2014
     | 8,031 views

    There are few verses in the Bible that get quoted more than Jeremiah 29:11. People really connect to it, but does it connect to them? What does this verse really have to say to me?

    INTRODUCTION A. Well, if you’re like me, the story made you angry – livid – it really raised my hackles 1. April – Michael Sharkey – thought his home was in good hands 2. Left to fight for our country in Afghanistan – but while gone – squatters –his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Witness At The Well

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    Jesus ministry to the Woman at the Well shows how to bring the message of God’s healing love to individuals; his efforts in Samaria changed a life, then Samaria, then Ephesus and resonates today in every nation where the Gospel is preached.

    JOHN 4__1-42 THE WITNESS FROM THE SAMARITAN WELL A cartoon pictures a medieval Crusader, standing in full armor and holding his shield. He also held his long sharp spear at the throat of a prisoner on the ground. The prisoner on the ground struggles to say, “Tell me more about your Christianity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Jesus: Approved By God Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 24, 2014
     | 7,515 views

    Peter's Pentecost sermon explains the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God in Christ's Life, Death, and resurrection

    “Jesus: Approved by God” Acts 2:22-24 We have been looking at the day of Pentecost, the day that THE CHURCH was baptized with the Holy Spirit and placed into union with one another and with Christ. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and became a powerful force for the spreading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Revival Starts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    Revival has only one place where it can begin, with the calling and movement of God

    Where Revival Starts 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction A Sunday School teacher was teaching a group of teenage boys one Sunday about Christ’s disciples; about their abilities, their attributes, and why Jesus might have chosen them. Toward the end of the lesson a teen-aged boy who was particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thanksgiving In All Things

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,807 views

    Our response to God in the hard times tells the world who we really are.

    June 13, 2004 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Subject: Suffering for God Title: Thanksgiving in All Things You know that one of my favorite bible passages come from Acts 16. I love the story of Paul and Silas being thrown into a Philippian jail and put into stocks in the inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Approaching Mount Zion

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 266 ratings
     | 58,462 views

    We need to be reminded that we come into the presence of God every time we worship.

    Introduction: In a scene out of the book Tom Sawyer, Tom had gone to Sunday school and church at the demand of Aunt Polly. After Sunday school, Tom and his brother Sid went to the auditorium to sit under the watchful eye of Aunt Polly. Next we read Tom’s description of public worship. He says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should We Praise The Lord? Parti Series

    Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    We should praise the lord because: • God himself practices praise within the trinity

    I-God himself practices praise within the trinity This may be shocking to some of you, but it is in the nature of God to praise, honor, glorify, exalt, and magnify Himself and even his beloved people. Within the trinity, the God the Father often praises the God the Son. John 12: 28-30 28Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Dishonouring God With Our Lifestyle

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 1, 2025
     | 240 views

    Many profess to love and serve God, but their daily actions and lifestyles betray that confession.

    THE DANGER OF DISHONOURING GOD WITH OUR LIFESTYLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 2:21-24 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Titus 1:16, Hebrews 10:29, Isaiah 29:13 INTRODUCTION: Many profess to love and serve God, but their daily actions and lifestyles betray that confession. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    United For God’s Glory Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,118 views

    God uses all kinds of people to do His work. You have a place in His church and your contribution is valuable. With such diversity in the team, it is senseless to compete and compare; we are called to cooperate. We serve to glorify God, He alone is our

    What we learn last week: ?What God originates, He orchestrates. ?Expect challenges when doing God’s will. ?Don’t fear difficulties. Choose to look at them with eyes of faith, and not fear. Last Tuesday, I read these words from Bill Hybels?The Power of a Whisper (p.110-111): “Don’t ever buy into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Vision Is Jesus

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,601 views

    A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rev. Richard Norman avatar

    The Cap (Or The Roof) (Cont.) The Purposeful Preparation Of God’s People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    Last week we studied the principle of evangelization of the lost. I mentioned during the sermon that in its’ preparation I realized that there was another aspect of evangelization that I noticed in the passage of scripture just prior to my text.

    The Cap (or The Roof) (cont.) The Purposeful Preparation of God’s People John 1:29-37 Part 5 in the Series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Last week we studied the principle of evangelization of the lost. I mentioned during the sermon that in its’ preparation I realized that there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Worship: An Act Of Desperation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,615 views

    Worship that God wants from us is honest, transparent and real. Can we come to God, can we come to church, when all we feel is sorrow and lament? Or do we have to fake it all the time.

    Sermon for CATM – April 13, 2008 – “Worship: An Act of Desperation - Psalm 142 I overheard someone ask someone else this very simple question recently: “What has been the saddest moment in your life?” I can’t recall the answer given, because as soon as the question was asked, my mind drifted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Close Encounters With Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2013
     | 6,761 views

    What happens when people encounter the living Lord? -- We discover: 1. the majesty of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 2. the misery of our sin (vs. 5). 3. the ministry of our Savior (vs. 6-7). 4. the motivation of our Service (vs. 8).

    Close Encounters with Christ Isaiah 6:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 24, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We have been studying Old Testament encounters with Christ for almost a year: From Adam to Abraham to Moses. I counted around a dozen more personal encounters with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist