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  • Richard Gardner avatar

    Gods Way

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,495 views

    God does not or will not surrender to the every desire of man, He chooses to work in his own Glory, and will continue to do so. Amen

    “God’s Way” The Lord says, “My thoughts are not like your thoughts. Your ways are not like my ways. Just as the Heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”( Isaiah 55:8-9.) If God allows me to live till November of this year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Something Of Bad Apples

    Contributed by David Simmons on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,680 views

    God has given each of us the opportunity, the freedom to choose for ourselves so he could have a genuine relationship with us.

    Well… I have to confess that for some time now, I have been harboring a deep-rooted fear. It began several years ago as a 22 year old Summer Youth Worker. Our pastor had left; we were in an interim period, and it looked as if I might have to step in and preach on Father’s Day. But you know you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doesn't It Make Sense To Live Together Before Getting Married?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    An examination of some of the major problems that arise when couples ignore God’s guidance and choose to live together before marriage.

    Two Preliminaries: 1. Sex was God’s idea - it is a wonderful gift from Him. 2. God gave us guidance on how to best enjoy this gift. - Genesis 2:24. What Are The Problems With Living Together? 1. Living together doesn’t “divorce-proof” your marriage. - “. . . a recent research summary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasures Of Sin For A Season

    Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 47,377 views

    The pleasure of sin will only last for a season and we need to choose Christ now or face the eternal judgement of our wrong choice.

    Pleasures of Sin for a Season Romans 12:2 Everything in this world revolves in seasons; some seasons long, some short, some exciting, some boring. Seasons seem so hard to keep up with and many times expensive. Take a look at clothing, the style of clothing changes every year; short pants, long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count Your Trials To Be Blessings

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,740 views

    The Holy Spirit commands us through James to choose to consider our trials to be blessings. How can we do that?

    Count Your Trials to Be Blessings Text: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (Jam 1:2-4) Text idea: James writes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph A Righteous Father

    Contributed by Wesley Esquivel on Apr 18, 2008
     | 4,131 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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    Part 5 - Genesis 22:1-19 - Christmas Substitutes! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    Forget the naughty and nice. I just want to be Ho, Ho, Holy! I choose His righteousness as a SUBSTITUTE for my sinfulness.

    Part 5 - Genesis 22:1-19 - CHRISTMAS SUBSTITUTES! In the very centre of Christmas cheer, amidst the silver bells, coloured baubles and lights, enormous sparkling chandeliers, banners and wreathes and beside a gigantic Christmas tree, there in the middle of everything stands a huge throne that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eating At The King's Table Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,090 views

    Many of us willingly choose to live in spiritual, emotional, and physical poverty, but we are heirs to a great covenant between God and Abraham.

    Series Introduction: Middle Eastern people in the Bible, from Abraham to Paul, were as acquainted with covenants as we are with weddings. The Greeks and Romans did not have covenants. In fact, when the Jews translated the OT into Greek, they had to use the Greek word for “will” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Trust And Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,155 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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    Light And Salt

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,621 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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    Making Choices That Matter

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,561 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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    Adopted Series

    Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    Second sermon that focuses on God the Father choosing us to be his children. It uses biblical, not theological, language to teach about election.

    This winter I want to dwell on the subject of salvation. Because the more we understand our salvation, the more we understand our identity as Christians, our mission as a church, and the more we appreciate and worship the God of our salvation. I’ve been gone a few weeks, so let me remind you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Aaron Beard avatar

    Parenting The Prodigal

    Contributed by Aaron Beard on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    Practical instructions for parents of children who are choosing the world over Christ. This a look at lessons learned from father of the prodigal son.

    PARENTING THE PRODIGAL INTRODUCTION: A. One of the greatest challenges placed before anyone is the challenge of raising children so that they will become faithful Christians themselves! 1. It is a sobering and even scary task before a parent – They are molding hearts and shaping ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Will Of Man And The Will Of God:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,236 views

    Man does not have "free-will," because within himself man does not have the power to choose between good and evil.

    THE WILL OF MAN AND THE WILL OF GOD: Eph.1:1-5 2-21-09 Today I want to talk for a little while to do with “the will of man, and the will of God” so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s text found in; Ephesians 1:1-5 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Joseph

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,514 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