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    Expanding Your Horizons: Embracing God's Plan SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 1,186 views

    This sermon challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace God's plan, inspired by the Prayer of Jabez before it became popular.

    We all have our comfort zones, where we feel safe and satisfied. But staying in our comfort zones can make us complacent and distant from God. Jabez, however, prayed a powerful prayer that challenged him to step out of his comfort zone. Let's take a closer look at his prayer. Jabez's place in ...read more

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    What Are We To Do When The Brook Dries Up?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 27, 2023
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    How many Christians have hit a "dry patch" during their ministry or walk with the Lord, and often we could not understand the reasoning why this has happened?

    We could have called the title to this message “When in Drought, Do Not Doubt.” In the previous chapter, we learn that Ahab is now king of Israel. Unfortunately, he was worse than all the other kings before him. Each king prior to Ahab became worse than the one before. Ahab married Jezebel who led ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Quitters - Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 6,281 views

    Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

    I. Introduction Happy New Years! It is in this season that we have been trained to make resolutions. Goals set for change. Great promises to ourselves. Weight will be lost. Bills will be paid off. Hobbies will be explored. Sites will be visited. Here were the Top 10 resolutions for 2018: 1. Eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2012
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    This is a Father’s Day sermon encouraging men to strive for excellence by fulfilling their needs for respect, for encouragement, and for a relationship with God.

    Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World 6/16/12 Joshua 1:1-9 Ephesians 5:25-6:4 I can recall a number of years ago I was having a conversation with one of the women in the fellowship hall. She was dressed extra nice that day and had her hair done very well. I said, “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Time To Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,751 views

    Introduction to Colossians

    COLOSSIANS #01 - It’s Time To Grow Up - Introduction It’s Time To Grow Up Colossians 1:18, 28; 2:6-7, 10 1. Spiritual Growth begins with Spiritual Birth. A. Through creation each of us is an “offspring” of God · (Acts 17:28-29) For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Up One Another Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 15,101 views

    An incomprehensive study of the 'one another' verses. Part 1

    This sermon is our first installment in a seven-part study on what I’ve referred to as the ‘one another’ verses. These seven sermons do not represent a comprehensive coverage of the verses in the New Testament that address our relationship to one another as believers in Christ; but they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Grown-Up Christmas List

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    Christmas wishes for adults

    A Grown-Up Christmas List - Peace (Rom 5:1) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, - Love (John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Up For The New Year

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 229 ratings
     | 18,827 views

    An exposition of Eph 5:15-17 designed to motivate people to live more wisely in the New Year by Deciding: who they are going to please Examining: how they live their lives Planing: how they will live their lives

    WISE UP FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction There were two brothers who notorious in a town. They both drank too much, the cheated on their wives and abused people that worked for them. One of them had a heart attack died and his brother went to see the local minister about the funeral. He said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What's God Up To These Days?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 2,146 views

    God’s will is to bless for HIS GLORY.

    What’s God up to these days? Ephesians 1 A. THE PLAN One major project: The church… 15Then he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Let The Church 'move Up'

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches about the Apostle Paul’s "team" of helpers.

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Church ’Move Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Colossians 4:7-18, KJV Purpose: Examine the Apostle Paul’s "team" of helpers. They give us hope that everyone can join in the ministry to proclaim and promote Jesus Christ--even you. INTRODUCTION This ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Up With Faith, Down With Walls Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    TRUSTING THE LORD HELPS PEOPLE OVERCOME OBSTACLES. Here are two sets of consideration about the correlation between people, walls, and faith.

    November 27,1994 --PM UP WITH FAITH, DOWN WITH WALLS Hebrews 11:30-31 INTRO: Jericho was a city which had been promised to Israel by God Himself. Joshua¡¦s job was to take the city, but a large, imposing wall hindered progress. So many would face the wall and believe it impossible to conquer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership That Lights Up The World

    Contributed by Jeremey Brown on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    Taking about becoming a leader for Christ in the darkest places.

    1 Peter 2:9-10 I Peter was written around 63-64ad to the churches that were all around middle east the churches where being persecuted by death prison stoning. The purpose of Peters letter was to remind the people that they belong to God that we belong to Him, he loves us and is still there for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurry Up And Be Patient Already!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    How James calls on Christians to be patient because Jesus is coming soon and because God blesses patience.

    December 16, 2001 James 5:7-11 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 8,480 views

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Heating Up The Holiday Season

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    There are things we can do to heat up or spruce up our Christmas holiday season.

    HEATING UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON INTRO.- Lights, camera, action. These words could well characterize this time of the year. It’s a time for bright lights, cameras (picture-taking), and action. Lots of action. Lots of coming and going. What’s your favorite thing to do this time of the year? DO YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ