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  • Michael West avatar

    Making Your Faith Visible Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
     | 6,128 views

    Don’t just pray and expect God to do something, show God your serious in your prayer and give it all you got.

    Sunday February 17th, 2008 Series: the Fight part 7 Scripture: Mark 11:22-24 Sermon: Making Your Faith Visible Speaker: Pastor Michael West Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Any Faith Left?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 6, 2005
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     | 2,701 views

    This sermon blends together Luke 18: 1 - 8 and Deuteronomy 1: 16 - 17 to arrive at a description of the faith God expects from Christians.

    Any Faith Left? Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came a “dry town” to build a tavern. He was not breaking any laws to do so. The community was just conservatively religious. A group of members from the various churches in town met and prayed for God to intervene. That night the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Warring Over Wealth Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005
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     | 3,652 views

    What are we to do when money becomes the battlefield? RECOGNIZE THE BATTLE; REMOVE THE REPROACH OF THE UNCHURCHED; RELEASE OUR RIGHTS; EXPECT TO RECEIVE A BLESSING.

    Passage: Gen.. 13:5-ff I ask you this evening, what is it that divides and dissolves more relationships than virtually anything else? Of course, I’m sure that it’s not true of each of you, so perhaps it will come as a total surprise to you that the number one item that married couples quarrel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive? Who Me?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,731 views

    We desire, and expect God’s forgiveness when we ask. But it is so hard to offer that forgiveness to others when they sin against us.

    Forgive? Who Me? Matthew 18:21-35 I remember this story about a famous person in American history, and for the life of me, I can’t remember who it was. Anyway, this person was asked one Sunday afternoon about the worship service he attended that morning. “What did the preacher preach about?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Austin Mansfield avatar

    A Different Set Of Footprints

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,469 views

    Sometimes we misinterpret the purpose of prayer. The response we expect isn’t necessarily the response we get. Anyone else experience that?

    Other Scriptural passages Genesis 18:20-33 Colossians 2:6-15 Psalm 138 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s a poem entitled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Exploring The Possibilites

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2009
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     | 2,962 views

    Why do you pray if you don’t expect God to hear and answer? Faith is the key to approaching God in a way that pleases Him.

    March 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:6 Subject: Faith Title: Exploring the Possibilities We were over at church praying on Friday morning at our normal prayer time, Alice, Frances, Melanie and I were there, and even though it was our normal prayer time it was far from being a normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Palm Sunday - Two Parades Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,346 views

    Jesus' entry into Jerusalem while seated on a donkey demonstrates that he is not the Messiah that the people expect. Jesus is a Messiah who comes in love and rules by love.

    Mark 11:1-11 “Palm Sunday—Two Parades” INTRODUCTION We are back to where we started—at the beginning of the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. We have watched and listened as the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders escalated. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Looking To 2011

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    As we approach the New Year, are there things that you are willing to change? You cannot do the same things, the same way, and expect things to change.

    Looking to 2011 Matthew 14:22-14:32 Wow! Where did this Christmas go? Most people are done opening presents and most will get back to normal routine. Unless… you are like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wayne Mock avatar

    Priority Of Concern Series

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 4, 2011
     | 5,706 views

    People can have many priorities. Jesus expects His followers to have priorities based on His value system, not the value system of the world.

    There are many things in life about which we can be concerned. We can be concerned about the weather – when will it be warmer? We can be concerned about the economy – especially if we are being directly affected by the recession. One’s health is also a matter of concern to many people. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    King Herod's Early Release Program Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,457 views

    No one, not a single person in this story expects Peter to be released. Not Herod, not the guards, not the people of the church, not even Peter himself. Still, God answers the prayer.

    Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "King Herod’s Early Release Program") The links are not active in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Babatunde Olugboji avatar

    Forget Your Past, Focus On The Future Series

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 47,100 views

    Remember, yesterday is history (you can’t change it) today is a present (enjoy it) and tomorrow is a mystery (look forward to it with expectations).

    That I may know Him (2): Forget your Past, Focus on the Future Text Philip 3:12-14: Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011
     | 3,670 views

    Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

    Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcoming The King

    Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011
     | 5,956 views

    Palm Sunday text that teaches that we must expect to encounter the risen Christ this day and even find Him in the most unlikely of places and faces.

    “Welcoming the King” – Matthew 21:1-11 There is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Royal Wedding. I realized that there are many people only a few years younger than myself who have no memory of the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. We Americans have always had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Pretenders

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,679 views

    Without dissimulation. That simply means open, transparent, and honest. Whether is be in love or business, that is what God expects from us in all of our dealings.

    PRETENDERS Gibeonites --Joshua 9 motivated by fear pretension cannot be equated with love. The deceit was used to make a league with Israel. The vow was unwise, but it was considered official and had to be honored. A wrong relationship now has become obligatory and thus, will have its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,273 views

    We may come to Jesus hoping and expecting for a particular need to be met; but he also wants to meet a deeper need - the cleansing of our heart.

    2 Kings 5.1-14 & Mark 1.40-45 Just Words???: Cleansing Just Words: Cleansing Scripture Text: Mark 1.40-45 INTRODUCTION His name was Naaman. He was a leader; …a valiant-soldier; …a warrior. He was a great-man, who commanded the respect of everyone who knew him. But, he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene