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  • James Lee avatar

    Wanted; A Few Troublemakers Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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     | 6,536 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers” Acts 17:1-9 If you paid any attention to the sign, as you turned in this morning it may have shocked you. The title of the message is “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers.” I know what you’re thinking, “Pastor, you’ve been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,858 views

    This message is from the Sermon Central Series, "From the Ashes" and is heavily edited for use in our church.

    Temptation From the Ashes Series Week 1 – Temptation Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 4:7-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Timothy 6:9, Hebrews 2:18 and 4:12, James 1:2-3 Opening idea- chocolate on the seats Introduction Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. It’s going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sin That Wants God

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025
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    Cain sought God’s favor without surrender, but Christ’s blood still speaks—calling every heart from self-made worship to obedient, Spirit-filled revival.

    The Conflict at the Altar Every human being builds an altar. Some offer obedience; some offer opinion. Every life lifts something before God—work, worship, wealth, reputation—and waits for fire to fall. That is where the story of Cain and Abel begins: two brothers, two altars, two hearts, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    I Shall Not Want PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,577 views

    God is our unfailing and sufficient provider, even in times of hardship.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to be diving into one of the most comforting and beloved passages in the Bible, Psalms 23:2. "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters." This verse beautifully encapsulates a truth that we, as believers, can hold onto: God is ...read more

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    I Want That Mountain

    Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,793 views

    Even when you get old, you are not a throwaway. God shows us through the life of Caleb that there are many things still worth living for.

    “I Want That Mountain” Joshua 14:6-13 You may have heard the news that Sir Edmund Hilary, the first white man to ever scale to the peak of Mt. Everest, passed away on Friday at the age of 89. He was the one you might recall, when asked why he wanted to climb Mt Everest in 1953, was reputed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanting, Waiting, Working

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2011
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    These three areas are so basic to our lives and determine our destiny. God's word shows us how important these are on just about every page of scripture.

    Let's say the 23rd Psalm together. (The Lord is my Shepherd...) I heard about a preacher who asked if any of the children could come up and say the 23rd Psalm. A little five year old bounced out of the pew and came to the podium and said: "The Lord is my Shepherd and that's all I want!" As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Want To Live Forever?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 6, 2009
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    Jesus offers us a way to live forever that is better than the fountain of youth. If only Ponce De Leon spent more time looking into Jesus’ way to immortality.

    -I love the Indiana Jones movies -I love them most of all because they usually deal with something of a spiritual nature -Raiders of the Lost Ark is about the Nazis trying to find Israel’s lost Ark of the Covenant in order to use its power for their evil plans -The Temple of Doom is about Indiana ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Want The Word

    Contributed by Larry Pruitt on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,564 views

    Reasons we should want the word of God in our lives today and the benefits we receive from God’s word.

    (The thoughts and ideas for this lesson are attributed to Tommy Vernon (now deceased) who encouraged me to preach as a young man. Psa 119:105 Thy word <is> a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Paul told Timothy the preacher to preach the word "in season and out of season".......Do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wherever He Wants Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007
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     | 2,460 views

    Living a life that follows God’s will is God’s purpose. God’s will is always attached to purpose. Our responsibility is to go wherever he wants.

    Wherever He Wants Assorted Texts Just before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of ministers urged him to grant immediate freedom to all slaves. “It is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence in that matter,” Lincoln wrote. “And if I can learn what it is, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Want Power?

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Apr 1, 2009
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     | 2,964 views

    Sermon discussing the Power of the Holy Spirit

    You Want Power? Strengthening Your Faith Series 2009 February 15, 2009 AM Sermon Acts 4 Let’s begin this morning with the state of the world. CEO’s make billions falsely while millions struggle from day to day. Politicians trade punches and beat around the bush while individuals and families ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Gotta Want It

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
     | 12,078 views

    A look at the comparison of the Kingdom of God and a valuable pearl

    HE HAD IT ALL, AT LEAST ON THE SURFACE. A GOOD BUSINESS, A FINE FAMILY, STATUS IN THE COMMUNITY. HE HAD EVERYTHING IT WOULD APPEAR, BUT NOT QUITE ENOUGH. SOME MEN CRAVED AFTER GOLD OR SILVER OR JEWELS NOT THIS MAN. THOSE THINGS WERE ALL SO COLD AND INANIMATE, FORGED AND MOULDED DEEP INSIDE AN ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Shall Not Want PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,355 views

    Explore the profound assurance in Psalms 23:1 that God, as our Good Shepherd, provides for us, comforts us, and remains faithful even in our trials, ensuring that we lack nothing.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a passage that's probably familiar to many of us, but that doesn't mean we can't discover something new and profound within its lines. We're looking at Psalms 23:1 today, a verse that whispers the promise of God's faithfulness, the comfort of ...read more

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    I Want That Mountain

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,964 views

    Mountain top experiences

    JOSHUA 14:6-13 "I WANT THAT MOUNTAIN" A) I don’t believe any of us enjoy the valleys that we go through in this life! * So we need to look for the mountain top experiences to help us survive the valleys, * Because what you get on the mountain will help you in the valley! B) However, just because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014
     | 4,329 views

    How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

    Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pause To Appreciate Psalm 23: “the Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want. Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,228 views

    In this sermon series, we discover some truths that we've taken fort granted concerning this wonderful and familiar Psalm. In this one, we learn that God's supply for his sheep is unlimited!

    TEXT: Psalm 23 TITLE: PAUSE TO APPRECIATE Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall not want. . .” SERIES: Pause TOPIC: God’s provision / self control OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 7, 2010 PROP.: God’s abundant provision leaves us not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ