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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,247 views

    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pray For Your Loved Ones Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008
     | 4,217 views

    This message equips parents and leaders on how to pray for loved ones especially erring loved ones

    HOW TO PRAY FOR LOVED ONES Sermon Objective: 1. Teach God’s people to remove their automatic responses against the kingdom of God by trying to control others (loved ones) when we want them to do or be someone we think they should be. When we manipulate, coerce, or compel others to do what we want, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When God Makes A Plan...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Discussion of how the plan of God for Jesus to lay down His life was always the plan and would come to fruition.

    When God Makes a Plan… Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16 June 21, 2009 Note: The ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE format is from Andy Stanley’s book, "Communicating for a Change." Unfortunately, I’ve still got a way to go before I’ve fully implemented the book! Before I get into the message, I’d like to just take a moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Swallowed Up

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,644 views

    Any time you run from God, you never go “up"; you always go “down.” God sometimes allows us to face frightening circumstances so that we will learn to trust and obey Him. It’s always best to obey the Lord right away - then we won’t be “swallowed up.”

    Opening illustration: Being shocked by electricity can be very dangerous. Just ask professional golf legend Lee Trevino. He was struck by lightning while sitting under a tree during a tournament several years ago. He said, “It bolted my arms and legs out stiff, jerked me off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pass It On-Commitment

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,963 views

    May all who come behind us find us committed to God.

    Title: Pass It On-Commitment Place: BLCC Date: 7/6/14 Text: Haggai 1:1-15 CT: May all who come behind us find us committed to God. A. In October of 1781, General Cornwallis marched his British troops into Yorktown. The patriots to the south had wreaked havoc on his redcoat army, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bill Walker avatar

    Introduction To The Book Of Galatians Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017
     | 8,165 views

    To see Paul's passion for grace.

    INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF GALATIANS The story is told about an intensely focused husband that did not like to be disturbed when he was involved in a project. One day as he was working on his truck in the garage his wife came out with some news. She waited for about 10 minutes until he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Passionate Commitment Of The Lord…”

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 1, 2020
     | 2,170 views

    I’m sure you have heard the following expression said concerning someone (and most times it is said in a negative context) but the expression, “So & so has an agenda!” or “That group has an agenda!”

    I’m sure you have heard the following expression said concerning someone (and most times it is said in a negative context) but the expression, “So & so has an agenda!” or “That group has an agenda!” We live in a nation & even a world where there are certain people & groups who not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    My Month Of Divine Intervention

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,635 views

    It is with great delight that I welcome you to our month of Divine Intervention. I pray that God will divinely intervene in the matters that are crucial and challenging to you and give you deliverance and rest.

    It is with great delight that I welcome you to our month of Divine Intervention. I pray that God will divinely intervene in the matters that are crucial and challenging to you and give you deliverance and rest. Celebrating Canada on her 153rd birthday Before proceeding, I want to seize this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Make The Most Of Every Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,902 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes. Paul wrote, "Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people). Making the very most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When You Have Been Cheated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,562 views

    Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands.

    Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Can Help You Overcome Misunderstandings

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,911 views

    Misunderstandings are common can start a destructive cycle of disagreements, arguments and quarrels that may last for a lifetime. Crushing conflicts can damage all kinds of relationships because simple misunderstandings were never nipped in the bud from t

    Parents and their children of today consistently struggle to understand each other. Misunderstandings are common can start a destructive cycle of disagreements, arguments and quarrels that may last for a lifetime. Crushing conflicts can damage all kinds of relationships because simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Knew That No One Could Ruin God's Plan

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    How to find certainty in God’s will for your life

    Terrible discouragement can be avoided if people realize nothing can ruin God’s plan for their life. God told Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) Illustration:J. Dennis Miller, president of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Lord Uses Pain For Our Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities.

    1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities. The Lord wonderfully used pain in Job's life to purify him of anything that would keep him from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proof Of Life-Part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    Is our Life in Christ real or a facade? Our Life in Christ will be proven/exposed before others...But what are some proofs of life in Christ? 8 arenas in which life in Christ is proven. Part 1 of a 2-part sermon.

    PROOF OF LIFE—Luke 8:40-56 or Exposing Life Jesus gave life to a girl. Christian life will be exposed before others. What are some proofs of Christian life? 10 arenas in which life Christian is proven. 1—Life is proven in ANTICIPATION(:40-42a) —Explanation:(:40-42a) :40—“And as Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elevating Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    This is message #1 in the series. MAny thanks to those who put togather the study material for the movie, Facing The Giants. This sermon looks at where we want to be after we have faced our giants!

    Facing the Giants Elevating Christ John 8:28-30 – Romans 12:2 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest challenges facing the nation of Israel as they entered into the land God had promised them was giants. From the giants of Genesis, who seemed to be a spiritual being seeking to intermarry with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist