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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    When God Was At His Best

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,725 views

    God was at His best when he forgave a sinner on Nov. 7, 1978 in a church in Mpls. Mn.. To me that was the day God was at His best! The premise is God is at His best when he saves souls.

    When God was at His best? (Sermon idea and title is from E.V. Hill’s message called “God at His Best” spoken at the Evangelism Summit at Willow Creek Community Church in Oct. of 1998). Thesis: God was at His best when he forgave a sinner on Nov. 7, 1978 in a church in Mpls. Mn.. To me that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Did I Come From? Series

    Contributed by Steven Platt on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,331 views

    Why did God begin His book (The Bible) the way he did?

    INTRODUCTION Here are some opening lines to books or poems. See if you recognize them. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" -A Tale of Two Cities- Charles Dickens "Call me Ishmael" -Moby Dick – Herman Melville "Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered full many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Real Followers Play Hurt Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    Part of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers play hurt Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 3, 2002 Intro.: The hard hits Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. "It was my husband’s," the woman explained, "But he died." "I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    In The Beginning (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    Defending the Genesis account and biblical creation. Before examining the spiritual aspect of Genesis, it is important to understand the evidence that supports the Bible’s claims.

    In The Beginning Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Qualls avatar

    Elohim – The God We Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,214 views

    Getting to know God by His name Elohim

    Those Who Know God Best Worship God Best – Part 1 “Elohim – The God We Can Trust” (Laura’s part of the sermon) Intro - Hebrew greeting: Barach Hashem! (Blessed be the Name) My husband has used the following phrase: Those who know God Best worship Him Best. STORY: About 20 yrs. ago – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Back To The Beginning

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,908 views

    God addresses the most basic questions we can ask. "Where are we from?" and "Why are we here?"

    The famous musical, The Sound of Music, includes this song which Maria teaches the Von Trapp children. "Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read you begin with A-B-C, when you sing you begin with do-re-me." When we read the Bible, however, most people start ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Lucas avatar

    The Ellipses Of God

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,833 views

    This sermon deals with God’s power and with His desire to create us in His image.

    The Ellipses of God Text: Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the Heaven’s and the earth. In the English language there is a device called an ellipses. This grammatical tool is used when the author has layed out all the facts and feels that the reader can make the conclusion without ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Westacott avatar

    Is There Really A God?

    Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 3,713 views

    This sermon outline presents most of the major arguments for the existence of God - I have tested it, and it can be done in 30min if written concisely.

    INTRODUCTION: about 100 words. 1. THE EXISTENCE OF THE UNIVERSE A. The universe had a beginning – If the universe existed forever than an infinite amount of time has gone by. Since it is impossible to reach infinity, the universe must have had a beginning. In contrast God does not need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    God's Good Work

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    God’s good work surrounds us, includes us, and is in us.

    A worried mother wondered where her daughter was on the rainy school day afternoon. She should have been home by now. The rain was heavy, the thunder loud, and the lightning was bright. Finally, after a few anxious minutes she decided to put her coat on and look for her late child. Out the door ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    I’m Responsible For My Choices!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 324 ratings
     | 53,650 views

    People are blaming heredity, environment, job pressures, poverty, prejudices, abuse, & anything else they can think of for their problems today. But the Bible very clearly teaches that we’re responsible for our choices.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you noticed? Our society has produced people who ignore their responsibilities & then blame others for their problems. “If I get into financial trouble, it’s not my fault, it’s because of easy credit. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Sal Termini on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 18,186 views

    God has woveninto the message of the gospel hope for a new beginning.

    New Beginnings Gen 1:1 = In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Gen 1:2 = Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Gen 1:3 = And God said, Let their be light. Some scholars believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A God Of Order, Not Confusion Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2001
    based on 305 ratings
     | 117,899 views

    God wants to bring order in our lives as He did with the universe. Without God, there is nothing but chaos.

    INTRODUCTION  A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a clergyman in town had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How God Created The World

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,432 views

    God’s creation is a demonstration of His great power, wisdom and orderliness. The Lord made everything according to His perfect timing. When we study how God created the world in six days we get a glimpse of His marvelous character. Everyone is to give gl

    Unit 1 – Beginnings – The Creation of the World Lesson 1 – Before the Beginning: How the World Was Made – Genesis 1:1-25 For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim – To lead the people to an understanding of God made the world in six days 2. Explanation of the Aim: - The Bible always assumes that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    God's Creativity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 17,764 views

    One of God’s many attributes is His creativity. God has revealed this through creation and His dealings with mankind.

    INTRODUCTION  Science tells us that we came to be by an accident of nature. They tell us that we evolved from a lower form of life. They say that one-day for no particular reason, life began.  We are taught about survival of the fittest, how man basically made it to the top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    Getting Creative With God

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 82 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    God continues his creativity through us.

    GETTING CREATIVE WITH GOD If one were to ask an unbiased observer to name that institution in our society which clearly espouses creativity, we can be sure that he would not name our twentieth-century church. This is an indictment of how we Christians feel about the mandate God has given us for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational