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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Be All That God Has Made You To Be

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    In this sermon I try to follow the flow of comfort and directives as Paul uses it in his directives to the Ephesians to live as children of Light.

    February 27, 2005 Ephesians 5:8-14 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Should I Study The Bible?

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,310 views

    Directions on the attitudes we ought to have when we look into the Divine Word of God given for our direction and instruction

    HOW SHOULD I STUDY THE BIBLE? INTRODUCTION 1. Most dads have done it a. Children get a toy for Christmas or birthday that needs “some assembly” b. We are smart enough to figure it out so we start that light assembly without the directions c. Hours later when the toy is not finished, does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Know God's Will Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Feb 12, 2009
     | 5,067 views

    Biblical principles whereby we may know and understand God’s will and direction for our lives

    II. How to Know God’s Will Part 2 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The prophet Jeremiah speaks saying: 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [Jer. 29:11] God has thoughts about His people; He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Truly Free?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    Find true indepedence today.

    Are You Truly Free? We were founded as a nation to provide liberty and justice for all. Well, we have certainly been a tad off on the justice part at times, but are we still in a land of liberty? We have one of the best documents in the world proclaiming and detailing our liberty. However, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Open Door—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,708 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.

    GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Call Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009
     | 5,237 views

    God’s call sets the course for your life.

    ‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,741 views

    What does the cross DO for mankind?

    THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 * The story is told of a little girl who was seen wearing a beautiful gold cross around her neck. One day a Man walked up to her and said, “Young lady, I don’t believe the cross that Jesus died on was that pretty.” Her response, “I know, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Household Holds, Purpose Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 24, 2009
     | 2,790 views

    The House Holds People of Purpose, we don’t do what we do for no reason or because it has always been done. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

    Culture is how we do things. Every household does its’ things in its’ own way. The members of God’s household must guard against becoming closed to others fulfilling their God given potential. God looks for a household that is open, welcoming and receptive to the new way, gift or idea he wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C M MacKinnon avatar

    Just Do It

    Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,448 views

    When we ask God speak to us, we must be prepared to hear Him, and to do whatever He asks, even when it is difficult.

    Now as [Jesus] was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Opens And Closes Doors

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,680 views

    How do you know whether it is right or wrong to switch jobs? How do you know if it is right or wrong to move from one place to another? If you’re making major decision, how do you know it is the right or wrong thing to do?

    Intro: How do you know whether it is right or wrong to switch jobs? How do you know if it is right or wrong to move from one place to another? If you’re making major decision, how do you know it is the right or wrong thing to do? I think that there are times in our lives that doors seem to open ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A New Beginning-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,437 views

    1 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. What is essential to a new beginning? 6 concessions essential to a new beginning are...

    A NEW BEGINNING-I—John 3:1-21 Attention: New Years Day is about the beginning of something new. It is a harbinger of a time filled with potential... Of possibly doing things differently & better—particularly if last year was a difficult one. It is also the start of an extension of last year’s joys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognise, Receive, Respond, Rejoice And Rise Up

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,415 views

    A challenge and encouragement to recognise Jesus, receive direction from Jesus, respond obediently to Jesus, rejoice in Jesus and rise up forgiven by Jesus.

    Jesus was travelling the border between Samaria and Galilee. Samaria is the Biblical name for a part of the territory that many people call the West Bank. Jesus called it Samaria; and Galilee was where Jesus spent a lot of time. He was travelling this border (17:11) as part of his final journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Guidance For The Way Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    God guides us along right paths for the His name's sake

    A young Ensign, after nearly completing his first overseas cruise, was given an opportunity to display his capabilities at getting the ship underway. With a stream of commands he had the decks buzzing with men, and soon he ship was steaming out of the channel en route to the states. His efficiency, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faithful Oarsman

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,113 views

    Paul called himself a servant (minister); this sermon calls Christians to live as servants

    1Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself. 4I am not aware of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Gps Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,008 views

    Everybody here is on a path. The question we have to ask is what path are we on?

    GPS Matthew 7:13-16, 21-23 How many of you use a GPS device when you’re driving? When we were driving home from Atlanta a few years ago, it was lunchtime and so we pulled off the highway to pick up some Subway sandwiches. And the moment I turned, the GPS said, “recalculating.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist