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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Place Of Prayer

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,414 views

    1- Prayer will increase our devotion 2- Prayer will release us from our prisons 3- Prayer will open the door to doing good

    INTRO. - ILL.- One lady said: My AUNT KAREN is the mother of two high-spirited young girls. When I called her one morning, our conversation was constantly interrupted by the din of kids screaming and chasing each other. "Could you hold on for a moment?" my aunt finally asked, putting down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Kind Of People? Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 7, 2023
     | 1,328 views

    We must make the most of the time given to us by God to be good stewards of the Gospel. We must both live it and proclaim it.

    I BELIEVE IT’S TRUE THAT WE DON’T LIKE TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD AND UNPREPARED. THE DOORBELL RINGS AND SUDDENLY YOU HAVE VISITORS. A STUDENT IS CALLED ON BY THE TEACHER TO ANSWER A QUESTION. A STRANGER STOPS YOU FOR DIRECTIONS. WE SIMPLY DON’T LIKE HAVING TO GO “OFF THE CUFF” WITHOUT ADEQUATE TIME ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus, The Light Of The World

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
     | 4,121 views

    To show that JESUS within us must be reflected to remove darkness from the world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you reflecting the light? Yes, as JESUS was in the world so I am (because the Great I am lives within me) Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) 1:27 To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ within ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus, The Light Of The World

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
     | 3,108 views

    To show that JESUS within us must be reflected to remove darkness from the world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you reflecting the light? Yes, as JESUS was in the world so I am (because the Great I am lives within me) Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) 1:27 To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ within ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Dunn avatar

    Here God... Talk To My Hand

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 11, 2025
     | 156 views

    Grace is the oxygen of heaven—opening the heart, empowering the climb, and transforming resistance into surrender so we can breathe freely at God’s altitude.

    >>> The Voice We Ignore There is a universal gesture that needs no translation. It crosses cultures, languages, borders, and time zones. Teenagers use it. Grandkids use it. Some husbands use it. And nearly every wife has perfected it. It’s the motion that says: “I am not receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Filling The Void-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 6,888 views

    Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership must be removed as....

    D—SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT FILLING THE VOID-I—Acts 1:15-26 Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership/the ranks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: Believe Him Or Not?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Jesus must be accepted or rejected, there is no middle ground!

    JESUS: BELIEVE HIM OR NOT? JOHN 10:22-42 AUGUST 5, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A fool is not necessarily stupid he just doesn’t recognize the obvious. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Faith

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,417 views

    We must press forward in our faith.

    Luke 16:16 The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth (forces crowds seizes)into it. There is something to be said for faith that neither gets bogged down in the present nor anchors itself to the past but rather looks forward ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kingdom And Chaos

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,926 views

    1st Samuel opens with contrasting narratives - the corrupt religious leaders who are taking advantage of people and a faithful family who is serving God.

    Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 1 – Hannah and Samuel January 13, 2019 1st Samuel opens with contrasting narratives – the corrupt religious leaders who are taking advantage of people and a faithful family who is serving God. Elkanah is faithful. Eli and his sons are corrupt. The Kingdom is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Intentional Grounding

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,147 views

    Living for God isn’t something that just happens. It must be intentional.

    February 22, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Subject: Living for God Title: Intentional Grounding Most of you know that I like sports. I am a life long sports fan – especially for our hometown teams. I love the St. Louis Cardinals, the Missouri Tigers (football and basketball). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A New Beginning For America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 109 ratings
     | 9,785 views

    The apostle Paul gives us some specific things we can do to help America get better. 1- We must pray unceasingly 2- We must live righteously 3- We must evangelize fervently

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone wrote: WHERE WOULD YOU BE... If you had all the money your heart desires? If you had the most fabulous home in the perfect neighborhood? If you had no worries? If you came home and the finest gourmet meal was waiting for you? If your bathwater had been prepared? If you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Gentle Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,012 views

    We must embrace God’s Gentle Servant, we must depend on God’s great power, and we must believe in God’s sure and certain promises if we’re going to find hope in the midst of trouble.

    At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Daniel Wheat avatar

    A Kings Welcome

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 25, 2009
     | 3,773 views

    Palm Sunday we remember the image of Christ entering Jerusalem as a King. Shortly after he is led away a criminal. This passage is to help us reflect upon how Christ entered the gates of our heart and transformed our lives. But do we live a life that refl

    As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Sure Way To Win In Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 30, 2022
     | 3,462 views

    1. We must make sure the messages we hear are true (vs. 17-18). 2. We must strive to overcome our selfishness (vs. 18). 3. We must keep growing in godly wisdom (vs. 19). 4. We must believe Jesus will give us the victory (vs. 20).

    God's Sure Way to Win in Life The Book of Romans Romans 16:17-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 30, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 16:17. Here Paul is very close to the end of his letter to the Christians in Rome. And in today's Scripture he shows us how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War And Dependence

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    Through the battles of life, we must trust in the Lord and be obedient to Him.

    In World War II many of you know the Great Britain endured a great battle with the Germans over their skies. The new Prime Minister Winston Churchill spoke these words: "You ask what is our policy? I will say: It is to wage war by sea, land, and air with all our might and with all the strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist