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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "God's Recipe For Happiness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    A sermon on happiness based on J.B. Phillips’ translation of The New Testament.

    MATTHEW 5:1-12 “God’s Recipe for Happiness” BY: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was a real young kid I used to like to bake cookies...cause I really liked to eat cookies and my mom would very rarely buy the store-bought kind. So, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    Knowing the brevity of life, how will we invest what God has entrusted us with?

    [I am indebted to a sermon by Maxie Dunnam as a major source for this sermon]. Found in his book, "Pack Up Your Troubles" Intro: In reaching mid-life I have wondered, "What has my life accomplished and where am I going with the second half?" *I know I have gotten to mid-life because lately ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Isn't Anything Sacred Anymore?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    This sermon discusses the need for change in our lives: From repenting and turning towards Christ to the willngness to step out of our comfort zones to follow Him.

    January 23, 2005 Good morning. Let me start by saying that Diana and I could not wait to get back up here. It’s like that old John Denver song: ‘It’s Good To Be Back Home Again.’ And, we do consider this our home now. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your church. I want to talk to ...read more

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    How To Respond To The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    God has a will for our lives. The question is, how will we respond to that will?

    1. Illus. of man on motorcycle (Getting Down To Brass Tacks, pages 137-138) • Punchline- “I’m going home…. if it’s the Lord’s will!” 2. I want to talk to: • That Christian who I struggling to stay in God’s will, and wondering if it was all worth it. James has a word for you/ • That Christian who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Considered My Servant? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore God's unwavering faithfulness, even in times of suffering and adversity, as exemplified in the story of Job.

    Good morning, Church Family. Today, we will delve into the deep and profound mystery of God's faithfulness, even in the midst of our suffering. We'll be exploring Job 1:8, where God says to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a ...read more

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    After You Have Suffered A While

    Contributed by Larry Grant on May 18, 2025
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    The world will make you nervous, the world will try to unsettle you! BUT don’t put your trust in the things of this world! Put your trust in Jesus and He will settle you upon a sure foundation.

    1 Peter 5:8-11 After You Have Suffered A While May 18, 2025 WE NEED TO STRENGTHEN OUR WALK WITH GOD! We are told that we need to be "sober and vigilant". Being watchful means that we need to get serious in the church. The Devil is Real - Here, he is called "Adversary". This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare To Follow

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    How well do we follow when Jesus calls us to follow? Oftentimes it requires an abrupt stop, an about face, and then a totally new direction.

    Sermon Title: Prepare to follow Sermon Text: John 1:43 Sunday, June 25th, 2000 – Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Scripture introduction: I think most young Christians are told when they ask what they should read first in the Bible, is to read the book of John. It tells quite clearly that Jesus ...read more

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    Achin' Backs And Dirty Hands

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,819 views

    It took aching backs and dirty hands to rebuild the city of Jerusalem and it requires the same to continue building up Christ’s church today.

    Achin’ Backs & Dirty Hands I. Introduction A. Background to the text is Neh. 1-2. 1. Nehemiah gets disturbing news about the condition of Jerusalem. a.It had lain in ruins for almost a century and a half. b.He had passion for the Lord! Neh. 1: 4 2. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tomorrow, I Love Ya' Tomorrow

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    It’s easy to put off obedience until tomorrow. But part of submitting to God means submitting my now to God not just my tomorrows.

    James 4:11-17 Sept 12, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 3) – Tomorrow, I love ya’ tomorrow INTRODUCTION Many years ago now, there was a Broadway play and a subsequent movie about a little red-haired orphan girl who was adopted by the richest man in the nation. The name of that little girl and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Renewal

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    God’s plan to rebuild lives.

    The Road to Renewal Isaiah 40:29-31 I. You Must Have Vison For The Future - Proverbs 29:18 A. Evaluate Where You Are - Neh 2:13-15; 2 Cor 13:5 1. Where have you been 2. What are your strengths 3. What are your areas of weakness 4. What has brought about past failures II. You Must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

    "Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obeying God

    Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 23,817 views

    One prophet forgot what God told him and paid the price.

    Obeying God 10/26/03 1 Kings 13 Verses 1 – 3 “And behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the Lord unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. (2) And he cried against the altar in the word of the Lord, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the Lord; behold a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    Find out how to get over bad decisions in this wake up call!

    Wake Up! How To Get Over Bad Decisions 4/13/05 I. Introduction Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about decision-making. The first week, I shared with you three keys to being confident in your decisions. Anybody remember the three keys? 1. Gather all the Info 2. Weigh the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Look What God Is Doing!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 23,215 views

    God is at work all around us -- we need to seek what He is doing and get involved.

    "LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!" Psalm 78 In my estimation, one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the ability to remember. Because of this precious gift I will never forget what it was like to experience the birth of my children and the joy that Connie and I shared together in welcoming them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Consequences Of Spiritual Apathy Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,754 views

    Identifying the consequences of Spiritual apathy among God’s People

    Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Northern Ireland Studies in the Book of Haggai Study 3 The Consequences of Spiritual Apathy Introduction Over the past two weeks we have been considering the teaching of the opening section of the book of Haggai. Although classed as one of the minor ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed