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  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Respond To The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
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    God has a will for our lives. The question is, how will we respond to that will?

    1. Illus. of man on motorcycle (Getting Down To Brass Tacks, pages 137-138) • Punchline- “I’m going home…. if it’s the Lord’s will!” 2. I want to talk to: • That Christian who I struggling to stay in God’s will, and wondering if it was all worth it. James has a word for you/ • That Christian who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Makes A Way Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,807 views

    God has a track record of working in impossible situations.

    God Makes A Way (Exodus 14:1-31) 1. One of the most interesting phenomenon of our day is the coversion of Muslims through dreams. 2. "A Californian magazine ran a survey of over 600 ex-Muslims who now follow Jesus, and concludes: "Although dreams appear to play a minor role in the conversion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Righteous Judgment Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 6, 2006
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    God’s righteous judgment is based on truth. An unrepentant heart stores up God’s wrath against it, but the good news is that God’s kindness leads one to repentance.

    God’s Righteous Judgment By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org At the conclusion of Romans chapter one, Paul writes about how God’s wrath is being revealed in our day. God’s wrath is being revealed through turning people over to their sin. The good news is that God’s wrath is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running God's Race Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    The importance of faithfully running the race we are called to run...

    Date Written: April 4, 2006 Date Preached: April 5, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Sermon Details: Series Title: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: Running God’s Race Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: Have you ever stopped to think about what the Bible would look like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    God's Antidote To Worry

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
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    The World has a solution to worry that includes ingnoring problems, pretenting that they can not get any worse or simply trying to laugh them off. Yet God has a different antidote to worry and today I would like to show it to you...

    TITLE: GOD’S ANTIDOTE TO WORRY SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 DATE: 03/13/03 VS. 6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What God Wants Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    In this message we discover what it is that God is looking for in us. In fact, we will see what it is that he hungers for. First we wil see what he definitely does not want.

    WHAT GOD WANTS Mark 11:12-25 INTRO: Its hard to figure out what some people are looking for: • The man whose wife tells him he needs to bring her flowers, then cries and is unhappy when he does. • A boss whose requirements change frequently • A teacher whose grading seems arbitrary • A parent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Perfect Plan

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Feb 11, 2005
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    God’s perfect plan for us allows us to make mistakes and learn from them. God’s perfect plan allows us free will and an option to follow God’s rules or go our own way and suffer the consequences. God’s rules are given to us out of God’s great love for u

    Genesis 215-17, 3:1-7 God’s Perfect Plan I’d like to set the stage for a drama that is pretty close to real life. Picture if you will an average family scenario with two parents and two children, one boy about 6 years old and, one girl about 5 years old. The family lives in a house with a nice ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Fire Escape

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2014
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    God will give you an escape route from sin....but will you TAKE IT?

    Some of you will accuse me of stereotyping men as being somewhat simple, but when it comes to sex and women most men are. Chris Rock the comedian once said, “A man is only as faithful as his options”. That of course was meant to be funny, but there is a thread of truth to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Anger Management

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 18, 2014
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    Lets look at our anger control. Don't be mad but it might need some attention.

    God’s anger management Ephesians 4:26-4:32 Introduction- Turn to Ephesians 4:26-4:32. We are going to look at the subject of anger this morning. Don’t be Mad! Anger is one of those things that we quickly see in others, quickly condemn, but when we look at ourselves, it is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Impossible Power Of God

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 16, 2014
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     | 19,268 views

    There is nothing that is too hard for God to do. Christians need to be reminded of God's unlimited ability.

    The Impossible Power of God Jeremiah 32:17 May 18, 2014 Morning Service Ohio State Symbols Gemstone: Flint Song: Beautiful Ohio, Hang on Sloopy Flower: Scarlet Carnation Bird: Cardinal Nickname: Buckeye State Tree: Buckeye Animal: White Tailed Deer Beverage: Tomato Juice Motto: With God, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God And Your Government

    Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014
     | 3,287 views

    My HOPE however is not in my or your vote, but it is in God who with His unconditional love will use us to bring His way and will to our society. The Psalmist said some may trust in horses, some in chariots and it seems like some are trusting in our votes

    God and Government As we approach another national election in South Africa, once more there is a cry from the people of South Africa for good and godly people to be elected to the various offices of government at all levels. The Bible says that when good people run things, everyone is glad. But ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Give Yourself To God Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,304 views

    Man must understand to break the addiction to sin, he has to give himself to God.

    Sunday, July 20, 2008 “Give yourself to God” Text: Acts 3: 19 I pray that we are feeling ourselves getting stronger as we continue our spiritual therapy: Breaking our Addiction to Sin – 12 steps in nine Weeks. Sin is an act where you miss the mark of the high calling which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rita Sims avatar

    One True God Series

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Sep 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,121 views

    This sermon explores the commandments, "You shall have no other gods before me," and "You shall not make for yourself an idol."

    The Ten Commandments or the Decalogue have been important in the Jewish and Christian faiths. Moslems also have a version of them. They have been the subject of some controversy in the courts as to whether they should be displayed at government buildings; however, they do form the basis of our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    The God Who Runs

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 6, 2014
     | 5,713 views

    A perspective on Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32. The loving father does he wait for a lengthy and rehearsed apology from his returning son. He sees him coming in the distance and with joy runs out to greet him. In this way he brings honour again to his son.

    Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 The God Who Runs God loves to have a party. He has been known to host the best and biggest celebrations in heaven whenever a sinner turns around from following their own desires and decides to come home to God. Everyone is invited to celebrate. Our parable today is not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reasons To Bless God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,206 views

    This is an expositional message on 1 Pt. 1:3-5.

    1 Peter 1:3-5 Reasons to Bless God Introduction: Last Week we saw: Title: always been identified as 1 Peter. Peter dictated and Silas wrote (5:12). Author: the Apostle Peter. (Also called Simon in Greek, and Simeon in Hebrew). Weak evidence some use to say not written by Peter: Lots of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible