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  • Troy Campbell avatar

    Communicating With God Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 14,351 views

    God wants a relationship with us and wants to communicate with us.

    Hearing God’s Voice – 5 “Communicating with God” Luke 8:5-8 One of the major differences between Christianity and other religions is that God is alive and He wants to have a relationship with us. In fact our salvation is based on the relationship we have with God. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Intercedes Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 10, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,411 views

    Romans 8:26-28 is a very comforting passage... but what does the Bible mean by saying God intercedes for us?

    The court was in session and there were the usual niceties that had to be observed. Everyone stood as the judge entered the courtroom. When everyone was seated again, the judge read the charges, and then asked the man at the defense table: “Are you the defendant in this case?” The defendant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    God's Calling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,426 views

    God’s Calling - Acts 16

    Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Will For You

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    Knowing God’s will for our life can sometimes be very challenging as we wait and pray for specific direction. Yet at the same time, as we read and study God’s Word, certain aspects of His will for our lives become very obvious. There are three aspects o

    God’s Will for You By Greg Johnson May 9, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Knowing God’s will for our life can sometimes be very challenging as we wait and pray for specific direction. Yet at the same time, as we read and study God’s Word, certain aspects of His will for our lives become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,252 views

    (I took Rodney Buchanan’s sermon and reworked it for this message). God, the Word, became flesh. Do we of flesh become the Word?

    Reading of text and prayer. Intro: Elder Rhee’s work of writing the entire New Testament on a 4x6 foot scroll in such a way that the words actually form a beautiful image of Christ and 27 angels surrounding him. (I have a print of Rhee’s image of Christ using every word from the gospel of Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Armor Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2025
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     | 96 views

    God equips believers with spiritual armor to stand firm against life’s battles, offering strength, courage, and victory through His presence and truth.

    Friends, some weeks feel like a wrestling match from sunup to sundown. Bills stack up. Deadlines creep closer. The phone pings with headlines that twist your stomach. The mind can hum with a hundred what-ifs—What if I fail? What if the doctor is right? What if I can’t fix this? Have you ever felt ...read more

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    Christians: We Are Part Of The Family Of God! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2021
     | 5,891 views

    Being in God's family means: 1. We become a home for the Holy Spirit (vs. 6-9). 2. We will get a royal resurrection (vs. 10-11). 3. We need to have a righteous response (vs. 12-13). 4. We have been affectionately adopted by God (vs. 14-17).

    Christians: We Are Part of the Family of God! The Book of Romans Romans 8:6-17 (Reading vs. 1-17) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 17, 2016 (Revised January 6, 2021) MESSAGE: *I love my family! And they love me, even though I'm not always so lovable. I can't think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation Made Simple Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    This message deals with God’s plan for salvation as outlined in John 3. We will take a close look at the man Nicodemus. Uses a few ideas from Max Lucado’s book 3:16.

    The Simple Life at Church “Salvation Made Simple” John 3:1-16 About a year ago a TV series had become fairly popular called “The Simple Life.” It featured Paris Hilton, millionaire, Hilton Hotel fame and Nicole Richey, also from a very wealthy family. Basically what you have are 2 spoiled kids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Son Of David Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 9, 2018
     | 7,247 views

    We can be far from God, or we can be close. Whatever our situation we can find restoration and hope because Jesus is the Son of David ... and God will act for the sake of His Son.

    Message Matthew 1:1 Name Above All Names - Son of David We are going to continue our sermon series on the names of Jesus. We started this series only last week and we are looking at the names of Jesus as they appear in the New Testament from Jesus being the Word who was there “in the beginning” up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding God's Ways

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,011 views

    3 things you can understand about God… when you don’t understand…

    Understanding God’s Ways Series: Where’s God When You Need Him August 20, 2006 Last week, I gave you a list of things that don’t make any sense and really can’t be understood. Today I want to add to that list. For example… 1. Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouths closed? 2. Why don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Let God Be God In Our Lives.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 3, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,984 views

    May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Acts 1:1-11 Title: “Let God be God in our lives.” Color: White

    May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Acts 1:1-11 Title: “Let God be God in our lives.” Color: White Luke is the author of both the Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, the only evangelist to write a two-volume work. He delineates three periods of salvation history: 1) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    It’s God’s Choice Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,984 views

    God only chooses those who choose Him and only rejects those who reject Him

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Letting God Be God In Death #4 Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. This messgae deals with the Arrogance of High-Mindedness.

    The premise I have been pursuing these precious Sundays in the preaching moment is simply this: At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. That stubbornness is manifested in our Opting For Kadesh (Sacrilegious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Speaking God

    Contributed by Hubert Joseph on Jan 30, 2012
     | 3,793 views

    An examination of Genesis 1 in the context of Divine Communication

    THE SPEAKING GOD OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS Gen. 1:3 "And God said," 1. This phrase is repeated at least ten times in the first chapter. 2. God is a speaking God -- a communicator 3. God is a creative communicator a. "Let there be - and there was" 4. God is a powerful communicator 5. God is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Talk Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,453 views

    The Apostle’s Creed - Intro - The things you believe or don’t believe will change your life. So make sure you believe the truth about Christ

    There was once a physics professor who was teaching his class the theory of the pendulum. He knew they responded well to physical demonstrations of theory so one day he held his class in the university gymnasium. The class gathered in the gym to discover that the professor had rigged a large, heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican