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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Being All That God Meant Us To Be"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
     | 24,388 views

    God’s desire for the Christian is for us to do our best with what we have been given.

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Being All That God Meant Us To Be” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I’m sure many of us have heard people excuse themselves from upholding the church by their prayers, their presence, their gifts and their service by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Fogaras avatar

    This Is What I Seek

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    What should a Chrisian seek after? Spiritual Desire, Love for God’s House,Spiritual Vision.

    THIS IS WHAT I SEEK PSALM 27:4 Rev. Michael Fogaras ¡§One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. If there is one thing in my walk with God I desire most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Ingredients Of True Worship

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 14,027 views

    Much of what we offer to God He never desired. What He is searching for are true worshippers.

    Ingredients of True Worship Ps. 100 Intro. There are many different varieties of Worship. 1.) People abuse themselves. [Elijah w/Baal prophets, Catholic, etc] 2.) Some are very Dry. [Formal] 3.) Others are so Wet and Wild - that is they are slippery! 4.) The Bible says that God seeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,061 views

    True discipleship requires us to: 1. Be intentional. 2. Be Passionate. 3. Desire to be used by God.

    James Armour, my friend from England who preached here several months ago recently wrote me about a problem. One of his closest friends in the church was also the one who handled the church’s money. He was a trusted friend. They had vacationed together as families. But he embezzled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Will You Grow Up!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,303 views

    God desires for us to grow and mature in our faith, but we are slow to learn and reluctant to press on.

    "Will You Grow Up?" Hebrews 5:11-14 Our teenage and early adult years are often characterized by decisions that reveal our inexperience, lack of maturity, and desire for what we want and when we want it. Oftentimes people will describe these years as mostly marked by a lack of responsibility ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    James: Calling Fire Down From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,195 views

    A look at James and John and how they desire to judge the Samaritans and how God treats us with grace and mercy

    James: Calling Fire Down from Heaven Luke 9:51-56 Primary Purpose: Jesus purpose was not to condemn, but to save. On a recent Sunday morning, members of a church in Oklahoma noticed a shabbily-dressed man wandering near the church, poking into garbage cans. The man finally came to rest on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What I Want For Christmas

    Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

    What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Needs Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,695 views

    Showing the example of Timothy & Epaphroditus, Paul taught that our desire should be to perform the "needs of Christ" and not that of ourself.

    INTRODUCTION A. Thus far, as SERVANTS, wou were charged with having the mind of Christ” 1. Vs. 1-4 described how the believer should Live in Humility. Vs. 5 2. Vs. 6-11 described the Example of Christ himself. - Set His Equality with God aside - From the highest to the lowest - in appearance (in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Abba! Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    God loves parenting! His desire is adoption and having you in His family as His sons and daughters.

    I CAME ACROSS A HAUNTING STORY ABOUT A YOUNG MAN WHO WAS ABOUT TO BE SENTENCED TO THE PENITENTIARY. THE JUDGE HAD KNOWN HIM FROM CHILDHOOD, FOR HE WAS WELL ACQUAINTED WITH HIS FATHER. THE BOY’S FATHER WAS A FAMOUS LEGAL SCHOLAR AND THE AUTHOR OF AN EXHAUSTIVE STUDY ENTITLED, "THE LAW OF TRUSTS." ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Donna Muise avatar

    This Fast That I Choose

    Contributed by Donna Muise on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    The walk of faith is not for the faint of heart, but walk it we must if we desire to find the Lord’s favor.

    THIS FAST THAT I CHOOSE Isaiah 58:1-12 “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry….” The walk of faith is not for the faint of heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Don't Give In And Don't Give Up!

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    God’s desire for His children that they should not give into temptations for He is their help and strength in time of need.

    “Don’t Give In & Don’t Give Up” 1 Corinthians 10:13 1. Temptations that you encounter are of common EXPERIENCE to all people. (10:13a) Ephesians 6:12-13; James 1:13-15; Luke 22:31-32; 1 Peter 1:6-7; 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-4; Luke 4:1-13; 8:13; 1 Timothy 6:9-10 2. God will not allow temptations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Johnston avatar

    The Day Faith Revived

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,053 views

    God desires that his people do great exploits for Him...but it does take great FAITH.

    The Day Faith Revived WT 11/28/04 2 Kings 4:8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where [was] a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And [so] it was, [that] as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. • God is looking for great men, women, young ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris McCall avatar

    Intentional Life: Going To Church

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,877 views

    An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized.

    Intentional Life: Going to Church This week, we will continue our series on living an intentional life. Remember: An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized. In other words, an intentional life has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Luciano Lombardi avatar

    Can The World See The Difference Series

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    Objective: As Jesus looks to the future, his desire is for the church to primarily be the place where the world finds God.

    Can the World See the Difference? Subject: The Community of Believers Theme: Being the Place where the world finds God Time: Sunday Morning July 30, 2000 Question: Can the World see the Difference? Introduction: How do we define “being different?” - in the past this has been shaped by what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

    Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ