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  • Rene Perez avatar

    Knowing God

    Contributed by Rene Perez on Aug 3, 2012
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    when we have an intimate relationship with God and get to know him and believe in him, then we are able to trust him through everything

    Sermon: Knowing God. Point: A life that knows God trusts God. (7.2012) • In 1993, my wife and I moved to Philadelphia to serve our first church • We were both 24 years old. Naïve but excited. • We left our two jobs in NY taking a 50% pay cut. • 3 years into the ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Full Of God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 7, 2012
     | 6,885 views

    Paul shares his prayer with the Ephesian Christians and reveals to them what he believes is absolutely vital in living out the Christian life

    Ephesians 3:14-21 “Full of God” INTRODUCTION Have you ever inadvertently overheard another person’s prayer? It can be an eye opening experience. Hearing what someone prayer for enables us to grasp what is important and of value to the person. A couple of months ago during ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living For The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 13, 2012
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    Live for the will of God and not for our own sinful pleasures.

    Introduction “What does God want me to do?” “Why has he put me in this school…in this dorm, this job, this neighborhood?” “I’m surrounded by people who give me a hard time? Why?” “What is it that I am suppose to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Dragnet Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012
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    A look at the parable of the net in three stages and personal applications of this truth.

    INTRODUCTION In Matthew 13, there are seven parables Jesus told about the Kingdom of Heaven. We looked at two long parables, the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds. Then we looked at four short parables, the mustard seed, yeast, a buried treasure and a pearl of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Calling

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012
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    1. Called—Salvation. II. Held—Companionship. III. Kept—Preservation. IV. Used—Service.

    FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL - Hymns today are all written by her - Born 1836 Worcestershire England (Called Fanny) - Youngest of 6 sublimes - Named after Nicholas Ridley, - He and Hugh Latimer were burnt together at the stake in the reign of ‘Bloody’ Mary - Father Anglican Pastor & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Incomprehensible God Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 14, 2013
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    Paul breaks into a doxology of Praise after expounding on the justification of believing sinners in Christ alone, by faith alone.

    “The Incomprehensible God” Romans 11:33-36 If you would write a letter, you would start with a greeting, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
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    To show that loving GOD as living in Him, He continues to live in us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you love GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that loving GOD as living in Him, He continues to live in us. IV. TEXT: 1 John 4:16 (Amplified Bible) And we know (understand, recognize, are conscious of, by observation and by experience) and believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Of Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
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    To show that we are blameless because of our LORD JESUS CHRIST who gave us Peace.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blameless? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are blameless because of our LORD JESUS CHRIST who gave us Peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (Amplified Bible) And may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 5, 2013
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     | 7,515 views

    To call for Christians to imitate, or live like, their God is just as needed now as it was 2,000 years ago.

    Ephesians 5:1 is rather plain, “Be imitators of God.” As God’s children, we have no higher calling or purpose in life than to be like of heavenly Father. The Way of Christ is designed to reproduce godliness in our lives and therefore mold us and shape us into the image of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2013
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    God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

    The Wrath of God August 4, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14 Introduction: The popular hymn "In Christ Alone" won't appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Man Of God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013
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    To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:11 (Amplified Bible) But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Hands

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 11, 2013
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     | 36,632 views

    A fascinating study is how the Bible speaks of God having hands, and how this terminology teaches us metaphorically about God's character and attributes. This sermon examines God's fearful hands, saving hands, keeping hands, helping hands & strong hands.

    God’s Hands Chuck Sligh August 11, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint is available for this sermon upon request by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Hebrews 10 (to be read later) INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was a small child, I remember a song that was very popular, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Hero

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 14, 2013
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    What makes a person a hero in God's eyes

    “God’s Hero” July 28, 2012 Hebrews 11:32-39 “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Elizabeth Smith avatar

    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Elizabeth Smith on Aug 15, 2013
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    The eternal love of Christ

    The Love of God INTRODUCTORY POINTS: 1. We all have that longing to be loved. 2. BUT, we live in a love-deprived world. MAIN POINTS: 1. God's love is the answer 2. God's love is received only through faith 3. God's love, when received, is liberating. a. From misery b. From sin c. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Beginning God

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013
     | 7,820 views

    Genesis 1:1 is the foundation of our faith and understanding of God. Here's why...

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV[i] is a straightforward account of the origins of the universe. This verse is so simple, a child can understand it. Yet in all its simplicity and clarity, men in recent centuries have struggled to accept this ...read more

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