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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Mankind's Problem With God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    Mankind’s biggest problem with God is not ignorance about Him, but an attitude of enmity toward Him.

    Mankind’s Problem With God (Romans 1:18-23) Note: A number of illustrations and quotation were found at Sermon Central, but the outline, interpretation and flow of the sermon are mine, and the illustrations were borrowed from various sources. The "blanks" I have filled in were originally part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Kind Of Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    God has given us His grace to aspire towards this high standard of AGAPE Love.

    THE GOD KIND OF LOVE. Luke 6:27-38. The Sermon on the Plain is directed towards those who ‘came to hear’ Jesus (Luke 6:17). It was ‘toward His disciples’ that Jesus first lifted up His eyes (Luke 6:20). That emphasis is repeated at the beginning of the present passage (Luke 6:27). These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Angry At God? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 974 views

    To explore the feelings of anger towards God, understanding its roots and transforming it into a deeper faith and hope.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dig deep into a topic that many of us may feel uncomfortable discussing - feeling angry at God. Yes, it's true. Even the most devout among us can sometimes struggle with these feelings, especially when life seems to be hurling one curveball after ...read more

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    Playing God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 51 views

    The sermon urges us to surrender judgment, embrace mercy, and let God transform our critical spirit into kindness and grace toward others.

    Some of us carried a quiet critic into church today. He rode in the car with us, sat beside us during worship, and has opinions about everything from traffic to the tempo of the first song. He’s subtle—civil even—but he speaks in sighs, shrugs, and silent scores. We know his voice: the whisper that ...read more

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    Its All About Us

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,993 views

    Some points to show the Love of God Toward US

    It’s All about Us Ephesians 1:1-14 ~Paul’s writing here in this book of Ephesians is about us and to us. So many times we look so close to what others think and say about us. When really all that matters is what God Himself thinks of us. He, and He alone has set the bar for us to measure up to, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Folly Of Neglecting God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,796 views

    What is really the purpose of living? Remember God, seek Him, glorify Him and be rich toward God.

    Every day of our lives we are being pulled in a number of different directions. • We have family responsibilities pulling us one way; our work or study pulling us another, and we have our obligations to the church in yet another. • We are left wondering, “What is really important ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Heart Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,975 views

    Is God caring? Is God fair? Not at all! God has a huge heart of love towards us shown by His forgiveness and redemption through the cross.

    BELIEVING and not BELIEVING The Heart of God May 21, 2017 Sometimes it’s difficult to picture where God is in the midst of world events. This past week, there was a suicide bomber at an Ariana Grande concert in England - 22 people were killed and many more injured. Thousands of lives were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of More PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,246 views

    This sermon explores God's provision, protection, and our progression in His presence, inspiring awe and adoration that leads us towards a life of true holiness.

    Good morning, dear friends. I'm overjoyed to see your eager faces and feel the warmth of fellowship in this sacred gathering. There's a certain kind of peace that embraces us when we come together in the name of our Lord, isn't there? A peace that transcends all understanding, a peace that ...read more

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    Pressing On Toward The Goal. Philippians 3:13-14

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,690 views

    A message about striving toward the goals of life in the New Year.

    Stand with me and lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressing Through Covid-19 Crisis Toward Revival Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 5, 2020
     | 8,921 views

    Looking beyond the current coronavirus crisis Dr. Tow explores the possibilities for revival and the responses that will move us in that direction. He anchors his message in 2 Chron. 15.

    We have been addressing the current COVID-19 crisis during the last three messages, and we will continue with that theme today.i I begin with the question: what if the current disruption is a preparation for the greatest revival this world has ever seen? What if God is inviting you to participate ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,306 views

    Excellence is found in Christ Jesus for every dimension of our personal life, relationship and activities.

    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence Matt 5:48 Illustration:Serious critics sometimes argue that the standards in art are always relative, but all artistic masterpieces give them the lie. John Gardner in The Art of Fiction: Notes of Craft for Young Writers. The only thing most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,199 views

    Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

    1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Overlooked Key First Step Toward Spiritual Harvest

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2014
     | 4,775 views

    A look at the evangelism prayer that Jesus told us to pray (but we don't) as well as five of the reasons we need this prayer.

    THE SIMPLE, OBVIOUS, PATHETIC, MYSTIFYING TRUTH: We do not pray this prayer. - Matthew 9:38. - I do not have an explanation for this. - It’s not hard to do. It’s not hard to understand. It’s not controversial. Yet it’s rare that any of us pray this prayer at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Race Toward Evil - Which Way Will You Run? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 63 ratings
     | 25,770 views

    Judah had embraced wickedness in their lives... but why? Did they just wake up one morning and say "I’m going to be wicked?"

    wOPEN: Why do people do “evil things?” About 7 years ago (8/31/98), Charles Colson wrote that “A generation of liberals in academia and government has accepted the view that if only the evils of society – such as poverty, unemployment and racism – were overcome, crime would disappear.” Former ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Press On Toward The Prize - Philippians 3:14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 358 views

    There are all kinds of races in life—career races, academic races, even the race to keep up with trends. But there is one race that surpasses them all—a race with eternal stakes. It’s the race of faith.

    Go! And Press On Toward the Prize - Philippians 3:14 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your living Word. As we gather in Your presence today, ignite in our hearts a holy desire to press on in faith, to pursue the prize that is found in Christ alone. May our ears be open, our hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal