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  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Misunderstood God: The Rock Star God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 23, 2013
     | 4,561 views

    Rock stars use people to love themselves; Jesus gave himself out of love for people.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE ROCK STAR GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-4; LUKE 19:28-40 Big Idea: Rock stars use people to love themselves; Jesus gave himself out of love for people. • Reading from the Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a • Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 • Reading from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God’s Timing Is Always Best

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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     | 13,297 views

    GOD HAS A PERFECT TIME FOR EVERYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN. THE WEDDING IN CANA IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW JESUS USED A BAD CIRCUMSTANCE TO SHOW HOW GOD CARES FOR HIS PEOPLE.

    GOD’S TIMING IS ALWAYS BEST JOHN 2:1-12 TODAY WE ARE COMPLETING A SERIES LOOKING AT SOME OF THE EARLY EVENTS AND STATEMENTS OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. THIS MORNING WE WILL LOOK AT THE FIRST RECORDED “SIGN” OF JESUS’ POWER WHEN HE TURNED THE WATER INTO WINE AT A MARRIAGE IN CANA OF GALILEE. WEDDINGS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Really A God?

    Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    This sermon outline presents most of the major arguments for the existence of God - I have tested it, and it can be done in 30min if written concisely.

    INTRODUCTION: about 100 words. 1. THE EXISTENCE OF THE UNIVERSE A. The universe had a beginning – If the universe existed forever than an infinite amount of time has gone by. Since it is impossible to reach infinity, the universe must have had a beginning. In contrast God does not need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    God's Eyes

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,819 views

    HOW GOD VIEWS LIFE AS COMPARED TO HOW WE VIEW IT.

    GOD’S EYES JAMES 4:14b INTRO: HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR LIFE? 1: YOUR EYES A) WHAT’S YOUR VIEW ON LIFE? B) WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR VIEW ON LIFE? C) IS LIFE A PARTY, A RACE, A MARATHON, A BATTLE OR GAME? POINT: HOW YOU SEE YOUR LIFE OR HOW YOU DECSRIBE YOUR LIFE INFLUENCES YOUR LIFE MORE THAN YOU REALIZE. IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Delivered By God

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,947 views

    A three point outline of the three fold power of a delevering God

    Delivered By God – 2 Corinthians 1:1-10 #10 – Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us: ~ Who delivered us from so great a death – (PAST) Paul, needed to be rescued from such a death as a kind of resurrection, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Way

    Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    Teaching God's people that our way is not God's way, but that we need to trust God in all that we do. I believe that God is saying "Trust Me" to all of us!

    “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV This is a great verse that I love to quote but have a much harder time living it out. This is why we need to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 21, 2016
     | 10,923 views

    Does God keeps His promises?

    Hebrews 13:8 tells us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. And since Jesus Christ is God, we can say that God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. What does this mean? Simply, God’s character and His ways never change! We have been learning about God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowledge Of God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 12, 2013
     | 3,042 views

    Jesus shared every bit of the future happenings with His disciples, because He was thrilled by the fact that His disciples have gained knowledge and they knew who He was. KNOWLEDGE OF OUR GOD IS MOST IMPORTANT!

    From that time…… Mathew 16:21 ‘From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.’ The above scripture starts with the words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Exalts The Humble

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Mar 3, 2025
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     | 1,149 views

    For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

    Our Opening Verse This Morning “For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Lk 14:11) Dignified, magnify, glorify, acclaim. Nagmamataas. Let us pray… Aasha’s story Once upon a time, two brothers grew up on a farm. One loved framing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,506 views

    God has created us to know Him.

    In verses 15-23 we find the first of two prayers that the apostle Paul offers to God for the Ephesians. This prayer consists of two parts: 1. PRAISE (vv. 15-16) "Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,841 views

    Learning the voice of God is a process and can be learned by every follower of Jesus.

    THE VOICE OF GOD Acts 15:28 January 8, 2006 I BEGAN THE MESSAGE BY HAVING 2 LADIES WHO SPEAK A DIALECT OF INDIA HAVE A CONVERSATION IN FRONT OF THE CONGREGATION. NO ONE KNEW WHAT THEY WERE SAYING. I REFERENCED THIS ILLUSTRATION THROUGHOUT THE MESSAGE TO SHOW WHAT GOD’S VOICE IS NOT LIKE. LET ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Is God Hidden? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,912 views

    An exploration of the reasons why God seems hidden when we go through adversity and how we can build our trust in him despite it all.

    Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as this morning’s news. I call them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? Plunging into these questions is not simply an intellectual exercise. They are vital issues in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Under God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,355 views

    Is there really any hope left for America to be a nation "under God"?

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- July 6, 2003 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In God's Time

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,925 views

    God makes the decisions

    In God’s Time We all have dreams. I’m not talking about the kind of dreams you have when you’re sleeping. I’m thinking more along the lines of the kind that kids have. Kids often dream about what they want to be when they grow up. You know, things like being a singer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The God Burners

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    All vain-glory, ambition, ignorance, and pride, would be done away by one view of Christ in his glory. This awful vision of the Divine Majesty overwhelmed the prophet with a sense of his own vileness. We are undone if there is not a Mediator between us an

    Opening illustration: Story of a passionate British underground evangelist in Salalah, Oman. Introduction: In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational