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  • John Harvey avatar

    Three Things God Desires

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,057 views

    God’s greatest desire is for us to give him glory. He disries for you to reveal, recognize and live for his glory. Jesus through his life and death brought glory to the father.

    “Three Things God Desires” February 27, 2005 Intro: As we approach the Easter season, a very important question seems to cross the minds of people as they reflect on the story: “Why did God do it?” It is a great question and one that needs to be answered to help us better understand the events of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pearl Or Pebble: How Do I Treat The Life-Saving Gospel Message?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    The gospel is God’s perfect pearl. The perfect, one-of-a-kind message is what we need and will want to value!

    Who likes treasure hunts? What do you say we have one right now! I have a cooler here in which I’ve hidden a treasure. Can one of you children come up and find it? (Child looks for treasure.) What’s that you have? A pebble? I wonder how that got in there? That’s not worth anything. Just toss it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Good Word For The Diligent Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,169 views

    The words diligence and industry do not carry as positive a connotation in our society as they once did. But the Bible exalts those that work over the "leisure-holics," and those who work with diligence over those who work with negligence.

    PROVERBS 10: 1-5 A GOOD WORD FOR THE DILIGENT [Proverbs 6:6-11] The subscription stated as "The Proverbs of Solomon" informs us that we have come to a new portion of the book. The first nine chapters have set forth beautifully in what has been mainly connected discourse concerning the nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Half Of The Story

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 10, 2012
     | 4,611 views

    Most Christmas sermons tell the first half of the Christmas message-- eternal life, salvation. This sermon is about the other half-- abundant life.

    The Other Half Isaiah 40:3-4 Today I want to talk to you about something you might not expect Pneumatic tires, shock absorbers, asphalt roads, and springs. You might be asking yourself.. "What is he talking about, they didn't have pneumatic tires, shock absorbers or springs 3000 years ago!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Pray To God When But What If Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,266 views

    Many times we pray to God when we need something; many times we pray to God when things are going badly for us, and we need things in our life to turn around; many times we pray when we are in crisis mode, and we don’t have anywhere else to turn.

    Introduction: Many times we pray to God when we need something; many times we pray to God when things are going badly for us, and we need things in our life to turn around; many times we pray when we are in crisis mode, and we don’t have anywhere else to turn. But what if we prayed as the Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Needs, Her Needs, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    Why should we even worry about trying to meet each other’s needs?

    Does God care how I get along with my wife? We know that God cares about: world events, the lives of powerful and important people. But does he care about my life, even down to the point of caring about our relationships? Yes. Most definitely yes. Because He isn’t just a God out there. He is a God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence

    Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    Which one of us is the greatest? A look at Ambition, Jealousy, and Hostility in our lives

    Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Let me start out by asking you all a question tonight! • Have you ever been reduced to embarrassed silence? o the kind that comes for a sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Keep Hope Alive

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 45,985 views

    To encourage believers not to lose hope no matter their circumstance.

    Rev. D. Joseph May 4, 2007 Text: Jer. 17:7; Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Topic: Keep Hope Alive INTRODUCTION Contrary to popular belief, Jesse Jackson did not coined the saying: ‘keep hope alive.’ The Bible has been admonishing and encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua's Needed

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,755 views

    When Moses finished his work, God chose a Joshua to continue it. As the Moses’s of the faith pass on, God is looking for some Joshua’s to step up to leadership.

    Help Wanted Joshua on Leadership May 29, 2005 PM Joshua 1:1-9 (NIV) After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: [2] "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Word As Seed

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2020
     | 5,041 views

    Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23.

    Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. The Parable Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Abimelech Appraised Of Gaal’s Move Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2020
     | 1,856 views

    This rebellious speech by Gaal was reported to Abimelech by the town-prefect Zebul, who sent messengers to him, either through deceit or secrecy or both, not allowing anyone to know that he sent them.

    Chapter 42 Abimelech Appraised of Gaal’s Move [Judges 9.30-9.33] Scripture: Judges 9:30-33 (KJV) 30 And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Johnson avatar

    Live Like You Were Dying

    Contributed by Ben Johnson on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 23,925 views

    We must take advantage of every opportunity, of everyday, of every moment to live life on purpose!! Unfortunately however, many times we get so caught up in the details of our day to day life that we just don’t take the time to SEIZE EVERY MOMENT!

    Live Like You Were Dying using SONG ILLUSTRATION: "Live Like You Were Dying" -by country artist Tim McGraw REFERENCE: Phil. 3:7-16 A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an young attractive woman who was traveling with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,074 views

    When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

    Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,444 views

    Sermon #6 in series entitled "I’m in!" focusing on behaviors active church members will participate in. This one deals with sharing your faith. Borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

    Sharing Your Faith I Peter 3:15-16 CHCC: February 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION: SKIT: “I am a Christian and a Saint” The "evangelist" walks up behind a person standing on stage, gets in their face and says, "I am an evangelist! A Christian and a Saint! Are you saved? Are you washed in the blood? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ The Conqueror Of Death

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,636 views

    “And when he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping’.” Mark 5:39

    Introduction: Man was created in the image and likeness of God with power to make choices. These choices determine the quality of our lives and our eternal destiny. Eve made the choice to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil rather than the fruit of the tree of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed