Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Dan Chromy avatar

    Confronting The Caves Of Your Life

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 22, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
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    When we recognize God's greatness, our response will be to praise Him even in the face of the adversities of life.

    It is easy to appreciate God's greatness during the good times. It is easy to praise God for His greatness when you are prosperous, when you have enough money to buy the things you want. It is easy to appreciate God's greatness when your health is good, when there seems to be no limit to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Jones avatar

    Preparing To Worship God

    Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
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    If we are going to bring honor to Christ, we must prepare to worship, not just show up....

    Preparing to Worship God-Pastor Tim Jones Exodus 19 1. Everything takes preparation! ?Those that Fail to plan-Plan to Fail? a. When your kids go to school-you don?t just go off to college- b. Weddings-You don?t just get married???? c. Moving into a new home?.. d. It all takes Preparation Joke: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    God's Creativity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 2, 2001
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    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

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    Marks Of Servant Leaders

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
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    In too many of our Churches we have to strong of leadership. That is possible. In too many of our Churches we have to weak of following. That is possible, isn’t it? And what Paul lays out for us this morning in the worship services are some responsibili

    Marks of A Servant Leader/Follower 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 There is a term that I find used in the New Testament Scripture, which is used of all Christians. It is the term brother. That in the writings of the apostle Paul, even though he uses terms like saints and servants, the most frequently ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning How To Be Truthful Without Being Harsh

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 3, 2004
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    Jesus was full of grace and truth. Let us learn how to speak the truth without being harsh or uncaring but gracious. Seventeen points.

    Learning How to be Truthful Without Being Harsh John 1:14,15 - For the law was given through Moses but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Keys - Pure Motives Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 18, 2011
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    Selfishness paralyzes prayer. God will cause us to accomplish more through sincere prayer than we ever could on our own through murderous rebellion, warring, and quarreling. When the church in Acts prayed, they received power and God received glory. When

    Prayer Keys - Pure Motives “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Saved To Serve

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 6, 2013
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    Being saved does not allow us to sit in a pew and do nothing...

    December 8, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Subject: Servant hood Title: Saved to Serve Christmas is in the air… Do you like Christmas? I know that for some Christmas may be difficult because of the loss of a loved one or because of bad holiday memories. But Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Fruit That Is Always In Season: Goodness Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 28, 2017
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    God's goodness is to huge, like a giant pumpkin. That goodness empowers us to be good to one another.

    Do you know what the largest fruit is? I’ll give you a hint. It’s orange and often ends up in pies. That’s right. Pumpkin can grow to be the largest fruit. According to my research, the world’s largest pumpkin was grown in 2014 and weighed more than a ton. That’s heavier than two, medium-size ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Beneficial Effects Of Persecution 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
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    Persecution has a way of accomplishing God’s greater purposes despite outward evidences. Luke wrote, "At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem and they were all scattered throughout the regions·" (Acts 8:1) Discorda

    1. Persecution has a way of accomplishing God’s greater purposes despite outward evidences. Luke wrote, "At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem and they were all scattered throughout the regions·" (Acts 8:1) Discordant factors have a way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Thank You"

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,128 views

    Gratitude is good to your soul.

    INTRODUCTION We are a society of complainers. We find fault with everything from the environment to the way our government is handling foreign affairs. We are never satisfied--the economy is bad, gas is expensive, my third wife is the same as my first two ex-wives. Consequently, we are not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bart Leger avatar

    An Eager Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Aug 19, 2007
     | 4,719 views

    If you were to characterize your approach toward your Christian service would you identify yourself with a racehorse eager to bolt out of the gate or the broken down nag lazily munching grass in the back forty? What will make the difference?

    An Eager Spirit If you were to characterize your approach toward your Christian service would you identify yourself with a racehorse eager to bolt out of the gate or the broken down nag lazily munching grass in the back forty? Or how about a sprinter at the starting blocks ready for the starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Would Be Recorded And Rewarded!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 23, 2012
     | 2,851 views

    God certainly remembers your deeds!

    Christmas 2012 It would be recorded and rewarded! Mathew 1:21”And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins." When I recommend new converts to start reading the New Testament, invariably they get stuck during the opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jarrett D. Lott avatar

    Focus On The Doughnut

    Contributed by Jarrett D. Lott on Jul 18, 2013
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    The primary focus of this sermon is to help the believer to look at what God is yet doing even in the midst of all that is happening to them; like focusing on the doughnut & not the hole in the doughnut.

    A doughnut is a type of sweet deep fried pastry. The doughnut is often sprinkled with sugar or other toppings, and may be frosted or glazed as well. Associated in some nations with breakfast, the doughnut is generally agreed to be a sweet and delicious indulgence. Some countries also consume donut ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Honor Your Parents

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2012
     | 3,379 views

    Honor your parents

    Honor Your Parents September 9, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Honor your parents Focus Passage: Exodus 20: 12 The first 4 commandments are horizontal; the last six are vertical. Honoring your parents is the pathway to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    The Spirit Of Supportive Ministry

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Exploring how we should operate in the ministry of helps

    The Spirit of Supportive Ministry Diversities of Ministries - 1 Cor. 12:4-7; Rom. 12:1-5. No ministry can succeed alone, we all need help, hence the ministry of helps. The Ministry of Helps - 1 Cor. 12:28-31. It is a ministry to bring help not hell. We are all "technically" called to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible