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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    All Kinds Of People Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2023
     | 2,128 views

    You can learn from observing people. It is amazing that King Solomon could see this much from his palace. Solomon was observing people who were working hard, and he observed that their inward motive was envy. We could find this type of person very commonly.

    You can learn a lot from watching people. You could be at the Atlanta airport at the busiest airport in the world or at a quiet rural restaurant and you will find a variety of people. We can become students of people. Knowing what makes people tick and learning from others is wise. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Presence In The Good & The Bad Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 28, 2023
     | 2,102 views

    Based on Gen 39:21-23 - Encouragers hearers to remember God's presence in good circumstances & bad circumstances

    “GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE GOOD & THE BAD” Gen. 39:21-23 FBCF – 5/28/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Facebook questions this week: - What’s one thing that has brought you joy in the last month? - What’s one thing that has brought you pain in the last month? Answers were wide-ranging: - Joy – salvation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promised Advocate

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 26, 2025
     | 380 views

    A sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B

    June 25, 2025 Our Savior’s, Menomonie Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 16:9-15; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 The Promised Advocate Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The common thread running through all our scriptural ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Moving Toward Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 254 views

    This is the 4th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

    Series: Called To Promise [#4] MOVING TOWARD FAITH Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction: In our text, we witness Abram’s journey as he moves away from conflict and confusion toward a divine promise of blessing. This passage reminds us, that God's call often involves stepping out in faith, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stepping Out Of Your Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,106 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of prayer, God's promise of provision, and the joyful journey towards praise as demonstrated in the story of Elijah and Ahab in 1 Kings 18:41-46.

    Good morning, dear friends and family! Today, we are going to dive into the book of 1 Kings to understand the incredible potency of prayer, the beautiful promise of God's provision, and the joyful journey towards praise. E.M. Bounds once said, "Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be ...read more

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    Your Breakthrough Is Coming. PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,996 views

    The sermon's main point is that waiting on the Lord is not wasted time, but a period of growth and preparation, with the promise of renewed strength and anticipated breakthrough.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dig into a promise that many of us know and love, but never really take the time to digest fully. We will explore Isaiah 40:31, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not ...read more

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    We Have Work To Do! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,912 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persistently follow God's call, utilize their strengths for His glory, and foster spiritual growth without looking back.

    Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to see each of you here today, gathered in fellowship and in pursuit of the wisdom that can only be found in God's holy Word. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

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    With Raised Hands

    Contributed by H Frank Centrallo on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,821 views

    This sermon is one in a series dealing with the need for congregational maturing. Aimed at men specifically and gifting as a means of war.

    Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church February 2, 2003 With Raised Hands Exo 17:5 The LORD answered Moses, "Walk on ahead of the people. Take with you some of the elders of Israel and take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. Exo 17:6 I will stand there before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Where Your Treasure Is Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 41,886 views

    Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

    Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Resolve Conflicts Between

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,763 views

    How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32

    How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32 DISCONTENTMENT "Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor." Benjamin Franklin. Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain the reasons for conflicts between people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Day To Feed The World – Compelled By Compassion

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,048 views

    We are compelled by compassion to HELP. We help as we Heed the compassion Command, Empty self, Lift the burden and Pay the price.

    • Galatians 6:2 (GOD’S WORD) Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings. INTRODUCTION: This morning we are asking you to give one day’s income to help feed the world. Before we go any further I think we ought to ask if it is fair for any of us to be asked do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Day To Feed The World – Compelled By Compassion

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007
     | 3,410 views

    ONE DAY TO FEED THE WORLD – Compelled by Compassion We cannot ignore those less fortunate than we are. If the love of Christ is in us then we are compelled to H.E.L.P: Heed the compassion command, Empty self, Lift the burden, and Pay the price.

    • Galatians 6:2 (GOD’S WORD) Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings. INTRODUCTION: This morning we are asking you to give one day’s income to help feed the world. Before we go any further I think we ought to ask if it is fair for any of us to be asked do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Helpfully Surrounded

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,599 views

    God’s presence, realized among His people, will move them to fearless advancement in His name

    Thursday morning. Jasmine Gardner was desperate to catch the #30 bus. For some reason she’d been forced off the subway. She had to get to work. She was already 45 minutes late. The bus wasn’t the usual for her, but rush hour traffic was, and she was all set to get on. The driver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spots And Stripes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2021
     | 6,054 views

    If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals or your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

    Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Your High School Commencement Speaker Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022
     | 2,958 views

    This time of year, graduations are filled with commencement speakers. Some are boring and some are memorable. What if Daniel of the Bible was chosen to speak at your commencement? Daniel would tell you to navigate your world with care.

    We are grateful to honor some twenty-four seniors today in graduating high school. You are graduating from school with a tremendous future ahead of you. Most of you were blessed by God to be born in the United States, where you have so many educational and financial options available to you. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist