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  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 2: Dream Big Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,190 views

    What step of faith do you need to take? What decision do you need to make? On what promise do you need to put down a stake?

    Introduction Before the first raindrop fell, Honi had to feel a little foolish. Standing inside a circle and demanding rain is a risky proposition. Vowing that you won’t leave the circle until it rains is even riskier. Honi didn’t draw a semi-circle. He drew a complete circle. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When It Is Of God... Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    Does heaven hold on to your heart? Giving yourself completely to a holy cause that lasts forever is the most fulfilling of all human experiences. Find the greatest blessings of the Christian life: give it all you’ve got!

    When it’s of God… Acts 5:17-42 When we lived in New Hampshire, about this time of year the Striper Bass would begin to swim up the coast of Maine and sometimes we would go out at high tide and fish for them off the rocky coast at York, Maine. Roy Smith, from West Virginia, was a sportsman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Building The House Of The Lord

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    This is a sermon on prayer. Until God’s people are serious about prayer, we will always fall short of what God wants from us.

    Building the house of the Lord Isaiah 66:1-2 Intro- We have talked about making an impact in this community. I believe very much that we have done that. Between Bountiful Blessings and other community outreaches, we have come in contact with many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Keith Walker avatar

    Progress Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,454 views

    Prayer is vital to know the purpose of God, to live a life praiseworthy of God, to be productive for God, grow in personal knowledge of God, to be filled with the power of God and to be partakers of God’s grace.

    INTRODUCTION Today’s message is about prayer: “Progress Through Prayer.” Let me ask you this morning, “How many of you have prayed for someone?” Another question, “What motivates you to pray for someone?” (Emergencies such as accidents, sickness, loss of job, death in family, how to handle a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Things Private!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 7, 2023
     | 1,248 views

    Jesus gives us a strong teaching to take care of conflict privately when dealing with fellow believers. Our goal should always be to gain reconciliation!

    GETTING ALONG WITH EACH OTHER! WHY HAS THIS BEEN SUCH A BATTLEGROUND WITHIN THE CHURCH? POEM: “TO LIVE ABOVE, WITH SAINTS WE LOVE, WILL CERTIANLY BE GLORY! TO LIVE BELOW, WITH SAINTS WE KNOW – WELL, THAT’S ANOTHER STORY!” THE WORLD HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FALLEN AND SINFUL PLACE SINCE GENESIS 3:23! IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Tremble Before His Holiness Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 175 ratings
     | 8,528 views

    This sermon takes a look at the holiness of God and how we should respond to that holiness.

    I’m not real big on the whole idea of talk-shows. But one show I saw a number of years ago was dealing with the issue of school violence. This was after the string of high school shootings that terrified parents and teachers alike. The question that was asked is why are these kids doing this? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Conditions For Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,007 views

    Prayer is work and takes much effort so getting answers to prayer is important.

    Conditions for Answered Prayer Heb 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. GET RID OF SIN “If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear.” Psalm 66:18 “Behold, the Lord’s hand is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Where Is Your Turning Point?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    What does it take to get you to turn to the Lord and confess your sins?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 21, 2004 Fourth Sunday of Lent “Where is Your Turning Point” Psalm 32 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever sinned? Scripture says that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Every one of us, sad to say, is included in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Hate Mail"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 4, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,414 views

    Taking a look at how Hezekiah dealt with adversity and a threat from his "enemy."

    Hate Mail” II Kings 19:9-19 & 32-36 2KI 19:9 Now Sennacherib received a report that Tirhakah, the Cushite king of Egypt, was marching out to fight against him. So he again sent messengers to Hezekiah with this word: 10 "Say to Hezekiah king of Judah: Do not let the god you depend on deceive you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Mother Who Wanted The Best For Her Children

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,293 views

    This outline takes a look at how the mother of James and John exemplified godly motherhood.

    A MOTHER WHO WANTED THE BEST FOR HER CHILDREN “Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She said to Him, "Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Living On The Hill With God

    Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 34,064 views

    What kind of life does it take for us to tabernacle with God in High Places?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bryan Dill avatar

    Your God Is Too Small

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,507 views

    Takes into consideration some ways that we try to limit God in our lives.

    How big is God?? Is he as big as me? (or maybe as small as me) Is he as tall as brother Mathis? Or as wide as . . . ? [Just kidding. You know I’m not going to finish that sentence, and keep my job] What if we said that God was the size of this church building? That’s pretty big isn’t it? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Are You Related To Jesus?

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 15,084 views

    From Jesus’s point of view, what does it take to be related to him?

    Intro: A doctor goes to a party one night and sees one of his patients out on the dance floor with a beautiful woman. The doctor goes up to his patient and asks, “What are you doing?” The patient responded, “I’m just following your advice!” “What advice?,” the doctor replied. “You told me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Signs Of A Nation In Trouble

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    This sermon admonishes us to take an introspective look at our nation in these perilous times.

    Introduction: We are faced with the imminence of biological, nuclear, chemical and various kinds of warefare. The advent of "911" reminds us that we are no longer protected by borders and rivers. We are keenly aware of the suddenness of massive destruction. But what has happen to the veil of Divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Christ Our Healer Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    Christ is still in the business of healing. We will take a look at how Christ heals

    Christ Our Healer Introduction A. Christ Our Healer -- What does that mean 1. Does is mean that He will heal our spiritual bodies? 2. Does it mean that He will heal us only physically 3. Does it mean that salvation provided healing B. We will be looking at this subject today and try to figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance