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  • Gary Hampton avatar

    God Is! Series

    Contributed by Gary Hampton on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    This sermon sets forth simple proofs that God is!

    God Is! It is not unusual to be challenged today by someone who has either been brought up to disbelieve or has had bad experiences in life. They may ask the Christian to "prove to me there is a God!" Of course, "No one has seen God at any time" (John 1:18). Neither has anyone tasted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ellipses Of God

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,874 views

    This sermon deals with God’s power and with His desire to create us in His image.

    The Ellipses of God Text: Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the Heaven’s and the earth. In the English language there is a device called an ellipses. This grammatical tool is used when the author has layed out all the facts and feels that the reader can make the conclusion without ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    God 101

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,432 views

    Who is God and what does he do? Is he some sort of Spirit Dude that you can only see when you are high, or is He a lot more then that?

    1 John 4:7-16 God 101 Introduction A. Who is God and better yet what does he do. B. Is he some like spirit dude that you know just exist like C. Or is he someone you can only see when you’re smoking something wacky? D. Does God sit upstairs in his Lazy Boy and watch us E. Does he just party all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Immutability Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,245 views

    Where to find stability in an unstable world.

    The Immutability of God The WTC towers are gone. Enron is gone as well as the accounting firm that handled their accounts. Consolidated Freight is bankrupt. Stocks are volatile. Many IRAs are nearly worthless. Many have lost their jobs overnight. The world is full of change. Nothing seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Working For God

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 40,888 views

    A message designed to show Christians how they can be valuable workers in God’s kingdom.

    WORKING FOR GOD II Kings 6:1-7 PURPOSE To show Christians a valid approach to working for God and encourage them to get busy. INTRODUCTION As Christians we should be busy working for the Lord. In II Kings we find some steps that will direct us into valuable kingdom work. It tells where to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Williams avatar

    God's Standard

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 31,549 views

    We have got to root out and tear down everything that is in opposition to the Lord Isa 59:19: So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the L

    God’ Standard Aug 02 We have got to root out and tear down everything that is in opposition to the Lord Isa 59:19: So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD will lift up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Forgiveness With God

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    All men stand in need of God’s forgiveness of sin.

    FORGIVENESS WITH GOD Acts 5:30-31 INTRO. Paul said, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." But the Bible is not content with only one verse to prove the sinful condition of the human race. [Rom. 5:12 - "as by one man ..."; James 1:15 - "When lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,364 views

    Hezekiah was blessed for his pursuit of God. We too can be blessed if we follow the example of Hezekiah.

    THE PURSUIT OF GOD II KINGS 18:1-7A INTRODUCTION: One of the worst kings of Judah, Asa, was succeeded by one of the best. Of no other king of Israel or Judah, other than David, is it said that the Lord was with him. God blessed and prospered Hezekiah. II Chronicles 32, tells us that God gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bernard Dawson avatar

    The Perfect Will Of God

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 16,495 views

    An encouragement to strive for excellence in Christian living.

    THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 St. Paul knew that anything short of surrender to the will of God would be inadequate. It is interesting that Paul chose the term living sacrifice. In the Levitical system a sacrifice was usually dead. In chapter 6 verse 11 he explains what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Richard White avatar

    Where Was God

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,556 views

    It is a year now, as we look back at the events of 9/11/01 there is still one lingering question on the minds of people.

    Where Was God? Matthew 5:10-11 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,439 views

    We need to let go of control in our lives so that we can receive God’s blessings

    There’s a story about a little girl who climbed up on the lap of her great grandmother and looked at her white hair and wrinkles and then asked, “Did God make you?” “Yes,” the great grandmother replied. Then the child asked, “Did God make me, too?” Grandma again replied, “Yes.” “Well, said the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    The Testimonies Of God

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,485 views

    God’s testimonies of prominent people in the Scriptures.

    "The Testimonies of God" Text: Genesis 18:17-19 Intro: I believe to have one’s name mentioned in the Bible is extraordinary. However, to have the God of the Bible actually provide a testimony in a person’s behalf is hardly imaginable. When any of us stand in the presence of God We realize as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Into The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,990 views

    Enjoying the presence of God in our lifes produces results!

    INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD Zec 2:13 INTRO: I. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TELLS US? A. Hab. 2:20”But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.” 1)Silent B. Zec. 2:13”Be still before the LORD, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.” 1)Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 32,305 views

    UNPARALLELED GOODNESS

    THE GOODNESS OF GOD PS. 34:4-8 I. TEXT DAVID RECALLS HOW GOOD GOD HAD BEEN TO HIM IN DELIVERING HIM FROM THE CLUTCHES OF KING SAUL. DAVID HAD BEEN ON THE RUN BECAUSE KING SAUL HAD ISSUED A WARRANT FOR HIS ARREST. DAVID FOUND HIMSELF HIDING IN CAVES, A REFUGEE FROM INJUSTICE; HE WAS ON KING SAUL’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    The God-Pleasers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,848 views

    Paul gives a great example for pastors and believers to seek to be God-pleasers, not man-pleasers.

    “Be Ready” The God-Pleasers 1 Thes. 2:1-12 Intro. A funny thing happened to me on the way to studying for my message today.  I discovered that it’s easy to find stuff that will help you grow in your walk with Christ, but when it gets personal, it gets uncomfortable.  We’re quick to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist