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  • Mark Lennon avatar

    God Is Good Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    Series 5. Everything that God gives is good and He gives us that which meets our individual needs regarding strength and victory in the trials and temptations of life.

    God is Good! James 1 16-18 16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Easter Story: What It Is Not Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    a challenge to think through the authentic easter’s message

    16For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the power of our Lord Jesus Christ and his coming again. We have seen his majestic splendor with our own eyes. 17And he received honor and glory from God the Father when God’s glorious, majestic voice called down from heaven, "This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 92 ratings
     | 23,684 views

    Peter stressed that we "pay attention" to the words of the prophets. But why? What did Peter think was so important about Scripture that we needed to give it such a focus of our attention?

    OPEN: I have a quiz for you this morning. I’m going to give you 10 different quotes and then ask you if the phrase if from the Bible or not 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—This was written by William Learned Marcy in his Life of Jackson.) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—See ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Xmas Or Christmas?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 14,525 views

    One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    Holiness

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    What is holiness? What is it not? Whatever the case, the Bible calls us to live in it.

    INTRO: In the times we live in there is a definite need for a body of born again believers to rise to the occasion and be the church God has called us to be. We have allowed for so much slackness in our lives that it is hard to distinguish who exactly is the church. Before we can win the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    His Ordinary Presence

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    We must learn to live and delight in God’s ordinary presence.

    His Ordinary Presence February 6, 2000 read passage from Luke 9:20-36 story of winning a championship - 1986-87 season - previous year, we had been 16-14...not all that great - now, we were at the gym of a Christian school in Shawnee, having won the first two rounds, and were in the finals, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Nothing But The Truth

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,076 views

    What we need today is not cleverness, but the truth of God.

    "Nothing But The Truth" 2 Peter 1:12-21 There is a prominent question that is looming in the minds and hearts of Americans today. It doesn't have anything to do with the stock market, who will win the NCAA basketball crown, or if the movie "Star Wars" will meet everyone's expectations. You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robbie Phillips avatar

    The Passion Of Christ-Did It Really Happne That Way? Series

    Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,804 views

    Answers 3 questions; Is the film true to the gospels?, Are the gospels true to history?, What do non-Biblical sources tell us?

    The Passion of the Christ; did it really happen that way? Harrison Christian Church Sunday, March 7, 2004 Robbie Phillips Introduction: In a film, locations can be real, but characters can be fictitious. Or characters can be real, but fictitious themes can be added.  The film Titanic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Can You Trust God's Word?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    This message gives Biblical evidence why the Bible is trustworthy.

    Can You Trust God’s Word? 2 Peter 1:16-21 II Timothy 3:16 This morning I want to answer the question: “Can You Trust God’s Word - The Bible.” People today have many different views of the Bible and of the Christian life. Signs found in church parking lots: 1. Free Trip to Heaven. Details ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

    Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Living Your Life Out Loud Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    We are called to live our lives so that Christ is exalted and people are drawn to Him! We are not called to blend into the ’woodwork’ of society!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2007 Date Preached: August 5, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Living Your WALK Out Loud Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:13 - 16 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: The Bible Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,586 views

    Fifth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Bible?"

    Have you ever gone to a movie with one set of expectations and then found out the movie wasn’t at all what you expected? Somebody told you that it was going to be funny, but the movie was really quite serious. Or you read in the newspaper that the movie was scary, but you found yourself laughing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Spiritual Add Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 105 ratings
     | 56,825 views

    If we’re not careful we can allow the "good" thing in our lives to distract us from the most important thing God wants us to see.

    OPEN: Back in 1884 John Henry Patterson formed the National Cash Register Co. and he led the company to prominence and profitability. He made it successful because he paid attention to details and kept an eye on each dept. in the company. At one point, it became apparent that the factory was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    But Wait, There's More!

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

    The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Addison avatar

    How To Make Your Bible Come Alive Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,026 views

    Here is a simple bible study method that anyone can use to understand any passage of scripture. This seromn will teach you step by step how to study your Bible.

    HOW TO MAKE YOUR BIBLE COME ALIVE The Bible is the most wonderful and most important book ever written. It contains the most important message ever written – the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, it is also the most taken for granted and ignored book of history. Even those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist