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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    We are so busy. Are we too busy to pray? What do we pray for? Does AMEN mean we are disconnecting God and getting back to life -- or does it mean something else?

    There are 5 Presbyterian congregations in Iraq, and lately, I have been writing and receiving email from some of their pastors and elders. I told them about our 24 hour prayer vigil. They were very, very impressed. Looking back, I realize, I might have given them the wrong impression. I’m going ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sowing The Seed Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,557 views

    The different soils in the Parable of the Sower reveal four different "soul" types.

    Sowing the Seed Matthew 13:1-23 Rev. Brian Bill 7/12/09 An 80-year-old grandfather went to his daughter’s house for Sunday dinner. When the meal was over, he announced that he was going to take a walk through the neighborhood. “I’ll be back in twenty minutes,” he said. But two hours had passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,686 views

    Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

    Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lighten The Load Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,587 views

    Let go of what holds you back.

    LIGHTEN THE LOAD! Hebrews 12.1-3 S: Church Purpose C: Sin Th: Plan to Win! Pr: LET GO OF WHAT HOLDS YOU BACK. ?: Why? Why let go? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Hebrews 12.1-2 three reasons why we are to let go of what holds us back Type: Propositional The ____ reason we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elisha Seeks The Blessing

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,997 views

    For Elisha to have the ’double-portion’ he desired there was a clear path to follow. There was a preparation to be made, a pryaer to be offered, a promise to be claimed, and the possession of the answer. What a challenge for us today!

    ELISHA SEEKS THE BLESSING THE PATH TO THE DOUBLE-PORTION II Kings 2:1-15 Elisha had travelled with Elijah for a relatively short time, and had seen how the Lord had miraculously worked through Elijah. This must have inspired him to want the same anointing himself, but before Elisha could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pre Marriage Relationships

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,478 views

    A painfully honest sermon, about developing a Godly pre-marriage relationship, from two people who failed God and had to fall upon His mercy. This was preached by my wife and I.

    Relationships – How to develop a godly relationship We are going to talk about relationships before marriage today. The first thing that I want to say is that we didn’t do everything right. In fact we made a lot of mistakes and had some failures along the way. We want to share some of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Promises To Keep Before I Sleep

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    We find it difficult to keep promises because we are focused on dealing with today’s issues. We back off our commitments to God because they are hard, but we can receive help from accountability partners, and can know joy and fulfillment.

    To be a saint is not to be perfect; to be a saint is to be someone who makes promises and keeps them. Sainthood is not some magic status, conferred by the church for merit or miracles; sainthood is ordinary people living in extraordinary faithfulness, making promises and keeping them. Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put On The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 14,100 views

    PENTECOST 15(B) - Put on the full armor of God realizing enemies will attack but believers will stand.

    PUT ON THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD Ephesians 6:10-20 - August 28, 2005 - Pentecost 15 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Are you ready for battle? Are you ready to rumble? That is what Paul reminds us of today. In our Christian living and in this world our life is a battle. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Do You Picture God?

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,271 views

    Painting a picture of a passionate God who pursues us.

    Have you ever really wanted something? I mean wanted it to the point that you were convinced that you couldn’t be happy without it. Maybe someone else had it and they looked happy and you were convinced that this thing was the key. You had to have it. I can remember a few times in my life where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,064 views

    PENTECOST 3(A) - Our Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice: mercy not with lip service but mercy with faithful lives.

    OUR LORD DESIRES MERCY, NOT SACRIFICE Hosea 5:15-6:6 - June 20, 2004 - PENTECOST 3 HOSEA 5:15-6:6 15Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in their misery they will earnestly seek me." 61 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If Not For Peninnah

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 40 ratings
     | 97,203 views

    The provocation of Hannah by her rival Peninnah was designed by God, to press her towards her victory

    If not for Peninnah 1 Sam 1: 1-10 Introduction First Samuel opens with the story of Elkanah and his family. The Bible says he was from the hill country of Ephraim, he was son of Jeroham and perhaps more importantly, that he had two wives. One was Peninnah, the other was Hannah. Instructively, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Greed And Contentment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,173 views

    We live in a materialistic world. How do we find contentment in a world designed to breed discontent?

    We live in a materialistic society. Everywhere you turn there are people telling you what you need or what you can buy to make you “happy”. It may be a new form of exercise (with three easy payments), a way to cook food that will be more beneficial to your health (more easy payments), a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Let’s Go To Supper Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,094 views

    Sermon 3 in series. At a banquet with His disciples, Jesus tells of another banquet. One of the diners blurts forth, "Blessed is he that will eat bread in the kingdom." His assumption is that he will be present in the kingdom. Jesus takes the opportunity

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 3: Let’s Go to Supper (A Banquet Illustration Told at a Banquet) Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: 15 And when one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Will You Go With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,139 views

    This series of message inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan" & offers us one great thought: "Jesus didn't die to create a 'fan-base'". Amen. May God bless you as you develop this truth.

    Will You Go With Jesus A Fan or a Follower - #5 or 5 Jerry Watts Luke 9:57-62 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * The Apostle Paul writes his final words to the carnal church at Corinth. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 he says, “Test ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving Jesus Behind Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 96 ratings
     | 72,956 views

    Have we left Jesus behind in our lives by being distrated with other things. Are our priorities the same as those of Jesus.

    Luke 2:41- 52 - Leaving Jesus Behind View beginning of Home Alone Movie - Parents, have you ever left your children somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? A bit like this mum? Has anyone ever been left somewhere by mistake. As a child, I was left behind at church several times that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist