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  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    Balak's Inquiries Relative To The Service Of God, And Balaam's Answer. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    This Sermon is #18 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVIII. Balak’s inquiries relative to the service of God, and Balaam’s answer, briefly considered. Micah vi. 6, 7, 8. "Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Firm A Foundation

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    The foundation we build our life on is absolutely critical to what kinds of followers of Christ we will be, or maybe whether we’re His followers at all. It takes two key things: 1. hearing the Word of God 2. responding in obedience to God’s Word

    How Firm A Foundation TCF Sermon March 11, 2007 I want to start this morning by showing you a few pictures. This is a plague of many homeowners in the Tulsa area. It’s especially a problem when we have the kind of prolonged drought we’ve had in the past few years here. Now, when we moved into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Internal Gifts Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,477 views

    When Christians receive the Gift of God, Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, there are gifts that are put on the inside of them that manifest themselves in a way that is beneficial to spiritual health and to the building of the kingdom of God.

    Turn your Bibles to Luke 2:10-11, 14 Title: God’s Internal Gifts Theme: Benefits of Receiving God’s Gift, Christ Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Have you ever received a gift inside a gift? I once read of a lady who received a pair of gloves for Christmas. The fingers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 7, Thomas And Matthew Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted e

    Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted everything? Have you ever lost a friend you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Garner avatar

    "God Is Good! God Is Strong! So Why Suffering?" Series

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    So, if God is so good and so strong, why does He allow suffering? A look at answers for the Balconeers (those approaching it intellectually - "why?") and the Travellers (those in the midst of it asking "what now?")

    Traveler or Balconeer? • Why evil and suffering? o No surprise that many of you wrote asking about this o #1 in poll asking “If there was one question you could ask God…?” – 17% o “If God is loving and if He is all-powerful and if He is good, then surely all of this suffering should not exist. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    A Courageous Confronter Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    3rd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "A COURAGEOUS CONFRONTER" MATTHEW 3:5-10 AND MARK 6:17-20 INTRODUCTION: How many of you are familiar with the X-Men? They are another of the superheroes of Marvel Comic fame and have been the stars of two blockbuster films for 20th Century Fox and “X-Men 3" is scheduled for release in May of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Comeback Kid

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,026 views

    An Easter sermon that looks at some of the great sports comebacks and then talks about the greatest comback of all... the Resurrection.

    The Comeback Kid John 20:1-18 John Elway, former quarterback for the Denver Broncos was known as the “comeback kid” because of the many times he brought his team from seemingly insurmountable odds to victory. The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touched By God When I Didn't Expect It

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    Considering God’s blessing on Zechariah amidst his disappointment.

    Luke 1:5-25 – Touched by God when I didn’t expect it A man named Jacob had hit a low point in his life. He had thought about killing himself but he was too poor and too tired to secure the means to do it. He found a park bench and just lay down to die. He did not eat, because there was nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No More "Eenie, Menie, Miny, Mo!” Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #2 We can either go on living life our own way, or we can learn from the wisdom of others. Solomon has passed on Godly wisdom for living our lives.

    Introduction: Once upon a time a class of first graders from the city took a field trip to a big farm in the country. Their teacher told them that today they would learn about where all the food at the super market came from; they would get to see how things grow and even milk a cow. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    God's Light = Words Of Life! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity.

    Sermon: 1 John 1 – God’s Light = Word’s Of Life! Thesis: When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity. Scripture Text: 1 John 1: 1-10 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015
     | 4,404 views

    What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

    Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Promise Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 28, 2015
     | 3,532 views

    In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:12).

    One of the most striking developments in middle eastern politics as of late is the statement by Israeli president Benjamin Netanyahu, at the end of his reelection campaign. In the last gasp of the campaign, Netanyahu announced a change of mind. He was now opposed to a Palestinian state. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    See And Tell Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2015
     | 7,073 views

    For a life transforming view of the resurrection, don't just peek at it; ponder it; perceive it; and proclaim it.

    Ken Davis is one of my favorite comedians, who tells the story of a dead pet rabbit. Take a look… (show video of Dead Rabbit) A woman looked out the window of her home and was horrified to see her German Shepherd shaking the life out of the neighbor’s pet rabbit. Her family had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Responding With Repentance-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,895 views

    Genuine repentance requires me to be devoted to God's Word, distinct form the world and dependent on God's work.

    Many years ago when I was working for a land development company in Albuquerque I often flew on our company plane. Occasionally I got to sit in the front of the plane in the right hand seat. I’ll never forget one of those occasions when we were flying into Dallas during the summer through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    God Of Our Choices Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2015
     | 12,377 views

    As we look at Ruth Chapter 1, we will discover how to make good Godly decisions in the future. You see, when it comes to our choices, there can be only one God. It is either us… or Him. We are the god of our choices or He is the God of our choices.

    BOOK OF RUTH: “GOD OF OUR CHOICES” Ruth 1:1-22 INTRODUCTION READ Ruth 1:1-22 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ