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  • Sam Dilbeck avatar

    Dedication Of God

    Contributed by Sam Dilbeck on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,997 views

    A loving Creator dedicated to our salvation is sometimes left with no choice but punishment.

    Have you ever wondered what God "has done for you lately?" Many have. In fact a lot of people struggle to see the hand of God in their lives. Unfortunately, they only look for good things--things that make their lives easier. However, Paul reminds us that God’s impact on our lives comes as both ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thinking Faith & The Life Question

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,102 views

    This sermon examines the question of our choice to live for ourself or live for God.

    Hebrews 11: 24-28 “Thinking Faith & The Life Question” If you’re a thinker can you really be a follower of Christ? Can you live your life for our faith? Hebrews 11: vs. 24 is account in the life of Moses. Time when Moses had to think, make a choice. Had to choose what his life would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Power Of Serving

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,250 views

    The power of God is released when we make the choice to serve Him

    The Power of Serving Matthew 20:20-28 August 7, 2011 Morning Message During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repariing a small defensive barrier. their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 28, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,318 views

    Jesus invites us to make our choice fo Him public

    There was a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water and a note. The note read: "pour all the water ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Walk Worthy Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014
     | 8,110 views

    Our's is a HIGH calling. There are ethical choices to be made to serve Him worthily.

    EPHESIANS # 6 We go back to the letter Paul wrote to the Christians in Ephesus and that the Spirit has inspired for us! TEXT - Ephesians 4: 1-16 PB 1821 In the first half of his letter Paul tells us who we are. The key phrase is ‘in Christ.’ Through Him we’re blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Finding Truth In The Midst Of Many Voices Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    Choosing to not seek God is still an active choice. There is no sense of spiritual neutrality.

    Intro – This morning I believe God wants us to engage our myth of neutrality. Now there are some things in life that may allow for some level of neutrality…. issues that make no claims upon our lives or the lives of anyone else. A country may choose to be neutral in response to two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace, Adam And Christ Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 20, 2011
     | 4,152 views

    Adam and Eve's choice to disobey God has influenced all their descendants.

    Introduction: A. Do you ever think about how your sinful actions or attitudes affect others? B. Actions always have consequences and sinful actions do as well. I. Sin and the Law (13-14) A. Consider the question: Is it possible to break a law even when there is no law against what you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Who Are You Voting For?

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,705 views

    As a Christian, by what standard do you measure your leadership choices?

    As a Christian, by what standard do you measure your leadership choices? By God's? By your own? By the world's? Do you make your leadership choices according to strength, money, loud music, catchy slogan or jingle, empty words, emotions, popularity? Or do you choose your leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Who Wants To Live Forever?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,064 views

    A look at what the Bible says about resurrection and immortality and whether this is a good or a bad thing for us.

    Introduction Immortality. For many it is the ultimate goal. To live for ever and never die. Woody Allen said “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.” In many works of fiction immortality is on offer, probably, the most famous of which ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Saints In Wrong Places

    Contributed by John Hickman on Sep 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,686 views

    Like the biblical saints, Noah, Abram, Jonah, David and Peter, who wound up in the wrong places and sinned, we also wind up in the wrong places and we look to Elijah for the answer.

    Back in the 80's when the movie Urban Cowboy was released, even the most urban city folk traded in their baseball caps for Stetsons, listened to country music and learned how to line dance. One of the hit songs then was Waylon Jennings “Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Reacting Or Responding?

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 6, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,502 views

    The disciples ‘reacted’ to the behavior of the Samaritans by wanting to harm them: Bad for bad, tit-for-tat. And is it not true of us today too? But what did Jesus say to His disciples and us today about it?

    OPENING > And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. And they did not receive him, because his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Help Me Out Of This Valley

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,653 views

    Bad times seem to hang around a lot longer than the good times, from this message we learn what the bible teaches us about bad times, and how we can face them.

    Help Me out of this Valley! Psalm 13:1-6 Introduction: Have you ever noticed how it seems that bad times seem to hang around a lot longer than the good times do? We have a saying I am sure you all have heard, “Time flies when you are having fun”. And I know from personal experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Pandemics, Politics, And The Judgment Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 7, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    It is commonly believed that God 'judges' people today, and He does that by causing good things to happen to people doing good things and causing bad things to happen to people doing bad things.

    This belief is nothing new and seen in Job, the oldest book of the Bible. Every use of the word 'judgment' referring specifically to God in the New Testament is regarding salvation and His eternal punishment for those who reject Jesus as Lord and Savior. Receiving Him is the only way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Why? (Theodicy)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,403 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on that big question "Why?" Why do bad things happen to good people?

    “WHY?” A young man, barely in his 20’s… lies dying of cancer with only a few months to live. He is a good man, never did anything bad in his life. He goes to church, and is even a member of the Deacons and … well… he WAS very dedicated about visiting the sick and shut-ins. Everybody loves him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Slaughtering The Innocent

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 18, 2016
     | 3,644 views

    A homily considering the choice we must make when Christ comes near.

    “Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist