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  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Dealing With The Silence Of God

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 26,766 views

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    INTRODUCTION I am not sure about all of you, but I know that there have been some times in my life where I have cried out to God … asking Him for some kind of answer … and NOTHING! NO response! NO answer! Just absolutely NOTHING! SILENCE!!! I have, at times, felt so let down … so hurt that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Fathers God Rewards

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    Discover what kind of fathers God rewards and with what kind of rewards

    A couple of weeks ago, the wives and mothers hopefully received encouragement on Mother’s Day. Worry is one of the most common struggles of motherhood, and so we addressed how wives and mothers can live worry-free. This morning, I hope to give needed encouragement to fathers. What is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Kane avatar

    God's Good Work

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    God’s good work surrounds us, includes us, and is in us.

    A worried mother wondered where her daughter was on the rainy school day afternoon. She should have been home by now. The rain was heavy, the thunder loud, and the lightning was bright. Finally, after a few anxious minutes she decided to put her coat on and look for her late child. Out the door ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Day God Ran

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    Our lives are based upon relationships and our relationship to God is affected by the way we live.

    “The Day God Ran” Luke 22:31-32; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 Luke 22:31-32 "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Fresh Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 37,973 views

    How God changed Abram

    A Study of the Life of Abraham A Fresh Encounter With God Gen 17:1-8 In this passage there is a definite challenge to Abram to move to a new level of trust and faith. At a time when Abram may have thought that his best years are behind him, God asks him to move up. This call to move higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Into God's Business

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 12,977 views

    If we are working for ourselves, then we are in a miserable business.

    Getting into God’s Business (Ecc. 4:7-8) “Again I saw something meaningless under the sun: There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The River Of God I

    Contributed by Mike Gill on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,383 views

    The River of God which flows from the throne [Rev. 22:1 is thought to be something we will experience in the hear-after. It’s to our advantage, however to access this river of blessings today. Jesus is the living water, he provides all we need today. T

    THE RIVER OF GOD I REVELATION 22:1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. THE RIVER OF THE WATER OF LIFE! YES! THAT’S WHAT WE WANT! VERSE ONE INVOKES A ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    God's Plan For Intimacy

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 187 ratings
     | 18,897 views

    The need for intimacy is fulfilled in marriage, family, and the church.

    God’s Plan For Intimacy Genesis 2:18-25 A small child came home from Sunday School and told his mother: "The teacher told us how God made the first man and the first woman. He made man first, but the man was very lonely with no one to talk to, so God put the man to sleep, and while he was asleep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rushing God's Timing

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,355 views

    A look at the challenge of patiently waiting on God’s perfect timing, and some of the consequences if we fail to do so.

    I Samuel 10:1-8, 13:1-14 I don’t know if you have this same phenomenon in the Wesleyan church, but in the Nazarene churches where I grew up, you were pretty safe if you saved yourself some energy and simply carried a New Testament to church. There are places where the Old Testament is hardly ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ready Mix Gods

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,607 views

    This sermon shows the sin of building idols in our person lives.

    Introduction- As an introduction I show the congregation a picture (on power point) of me holding a box of ready mix biscuit mix in my hand. State: Ready mix biscuit mix can be a wonderful thing. It accommodates people who have busy schedules. It accommodates people (like me) who do not know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Closer To God Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,833 views

    How do you feel approaching God - guilty, weak, timid? Paul encourages us to see our relationship with the Father as it really is - and shows us that you can’t outlove God!

    What is the biggest thing you can think of - the most marvelous and wonderful thing imaginable? What comes to mind - is it great riches so you don’t have to worry about the bills? Is it power so that people can’t hurt you any more? Perhaps its wisdom so that people will respect you and look up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "God Is My Helper!"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    To motivate the hearers to care for the POOR Lazaruses (the sick, hungry, and less fortunate) within their church, and community by being OBEDIENT to GOD’s WORD.

    Psalms 41:1 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Caring for the sick, hungry, and the less fortunate in this life - determines where we spend eternity hereafter. REFERENCES: Lazarus and The Rich Man: Luke 16:19-31 (KJV); ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Loving God's Word

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    This message summarizes the book of Deuteronomy with four principles that help us in loving God and His Word. This was used during our survey of the OT.

    “Loving God’s Word” The Old Testament Challenge FCC – March 5, 2006 Text: Deuteronomy Introduction: This is our 9th week in the Old Testament Challenge!! After this morning we will be one-fourth of the way done with the OTC. I wanted to say one thing to many of you who are behind on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Christmas: Praise God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,835 views

    Christmas broke 400 years of silence from God, big time. Now suddenly at Christmas God was speaking abundantly.

    Have you ever heard the expression silence is golden? I can relate to that expression when after a long time of activity and noise in our house there is silence. In those times I relate to the expression silence is golden. But now I want to focus on times when silence is not golden. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Preparing For God's Glory

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,841 views

    We need to prepare for the Glory of the Lord by beginning to understand the aspects and concepts of the Glory of the Lord.

    Preparing for God’s Glory Isa 40:3-5 A voice of one calling: "In the desert prepare the way for the LORD ; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God