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  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Devotion To The Cause

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,543 views

    The truth is, that we have areas in our life where we choose not to believe God. It may be in the area of Finance, or perhaps relationships or we may need the Lord to touch our body in the area of healing, but instead of turning to the Lord we seek worldl

    DEVOTION TO THE CAUSE IAN JOHNSON Oct 26, 2005 DEVOTION TO THE CAUSE By Ian Johnson www.papelim.org.nz HEBREWS 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. The key to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Five Smooth Stones"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 20,751 views

    David did not have a fancy sword in this battle. He used what he had. He had his sling shot, and he choose five smooth stones. And that is the outline for the message: “Five Smooth Stones!” Why Five? Why Smooth? Why Stones?

    Primary Verse(1 Sam 17:40 KJV) And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. Title: “Five Smooth Stones” Introduction: What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Does God Play Favorites?" Romans Pt.. 13 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    Does God play favorites with people’s lives and choose some for eternal life and others for eternal judgment and even eternal death? Does God only call his favorites to serve Him in the Kingdom and anyone who wants to but is not His favorite is not allowe

    Does God Play Favorites? Romans part 13 Opening Video Clip - from Romans 8 to review for the message today. Scripture Text: Romans chapters 9-11 Romans 9:1-33: 1I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit—2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Woman Of Worth Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,540 views

    God in His providence is working in our lives today, whether we realize it or not. When life hurts, we can choose to be bitter, like Naomi, or we can be like Ruth--trusting the Hand of Providence, in spite of unanswered questions and an uncertain future.

    Ruth. A love story. A book of history. A lesson about faith and loyalty. But most of all, a book about God, the One behind-the-scenes. As we encounter Ruth we learn how God takes an active role in our lives. We learn through this short story that the human events we regard as circumstance are ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    We Need A Joseph's Heart Series

    Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2011
    based on 94 ratings
     | 36,573 views

    A series for the Christmas Season, or anytime of the year. Why did God choose those who went to see Jesus and to know that He had come into the world? Each of the characters we will examine had a special heart after God and qualities that we all need to

    What Does It Take to See Jesus? Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed upon us. Even with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    A Man Named John

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,337 views

    This Advent sermon looks at John the Baptist: The Man, The Mission, & The Message. God unexpectedly worked through John. He now chooses to work through us as witnesses. (Based loosely on "The Word Became Flesh" Advent series from Concordia Seminary, STL.)

    Forensic scientists in England analyzed the venerated remains from a certain grave, a few years ago. The corpse of the individual being observed was male. He was no more than five feet tall, and he had a broken nose. He lived in the 4th Century AD. And, despite being dug up in Italy, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sin In The Camp Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2016
     | 6,716 views

    God's punishment upon Achan (and his family and possessions) seems severe...and it was, because sin is a serious matter. Sin is rebellion. Sin is covenant-breaking. Sin is choosing to go our way and reject God's way. And sin has consequences.

    Hamlet famously complained that “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” Joshua found that something was rotten in Canaan, within his own people. After devoting himself to God, and after a miraculous victory at Jericho, Joshua's army suffered a defeat in Ai. Israel was enjoying ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Are You Auto-Correcting God?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 31, 2016
     | 5,519 views

    Smart phones have an auto-correction function that changes what you type even when you don't want it to. Christians often act like smart phones when they choose to believe something other than what God believes.

    Today we’re going to look at a warning related to altering the gospel. But this message will be just a little different and I hope to present it in such a way that it will cause you to think about it the next time you send a text message from your smart phone. Our society places a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Fearing Yet Worships Idols

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2013
     | 5,539 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we sometimes create our idols of our own and yet profess to fear GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that you need to choose your GOD everyday, or be a victim of unseen idols that will pull us do

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we sometimes create our idols of our own and yet profess to fear GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that you need to choose your GOD everyday, or be a victim of unseen idols that will pull us down. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 17:41 (New King James Version) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Effort Demanded

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2012
     | 3,830 views

    Faith plus Works produces miracles. It is not that God cannot work in any other manner, but generally, this is the method He chooses. So have a keen ear and be quick to do what He bids you to do. A miracle is just ahead if you will believe and obey.

    Esfuerzo Requerido (Effort Demanded) James (Stg.) 2:14-18 14 ¶ What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? (KJV) 14 Hermanos míos, ¿qué aprovechará si alguno dice que tiene fe, y no tiene obras? ¿Podrá la fe salvarle? (RVG04) 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living The Gospel: Black And White

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,137 views

    We are prone to reduce tensions by choosing not to live in diversity. But the Gospel calls us to embrace diversity and yet to recognize that all sin, all are worthy, all need the Gospel. Our issue is our own insecurity, which Christ’s death can address.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church February 21, 1988 All of us, it seems, have a tendency to choose comfort. All of us appear to prefer to choose a way to live that involves as little tension, as little discomfort as possible. I am not talking just about luxuries and material things; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,225 views

    Sermon 13 in the series. God simply cannot be placed in a box. When He so chooses, He can use pagan kings to accomplish His will and His plan for Israel. In a letter preserved for us, not in Hebrew, but in the Aramaic, we have the word for word decree of

    The Book of Ezra Study #13 (Ezra 7:11-28) The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan Used Judas To Try And Hurt The Work Of God

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 4,790 views

    Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. - Luke 22:3 This short passage of Scripture is full of irony and also should put the fear of the Lord in our hearts. Judas was one of the twelve Apostles our Lord choose through prayer and f ..

    Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. - Luke 22:3 This short passage of Scripture is full of irony and also should put the fear of the Lord in our hearts. Judas was one of the twelve Apostles our Lord choose through prayer and fasting all night. It was a serious decision ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beauty On The Beast Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,864 views

    The rise of two ancient world powers, Rome and Babylon, during the Great Tribulation, only to be destroyed by Christ when He comes again, presents us with a choice. We can choose to pursue this world, which is passing away, or Christ, who reigns forever.

    Once upon a time, a really cool young man bought one of the best cars around: a Ferrari GTO. He took it out for a spin and stopped at a red light. An old man on a moped pulled up next to him. The old man looked over at the sleek, shiny car and asked, “What kind of car ya' got there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Wealth Test

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,749 views

    Why is money such a common topic in Jesus’ preaching? Could it be that our wealth is a test? Could the way we handle money reveal whether we choose heaven or hell for all eternity? Let’s discuss this and the Great Reversal in Luke 16:19-31.

    Why is money such a common topic in Jesus’ preaching? Could it be that our wealth is a test? Could the way we handle money reveal whether we choose heaven or hell for all eternity? Let’s discuss this and the Great Reversal in Luke 16:19-31. Rich Luke 16:19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist