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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    God's Good News Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
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     | 4,442 views

    An expository message from the book of Romans.

    “God’s Good News” Romans 1:1-7 September 7, 2008 The year was 1974, and as a 13-year old dyed-in-the-wool baseball fan, I was anticipating the breaking of the most revered record in all of baseball, Babe Ruth’s seemingly-untouchable 714 home runs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Money According To God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010
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    Part 1 in series Your Money Is Your Life, this message boils down some basic things we can come to know about how God thinks about money.

    Money According to God Your Money Is Your Life Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 15, 2009 TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE BROKE 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t call ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Glory Of God In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
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    Why do bad things happen to good people?

    Glory of God Series June 1st, 2008 Glory of God in Suffering How are you doing? Bunch of liars. Now I am sure that for some of you that is true. Life is good and you are happy. By some of you are liars. When someone asks you at church: “How are you?” You know the proper Christian answer is: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Disconnected From God

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
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    Have you ever felt disconnected from God? How do we connect with Him?

    Text: Psalm 51:10 March 30th, 2008 Disconnected Have you ever felt disconnected from God? Have you ever wondered if He was really there? Have you felt lost, alone and wondered if God was really listening? Why is it that if God desires a relationship with us so badly that it can seem so hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Song Of Joy

    Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2010
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    The obedient and committed Child of God brings a song of joy to the very heart of God.

    God’s Song of Joy Sunday, April 11, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May There is an old hymn that we often sing that says, “What have I to fear; what have I to dread? I’m leaning on the everlasting arms. I have blessed peace with my Lord so near; leaning on the everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praying That Pleases God

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009
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    Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God.

    PRAYING THAT PLEASES GOD--Colossians 1:9-14 Proposition: Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to pray prayers that please God that will lead to living a life that is pleasing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Comes Near

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2012
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    God comes near! 1. To reveal the divine dimension to us (vs. 26-28). 2. With answers for our anxieties (vs. 29-30). 3. To teach us the truth about Jesus (vs. 31-37). 4. Seeking servants with faith to follow the Lord (vs. 38).

    God Comes Near Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 9, 2012 *Christmas is a time when God came near. And God comes near today. *Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel. Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Looks To The Faithful

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013
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    When society contains people of opposing beliefs and lifestyles, it’s easy to get confused and start thinking that tolerance is the same as approval.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 January 2012 Judges 2:11,4:1, 6:1, 8:33, 13:1; 1 Cor. 1:27-29 God looks to the faithful Read the headlines: Family feud leaves 69 brothers dead! Powerful Government leader caught in “love Nest.” Gang rape leads to victim’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasuring God's Provisions Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012
     | 8,696 views

    What do you do with all that God has givn you? How do you treasure God's provisions?

    “Treasuring God’s Provisions” Acts 4:32-37; 2 Cor. 9:1-15 There’s little that is more deflating than giving someone a precious gift and having them say, “Oh, I was really hoping for…” and they mention something else. There is little that is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Righteousness By God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
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    We are saved by God's Righteousness

    Romans 3 - Righteousness by God’s Grace - 1/25/09 Turn with me again this morning to Romans 1. In Romans, Paul gives us as explanation of the gospel. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.” The essence of Paul’s letter to the Romans is that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Pays Attention

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 29, 2011
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     | 12,969 views

    God always pays attention to our prayers and answers them in a way that is best for us.

    Text: “I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4). Can you recall a time in your life when you called upon the Lord and He did not answer you? Some people would answer yes to that question. On the other hand, others would say the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Vs. Humanity

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2011
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     | 14,079 views

    Paul is the prosecuting attorney bringing an indictment in the case of God vs. Humanity. Evidence is presented, and the Verdict is read. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    God vs. Humanity Romans 3:1-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodVsHumanity.html There’s something terribly wrong in the world. Something terribly wrong. You don’t even need a Bible to tell you that. But God did not make a world with something wrong. When God created the world he said, That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Marriage Instructions Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2011
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     | 6,900 views

    This sermon addresses God's commands for wives to submit to their husbands, and for husbands to be considerate and respectful of their wives.

    Introduction: A. Marriage bears the brunt of a lot of humor, and in many respects for good reason. B. Here’s a few interesting quotes about marriage: 1. Mae West said: “Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet.” 2. Rita Rudner said: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing To Receive God's Will

    Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 16, 2011
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    It's hard to find God's will because it's hard to do God's will. While seeking God's will you are being prepared to succeed in it.

    Preparing to Receive Gods Will Romans 12:1-2 Jan 9th, 2011 Every Christian should be occupied with finding the will of God. They should be obsessed with finding the will of God. If only finding our way into God’s will was as easy as turning on a GPS. Finding our way geographically is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What God Wants Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 24, 2010
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     | 7,624 views

    Do you understand all the things that God wants for your life?

    # #September 26, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Subject: God’s Plan for the Church Title: What God Wants There was a movie out not too many years ago with Mel Gibson called, “What Women Want”. In the movie Gibson plays a chauvinistic executive who, after an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God