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  • Kyle Idleman avatar

    Gods Of Success Series

    Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,321 views

    A sermon in a series about the sins we set up as idols in our lives.

    …Homerun Derby, an annual competition. A player by the name of Josh Hamilton, who used to play for the Cincinnati Reds…but they traded him away (as they often do with their best players) to the Texas Rangers (Laughter)…and so Josh Hamilton steps up to the plate, but the path to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,171 views

    Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Peril And Blessing Of Glorifying God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    Glorifying and giving thanks keeps us safe.

    Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified (doxadzo honored, praised worship) him not as God, neither were thankful; (appreciate, favor) but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkenedzo 1Co 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Firm Foundation Of Fear. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2014
     | 5,643 views

    Poverbs was given to us teach us about the skill of living. The foundation of this skill is the fear of the Lord.

    We all are put here on earth for a purpose. Do you believe that statement? Or do you believe that you were dumped here to go through some sort of existence until your life ended? Everything God created was created for a purpose. Is there anything more annoying than mosquitoes? What purpose do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    God's Assassin Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,004 views

    After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

    In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Breath Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,282 views

    The Faith is under assault by a wicked world. In such times, believers are encouraged by the knowledge that God shall prevail; and the evidence for this truth is the eternal Word that reveals the Son of God.

    A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the LORD blows on it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In God's Will Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2015
     | 6,362 views

    The Apostle Paul knew the 1) Priority of (Romans 15:25–28) & 2) Prosperity of (Romans 15:29 ) Living in God's Will.

    Open Doors International released its World Watch List earlier this month, ranking the top 50 most dangerous and difficult countries for Christians to live in. “We have seen the sharpest jump in violent attacks against Christians in the modern era,” says Curry, estimating that upwards ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Don Schultz avatar

    God And Money

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,485 views

    God gives us money, and we use it to glorify him.

    God and Money 1) Giving to gain eternal friends 2) A world in debt 3) The greatest donation of all time It’s interesting to me to see just how many stories the media can squeeze out of the terrible events that took place a few weeks ago. And I’m sure you’re finding out, as you watch the news, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gary MacDonald avatar

    Working With God

    Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 20,095 views

    If God is present in all things, what is he doing? What is he up to? More importantly, how do I experience him in my life? How do I perceive him?

    Working with God by Gary MacDonald Introduction: Challenged by recent unexpected, but compelling, evidence that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, the theorists of cosmology are reacting as creative scientists should. They are stretching their minds in search of explanations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is God Silent? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    An exploration of the biblical texts asking God why and seeking an answer to the question “Is God silent when I am hurting?”

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust in God even in times of adversity when He seems silent. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will accept the invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray. Introduction: In the fall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Is God Hidden? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    An exploration of the reasons why God seems hidden when we go through adversity and how we can build our trust in him despite it all.

    Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as this morning’s news. I call them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? Plunging into these questions is not simply an intellectual exercise. They are vital issues in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Is Calling

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    Aimed at convicting persons to hear God’s call, and give their lives to Christ.

    Exodus 3:1-10 “God Is Calling” BY: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was in seminary, I had a really tough Old Testament Teacher....he was good, but tough. He really expected us to know our stuff, even some stuff that may ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    God's Goal

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    God’s goal is not to make us happy, it’s to make us His, not to get us what we want, but to get us what we need.

    “God’s Goal” John 4:4-29 God’s goal is not to make us happy, it’s to make us His, not to get us what we want, but to get us what we need. Intro: Early in his career, Thomas Edison invented a vote-recording machine for use in legislative chambers. By moving a switch to the right or left, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 26, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,561 views

    We can have and need to be at peace with God.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you think of the word “peace”, what comes to mind? Do you think of tranquil settings, that relaxing day in the hammock in the back yard under the shade tree? Do you think if the kids being at a babysitter for a few hours? • Maybe peace for you is being out on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    The Ideal God Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    I would suggest that (today) modern man certainly knows how to look for, find and worship the false gods of this world without having to use a hammer or chisel.

    THE IDEAL GOD Text: Exodus 20:1 thru 6 There is a Bible story (found in the book of II Kings) that illustrates for us what can happen when the people of God look for (or try to create) THE IDEAL GOD. The story is about a very young king, named Hezekiah, and how he brought the backsliden nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God