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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Which Way?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,504 views

    A sermon about choosing a path - a path leading to truth, or one leading to the lie. Audio, outline & Powerpoint will be at www.sermonlist.com

    I want you to picture something in your mind this morning. Imagine yourself going up a hill, and you know that on the other side of that hill is a cliff that drops off hundreds of feet below into a lake of burning sulpher and volcanic lava. You know you have to get to the other side of that ...read more

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    God Knows What He Is Looking For Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    This is the first in a series on the life of David. After giving some background, this lesson focuses on how God chooses and prepares His servants.

    Introduction A. Happy New Year church family! Welcome to 2009 – the last year of the first decade of the 21st century! Hard to believe. B. Have you chosen any resolutions for the new year? 1. I heard about a man who announced that he was starting a diet as the new year began. 2. His friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Light And Salt

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    Christians are called to be radically different from non-Christians. We cannot escape this reality if we choose to be serious followers of Jesus

    Intro: Values and standards competing against each other Most western countries are pluralistic in both RACE and RELIGION Christianity, Islam, Secularism, Materialism and Cults all competing for the soul of a country WHO WILL WIN? [Phil. 2:9-11] == "Every knee will bow ..." Question: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust And Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,114 views

    We influence friends and acquaintances through example; as we choose to grow in Christ others can take notice and be drawn to him.

    Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #5 - Trust and Opportunity Mark 10:46-52 A sermon by Dr. Ken Pell (http://www.potsdam-naz.org/sermons/mark.10.46-52.htm) Sermon Objective: We influence friends and acquaintances through example. As we choose to follow Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Joseph A Righteous Father

    Contributed by Wesley Esquivel on Apr 18, 2008
     | 4,092 views

    Why did God choose Joseph to be His only Son’s foster father? Because Joseph ws a righteous man.

    Joseph a Righteous Father– Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Adoption Agencies look for a good father to care for adopted children. They investigate their criminal background, family history, mental state of being, financial dealings, and so forth. Adoptions agencies look for a man that has honesty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Without Immanuel: Living In Spiritual Darkness

    Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,716 views

    When man chooses to live life apart from (God) Immanuel – man first rejects God’s self-revelation.

    Life without Immanuel: Living in Spiritual Darkness “Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Choices That Matter

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,540 views

    When we are faced with a decision between best or good enough, we must choose what gives God the most glory.

    Making Choices that Matter September 18, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we are faced with a decision between best or good enough, we must choose what gives God the most glory. Focus Passage: I Samuel 24:1-22 Supplemental Passage: He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Deadly Options, 1 Gracious God

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Nov 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    God gives David three consequences to his sins, but upon his repentance God chooses to be gracious and withholds His judgement.

    1 Chronicles 21:1-15 Introduction: How does this passage start off? Who are the first two people mentioned? Verse one says, “Now Satan…” Stop right there! These words ought to tell you something serious! Last time I checked, whenever the Bible says Satan is doing something, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Why Joseph

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    Out of all the men who God could have chosen to be His earthly father, why did He choose Joseph?

    WHY JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: There’s a story of a poor family - hard-working parents with a large number of children - where the woman discovers that she has an incurable illness and will die within a year. Her husband is a good man, but obviously incapable of looking after the large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    Jesus chooses 12 disciples. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A strategy (vs 13-14) (2). A calling (vs 14-15) (3). A listing (vs 16-19) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. • (1). A balanced diet is a chocolate biscuit in each hand. • (2). Misers aren't much ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Way Of Life And The Way Of Doom

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 3, 2013
     | 4,428 views

    Which path are you choosing to walk, with God or according to man? Let this passage reveal to you the best way for your life.

    Psalm 1 Intro: Each one of us have the opportunity to make a wise choice by choosing God's way, following God's will, and listening daily to God's word. Sadly, there is also the opportunity to make an unwise choice by choosing the way of man, to follow the flesh, and listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Two Foundations In Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 46,094 views

    All men are building, all builders choose a foundation. All foundations will be tried. Only one foundation will stand the storm of judgment.

    MATTHEW 7: 24-29 THE TWO FOUNDATIONS IN LIFE [Psalms 89:20-29] Here is the familiar story of two men building their homes (lives). Both men had access to the same materials. Both had choices as to where and how to build their homes (lives). But one man’s house stood while the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Tent Revival

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,202 views

    This message looks at the consequences of sin, what repentance is, and how to be one of those whom God chooses to fill with His Spirit.

    THE FIRST TENT REVIVAL Ex. 33:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. WHAT’S THE GOOD NEWS? a. Lucas was sitting at the breakfast table, reading the paper. He came across an article about a beautiful actress who was about to marry a football player known for his lack of IQ and common sense. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peter: The Primary Disciple Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,534 views

    God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.

    A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,760 views

    Why was Jesus called the LAMB of God? Why did God choose that animal to represent what Jesus would mean to us?

    (We began the sermon by singing the hymn: “O Lamb Of God”) “Your only Son no sin to hide, but You have sent Him from Your side; To walk upon this guilty sod and to become the Lamb of God; (2nd vs) Your gift of love they crucified, they laughed and scorned Him as He died; The humble King they named ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ