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  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Prayer Keys: Bearing Fruit Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,077 views

    “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name,” John 15:16. A prayer key sermon that can also serve as a witnessing sermon.

    Prayer Keys - Bearing Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 One Wednesday, we looked at the second prayer key in this verse, asking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scars

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 5, 2018
     | 10,635 views

    Often our scars serve as mile-markers in our lives. Other scars are hidden from human view. Scars from verbal or physical abuse, divorce, traumatic losses, betrayals by those you loved. They don't escape the Master's gaze. He wants to heal them.

    SCARS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a lot of ways, adults are like kids; we make mistakes and sometimes get hurt. 2. A young boy, Jayden, came into the house covered with mud after finishing a rough day of play. "Mom," he shouted at the top of his voice, "if I fell out of a tree, would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Content (Cun-Tent) With Your Content (Cahn-Tent)?

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Nov 27, 2020
     | 2,460 views

    Charles Spurgeon said, "If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled." But do we live like that's true? Do we see our circumstances as opportunities to serve and praise God or as an opportunity to complain?

    INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- So how many of you, honestly, pigged out this Thanksgiving? Did you fill yourself to the brim? Well, I did. I’m not to afraid to admit it. Good turkey. Good stuffing. Mashed potatoes. Green-bean casserole. And pie! Ohhh my wife spoiled us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Post Spiritual High Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019
     | 6,755 views

    We all have times in life when we have had a spiritual high. Invariably the high is followed by challenges that lead to frustration and frustration that leads to distraction. This distraction can lead us away from serving God in full strength. That is the definition of Post-Spiritual High Syndrome.

    Jexit - Judah Comes Home Post Spiritual High Syndrome Ezra 4:1-5 In your life, most of us, maybe not all of us, have gone through this experience is what I call the Post-Spiritual-High-Syndrome. Ok … so this isn’t a technical description … but it is a legitimate experience It happened to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Church At Its Best Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2018
     | 9,298 views

    God want us to be the best church we can possibly be. How can we get there? 1. Be saved by the Lord (vs. 1). 2. Be seeking the Lord (vs. 2). 3. Be separated for the Lord (vs. 2-4). 4. Be serving the Lord (vs. 5).

    Our Church at Its Best Acts 13:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 11, 2014 *I've often recalled something I heard Louis Bartet say 30 years ago: "If I searched and searched until I finally found the perfect church, then after I joined it, it wouldn't be perfect anymore." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soul Food

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 17, 2015
     | 5,511 views

    In order to live with Christ, we have to die to our worldly way of life and take up his life-a life of forgiveness, goodness, trust and service. If we are grounded in Christ’s unconditional love, we are free to lead like Jesus and love and serve others.

    The passage we have just heard from John’s Gospel is part of the lengthy “bread of life” discourse in which Jesus shows that he is the only way we can satisfy the hunger we have in our souls. Hunger is a powerful motivator. When we are physically hungry, we get something to eat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Faith In The Midst Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,538 views

    Jairus had a great need, and he met One greater than his need. When he faced an impossibility, Jesus provided life. We all have difficulties beyond our control. We have great needs, and we serve a great Christ for our needs.

    Faith in the midst of Despair Mark 5: 21-24; 35-43 Following the great miracle in Gadara where the demonic was healed, Jesus made His way back across the Sea of Galilee. Most agree He returned to the region around Capernaum, the home-base for His ministry. As soon as Jesus steps out of the boat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Great Turnarounds Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023
     | 2,857 views

    The story of Esther and Mordecai is full of plot twists, unexpected outcomes, and surprise endings, all reminding us that we serve a God of great turnarounds. Do we have “Hamans” in our lives? From the story of Esther and Mordecai we can draw encouragement for our lives today.

    Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 4) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reluctant? Dull? Indifferent? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,377 views

    Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I love you, Jesus, but don’t ask me to do that!” Or perhaps you have served God, but your attitude was wrong: “If no one else will do it, then I suppose I have to do it.”

    Reluctant? Dull? Indifferent? We are confident that you are meant for better things, things that come with salvation. For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for Him and how you have shown your love to Him by caring for other believers. Our great desire is that you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Grant avatar

    When The Land Enjoyed Her Sabbath

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,774 views

    "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath." In other words, the Sabbath was designed to serve and benefit man, not the other way around. God gifted man with a sabbath and He did not intend for the sabbath to be greater than man but that man would accept His gift with joy.

    2 Chronicles 36:11-21(NKJV) "When the land enjoyed her Sabbath” July 23, 2023 I. A Failure 16 “…the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy.” In chapter 7 God had given them a remedy! “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Shuts The Heavens To Speak To A Nation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 203 views

    1 Kings 17 shows us that in times of spiritual and economic famine, God is never without a voice or a plan. Elijah's boldness, the widow’s obedience, and God's miracles remind us that we serve a God who speaks, provides, tests, and resurrects.

    WHEN GOD SHUTS THE HEAVENS TO SPEAK TO A NATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-24 Supporting Texts: James 5:17-18; Psalm 33:18-19; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 11:6; Luke 4:25-26 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 17 introduces us to one of the most powerful prophets in Scripture—Elijah the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Watching The Steps We Take Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,186 views

    2 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. Those pursuing Jesus and wanting to walk the Jesus walk will watch where they are stepping. In doing so they ask the question, "Am I in the way or am I in the way?"

    WATCHING THE STEPS WE TAKE Luke 5:27-28 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 16:23-25 (NIV) 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darian Catron avatar

    Worshiping At The Temple Of Aphrodite Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Feb 21, 2025
     | 393 views

    Aphrodite, like so much of what the world worships, is a false god offering a very false and imperfect form of love. Versus the one true God that we believe in representing TRUE LOVE. Today we are going to be studying “The Love Chapter,” as it is called. 1 Corinthians chapter 13.

    INTRODUCTION: Over the last two Sundays we have been exploring what the Bible says about love… specifically the kind of love that God demonstrates for us, gives to us, and is for us. We talked about how there are different forms of love, some very shallow and feeling based, some that are more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ways Of The Lord Are Right

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,327 views

    Following God in His ways of righteousness is the secret of outstanding success in all areas of life.

    The Ways of the Lord are Right Study Text: Hosea 14:8 - 9 Introduction: The Bible in the book of Hosea urges anyone reading it to live wisely by obeying God’s precepts because they are completely true, and will lead those who follow His ways to be well pleasing unto God. The ways of God is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bold Walk. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2009
     | 3,990 views

    We are called to let our light shine! What does that mean?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we examined what it meant to be the salt of the world. • Today we are going to look at part 2 of our message on the Bold Walk. • For our walk to be bold, we must get out of the salt shaker so we can bring flavor to this world along with all the other wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ