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  • C Jordan avatar

    The Golden Compass

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2007
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    A compass is defined as, “a device used to determine geographic direction; as by means of a freely rotating magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north.” Based on that definition, there is nothing ‘golden’ about this compass.

    NOTHING GOLDEN ABOUT THIS COMPASS: A CRITICAL RESPONSE (By Pastor Chris Jordan – November 2007) HARRY WHO? For over 10 years, I served as the Youth Pastor and Christian Education Director at Bible Fellowship Church in Surrey, BC. During that time, I had the privilege of partnering with parents ...read more

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  • Bruce Allen avatar

    The Book Of The Law In The House Of The Lord

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 18, 2004
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    Just as Josiah discovered God’s Word and demanded to know what it said in order to follow it. So too, today, are we as a church of God expected to discover God’s Word in this house and make it the only Rule of our Faith and Practice.

    2 Chronicles 34:14-15, 18-21a (2 Chronicles 34:1-33 and 2 Kings 22:1-20) The Book of the Law in the House of the LORD Now when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law given by Moses. Then Hilkiah answered and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2005
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    # 5 in series on Hebrews. What is it that we are urged to consider about Jesus?

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 5 “Consider Jesus!” Hebrews 3:1-6 Our world is not so very different from the world to which the letter to the Hebrews was written. It appears that even among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alex McFarland avatar

    How May We Know That God Exists?

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
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    Spiritual struggles like Nathan’s are common. Therefore, before we talk to people about being in right relationship with God, we may need to address their core beliefs about His existence and offer reassurance about the reasonableness of belief. Indeed,

    After his grandmother’s funeral, 15 year-old Nathan really started thinking about God. Because his grandmother had been a faithful Christian, the minister spoke about her eternal rewards. But talk of heaven and the afterlife caused Nathan to wonder, “How do we really know there’s a God and an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel According To Oprah

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004
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    The idea and title came from a message preached by Dr. Ergun Caner which deals with the world’s view of Jesus

    “The Gospel According to Oprah” Acts 23-31 8-15-2004 The 7/98 Vantage Point quoted Oprah: "There couldn’t possible be only one way...Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?", "[Claiming exclusive Divinity] would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived.", and "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Dont Need You

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
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    Science cant prove that God is real

    Sermon Jeremiah 2:5 We don’t need you Introduction: We learn here that this is Jeremiah writing to Judah (the southern kingdom) and its capital city Jerusalem for the purpose to urge God’s people to turn from their sins and back to God. There’s a story about a group of scientists who decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Bishop avatar

    What Is All This Talk About Being Born Again?

    Contributed by Neal Bishop on Jan 13, 2005
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    A small and simple explanation of what being born again is all about.

    There are a number of belief systems in the world today, and naturally, they all claim to be “The Truth.” So, if we define truth as being relative to things that change, then what is presented by any belief system has to be equal, in validity, to anything else presented. This would be so because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Randy Croft avatar

    Believing In A God I Cannot See Series

    Contributed by Dr. Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 19,872 views

    Why Believe in an invisible God?

    How Can I Believe in a God I can’t See? If God wants us to believe in Him, He should make himself visible so we could talk one on one, touch Him, hear him verbally, see him with our own eyes. "Why does God put us in a position where we have to try to believe in Him? Why does He toy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James McCullen avatar

    When Is It Right To Pronounce A Curse Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005
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     | 2,699 views

    Paul pronounced a curse on false doctrine and guides us to know when that action is correct. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get

    WHEN IS IT RIGHT TO PRONOUNCE A CURSE? Gal 1:6-9 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is {really} not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 ...read more

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    Lesson 4: How To Know There Is A God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
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    Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Accepts. The Bible never tries to prove God, "In the beginning God created" (Gen. 1:1). 2. They want proof. We intuitively know there is a God, but that is not enough for others. 3. God took the initiative. "The light shined in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    God's Answer To Scoffers

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,768 views

    In the last days there will come scoffers, mocking the Word of God but God has already provided an answer for them.

    GOD’S ANSWER TO SCOFFERS II Pet. 3:3-4 INTRO. A recent poll of so-called theology students revealed that 97% of them did not believe in the bodily return of Jesus. You can be sure that there were scoffers in Peter’s time and in every age since then but as the end time approaches the scoffers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    S - Tart With Authenticity (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,636 views

    all religions lead to God, or no religions lead to God? this is a question worth looking at...

    Start with Authenticity Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 1 re•li•gion. ri-’li-j&n, from religare to restrain, tie back. 1 : An institutionalized set of systems, attitudes, beliefs, and practices. 2 archaic : scrupulous conformity.  All religions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alex McFarland avatar

    Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,382 views

    Essentially, the questioner is asking, “Is there any way that the God who can make all things can make a rock so big that the God who can lift all things cannot lift it?” Worded this way, the inconsistency and meaningless nature of the question is reveale

    Can God Make a Rock So Big He Can’t Lift It? by Alex McFarland I had just finished speaking at the Spirit West Coast festival and was enjoying the sunny California weather when I noticed a group of teens huddled together, whispering to one another. Curious, I watched while a boy of about 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donato Solano avatar

    The True Light

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006
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     | 6,742 views

    Many are lost because they did not find the true Light. They continue to live in darkness because they blind. It is exactly opposite of the life in the true Light.

    INTRODUCTION I don’t know what kind of light are you using in your houses. Are you using incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or bar light or spot light? Which of these lights is the true light? No one can tell, because all of these give light especially when needed. But how about the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Hello This Is Your Creator Speaking! Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,195 views

    God surrounds us and speaks to us but it is required that we are in position with the proper equipment to listen and heed Him.

    Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal