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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,606 views

    This sermon displays the firey presence of God and how to benefit from God power

    Scripture: Genesis 22:1- 14 Title: “The Fire of God!” Introduction: The Bible has a lot to say about “Fire.” The word “Fire” is used 549 times in 506 verses throughout the Word of God. God has used FIRE to execute judgment upon evil. God has used FIRE to get the ATTENTION of Moses. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Demoting God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,259 views

    False teachers attempt to lower God to their stature so that they can elevate themselves to a higher stature.

    Demoting God There are many examples where the Word-Faith doctrine demotes God. I will try to get a cross section so we can get a clear overview of how this movement views God. Understanding who God is may be the most essential part of the Christian doctrine. A weak god is no god at all. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Glory

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,543 views

    Moses had a need for the glory of God to go before him as he would then lead the people of God.

    Introduction: After Moses had come down from the mountain having received the commandments of God for his people, he came upon that wicked scene of idolatry with the worship of the golden calf. About three thousand people were killed for their disobedience. The next day Moses returned up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    Answers to why things happen.

    The best laid plans of mice and men oft time go awry and leave us nothing but grief and pain for promised joy. Robert Burns We have all experienced plans that have gone wrong and the grief and pain that resulted from this. A. Sometimes things went wrong and we really didn’t even have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ye Are Gods

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,096 views

    What does the Bible mean, ‘You are gods’?

    What does the Bible mean, ‘You are gods’? One of the pet phrases in scripture that world religions use to support their doctrine is ‘you are gods’. This is found several places in scripture and in context the intent is clear. However, this can and often is twisted into unbiblical meanings and used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Hammers

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,855 views

    "We are laborers together with God. We are God’s husbandry, we are God’s building.”

    God’s Hammers Text: Ecc 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” 1st Cor 3:9, For we are laborers together, with God. Introduction: The prophet Jeremiah speaks of cutting trees in the forest, using them to make a house and fastening them together with nails and a hammer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Guarantee

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 15,524 views

    God rewards our giving.

    GOD’S GUARANTEE II Corinthians 9:6-7 S: Finances Th: Supporting Kingdom work Pr: God rewards our giving. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three reasons why God rewards our giving. The _____ reason why God rewards our giving is… I. HE WANTS TO BE FIRST. II. HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 22,206 views

    A clean heart is wrought by keeping the commandments of God and doing the things that please God. If a child disobeys his father, he displeases his father. The only way he can please his father is by obeying him. The same is true with God. If we are going

    PLEASING GOD TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-6 “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. [6] But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Confidence Of God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    One of the ways that we live in the light of Easter is by living in the confidence of God.

    1. Today, we continue our April series, Living In the Light of Easter,” by examining the second I am of our identity, as Neil T. Anderson says, in Christ, “ I am secure in Christ.” 2. Last week we looked at being accepted in Christ. And we are accepted on the basis of our faith and trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,347 views

    We are saved by grace, called into service by grace, and called to a grace filled life.

    The Grace of God. Eph. 1:1-8 INTRO.: Define grace as seen in the Scriptures: "A spiritual gift or attainment. Something received freely from God, Divine favor or good will." Grace is something we all need but none of us deserves it. God’s grace pours out of His heart of overflowing love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Was God?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    Where is God during times of trial

    While we were in Houston the weekend before Annual Conference, Cindy, Christopher and I went with Cindy’s parents to see the new movie Pearl Harbor. I know that it is just a movie. I am quite certain that things on December 7, 1941 didn’t happen just like they happened in the movie. Movies are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Window To God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Jesus is the window in which we can see God

    INTRODUCTION Windows are an important part of a building. They allow the occupant to see what is going on in the world around them and it allows the world to peek in on and see what the occupant is doing. Before we got our drapes, the neighbors used to tell us that they enjoyed watching us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of Destiny

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    Explores God’s perspective on the launching of a new church.

    DATE: June 14, 1998 TEXT: Acts 17:24-31 THEME: "The God of Destiny" INTRODUCTION Background - Paul at Athens. BODY I. WHAT IS DESTINY A. Destine - to determine beforehand. B. Predestine - to limit or mark out beforehand; to design definitely beforehand. C. To be like Christ (v. 10-11) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is With Us

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 22,321 views

    Don’t doubt and limit God because of what we are going through.

    Judges describe a very sad time in the history of Israel. They had no king, and everyone did as they saw fit. Each time they drifted away and suffered under the hands of their enemies, they cried out to God. And God will send a deliverer - a judge - who will help them and free them from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,569 views

    God has been after you for along time. He has pursued you despite time, nature and yourself.

    “The pursuit of God” {Acts 17:24-27} In confronting the thinking of the Athenians, Paul begins correcting their view of the “Unknown God” as he says in verse 23; “Now what you worship as something unknown, I am going to proclaim to you.” He begins by taking them back to the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ