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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Creation's God Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,584 views

    By seeing God as revealed in His creative act, we can marvel in His awesomeness and seek to have a relationship with Him.

    1. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all existence 2. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all power 3. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all order 4. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all relationship READ GENESIS 1:1-2 How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To The Royal Priesthood

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,412 views

    Theme: You are called to a priesthood of believers that intercede for all who will come to salvation through Christ Jesus. That calling comes from God and comes to fulfillment in your life through obedience to Jesus Christ.

    A Call to the Royal Priesthood How to Fulfill God’s Purpose for Your Life Rev. Sean Lester May 4, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:1-10 Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. [2] He is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Gracefully: Letting Go Series

    Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    This message addressed a question asked by my Sermon Planning Group about how to understand and respond to memories of past sin once we come to live in the grip of grace

    "BIG IDEA":Paul’s heartfelt words in 2 Corinthians 7 help us avoid the destruction of haunting regret (in ourselves and others) by suggesting three differences between worldly sorrow and Godly Sorrow. NOTE: Also used in preparing this sermon is a chapel message delivered by Dr. Zach Eswine at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Believers Armor Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,861 views

    We need to put on the whole armor of God

    How many of you have someone in your life you would consider a thorn? Stop looking at the person next to you. Most, if not all of us, have someone we could identify as a person who it seems has been sent to cause chaos in our life, who seems to surface when we are going through the still water ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "For The Love Of God"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 352 ratings
     | 109,705 views

    God loves you ... unconditionally. He couldn’t love you any more than He does ... or any less than He does. Bask in the love of God!

    “For The Love Of God” Tuesday is Valentine’s Day! (Just a reminder, guys!) When we think of Valentine’s Day, our thoughts go towards “love”. And, when we think of “love”, we must think of the greatest love the world has ever known … the love of God. Turn with me to Ephesians 3:17-19 – “that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Falling Prey To Negative Messages?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,662 views

    Negative tongues are dangerous, but so are negative ears. We can see the negative and focus there or we can focus on Divine possibilities.

    FALLING PREY TO THE NEGATIVE MESSAGE? THERE IS A NEGATIVE TRAP! FIXED FAITH OVERCOMES THE NEGATIVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. PREY: ***ONE THAT IS HELPLESS AGAINST ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Never-Ending Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,955 views

    Throughout salvation history, God acts out his loving nature. He continues to call people out of ’Egypt’: out of fear, out of oppression, out of loneliness, out of meaninglessness, out of bondage of every kind. He never gives us up.

    Sermon by Di Appleby Many of us have heard a parent’s anguish when talking about their teenager. Perhaps you were the teenager I am about to introduce to you. Perhaps you’re the parent. A 16 year old and the parent are engaged in constant battles. At this point in the story, she is barely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Draw Near 1 Lessons From Mt. Horab Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,121 views

    At Mt. Horeb God spoke to the Israelites; we learn that God’s central desire is personal connection to His People.

    Drawing Near #1 Lessons from Mt. Horeb (Some ideas from Drawing Near, John Bevere) Exodus 19-20, 33, Deuteronomy 5 SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Last summer … when I was on Sabbatical … I read a book called Drawing Near by John Bevere. The main thing I got from that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,610 views

    This is an exposition on John 3 showing the importance of the new birth in hopes that many will be saved

    WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ABOUT THE NEW BIRTH JOHN 3:1-16 W. Max Alderman When Jimmy Carter was elected to the presidency of the United States of America, he publicized that he was born again. The use of this term became rather common then and also rather popular. On the surface one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Holiness And Relationships Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    God has called us to a new life and new relationships that embody the character of Christ, embrace the peace of Christ, engage in the worship of Christ and exalt the name of Christ.

    Holiness and Relationships Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction: This week, as we continue in our series, "In the World, But Not of It," I want to address the topic of holiness and relationships. Before we get started, I would like to preface my message by telling you that the principles found ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul George avatar

    The Minister's God-Given Goal – Part 2 Of 3

    Contributed by Paul George on Oct 12, 2006
     | 2,663 views

    Biblically speaking, a disciple is a sincere believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, one who is abiding in His Word and consequently being set free from sin.

    The Minister’s God-given Goal – Part 2 Matthew 28:16:20 Biblically speaking, a disciple is a sincere believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, one who is abiding in His Word and consequently being set free from sin. A disciple is one who is learning to obey all of Christ’s commandments, and one who loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Howsweet The Sound Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,490 views

    Simply put, grace is God’s best for our worst.

    How Sweet the Sound Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Put bluntly: the American church today accepts grace in theory but denies it practice. We say we believe that the fundamental structure of reality is grace, not works – but our lives refute our faith. By and large, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Trigg avatar

    God Requires Us To Come With Clean Hands And A Clean Heart Series

    Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,296 views

    We must resist the pressures to secularise our faith and to accept the beliefs of other gods. We must seek the peace of God in His Word, not in the words of humans.

    God requires us to come with Clean Hands and a Clean Heart ZECHARIAH 5:1 – 11 INTRODUCTION. God requires us to come to Him with clean hands and a clean heart. This means that we need to look clean but we also need to be clean inside. I find it interesting that the world so often concentrates on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    We Buy Ugly Houses Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,524 views

    God has been in the business of buying ugly houses a lot longer than Home Investors.

    1 Peter 1:18-21 We Buy Ugly Houses Woodlawn Baptist Church October 15, 2006 Introduction Show this morning’s billboards. According to the company’s website, this ad originated in the mind of Ken D’Angelo way back in the 1970s. Working in Houston and Dallas, he decided to focus his real estate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Encounter At Jacob's Well

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,394 views

    The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus at Jacob’s well changed her life. An encounter with Jesus can also change our life.

    Encounter at Jacob’s Well John 4 In John 4:42 we read that many Samaritans came to Jesus and recognized Him as “Savior of the world.” What led to this great response of the Samaritans? It all began with an encounter at Jacob’s well between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. Jacob’s well is located ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ