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  • James Chandler avatar

    Lab Rats, Light, And Hope

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,348 views

    This sermon compares the man who walks in darkness with the man who walks in the light.

    Lab Rats, Light, and Hope A group of graduate students did a very bizarre experiment. They took lab rats and put them in a tank of water and placed the tank in a totally dark room. They went into the joining room and monitored them with video equipment. The rats swam for almost six hours before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Digging Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jun 9, 2023
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    When God Speaks are we able to discern and know that it is indeed HIM?

    “Keep Digging” Genesis 26:12-33 6-11-2023 Last week while looking at the “Prayers In the Bible” we saw that Isaac had an encounter with God. The prayer was not so much as Isaac praying but it was that God was speaking and so I titled it “When God Speaks.” When God Speaks are we able to discern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 21, 2019
     | 5,541 views

    In this section of Romans, Paul reminds us that the Holy Spirit plays an important role in sealing us and confirming us as God's children. And as God's children, we have so many wonderful blessings.

    A. Today, I want to let you in on a secret, and I assure you what I am about to reveal is true. 1. This secret is not science fiction, although it may sound like something from The X-Files. 2. And even though this secret is not classified information and has been to available to the discerning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011
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     | 5,911 views

    God's love cannot be manipulated by our actions. God chooses to love us even though we do nothing to deserve or earn His love.

    “The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Love” Luke 15 February 13th, 2011 "‘My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.  But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Simeon: The Importance Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 16, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,651 views

    Living the Spirit-Filled life is essential to knowing God's direction in life.

    We have made note of how this passage speaks of three sets of individuals who are each an example of what needs to be true of us if we are going to be in on what God is doing in our world in our day. Last time, we spoke of the importance of our living the Word-filled life, as we considered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Stand In Awe Of God" Ecc Pt6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,864 views

    The believer must come to church with a sense of awe for God and listen to what the Spirit is saying about broken vows and the misuse of money. If we fail to invite God into our lives then we will live a meaningless life and that life will be a life of mi

    “Stand in awe of God!” Ecclesiastes Pt 6 Opening Illustration: What happens in 30 minutes? Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A God Of Covenant

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 30, 2008
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     | 5,409 views

    God has always been a God who gives promises. God made a Covenent with Abraham. God makes covenants with us through Christ Jesus. Through a vision, God showed me that my mom was in Heaven waiting on me.

    A God of Covenant Genesis 15:7-17 7 And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it. 8 And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it? 9 And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breakthrough Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
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     | 5,675 views

    Have you ever felt like a spiritual hypocrite? Good news… Jesus understands… and he came not to condemn us… but to call us out… from outward religion to real life and relationship with God.

    Breakthrough Spirituality Brad Bailey – February 25, 2007 (Much of the ‘commentary’ notes used in prep for this message are from or adapted from Don Williams, KingdomRain website study on Gospel of Mark Such commentary was never read but merely serves as ideas that were drawn on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
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    God is good and He wants us to enjoy His goodness.

    Psalms 31:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! 20 You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God Loves A Giver - Sometimes Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
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     | 6,559 views

    What a God honouring giver looks like

    “God loves a giver - Sometimes - Luke 12:13-34” Gladstone Baptist Church – 7/5/06 am (Much of this material is sourced from Randy Alcorn’s book. “the Treasure Principle”) Hearing sermons about money makes us uncomfortable. I want to start a short series today on Stewardship. And I can just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Has God Been Faithful?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,937 views

    A reflection of the past year and the things that God has accomplished through the local church and a look at what is ahead.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Erik Estep avatar

    God Gives Me Freedom Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    God promises He can give us freedom. What does He gives us freedom from? We’ll see 3 things God gives us freedom from.

    Intro: (Show On Star/On Board Video) -There’s something really cool and yet really frightening @ “On Star.” But it’s really neat to think that help is only a button away when you’re in your car. It’s my hope that thru the month of July you’ll discover that Jesus is even better than “On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    New Year, Same God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 30, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,739 views

    James 1:16-18 teaches us that every good we need in this life is in and from God.

    Introduction Today is January 1, 2023. It is also the Lord’s Day. The last time January 1 landed on the Lord’s Day was in 2017. And the next time January 1 will land on the Lord’s Day is in 2033. It is wonderful to start off the New Year on the Lord’s Day. I planned for this day several months ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Welch avatar

    Holy God Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018
     | 5,576 views

    Message 14 of our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message explores Paul's rebuke of perversion in the the church.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Holy God Healthy Church” 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Review Opening Address and Introduction 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 Introduction Can you imagine these headlines appearing in the Bremerton Sun? Incestuous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What God Wants Most In His Church

    Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Jan 9, 2012
     | 13,723 views

    God wants His church to be holy and pure, to be in unity, and to love one another.

    Introduction I. God wants His church to be holy and pure. 1 Peter 1:14-16, Phil. 2:14-16 1 Peter 1:14–16 (NIV84) 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist