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  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    What's Eating You?

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,461 views

    Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

    What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The What-Fors Of The Wherefores

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,585 views

    This sermon seeks to encounter false views on how to understand the will of God.

    “The What For of the Wherefores” (A general message on finding the will of God) Ephesians 5:14-17 I am preaching to you today on the subject of “The What For of the Wherefores.” There are two “wherefores” in the scripture that I read to you today. Both of them sandwich a fool in the middle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Not Dead Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,813 views

    Is God dead? God's not dead. please help me to contact the producers of the movie "Gods not dead" please inform them that I have excellent proof of Gods existence - from the Bible, proving Gods existence it would blow their minds/ for part 2 of the movie

    They say: God is not dead? Is He is still in control. So, why then are we experiencing so much suffering and pain here on earth? Does God even care? Is He trying to punish us or did He forget us. Is He really a God of love? Would a God of love allow us to go through pain, death, and hardship? Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is His Name? Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 29, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,145 views

    As members of the 21st Century church, it is essential that we understand, the totality and the fullness of God and the Power of His Name.

    Series: The Power of the Name (Philippians 2: 9-10 ~ Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;) Sermon 1: What Is His Name? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, John & Us Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 25, 2021
     | 2,676 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Jesus, John & Us” Luke 7:18-35 A sermon for 6/27/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 7 “24 When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 But what did you go out to see? A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Going On A Little Further

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    Being saved is not the end of the process. Being pleasing to god requires us to pass through the gate of salvation... and then go further. This sermon discussed the other gates we must pass through.

    Going on… A little further. Matthew 26:36-45 This morning I want to speak to you about something very important… going deeper in your spiritual life. As always our example is Jesus. He went a little further than the old law required. "You have heard it said, but I say..." The requirements ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement In The Face Of Problems

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 29, 2016
     | 4,059 views

    Have you ever wished that someone had given you encouragement when you really needed it? A few words of encouragement can really make our day brighter. We see an example of this in the reading from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12.

    Have you ever wished that someone had given you encouragement when you really needed it? A few words of encouragement can really make our day brighter. We see an example of this in the reading from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12. Knowing that his words would fill the Thessalonian believers with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Not The Best? Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    Sermon Series, "Pursuing Excellence." This message focuses on bringing to God our best, practicing excellence in giving to the Lord.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #2 -- "Why Not the Best?" -- Giving God Our Best Malachi 3:8-10 -- "’But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? I am not pleased with you,’ says the Lord of hosts, ’nor will I accept an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    I Dreamed I Had An Interview With God.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 27, 2020
     | 3,101 views

    I was asked to give a short message to a group of people.

    Ephesians 2:4-5 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) ILLUSTRATION: *This isn't my dream or vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Azariah And Jahaziel And The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018
     | 9,016 views

    The Holy Spirit is active in the care of our souls if we let Him. He wants to comfort us, lead us, guide us, direct us, teach us and empower us. He wants us to be “Christ like” and to “Do the work of the Kingdom” in the here and now.

    Opening Video Illustration: God’s not dead - trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXbXu5jHrzY (use HD) trailer Introduction to today’s message from video: Is the Holy Spirit dead – is God dead – not involved or out of reach for the average Christian today? No He is not – He is alive and desiring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's In Your Account?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 20,649 views

    Gehazi deposited his talents of silver in the tower and thought that he had gotten away with his secret sin, but God knows all and sees all and judgment has already been given.

    WHAT’S IN YOUR ACCOUNT? 2 Kings 5:15-27 All of us have heard of the story of Namaan. He was a Syrian who was the commander of the armies of Benhadad II in the time of Joram, King of Israel. Namaan was afflicted with leprosy. Leprosy! Just saying the word sent chills down the spine and fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Please Don't Chase The Dove Away

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,564 views

    This phrase refers to the Holy Spirit, often symbolized as a dove, and the warning it carries against actions that grieve the Holy Spirit and lead to division within the church. Our unity is a powerful force that can bring about significant change in the church and in the world.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 2:1) "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons." (Proverbs 16:18) "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Labor Day - Taking Christ With You

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 688 ratings
     | 75,663 views

    One of our problems in life is that we divide everything into secular & sacred categories - but we ought to see our everyday work as a service for God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Ephesians 6:5-6; Daniel 6:20; Jeremiah 29:5-7; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday, it’s Labor Day, & in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical of all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    What Makes God Smile? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,459 views

    God is a parent who smiles at us a lot. What can we do to help God smile on us?

    What Makes God Smile? Purpose Driven #9 Cornwall October 11, 2003 As a parent, I’ve smiled many times as I’ve watched my children. Sometimes, I’ve smiled as they’ve done something very pleasing to me, or have given me a gift that they have either picked out or created. I’ve smiled when I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Sank The Ship?

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 24, 2018
     | 9,387 views

    Dealing with the storms of life.

    What sank the ship? Acts 27:9 – 25 Paul was on his way to Rome as a prisoner, aboard a grain ship with 276 people on board. They were laid over in a harbor called Fairhaven, and faced the decision on whether to sail on or wait there. They knew that storms were coming because of the time a year that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist