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  • Craig Smee avatar

    A Faith Soaked Heart

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005
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     | 2,693 views

    Having and developing a Christian memory.

    A young child was looking at a plaque in the lobby of the church with the names of people from the congregation who had died in the military. The pastor came up to the boy and explained that the plaque had the names of people who died in the service. With wide eyes, the boy asked, “Which service, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    I Have Some Questions, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,273 views

    This is Part Two of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This second message answers questions about salvation, Heaven and others.

    Listen, we started a new series last weekend. I’ve got a question. All of us have questions. You, obviously, have lots of questions. You are inundating me with them. I love it. It’s awesome. This was gonna be a two-week series. This series may last until Jesus comes. I don’t know when that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chasing God

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,864 views

    Do we really desire a genuine relationship with God?

    December 14th, 2008 Chasing God It seems to me that something has been lost. Do you ever feel like something is missing? You come to church sing some songs, hear some words, and you leave but do ever find that unsatisfying? I am not knocking church. Church is great. There is nothing really ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Cage Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,559 views

    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Ultimate Cage Fighting Pt. 4 – The Cage of Religion I. Introduction Round 1, we battled the Cage of Fear. Round 2, we squared off against the Cage of Death. In Round 3, we slugged it out with the Cage of Addiction. Today, we take on what may be an even tougher opponent . . . the Cage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Introducing God To Our World

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 27, 2008
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     | 3,163 views

    Learning from Paul’s encounter with the citizens of Athens this sermon helps us to see how we can introduce God to the people we interact with in lives

    One of the foundational messages of Christianity is around the focus of love. As we flip through the pages of scripture love is dominant. God’s love for us, our love for God and our love for others. Our parish mission statement even reflects this; Because of God’s amazing grace we live to love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Message From Mars (Hill)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,454 views

    A Message from Mars (Hill)1) Non-Christians, God is near you! 2) Christians, God is revealed through you!

    Eight million dollars. That’s how much is to be spent this year to operate one radio telescope, that big one in Puerto Rico. One purpose of this gigantic electronic ear is to catch the faintest whisper of extra terrestrial life…if it exists. There are thousands of radio telescopes around the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Life On Mars

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 4, 2007
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     | 3,263 views

    There will always be some kind of opposition when preaching the Gospel and different results, but Paul shows that we should preach it anyway.

    Life on Mars Acts 17:15 – 34 I. Introduction Wherever Paul went he preached the Gospel, Athens was no different. He is invited to explain his message at the open forum on Mars’ Hill. II. Main Body A. The Title of his message (Verse 23) 1. The Unknown God a. People Worship anything b. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Alone And Outnumbered -- What Should I Do?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,357 views

    Many situations can make us feel alone and outnumbered. Paul shows us what to do in a situation like that.

    Alone and Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? Acts 17:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 22, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Tonight Paul is alone in Athens, and he has some things to teach us about being alone. But before we read Acts 17:15-21, let’s remember why Paul was alone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    The Creator Gives Greatly

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 18, 2006
     | 2,303 views

    Are you not overwhelmed by the things God has given? Are you aware of them?

    "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else” (Acts 17:24-25, NIV). As Creator, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaiming The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 17, 2007
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     | 3,167 views

    Just as Paul had to proclaim who the true God is, because the Athenians were ignorant of Him, so we too must proclaim who the true God is to our world and culture.

    Proclaiming the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 Pastor Mark Olson The kind of God we worship, determines the kind of person we become - we become what we worship... Sad truth - great ignorance of the true, living God Athenians worshipped the “unknown god” because they did not want to leave any god out ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The City Was Full Of Idols

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    1- We must allow God to convict us 2- We must reason with those who will listen 3- We must preach the good news about Jesus

    INTRO.- Name that song? Remember that TV show? They would play a tune and the contestant would try to name that song. Ok, here’s another version of that contest: NAME THAT IDOL! What? Please play along with me. What’s the biggest idol that you’ve seen here in America? Let me help you with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pauls Message At Mars Hill

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008
     | 6,739 views

    PAUL SPEAKS ABOUT JESUS

    Paul’s MESSAGE AT MARS HILL Acts 17:22-34 7-28-07 Today our thought is to point out that people the world over are not sure Who The True and Living God is. There are people that actually believe that one religion is just as good as another so long as a person is sincere in believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Does God's Patience Wane?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 8, 2007
     | 2,881 views

    As the pages of God’s ’calendar’ turn, for each one there is day fixed for the end of patience and the beginning of eternity.

    “Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The God We Worship - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2006
     | 3,967 views

    The concept of the Trinity and the names of God.

    The God We Worship - Introduction Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: The concept of theology is one we often avoid because it sounds scholarly. Yet, it is a subject touching each of our lives. The word simply means "knowledge of God." We all have a theology. Some are carefully thought out. Others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God The Father

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,647 views

    A sermon on the Biblical description of God and what He does.

    God the Father Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: Genesis 1:27 records these words, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." (NIV.) I suppose a part of being created in the image of God is having the ability and urge to create. Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ