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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Doing A Day With God Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 5, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    Three principles from the classic Mary/Martha story in Luke 10 to help us slow down the pace of life and learn to walk with God day-by day.

    Futurist David Zach called what we do “hyperliving.” We want to do more and more things in less and less time. Some of us carry around planners as tall as Terminal Tower. We say things like. “OK kids, let’s see who can take a bath fastest!” We buy time saving gadgets and don’t have the time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Steps To Give Ourselves To Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    Practical steps to praying as a church

    Practical Steps to give ourselves to prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 7 October 17, 2004 NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trap Of Busyness

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 23,379 views

    How we get caught in the trap of busyness and how we get out.

    Title: The trap of busyness Text: Luke 10:38-42 Introduction Today we are going to look together at the trap of busyness. Luke 10:38-42 “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "When The Devil Comes To Church”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 933 views

    How can we keep the devil from creating chaos within the fellowship of God's people?

    In 2 Corinthians 4:4, the devil is referred to as the “god of this world” or “the god of this age.” And in John 12:31, he is called the “prince of this world.” In Ephesians 2:2, Paul calls the devil, “the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.” The Bible teaches us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Vs. Worry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,174 views

    Explore the importance of prioritizing worship over worry, as illustrated by the story of Mary and Martha in the book of Luke.

    Good morning, church family. We're going to dive into a powerful scripture today from the book of Luke that will challenge us to examine our priorities, our worries, and the way we worship. It's a familiar story but I want us to look at it with fresh eyes. It's all about two sisters, Mary and ...read more

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    This Is Not Different; This Is The Same! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,541 views

    We are to be different because of our oneness.

    THIS IS NOT DIFFERENT; THIS IS THE SAME! I Corinthians 1:10-17 S: Unity Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE DIFFERENT BECAUSE OF OUR ONENESS. ?: What? What causes us to lose our oneness? KW: Failures TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 1:10-17 three areas of failure that cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Knowledge Of God's Will

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,810 views

    An exploration of how we can know and live God’s will based on Colossians 1:4-14 and Psalm 73.

    Have you ever found yourself wondering what God wanted you to do in a particular situation? Have you ever found yourself doing what you thought was right only to see it apparrently go all wrong? Are you growing and learning what it means to do God’s will or do you find it all to confusing? When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord Promises Judgment

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,862 views

    Saints Triumphant / 3rd Sunday of End Time(A) - The Lord promises judgment as those who reject are lost but those who repent are saved.

    THE LORD PROMISES JUDGMENT Jeremiah 26:1-6 - November 14, 2004 - 3rd Sunday of End Time / Saints Triumphant 1Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: 2"This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the LORD’s house and speak to all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Exposition Of James Five Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    An in-depth look at James chapter five with practical applications. This entire series is available as an ebook from itunes or for the Nook via Barnes and Noble for the nominal fee of $4.95. This book is a conversational commentary.

    5:1-6 Superior Faith is not Found in Greed Once again James blows his spiritual whistle and calls for the attention of a specific group. He leaves no question regarding the status of those wealthy people who have used their wealth as a sign of their supposed superior faith. In fact, James now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Fear, Prt. 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010
     | 3,112 views

    In this message, part 8 in series Freedom From…, Dave explains some ways of handling fear.

    Freedom From Fear, prt. 2 Freedom From... prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2009 Last week I spoke to you about fear. Fear is what I call a primary emotion. When something is a primary emotion, that means it’s not a mask to hide other emotions. Anger, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When The End Comes, Will I Make It In?

    Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    when the roll is called up yonder,will i be there? Will you please let me in Lord

    Let me tell you, Our hearts are desperately wicked, who can know it, who can tame it. We seem to chace after every distraction. the lust of the eyes and lust of the flesh and the pride of life drives us. this is what we live for. I want to be good. but I am not, am i fooling myself . I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be All That You Should Be Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 2, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,715 views

    A sermon addressing the steps towards holiness.

    Be All That You Should Be I Peter 1:13-17 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ From 1980 until 2001 "Be All That You Can Be" was the slogan used by the army in its recruiting. Once an individual enlists in the Army they are sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Testing, Trust, And Thanks Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 4, 2024
     | 1,436 views

    This central part of Psalm 66 urges us to recognize God's presence in our lives in the midst of pain and prosperity and respond with personal piety.

    In the year 715 BC, Shalmanezer, the King of Assyria besieged the Northern Kingdom of Israel. For three years, his army starved the nation of Israel until finally they surrendered. In 712 BC, the northern Kingdom crumbled, Israelite citizens were marched off to a foreign land, and Assyria began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ye Loosed!

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,055 views

    Seeing one who was suffering from Satan’s trickery, Jesus reminded us that we do not have to ’live in bondage’ but can ’be set free’!

    INTRODUCTION After our Deacon’s Mtg, and on the way home, I began to think about our Prayer Time and discussion The Lord over the rest of the night began to really tug and speak to my heart. In fact, this message has been being formed all throughout the week It speaks to us as individuals It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Were The Wisemen Wise?

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    Why were the wisemen wise? This sermon reveals three characteristics of their lives and exhorts us to apply them to our lives.

    WHY WERE THE WISEMEN WISE? Matthew 2:1-12 1. THEY SOUGHT GOD FIRST Matthew 2:1-2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational