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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Perseverance And Prayer

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 28,967 views

    God values perseverance very highly. Why?

    You and I live in an era of unprecedented speed. Technologically, the pace of change is almost beyond comprehension. A rule of thumb called "Moore’s Law" states that the speed of computer chips doubles every 18-24 months. My first PC, which I purchased in 1985 to write papers for seminary, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Strong In God's Arms

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 19,423 views

    This is a Men’s Day Sermon using the words growing, strong, God and arms.

    Growing Strong In God’s Arms 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Psalm 18:29-32 1 Peter 4:12-17 Men, what comes to mind when you think of a strong man? Do you see someone with muscles bulging out? Do you see someone with a lot of money? Do you see someone with the power to attract women? Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Exhortations To Excellence" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    Sermon 16 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,460 views

    Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

    There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Rejoicing In God's Workman Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,855 views

    When you honor a faithful servant of the Lord who sacrificially exercises his Spiritual gifts, you are honoring God who created that person, Christ who died for that person’s redemption and the Holy Spirit whom enables that person to achieve God’s will fo

    Title: Rejoicing in God’s Workman Theme: Enjoying What the Lord Has Done Through Dean and Ann Husted Series: Pillars of the Church Introduction: The leadership and the members of CrossRoads Church strive to make the Word of God their guide in determining what the Lord would have us do in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mercy In The Midst Of Madness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,611 views

    Just like stubborn and rebellious Israel of old, we do not deserve God’s grace and mercy. But in spite of ourselves, God is always ready to extend His mercy to us; especially in the midst of life’s increasing madness.

    Mercy In The Midst Of Madness Text: Ps.61: 3-4; Ps.103: 2, 4-5; Isa.41: 13 Intro: Last night, as I bowed my head in prayer to God, I began to share with the Lord the burdens that were weighing heavily upon my heart. It was not long before hot tears began to flow down my face, as I poured out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fail Proof Way To Have A Great Life

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
     | 4,940 views

    Is there a fail proof way to have a great life? According to God's Word there is!

    The Fail Proof Way To Have A Great Life II Peter 1:5-15 If I were to ask you this morning…how many of you would say you had a good life? How about a GREAT life? How many then? Do we even know the definition of having a great life… If we don’t then how can we know if we have it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,290 views

    The basics of temptation have never changed. By looking at Satan’s original temptation of Eve in the Garden, we can recognize temptation when it comes and be better equipped to resist it.

    1. What is the source of temptation? a. Satan not God b. Our willingness to give an audience (foothold) 2. What is the appearance of temptation? a. Close to the truth b. Good, pleasant, desirable 3. What is the result of temptation? a. Succumbing i. Putting our desires ahead of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Solitary Pain And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    Pain and suffering is often solitary and always a spiritual experience.

    Title: Solitary Pain and Suffering Text: Luke 4:1-13 Thesis: Pain and suffering is often solitary and always a spiritual experience. This is the first in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering based on the words of the Apostle Paul who wrote, I want to know Christ and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Run The Race

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,191 views

    "Run the Race" VBS wrap-up sermon. True Christian living can be compared to an Olympic-style race. With the crowd in place and the prize set before us, we have everything we need to run.

    1. Feeding off our Encouragement (12:1a—cloud of witnesses) 2. Getting rid of our Encumbrances (12:1b—lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us) 3. Building up our Endurance (12:1c—let us run with patience the race that is set before us) 4. Looking to our Example ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Is Alive

    Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Apr 6, 2016
     | 10,723 views

    Hope is so much more than crossed fingers and waiting for the unknown to happen or not happen. Hope in the resurrected Jesus means that although your world is shaken, your soul will not be. Pastor Jarrod shares this hope in today’s message.

    In an ESPN interview last month, a reporter shared what NBA super-star, Steph Curry, said regarding his “killer instinct” in playing opposing teams. He said, “I want to make them lose all hope.” That’s a zinger. And Curry does an exceptional job doing that. Ponder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon 6: From Bitterness To Blessing Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,794 views

    What a difference a day can make! One day Ruth went into the fields to glean a poor widow with no prospects for the future and by the end of the day she found herself the object of the special attention and affection of a man who would change her destiny.

    Sermon 6: From Bitterness to Blessing Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 22, 2019 What a difference a day can make! One day Ruth went into the fields to glean a poor widow with no prospects for the future and by the end of the day she found herself the object of the special attention and affection of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The End Of The Age (2020) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 8, 2020
     | 6,155 views

    Signs of the end of the age - Luke chapter 21 verses 5-38 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus gave some warnings: (A). There will be false messiahs (vs 8). (B). There will be wars (vs 9-10). (C). There will be natural disasters (vs 10-11). (D). There will be persecution (vs 12-18). (E). There will be the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple (vs 20-24). (2). ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Developing Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,115 views

    Joy is a directive, a strong basis for the faith of a Christian and in our Christian journey we will find that joy is the opposity of happiness.

    Developing Joy" Gal 5:22, John 15:1 Joy a directive a strong basis for the faith of a Christian And in our Christian journey we will find that Joy is the opposite of Happiness! Why? Well Happiness is the reaction to an action where as Joy is an action derived from God! What do I mean.... Find ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 28, 2017
    based on 56 ratings
     | 28,407 views

    Trust God "not" your Feelings. This Message is based on another Sermon on Temptation, Titled "Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer." with different Illustrations along with 4 Additional Illustrations at the end. Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican