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  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Importance Of God's Security

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,740 views

    The Resurrection of Christ gives us the power to live for and with God, as we believe the truth - I Am Secure in Christ - behind the Resurrection. (Part 2)

    This past week I received an e-mail entitled “Living in 2005” which said, “You know you’re living in 2005 when... 1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. 2. You haven’t played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3. 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Cultivating A Hunger For God

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,397 views

    We have got to overcome our merely dutiful approach to God. You cannot cultivate a hunger for God born of duty apart from desire.

    Last couple weeks considering our expectations .. begin with Children’s letters to God A couple weeks ago… began our time together in the new year asking…”What are YOU expecting..? This morning.. > “What do you WANT from God? > I believe every one of us in this room… indeed every human soul who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glorifying God By Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,969 views

    One of the ways in which we glorify God is by serving others with the spiritual gifts that God has given to each believer. This sermon explores several truths about spiritual gifts and their relation to ministry.

    Scripture The day you became a Christian God deposited a treasure in you. For some of you this treasure has some layers on it and it is a bit rusty. But with the help of God’s Word and his Spirit we will pull back the layers and blow off the dust and discover this hidden treasure. This discovery ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Battle-Axe Of God

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 132 ratings
     | 91,436 views

    If you must become God’s battle-axe,passing through fire becomes non-negotiable.

    Jeremiah 51:20-23 Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; [21] And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; [22] With ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Witness Of God"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    Let’s be careful to represent God to people the way He has represented Himself; as gracious provider, protector, benefactor.

    …and preach the gospel to you in order that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them. And in the generations gone by He permitted all the nations to go their own ways; and yet He did not leave Himself without ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Boasting In The Greatness Of God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,561 views

    Believers have great reason to boast in God.

    Psalm 44:8 Boasting in the Greatness of God Introduction There is a wonderful song in our hymnal that I would like for you to find and read with me. It is Hymn #122, All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name. As we read use your imagination as you picture the angels falling prostrate or all the redeemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "My God Is Yahweh" Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 15,173 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of four exploring the life and ministry of Elijah.

    “Elijah” (Part 1) “My God is Yahweh” Of all the Old Testament prophets, not one is mentioned more or is held in higher esteem in the New Testament than the prophet Elijah. His ministry is significant for a variety of different reasons and his experiences are valuable ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "In The Likeness Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    We were recreated in His likeness; what was lost in the Fall was restored. Holiness, righteousness, and truth. (#19 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “…and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.” We spent the last several minutes of the last sermon in this series, talking about having our minds renewed as to the difference between our old corrupt nature, and the creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God's Radical Mercy

    Contributed by Eric Hickman on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 14,895 views

    God’s Mercy is greater than our sin

    Jonah 3:1-10 1. Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2. "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3. Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city--a visit required three days. 4. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Made To Serve God Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 27,218 views

    Part 5 of this series that is looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message shows how we were made to serve God.

    Living a Purpose Driven Life part 5 (Made to Serve God) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Welcome to week number 5 of the 40 Days of Purpose! We have been taking an in depth look at why on earth am I here, or what is the purpose of life. We discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    The God Of New Beginnings

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,930 views

    This is an evangelistic message on our "Kickoff Sunday" as we were opening a new building... Many unsaved friends and family were present.

    The God of New Beginnings Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 1, 2004 (Kickoff Sunday) “20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Gal. 2:20 17 Therefore, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Lesson On God's Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,060 views

    This is a look at God’s love

    INTRODUCTION  An overzealous preacher felt it was his calling to aggressively "make" people become Christians as they would ride on the city bus system. One day a drunk stumbled onto the bus that the preacher was on. He sprang into and shook his family Bible in the face of the inebriated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Saving Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 16,003 views

    Those who are outside the people of God are in rebellion against Him and are therefore spiritually dead. But God makes them a free offer to bring them back to life. All that’s needed to receive all of the bounty that God offers is to believe his promise,

    I guess everyone in the world is aware that not all is right with either the world or themselves. If I were to ask you to name 3 things that were wrong with the world, I imagine that most of you would answer within a few seconds. If I were to ask you the same question about yourself you might take ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Power Of Gods' Word

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,680 views

    This sermon will help you see that there is power in truth, there is power in Gods’ standards, and there is power in His word to guide you in victorious living.

    THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD Hebrews 4:12 Introduction: Read Hebrews 4:12 Today I have a word from God. If you came here today with a hope in your heart That you might hear from God, Then you’ve come to the right place Today I want to tell you that there is power in God’s Word! (pause) The Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Sheep Dogs

    Contributed by Mark Davis on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,713 views

    The church/flock and their relationship to their pastor/sheep dog.

    God’s Sheep Dogs I Thessalonians 5:12-13 Introduction: Sheep Dogs - A Shepherd’s Best Friend A well-trained sheep dog works in partnership with the shepherd and obeys commands to perform its job. Properly trained, the dog is able to move the sheep just about anywhere. Good herding dogs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist