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  • Frank Lay avatar

    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,068 views

    The world thinks in terms of strength and power, of ability, self-assurance and aggressiveness. Yet Jesus said "Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth."

    BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 Once again we have a beatitude that is completely contrary to the thinking of the modern world. It is oppossed to everything which the natural man thinks. "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." World conquest, possession of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
     | 4,059 views

    Jesus prayed to discover God's will.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anzac Rememberance -Life Is Changing: Living For Self To Living For Others Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,377 views

    A sermon that relates to ANZAC Day and how the actions of many soldiers was more about others...than themselves....a perspective of life that Jesus calls us to live...the sermon also discusses the importance of peace in the life of Christians

    Living and dieing for others!!! Yesterday was Anzac Day…. It is a very special, some would even say a sacred day in our national calendar. It is a day that helps us understand a little more about what it means to be Australian and why our nation is like it is. For those who don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Persistence In Prayer

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 12,519 views

    God is looking for people who are persistent prayers; people who are prepared to be changed through prayer and people who have time for Him.

    21-10-01 Briningham/Binham Luke 18:1-8 – Persistence in Prayer Father, we pray this morning that you will reveal more about the nature of prayer to us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name Amen. Story: At the turn of the century in Switzerland, a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Getting Ready For Christmas: Jesus' Family Tree"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Jesus’ Family Tree” Matthew 1:1-17 The last church I served had an amazing ministry aimed at helping the more than 150 children living—full-time--in nearby extended-stay hotels. We had an after-school tutoring, mentoring and feeding program—not unlike Safe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ingredients For A Successful Life

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,254 views

    The Bible give us the instructions we need to live the life God wants us to live. We have to follow those instruction, using the right ingredients, to build a successful life......

    Ingredients for a Successful Life Open your Bibles 2 Tim 3 ...... and Psalms chapter 1 While you turn there....let me quote another verse from Psalms 107:20 ..... Psalms 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. The AMP says "He SENDS forth ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Examination

    Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 19, 2013
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     | 15,331 views

    Christ told us to examine ourselves. We must take an examination that questions if our souls are in line with the Word of a Holy God, the Works of the Holy Ghost, and the Works of the Heavenly Grace. Finally, are your steps in line with God's steps?

    The Examination II Corinthians 13:5 5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? Intro: We try to teach our kids and grandkids what is right and what is wrong. Yet, there are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resting Is Hard Work PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 980 views

    Explores the concept of spiritual rest in God, its relevance in our lives, and our responsibility to embrace and live in this rest.

    Good morning, cherished family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to pause, to breathe, to be still and know that He is God. In the hustle and bustle of life, it's so easy to lose sight of the peace and rest that our Father so generously offers us. We are often caught up ...read more

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    Things Might No Work Out The Way You Think They Will

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    A sermon on boldness (thanks to various SermonCentral contributors for many of the illustrations)

    Sermon for 8/22/2004 Boldness Introduction: A. The Six Shooter was a popular western, broadcast on NBC radio from 1953-54. Jimmy Stewart starred as Britt Ponsett, a Texas plainsman. On one broadcast, Britt called a bully’s bluff even though his gun was several feet away on a dresser. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Foolish Of Me To Think That God Was Beneath Me...

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    Contrasts the notion of Christ as foundation with Christ as Capstone, leading us up towards God.

    Sermon: 28th March 1999 (My very first sermon before beginning at Theological College) "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes"? Ladies and Gentlemen, When a Parish sends one of its congregation for training ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    I Think I'll Just Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 259 ratings
     | 28,461 views

    We are created for God’s glory and we are to offer Him praise continually

    PS.145:21; 146:1-2; 147:1; 148:1-5; 149:1; 150:1-6 "I THINK I’LL JUST PRAISE THE LORD" A) I believe according to the Bible, man was created to praise and glorify the Lord! * Isa.43:7 God says, "For I have created him for my glory." * 1 Cor.10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should We Think About Capital Punishment? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    Takes a look at the death penalty from a Biblical perspective to aid Christians in their thought process

    WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Texas Executes Rapist-Killer; Third of the Year HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - Texas carried out its third execution of the year on Monday, putting to death a delivery truck driver who raped and killed a 19-year-old waitress ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Have More Power Than We Think

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    Children of God often sell themselves short on the power of God.

    WE HAVE MORE POWER THAN WE THINK Luke 10:19-20 Intro: In verse 1 of this chapter we find Jesus has appointed 70 followers to go out into the harvest. He has given them orders to carry neither a purse nor scrip nor shoes and he has told them to salute no man by the way. In other words Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 4: Thinking The Unthinkable

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,427 views

    God has promised to do the impossible in response to prayer. Let us recognize that throughout life, God has already done the humanly impossible. Realize God wants to do exceeding and abundantly beyond all that we ask or think.

    A. STATEMENTS ON PRAYER BY JERRY FALWELL (as taught by Jonathan Falwell). 1. Prayer can do anything God can do . . . and since God can do anything, prayer is omnipotent. 2. “Nothing of eternal significance ever happens apart from prayer.” 3. “Faith begins where man’s power ends.” 4. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Think Jesus Is Coming Back Or Not?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    This sermon encourages us to watch, to wait, to be alert, to be on our guard, and not to worry. This is an encouragement to remember and believe that Jesus will indeed return with great power and glory, and to remember it whatever our current circumstance

    If I were to hand out confidential voting papers on which you can vote either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, I wonder what the results would be …(long pause). You want to know what the question is, don’t you! It’s this: Will Jesus return? Is He coming back? Yes or no. Mark chapter 13 is not easy to understand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican