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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Longing For The Likeness Of The Lord

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    Paul had a great longing to be like his Lord. We as modern-day Christians should have that same consuming desire to be like Jesus.

    LONGING FOR THE LIKENESS OF THE LORD Text: Ps.17: 15; Phil.3: 8, 9 Intro: Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “longing” as a “strong desire; yearning.” It almost goes without saying that everyone has strong desires of one sort or another. And the list of things for which people desire is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive? Who Me?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,711 views

    We desire, and expect God’s forgiveness when we ask. But it is so hard to offer that forgiveness to others when they sin against us.

    Forgive? Who Me? Matthew 18:21-35 I remember this story about a famous person in American history, and for the life of me, I can’t remember who it was. Anyway, this person was asked one Sunday afternoon about the worship service he attended that morning. “What did the preacher preach about?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Captives Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,890 views

    Is it your desire to live a life wholly committed to Christ? To live a life of conviction requires commitment. We can learn much from Daniel.

    Captives of Our Faith Daniel 1:1-20 Isaiah 51:7-8 Matthew 14:23 Romans 12:11-13 1 Corinthians 1:9 Psalm 119 2 Corinthians 5:7 Mark 10:43-44 Prov. 3:6 I never tire of reading and preaching from the “Book of Daniel.” Not only is it one of the best of the Bible’s literary works, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Righteous Mind

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,430 views

    To show that we must turn our minds over to God and allow Him to renew them as we desire to live in holiness before Him.

    -This morning I want to think about your brain -Have you ever seen a picture of a brain? -It’s not very pretty -It doesn’t look very impressive -The brain is a very vital organism to us -It is what helps us decide what to do each day -It is what keeps your body functioning -Involuntary ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Introducing The Keys To Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 84,681 views

    Every Christian desires to grow and mature in his or her walk with Christ. This sermon, which is the first of a series of sermons, introduces the keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture While searching this week for a story to introduce my new series of sermons, my eye caught the following headline: “Man Lives in a Tree after Fight with His Wife—50 Years Ago!” I suppose I was drawn to this story because my first counseling assignment as a freshly-installed Associate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Randy Christensen avatar

    Narnia: Sons Of Adam And Daughters Of Eve Series

    Contributed by Randy Christensen on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    Just as Aslan used 4 children to accomplish great exploits in Narnia, God desires to use children to accomplish His agenda here and now.

    Narnia intro: There is a story about hope… …there was a land that existed where a horrible evil ruler had come and taken over the land… …actually, this ruler had been brought into the land by a person who had been selfish and disobedient… …many of those that lived in the land had lost ALL hope…it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Romans, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 10, 2011
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     | 4,504 views

    Paul’s incredible letter to the church in Rome begins with an explanation of who he is, and an encouragement that he desires to visit and work alongside them.

    Romans, Part 1 Romans 1:1-13 Introduction - Paul is writing this letter to the church in Rome, to the believers living there - Paul is writing this letter in about AD 57 - At this time he is actually in Corinth (in Greece), teaching the church there - He is writing because he desires to visit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revive Us

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 23, 2011
     | 11,422 views

    Revival Begins w/God Revival is Tied to Praise God Creates Desire for Revival Revival Starts with "I" Revival Heals Our Land

    Series: None Message: Revive Us Text: Psalm 85 Date: October 30, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath PRAYER INTRODUCTION I have totally ditched the message I was planning for this Sunday. Let me tell you, it was hard to do, because I had already worked a good little bit on it. But God impressed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce B. Miller avatar

    Give More Presence Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,709 views

    The Christmas Conspiracy is about seeing the deeper significance of Christmas and finding the joy that can be ours. This series is rooted in the desire to experience the true meaning of Christmas.

    Christmas Conspiracy/“Reclaim Christmas” Series Give More Presence Bruce B. Miller Give More Presence Some of you hate the holidays. You just want to get through them as emotionally unscathed as possible. Others are too busy to slow down and celebrate. We can so easily miss the deep significance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Joshua’s Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,116 views

    Joshua’s life reminds us that success in life depends on obedience to God’s Word and a desire in your life to become a God Chaser.

    Communion Challenge: I have this quote/question to stir us from, “God Chasers” today: “We think we know where God lives. We think we know what He likes, and are sure we know what He dislikes. We have studied God’s Word and His old love letters to the churches so much that some of us claim to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformation: Experiencing Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,618 views

    God’s desire is that we would be transformed into the image of Jesus, bearing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This happens as we engage in the spiritual disciplines.

    TRANSFORMATION #1: EXPERIENCING SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPENING QUOTE: “How do I grow? What does a spiritually mature person even look like? Will I ever really be any different? … The Christian gospel insists that transformation… really is possible. Never easy. Rarely quick. But possible… It begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Kneeling As The Children Of The Father Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2011
     | 2,743 views

    Kneeling in worship of the God who abased Himself for our benefit is a physical way of signing our desire that our wills be in conformity with God's will.

    June 27, 2011 St. Cyril of Alexandria The Spirit of the Liturgy What do we owe to God? What gift should we give Him? Before considering that question, we should ask about God’s nature and actions. The Scriptures today tell us much about this God we worship. First, before injustice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Jacob's Dream

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,444 views

    Jacob’s dream helps us to realize that at the most difficult time’s of our life, God desires to speak to us with positive results.

    SC 8/30/2008 Jacob’s dream Genesis chapter 28:1-22 Disclaimer- This sermon is from private study and resources ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Abraham Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,645 views

    God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

    OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Reclaiming Your Passion Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,342 views

    The challenge many of us find in maintaining passion in life… is that living by duty apart from desire… is like hearing individual notes without a melody.

    MOVIE CLIP: MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS – PLAY WITH PASSION Storyline - When we’re young our dreams lie out in front of us, there for the taking, and our plans seem so clear. But like many of us, Glenn Holland never could have predicted the course his own life would take, when he reluctantly accepts a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational