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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God's Faith Incubator Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 7, 2011
     | 5,924 views

    Outreach ministry and discipleship development are significant challenges. so we need to glean wisdom from the experience of the godly, especially Paul. Here are two pieces of advice we can glean from Paul's experience, even though our context of ministr

    God's Faith Incubator (Acts 13:42-52) 1. A few years ago, the WWJD fad was raging. It was a good fad. Do you remember the bracelets with WWJD that the kids would wear? 2. I saw a cartoon of Jesus with a bracelet on. It said, "WWI" for "What would I do?" 3. Two incidents happened within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Late Rewards

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2005
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    God will reward His servants on time and in full!

    Late Rewards I have read from time to time about soldiers getting medals decades after they performed that acts that earned them. I am sure that they had figured that what they had done had been forgotten by this time as even their memories of the events were fading. Some soldiers had died so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Worship

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006
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    Exposition of worship. Go ahead and make some noise in church--its what we’re called to do!

    Alright, for those of you who are you into sports? Who is your favorite team? Is it a basketball team, or a football team, baseball, or maybe hockey, Do you absolutely love to see a great play? Do you get excited and shout when you see a touch down, a home run, a goal, or a slam-dunk? Do you enjoy ...read more

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    Deserving Our Thanks

    Contributed by James Bryant on Nov 20, 2003
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     | 6,113 views

    This message helps us to refocus our thanks to the one who all is praise is due.

    DESERVING OF OUR THANKS Psalms 100:1-5 1. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    With Joy, Prayer And Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2019
     | 7,945 views

    Happiness is not found in anything external. It is a certain state of the soul when it is filled with the peace of God and lit up with the sunshine of heaven.

    12/18/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 22: With Joy, Prayer and Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Lesson 22 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Rejoice always (v. 16) Our joy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Like Our God?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2022
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     | 2,289 views

    From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised.

    WHO IS LIKE OUR GOD? Psalm 113:1-9. PSALM 113:1. “Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.” “Praise ye the LORD” is a translation of “Hallelujah.” It is an imperative, addressed to a plurality of people. These people are identified as “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy Settled! Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
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     | 4,970 views

    Part 7 of study of Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor "But one thing I do; Forgetting what is behind..." Philippians 3.13b ------------------------------------------- If there is one impossibility that exists, it is for joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Giving God The Best PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
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     | 1,156 views

    This sermon explores the blessings, joy, and transformative power inherent in the act of giving, reflecting our character and faith in God.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here on this blessed day, not as mere individuals, but as a community, a family brought together by our shared love and devotion to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to strengthen our faith, to grow in our understanding, and to encourage one ...read more

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    Go! And Listen For His Voice - Proverbs 8:34 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2025
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     | 431 views

    When was the last time you truly stopped, stilled your heart, and listened—not to the clamour of the world, not to the endless stream of social media notifications, not even to the opinions of friends—but to the voice of God?

    Go! And Listen for His Voice - Proverbs 8:34 Introduction: Grabbing Attention Let me begin with a question: When was the last time you truly stopped, stilled your heart, and listened—not to the clamour of the world, not to the endless stream of social media notifications, not even to the opinions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call To Repentance

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 24, 2002
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    Religion without repentance, or repentance apart from religion? How did you come in?

    (read text) Let’s begin by looking at the cast of characters: Jesus: The True Witness, who, having come into the world, is the light of the world. The Messiah. Called Rabbi, or Raboni, meaning ‘teacher’. The One who began His earthly ministry with the public cry to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Reasons To Rejoice

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,679 views

    In spite of difficulties, God has given us reasons to rejoice.

    November 9, 2002 I. Introduction A. Theme for this month of November is Praise and Thanksgiving B. Fitting theme 1. In the month of October, we celebrated thanksgiving here in Canada 2. In the month of November, our neighbor south of the border is celebrating thanksgiving. 3. As we approach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Outpouring Of Joy (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,014 views

    This Christmas season, let us open our hearts completely to God. As we do that we will open ourselves up to receive the deep and abiding joy that is found only in knowing God.

    The Outpouring of Joy, Mark 14:3-9 Introduction (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon, All of Grace) The fames 19th Century English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, tells the story of a minister who called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Worship Style Vs. Substance Part Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    All humans are drawn to glorifying man, just look at the popular TV shows. Christians on the other hand should be glorifying God.

    Worship: Style Verses Substance Part II Psalm 96:1-13 Purpose: To describe how to get closer to our God. Aim: I want the listener to work at intentionally worshiping God. INTRODUCTION: The media industry is obsessed with glory. Magazines and other publications seek to display the beauty and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Spirit-Filled Wives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,556 views

    The submission of wives in Ephesians 5:22-24 shows us Spirit-filled wives.

    Scripture Today we continue our sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians explains what God has done in Christ—and continues to do today through the Holy Spirit—in building a new society (of Christians) in the midst of the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    The Vital Link Of Prayer And Praise Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,952 views

    Life is hard. Sometimes we are dealt a difficult hand. But earnest prayer leading to real praise will lift us out of life’s ruts.

    Sermon Notes The Vital Link of Prayer & Praise Philippians 4:4-9 (Based in part on "The Answer to Your Problems" by Jay McPhearson) Introduction: Ever face a problem you thought would top them all? In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ