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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Relationship With God

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 28, 2016
     | 17,187 views

    God doesn't want a one-time experience with you. He wants a relationship.

    “Relationship with God” August 28, 2016 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 5:8 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Not Me? Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,375 views

    Too many want their cake and to eat it too. They want the prize without running the race.

    Romans 8:1-28 Who wouldn’t want or desire to escape God’s condemnation? Verse One informs us that we who are in Christ Jesus...we escape. But...we must really and truly walk NOT in the flesh but in the Spirit. Too many want their cake and to eat it too. They want the prize but prefer not to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 474 views

    Funny thing about forgiveness- Everyone wants to receive it but not many want to give it.

    The Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Good morning everyone, Please turn to Matthew 18:21-35 Next week during the month of June it will have been 5 years since Covid-19 struck America that caused everyone to be isolated in their homes and caused the church to quickly come up with a new way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    The Ideal Valentine Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 10, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 339 views

    If you want to be a Valentine, then you need to be the kind of Valentine someone would want to have.

    THE IDEAL VALENTINE INTRODUCTION - If you want to be a Valentine, then you need to be the kind of Valentine someone would want to have. The following proverb is a good starting point. “A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Moss avatar

    I Wonder What Christ Wants Us To Give Him This Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    This sermon attempts to reveal what the author believes Jesus would want us to give Him for His birthday this Christmas.

    "I Wonder What Christ Wants Us To Give Him This Christmas" Text-Matthew 2:1-12 By dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Perhaps many of you enjoyed going to the parade in our city last night. With all that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "For” Life Changing Words

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,568 views

    I. FORGIVE “If you want peace of heart” II. FORGET “If you want peace of mind” III. FORGO “If you want peace of the body” IV. FOR GOD “If you want peace for life”

    “FOR” LIFE CHANGING WORDS Phil. 3:13-14 Story A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Sheep

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    Men do not want a Messiah unless he is tame; men want what they want. Becoming a sheep with a powerful shepherd is humiliating, because someone else is in control.

    At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly." Jesus answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    7 Virtues

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,015 views

    Is it OK to want more?

    MATTHEW 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Wants Us To Do The Things That Are Not Easy Through His Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,511 views

    Jesus wants us to withstand criticism, false accusations, and misunderstandings for His purposes with His support

    Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23,24) Many things are not fun but are necessary if we are to fully follow the Lord Jesus: 1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Food, Folks, And Fun

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    What causes people to want to come to one church over another and what are they wanting in their church?

    Sunday Morning May 27, 2001 Pastor Shawn Drake Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM FOOD, FOLKS, AND FUN Ecclesiastes 3:1, 9-14 Introduction: Most of you probably know that before I became the pastor of this church, I was a manager and supervisor for McDonald’s. Although our slogan changed several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    A Remarkable Invitation Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 3,643 views

    What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God wants to be our friend.

    I want to ask you to consider something as we enter this Fall season. How would you describe your relationship with God? That’s a personal question that I simply invite you to simply reflect upon. I would presume that many of us find ourselves in many different stages and seasons. You may just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay Between The Lines - Part 1

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 29, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    God wants us to stay between the lines; He wants us to stay within the Bible.

    STAY BETWEEN THE LINES PART 1 PROVERBS 22:6 6. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it. We live in a day that compares to that of Noah. We call evil good and good evil. A judge has to take down the 10 commandments from the courthouse, but people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    God's Kingdom Is Of Servanthood

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,806 views

    Jesus not only wants his followers to serve but he wants their attitude in so doing to be that of love

    Christian Living PK and KB 28-09-08 Story: Robert Fulghum, the American author who wrote “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” says that he keeps the picture of a woman in his bathroom alongside the mirror in his bathroom who is not his wife. Every morning as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Caleb Anderson avatar

    When Things Get Real Series

    Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,730 views

    If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others

    “When the calling is clear, walk away from the castle” When reality sets in: Leaving security for possibility <<refer to surveys—read them all—great ideas… some of you are waiting on us… but we’re waiting on you>> Stories: - Leaving comfortable gig to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit # 8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 1,500 views

    Today we want to look at another fruit of the Spirit that God wants to produce in our life.

    We have broken down these nine fruits of the Spirit into three groups: INWARD, OUTWARD, and GOD-WARD. • INWARD FRUITS consist of love, joy, and peace • OUTWARD FRUITS consist of longsuffering, gentleness, and goodness. • GOD-WARD FRUITS consist of faith, meekness, and temperance. Today we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist