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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Honesty With God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
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    A sermon encouraging honesty with God (Much taken from Prayers from the Gut: An Honest Prayer Journal for Teens by Steven James. I adapted this to cover older adults)

    Evening Sermon for 12/4/2005 Honesty with God Introduction: A. I am thankful for is my relationship with God. What makes me thankful about my relationship with God is that I can be real and honest with God. B. If I was completely open and honest with people, it would be a disaster. C. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
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    God’s love rescues us from our hopeless condition in sin.

    I. GOD’S LOVE IS GREAT (Ephesians 2:4-5). "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)." Look at the three previous verses. The man in sin is DEAD, DOMINATED, and UNDER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refined By God

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 7, 2008
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    You can meet your full potential in Christ but you will have to go through some purification to become what He wants you to be.

    How would you like to reach your full potential? Plenty of people, gurus, companies, books, and even our own military want to help you with that. The Army’s motto says exactly that, “Be all you can be in the Army.” How often do you look in the mirror and wish something would change in your life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Runaway Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008
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    First of four message from the book of Jonah

    God’s Runaway Jonah 1:1-17 Ever run away from home? I did more than once -- in my mind at least. I was maybe 5 or 6 at the time. And I played with the idea a lot. There was a problem, though -- when you live in Western Kansas like I did, you have a long way to go before you reach civilization, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planning And The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 10, 2017
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    If you want to succeed ask God's what he wants you to do.

    Planning And The Will Of God Text: James 4:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: On September 11, Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell watched the television in his boss’ office as a second hijacked airplane slammed into the World Trade Center. The Army officer had no idea that minutes later madmen would ram ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Relationship With God

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 28, 2016
     | 16,725 views

    God doesn't want a one-time experience with you. He wants a relationship.

    “Relationship with God” August 28, 2016 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 5:8 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2018
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    Advent I the call of John the Baptist to repent and produce fruit....combined with reflections regarding the funeral of President George Bush, flowing back to the story of the death of Ananias & Sapphira with out repentance. Some quotes from "Keep On Believing" (Acts 5)

    In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2018 Luke 3:7-8a “The Mystery of God” “The Mystery of God” said Isaiah, “is a bittersweet mystery.” It is for people of all kinds. Those who are bitter against Him for what they consider His lack of concern, and for those who sweetly tell His story. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Made For God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
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     | 1,405 views

    Help the congregation to stand out

    Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather here today, we are united by a common purpose, a shared belief, and a collective journey. We are all followers of Christ, and as such, we are called to be different, to stand out, to be a light in the darkness. Today, we are here to reflect, to ...read more

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    The Holiness Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023
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     | 856 views

    This sermon explores the call to holiness, emphasizing it as a journey of becoming more like God in character, reflected in our everyday lives.

    Warm greetings, beloved family of God! Isn't it a joy to be gathered together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We have been called to this place, at this time, to hear a message from the ...read more

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    The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
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    1. The kingdom of God transforms us individually. 2. the kingdom of God transforms the world. 3. The kingdom of God is Now. 4. The kingdom of God is Not Yet.

    As Jesus began his ministry, the Bible says that he, “traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God” (Luke 8:1). The concept of the kingdom of God was central to the teaching of Jesus, and therefore it is critical to our understanding of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Hand Of God

    Contributed by Naas Tredoux on May 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,639 views

    Trusting God is rarely easy but always worthwhile

    The Hand of God (Share my story bout contracting Malaria in Malawi.) Couldn’t see what was going on inside my body Even though I was unaware of the virus that was attacking my vital organs, destruction was occurring. So much in life is like that. Often so blind to what is really going on. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Seeing God Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    Have you ever wished that God would show Himself to you? Did you know that He already has? We’ll see that in our passage today as we look at the prologue to John’s gospel.

    Do you ever wonder what it must be like to see God? I’ve heard it said that for us to try to see God in His fullness and completely describe Him would be like a germ trying to describe the universe. In and of Himself, God is completely incomprehensible to man. In His eternal three-in-one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unheard Voices Of Christmas SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 784 views

    It’s the season of Christmas, filled with joyful sounds of bells ringing, choirs singing, and music in the air. However, amidst these cheerful noises, there are also sounds of sorrow and grief. These are the unheard voices of Christmas.

    Introduction: During the Christmas season, we are surrounded by joyful sounds like bells ringing, choirs singing, and music filling the air. However, amidst the celebration, there are also sounds of anguish and grief. Today, we will explore the less talked about sounds of Christmas and what they ...read more

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    The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,224 views

    There is a tomb in a distant land with silent walls as well. If that tomb could speak to us what would it say? What would it tell us of the terrible – tragic – thrillingly triumphant events that transpired there some two thousand years ago?

    TITLE: THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 24:1-12 Have you ever stood and just looked at an old empty house in a neighborhood? Perhaps the doors stand ajar, sagging on hinges, loosened by the ravages of weather and time. Have you noticed the vacant stare of glassless windows? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 1, 2016
     | 15,495 views

    A Friend's Day sermon

    A Friend of God Friend Sunday Sermon Chuck Sligh September 13, 2015 (Loosely adapted from “How to Be a Friend of God” by Bruce Howell on SermonCentral.com.) (A PowerPoint presentation is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: James 2:23 – “And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist