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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Love That Will Not Let Me Go Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,950 views

    No power in all the universe can take the love of God from you.

    THE LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO Text: Rom. 8:31-39 Introduction 1. George Matheson was only fifteen when he was told that he was losing what little eyesight he had. Instead of giving up, Matheson immediately continued with his plans to enroll in the University of Glasgow, and his determination ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Responding To Adversity

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 1, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 21,605 views

    This sermons looks at Paul’s response to being in prison. How do we respond to adversity ?

    Responding To Adversity 2 Timothy 1:6-12 We may not be able to control much of the adversities that we encounter in life, but we may be able to control our response by putting into practice what Paul did. Being in the ministry for over 25 years now has allowed me to see people with all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You Can Trust Jesus To Do Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 10, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    Fourth sermon in series on Paul’s trustworthy truths from his letters to pastors.

    8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 For which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s Word is not chained. 10 Therefore I ENDURE everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pointing To Christ

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,057 views

    Our lives as Christians should be a powerful witness for the life giving powe rof Jesus

    Pointing to Christ Acts 1:8 October 10, 2004 Introduction Glen Holland was an aspiring composer who had a dream of writing the great American symphony but along the way he takes a detour. He takes a temporary job as a music teacher until he can devote his full efforts to writing his music. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Obedience Now Builds Faith For The Future

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    Most Christians have a general trust in God. When the storms of life come, can we connect His Word with our problems and can we connect ourselves with the God who spoke that Word?(Many thoughts taken from an article by David Wilkerson- These Times Demand

    Review Started the year exploring how to keep Jesus Christ out front in our lives in 2008. Last week look at the significance of the church. As we continue to look ahead - had this thought … In many ways a new year is a door or a gate into a future filled with the unknown, whether good or bad, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Is The Condition Of Your Soil?

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,187 views

    In order to receive a harvest from God’s Word, we must become like a sower and plant the Word in the soil of our heart. We must be doers of His Word. We have to plant the Word by reading and meditating on a constant basis. We have to keep it before you

    Introduction • How many of us want a harvest from God’s Word? • How many of us want to be blessed with all the promises of God? • In order to receive a harvest from God’s Word, we must become like a sower and plant the Word in the soil of our heart. • We must be doers of His Word. We have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Messenger?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 12, 2008
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    Applying the life of John the Baptist to our own.

    Are you a Messenger? Matthew 11:1-19 Introduction Since there is only one more message left in the series “Loving the Lord”, which we will cover on Sunday, tonight’s message takes a slight detour. Tonight I wanted to look at a passage in the Word which deals directly with a messenger sent by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding True Peace Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,418 views

    Answer the call of God to believe, worship, and obey Jesus Christ and you will find true peace!

    There was a man who thought he found peace at a golf course until he saw a funeral procession on a street near where he was playing. So he stopped, took off his golf hat and waited till the funeral procession was over. The foursome behind him caught up with the man and said “we were really touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

    Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Satan's Strategy For Temptation

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
     | 4,436 views

    How does Satan tempt? 1) He distorts the moral instruction of God. 2) He misrepresents the consequences of sin. 3) He appeals to our point of weakness.

    SATAN’S STRATEGY FOR TEMPTATION GENESIS 3: 1-6 1. Illus. of pastor on “weighdown” diet • Came to church office one day with dozen donuts. • When coworkers got onto him, he said it was all right. God wanted him to have donuts. • “Was detoured by old donut shop. Asked God to leave him a park right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Living In Unnecessary Fear

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    We don’t have to live our lives in fear when we are living in the presence of God

    Intro. Have you ever noticed that fear is something that seems to be wanted? It is marketed. It is sold. We live in a fearful world. We live in a fearful time. But over 60 times God tells us to “Fear not”. There are times in our life that we all face fear, but fear is not something that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Where On Earth Are We Headed

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    Todays events showing tomorrows prophecy

    - Lost when we were driving home across the mountains. - Not sure where we were going ov even if we were going the right direction - When the sun came into to our eyes we knew then we were driving the wrong way - Sun gave indication of direction we were to be going in - So today the SON shows us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Just Give Them The Permanent Wave

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    When you make a mistake that will affect your future, you better deal with it at once. Maybe your faith has been weak and you have taken things into your own hands. Don’t wait any longer. Make the decided dismissal to the Hagar and Ishmael in your life

    Giving Hagar and Ishmael the Permanent Wave - the dilema of following less than the perfect will of God for your life. Central Text: Romans 9:7-9 Gen. 21:8-14 8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. 9 ¶ And Sarah saw the son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Good Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,748 views

    I think it’s safe to say that we are all searching for the "good life." Sadly it is very illusive. it may sound a bit too simple, but the answer is love God, other persons and follow Christ.

    Acts 9:36-43 “The Good Life” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Urgently, incessantly Jesus drew people to God. “Seek first the kingdom and righteousness of God,” He said. For this we were made. Nothing else satisfies the longing of our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Road To Hope

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    This is a narrative Evangelistic sermon developed from a Gospel Tract published by the Home Mission Board,SBC along with the biblical "Roman Road" which offers hope to all.

    Is there any hope? The future is uncertain. Families are falling apart. Drugs are ruining our cities, towns and schools. Disease is killing our people! Is there any hope? Can we possibly have peace and joy in our hearts? Can we find fulfillment in life? Can we possess the power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist