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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Know You Are Watching Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    When we consider that God is watching us, we may ask, as Job did, whether He is watching us to hurt us, to humiliate us, or to rescue us. Actually He is watching us in love to empower us.

    “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute.” How many parents here have ever said that? “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute.” How many have said it at least a thousand times? You said it to a small child, bent on doing something that would hurt. You said it to an older ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken - Then Mended Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 256 ratings
     | 26,932 views

    This is sermon one of seven on the value of being broken before God. This sermon is a study of Job.

    In one day Job lost everything. He lost all his material goods first. Job 1: 14 a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, 15 and the Sabeans attacked and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abigail Series

    Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 42,142 views

    Este es el primero de tres sermones basados en mujeres no muy conocidas de la Biblia

    INTRODUCCIÓN Por las próximas 3 semanas queremos hablar de tres mujeres en la Biblia, que no son muy conocidas, pero de las cuales podemos aprender grandes lecciones. ¿Quiere decir esto que los hombres van a dejar de venir a los servicios? No. Hoy vamos a meditar en una mujer de gran carácter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Growing In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,821 views

    If we are going to grow in Christ we must move toward Him.

    GROWING IN CHRIST Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction A. Read Col. 1:9-14 B. Illustration: One of the most comforting things that you can say to anyone is “I am praying for you.” C. Last week we look at the fact that Paul was praying for the believers in Colosse. This week we will look at what Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cains Way

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    Description of Cains way and his wife’s choosing to follow it.

    Cain’s Way Sunday P.M. 03/18/2001 Intro: The question before us is where did Cain’s wife come from. We are told that after he killed able Cain dwelt in the land of Nod and Cain knew his wife. Genesis 4:16 & 17, "And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Wrestled With God

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,353 views

    Challenges and Changes in the Life of Jacob.

    INTRODUCTION A. One of the greatest tragedies of World War II was the suffering of the people of Lenningrad, Russia, under siege from German army. 1. More than half the population died during the winter of 1942 2. Jan.13, 1943 Soviet troops broke through German lines, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Closes The Door

    Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 10,339 views

    Based on God Calling Noah to Build the Ark

    When God Closes the Door Genesis 7:1-16 In Genesis Chapter Six, God saw the Wickedness of mankind and it Grieved God in His Heart. He said that he would destroy mankind off the face of the earth. But, there was one family and one person who found Grace in the eyes of God. It was Noah and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Were Looking For Him

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,152 views

    Rev. Fair shows us how others looked for Him showing us how to look for Him

    THEY WERE LOOKING FOR HIM Text: Luke 2:21 HIS NAME WAS CALLED JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH: They went to Bethlehem to be taxed. Mary brought forth a promised child called Jesus. There was no room for him in the inn, so he was born in a manager. SHEPHERD: They were instructed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Break And A Blessing: Part One

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    This sermon is about God breaking us in order to bless us.

    "A Break and A Blessing" - Genesis 32:24-32 Pastor Antonio Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church For the last fourteen days during the Millennium Summer Olympics in Sydney, we have marveled at some of the world’s greatest athletes as they seized every opportunity to meet opposition, break the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Break And A Blessing: Part Two

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    This sermon is about realizing the real blessing of God, which is God’s unmerited grace in our lives.

    "A Break and A Blessing: Part II" - Genesis 32:24-32 Pastor A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Last week, we learned that God had wrestled with brother Jacob all night long until the breaking of day. We learned that god had struggle with Jacob until a breaking had occurred in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Bell avatar

    Seek, Rest, And Triumph

    Contributed by Richard Bell on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,391 views

    When you will earnestly seek the face of God, He will give you rest and triumph over adversity.

    SEEK, REST, AND TRIUMPH 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 INTRODUCTION: During the reigns of Rehoboam and Abijah, the true worship of God in Judah declined. Idolatry increased. Whenever the true worship of God decreases, other things come to fill that vaccum. During that time various places for idol worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Mother's Love For Those Dark Days Of Life

    Contributed by Robert Armstrong on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 7,796 views

    A Mother’s Day study in the life of Naomi, a righteous mother.

     A Mother’s Love For Those Dark Days Of Life Ruth 1:18 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Haselhuhn avatar

    Heroes Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on May 15, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,658 views

    Third sermon in a series on Hebrews 11. Abraham was called, obeyed and went.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:8; By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Safest Place In The World

    Contributed by Larry Daugherty on May 17, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 13,372 views

    IN DAYS OF DANGER CHRIST IS OUR ONLY SAFETY.

    The story of Noah in the Ark is picturesque with types and shadows concerning salvation. Many lessons have been drawn from this historical account that have blessed and benefited the people of God for millenniums. This ancient narrative has a message for us in these present times. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Choice Of The Prostitute Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,140 views

    A look at Rahab, her faith, and the actions she took.

    THE CHOICE OF THE PROSTITUTE JOSHUA 2:1-24 INTRODUCTION TELLING OF THE STORY IN JOSHUA 2:1-24 1. Be dramatic 2. Be funny 3. Be complete I. WHO IS RAHAB? à THE PROFILE OF A LOST PERSON A. Rahab is described as a prostitute living in the walled city of Jericho. She most likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ