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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Is Man, & Who Am I?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 367 ratings
     | 59,471 views

    Before it’s too late, it is important to find an answer to David’s question, "What is man that God is so concerned about us?" What are we, & where are we going?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Some years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers, a well-known English actor. The article was about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His interview began with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Deals With Pride! Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,802 views

    These verses show a perfect case study in how God dealt with the pride in Saul’s life. Also answering the questions 1. What is pride, where did it come from and how God deals with it.

    Acts 9:23 – 31 23 Now after many days were past, the Jews plotted to kill him. 24But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him. 25Then the disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall in a large basket. 26. And when Saul had come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    How Am I Identified As A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,516 views

    What is it that identifies us as disciples of Jesus? The world can tell that we follow Jesus by certain aspects of our life. The question we need to consider is would people be shocked to find out you are a Christian?

    “How am I Identified as a Disciple?” Introduction: How is it that people will know that I am a disciple of Jesus? I go to church every Sunday; does that make me a Christian? I tell people that I am a Christian; does that identify me as a disciple of Jesus? If I wear a WWJD does that identify ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Self-Examination: A Spiritual Checkup

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 51,999 views

    How do you know if you have only a head knowledge of Christ or are truly born again? Is there merit or value in questioning one’s salvation? The Bible gives the reason for self examination and the measures to use.

    SELF-EXAMINATION: A SPIRITUAL CHECKUP 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-6 (DISCERNING HEAD KNOWLEDGE FROM HEART RELATIONSHIP) Introduction: Recently I was asked, "How does one know whether one merely has a head knowledge of Christ or has been truly born again and has a true heart relationship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    Looking To The Future

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,935 views

    Zechariah’s answer to the question the delegation from Bethel asked about continuing or discontinuing the public fasts was in the form of reproof. In this chapter he is ordered to change his voice, and to speak words of encouragement to the obedient pri

    Zechariah’s answer to the question the delegation from Bethel asked about continuing or discontinuing the public fasts was in the form of reproof. In this chapter he is ordered to change his voice, and to speak words of encouragement to the obedient priests and people. Zechariah is told to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • William Nowak avatar

    A Victory Proclamation Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on May 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,511 views

    In this difficult passage, we’re told that Jesus "preached unto the spirits in prison..." To understand the passage we need to answer the basic questions...How? When? Who? Where? And Why is Peter telling us this?

    I Peter 3:18-20 “A Victory Proclamation” Intro—A few years ago, I, like most people, was amazed by one of those fads that periodically sweeps the US—at the time I’m thinking of, someone had discovered that you could use a computer somehow to generate “art” that would have a picture “hidden” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching The Steps We Take Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    2 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. Those pursuing Jesus and wanting to walk the Jesus walk will watch where they are stepping. In doing so they ask the question, "Am I in the way or am I in the way?"

    WATCHING THE STEPS WE TAKE Luke 5:27-28 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 16:23-25 (NIV) 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Message Is Over

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,209 views

    Now the vital issue of concern to all of us is: What Act or Activity Follows the SpokenWord? Following the Public Proclamation of the Lecture or Lesson, the Exposition or Exegesis, or the Sermon or Message, the question is: What Happens?

    I submit to us that the Preaching of the Gospel, the Teaching of the Text,the Sounding of the Script,Should Effect a Host of Heavenly Activity Among the Hearers of the Word! Yet, I hasten to add this appendage, the Ideal is seldom Realized in the Realm of Our Here and Now. A Host of Heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    What If God Gave You A Message Like He Did The Angels?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,965 views

    This sermon asks the question, what if God gave you a powerful message to proclaim, like He did the angels? WHat if God gave you the message to tell the world that the Son of God had been born?

    I. During a Christmas pagent, one child had been forced to be in the program by his parents. The young teen continued to voice his concerns as they practiced. He would mutter things like "How can people believe that Jesus is the Son of God?" and "just what makes everyone believe that this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Beatitudes (Part 7 - The Peacemaker)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    What is the essence of true Peace? What does is mean to be a peacemaker? I answer these two questions and show how we as Christians can tell if we have true peace in our lives and not a false peace.

    Title: Knowing True Peace With God Text: Matt 5:9 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - What is the essence of peace? - What does it mean to be a peacemaker? - In order for you and I this morning to be a true peacemaker, we need to know true peace in our lives. - True peace means more then just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    "We Are Not A Christian Nation" Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,247 views

    Should the church dissolve since our president has declared that we are not a Christian nation? The numbers of people claiming to be Christians has dropped dramatically. The question is, is the cross still relevant in this post-Christian world?

    President Barak Obama visited Turkey this week. In a press conference he stated “we do not consider ourselves a Christian nation.” Newsweek reporter Jon Meacham wrote the cover story for his magazine entitled “The Decline and Fall of Christian America.” The 2009 American Religious Identification ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Why Don't I Always Feel God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,039 views

    1 of 4 in Tough Questions Series of messages. This focuses on why we don�t always feel God�s Presence. It involves a study of Moses in Ex 33 seeking to see God�s Glory

    Tough Questions � Real Answers April 15, 2007 Sometimes as we grow older we lose the innocence and faith we have as children. Somewhere in the passing of time trust and hope becomes suspicion and cynicism. Our knowledge of God is no longer a simple knowledge but a complex intellectual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Laborers In The Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 15, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 21,493 views

    Is God really fair? Our Lord’s Justice, Faithfulness, Sovereignty, and Judgment all come together as He answers Peter’s questions. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    The Laborers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LaborersInVineyard.html I. THE SETTING A. THE CONVERSATION WITH THE RICH YOUNG RULER - Mt 19:16-22 1. Jesus had been approached by this man with a question concerning eternal life 2. In the course of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    How To Hear The Call Of God

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,740 views

    What does it mean to be called by God? Is it for everybody or just a few people? How do we know it when it comes? How do I hear God calling? These are some of the questions we will look at.

    How to Hear the Call of God 1 Samuel 3:1-11 November 11, 2001 Mark Eberly I love the story about the cowboy who was riding along and came upon an Indian lying flat on the ground with his ear pressed to the earth. The Indian said, “Wait. Wagon. Two miles off. Drawn by two horses. One black. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    We Will Have A New Body (1 Corinthians 15:35-58) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,677 views

    The question in verse 35 is in the mind of everyone at some time or another. B. These people had denied the resurrection of the body for at least two reasons: 1. Their philosophy taught that the body was evil and only spirit was good. Therefore

    WE WILL HAVE A NEW BODY 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Introduction A. The question in verse 35 is in the mind of everyone at some time or another. B. These people had denied the resurrection of the body for at least two reasons: 1. Their philosophy taught that the body was evil and only spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist