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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Hanging Around God

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,782 views

    Hanging around God both exposes our spiritual need and helps us to address that need.

    1. I do not deny that I am a fan of Kokomo Frozen Custard....lemon... 2. Interesting watching the groups of people who go there...groups of teens/adults...alike...birds of a feather flock together... 3.Ever wonder, which comes first? (1) people choose to hang around those like them... (2) people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Way Or God's Way Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 12,753 views

    This sermon is to help people realize that God’s way is the only way.

    Read Isaiah 55:1-9. A few years back, McDonalds had an ad that talked about a “Big Mac Attack.” The implication was that your craving could be satisfied by getting two all beef patty, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. A whopper wouldn’t do. It’s been said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Son On The Run

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    The parable of the prodigal son

    A Son On The Run Luke 15:11-32 July 4, 2004 Luke 15:11-12 (NLT) To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: "A man had two sons. [12] The younger son told his father, ’I want my share of your estate now, instead of waiting until you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Encounters: The Thief On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,983 views

    This is about Jesus’ encounter with the criminal next to him.

    Read Luke 23:39-43 using Lectio Divina method. Can you see it? Can you visualize the scene? Can you see the blood and the agony? Can you hear the mockers? Experience the moment. There are some things we can take away from this.  REVILING the REDEEMER This reflects the words of Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    Sermon on the meaning of the ascension to modern Christians.

    The Rest of the Story Acts 1:9-12 INTRO.: The ascension to Heaven is the last earthly event of Jesus’ ministry. It is the completion of the resurrection. He was raised, not only to renewed physical life, but to resume His Heavenly life as well. If we believe in the resurrection of Jesus, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth About Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    An Intro to 1st John

    The Truth About Jesus Christ 1st John 1:1-4 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. It is widely held by most scholars that the Apostle John wrote the book of 1st John while pastoring the church at Ephesus, somewhere around 85 to 90 AD, before he wrote Revelation and Second and third John, but after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defeating Depression Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    Depression will poison the life that God has for us. God has provided antidotes! Depression is not a spirit of God, therefore there will be no more cave dwelling for me!

    Review what has taken place with Elijah up until this point. Depression will poison the life God has for us! God has provided an antidote! Antidote #1- Leave. (11) You must: 1. Remove yourself. He is physically left the cave. We must physically remove ourselves from that unhealthy environment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumph Of Faith Over Reason

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,521 views

    Human sensibility and common sense will only take a person so far. The best logic will not help a person get into heaven. Abraham is an outstanding example of man whose faith defied all human reasoning through many crises.

    Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 28,460 views

    This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

    - When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Lies Beneath

    Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    Dealing with the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives...are we non-producing, partially producing or over producing?

    What Lies Beneath John 15 1I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. 2Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Truth About Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,260 views

    Intro to 1st John

    The Truth About Jesus Christ 1st John 1:1-4 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. It is widely held by most scholars that the Apostle John wrote the book of 1st John while pastoring the church at Ephesus, somewhere around 85 to 90 AD, before he wrote Revelation and Second and third John, but after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Be Inspired To Preach The Gospel

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    The life of Samuel Marsden Apostle to New Zealand is an inspiration to us to preach the gospel again.

    On Christmas day 1814 the gospel was first preached in New Zealand at Oihi bay in Northland. God had a plan for the salvation of the nation then, and He has a plan now, I have included a bit of history about the Rev Samuel Marsden, which I hope will inspire many to take up the challenge afresh. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    226 - The Unwelcomed Brother Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,774 views

    The prodigal son may have searched for his brother’s welcome. What did he find?

    Sermon Study 226 – THE UNWELCOMED BROTHER The Younger Son represents the lost soul The Father represents God Luke 15:11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. Luke 15:12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nicodemus Question

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 13,361 views

    What does it mean to be born again? How can we be saved?

    Second Sunday In Lent (Year A) Many people attend sporting events carrying signs labelled JOHN 3:16, the promise that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. I heard of a sporting event recently, where the announcers began to snicker and gawk at a sign one of the spectators held that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Beware Of Americanitis

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,478 views

    The importance of taking time for God in our hectic culture.

    Beware of Americanitis Ps 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God.” Because of her arrival at a railroad station, a lady had but five minutes to make connection with an outgoing train. As she ran toward the train, a Pullman car porter waved her to slow down and said, “Lady, you better take ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan