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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Negotiating With God

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 25,793 views

    We live in perilous & prosperous times. We have every modern convenience and an abundance of leisure time. We live amongst cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. We profit by living in the shadow of their wickedness. Are we just Negotiating with God?

    Negotiating with God The title for this mornings message is Negotiating with God. I must admit straight out that I am not a great negotiator. My wife would give me very strict instructions to keep my mouth shut when we went looking for a new car or any other major purchase. Having grown up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Laughing With God Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,524 views

    Fifth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

    Cross a pessimist with a comedian and you get Woody Allen. His brand of off-beat, self-deprecating, hang-dog humor can be sometimes insightful, sometimes depressing, but usually, pretty funny. A sampling of his best one-liners: “I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's Tree Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,788 views

    The olive tree, cultivated in groves or orchards throughout Palestine, was an accepted emblem of Israel. Ones connection to God's tree brings great blessing. Yet the blessings that salvation provides are not a ground for boasting but rather should cause t

    ROMANS 11: 17-24 GOD'S TREE [Isaiah 56:3-8] Chapter 11 has been addressing the place of Israel in salvation history. Despite all Israel's faults, she has never been less than God's chosen means of bringing blessing to the world, and everything else that He has chosen to do must be seen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Targeting God's Will

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 30, 2010
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     | 5,575 views

    People often ask the question - "How can I know God's will for my life?" This message addresses the key elements to understanding and discovering God's will.

    Targeting God’s Will October 10, 2010 Romans 12:1-2 Sunday AM Intro: Good AM. Well here we are. It’s hard to believe this day has arrived, and my family is thrilled to be here to meet you. I want to talk to you this AM about an appropriate topic in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Personal God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 20, 2020
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     | 5,431 views

    When Psalm 91 becomes your reality, Covid 19 cannot touch your home. The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

    We read in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." (GW) If we observe the above mentioned verse, the Psalmist refers to God in a most personal way when He says of God, ‘My refuge’, ‘My fortress’ and ‘My God’. God is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "But God"!

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,957 views

    To encourage the people and to let them know that God and only God can help them

    But God by Rev. Tim Porter Genesis 37:22-37:27 Introduction: Friends, each of us have encountered situations where we just felt like throwing in the towel. We felt like the whole world was against us. We felt like no matter what we did things would turn out bad. We’ve often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 30, 2016
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     | 17,535 views

    Despite the lawlessness we see around us, we are not to fear but to trust in God and to follow Him.

    WSG 31-07-2016 The Book of Nahum I would like to look at one verse from our Old Testament reading – from the book of Nahum. Question: Has anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 31,618 views

    Getting centered and focused on God comes when we admit God is in control

    God is in Control Psalm 118:24-27 July 31, 2016 Life isn't easy. I don’t think I’m going to get too many disagreeing with me on that one. Life isn't easy, but it's good. Is it possible to still greet each day with a smile, to be excited about the possibilities, excited about life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Haters

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 8, 2017
     | 6,960 views

    This is a look at those who hate God

    God Haters If you remember reading the August 22 1949 edition of Time Magazine then you would remember seeing a young Elizabeth Taylor on the cover and various articles that almost sound current. Under the National section, for example, there was a little bit of a scandal in the white house. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Planning And The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 10, 2017
     | 11,325 views

    If you want to succeed ask God's what he wants you to do.

    Planning And The Will Of God Text: James 4:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: On September 11, Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell watched the television in his boss’ office as a second hijacked airplane slammed into the World Trade Center. The Army officer had no idea that minutes later madmen would ram ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Worship God!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 22, 2020
     | 4,978 views

    Looking at our purpose in life, which includes worshiping God. This is part 2 of 3 in a discussion about worship.

    First Baptist Church Worship - 2 February 23, 2020 Last week I started my message talking about some of the different reasons we’re come to this building. We come for different reasons. Some are hoping to experience Jesus, some are here for a weekend pick-me-up. Some are here because it’s where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If God Be For Us…

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,363 views

    An awesome revelation that should shape our worldview, our view of God, and how we speak and conduct ourselves in life.

    IF GOD BE FOR US… Rom. 8:31 INTRODUCTION OFFERING HUMOR 1. Father Michael, of St. Mary’s Church said, “I was on a plane last week from Edinburgh to London, when we ran into some very severe weather which resulted in turbulence. As it got worse, the passengers became more and more alarmed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2018
     | 4,174 views

    Advent I the call of John the Baptist to repent and produce fruit....combined with reflections regarding the funeral of President George Bush, flowing back to the story of the death of Ananias & Sapphira with out repentance. Some quotes from "Keep On Believing" (Acts 5)

    In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2018 Luke 3:7-8a “The Mystery of God” “The Mystery of God” said Isaiah, “is a bittersweet mystery.” It is for people of all kinds. Those who are bitter against Him for what they consider His lack of concern, and for those who sweetly tell His story. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Attributes Of God

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 26, 2014
     | 8,574 views

    Jesus is more than enough for any and every situation that this life has to offer. There is no such thing as impossible with Jesus. There are no hopeless situations when it comes to our Lord and Savior. Whatever you or your loved one might be going through, your situation is not hopeless!

    This section of Mark’s gospel is filled with what many perceive to be impossible situations. We’ve seen how Jesus has overcome storms, demons, and now death! Each case seemed to be hopeless. The disciples thought they were going to die in the storm, no one was able to control the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fingerprints Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016
     | 6,374 views

    This week we explore the reasons to believe in a God like the Theistic religions believe in, all powerful, eternal, omnipresent, and personal.

    SE041114 How I Met My Savior 3. Fingerprints for God SLIDE This week, we want to make the case for God. If you talk to the resident agnostic in your life, they will tell you they think the case for God is weak. Or, to put it another way, the case against God is very strong. Open and shut. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational