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  • Robert Thomas avatar

    Surrender To God

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,911 views

    Talks about being committed to God in total surrender

    Surrender to God Joshua 24:1 & 23 Introduction: Describe the game called "mercy" - the purpose of the game is to get the other guy to surrender by bending back his hands. Forced unconditional surrender. God does not force us to surrender but he does expect us to. I. Surrender Past 1. Actions: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reliance On God

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,586 views

    Can Christians really rely on God? What does the Bible say?

    "RELIANCE ON GOD" Text: (2 Chronicles 16:8) SERMON CHARACTERS & STORY LINE Asa = King of Judah / Baasha = King of Israel Benhadad = King of Syria "Instead of reliance on God to defeat Baasha and his army, King Asa made a deal with Benhadad the King of Syria to help defeat Judah. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God & Liars Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,782 views

    In this lesson we examine the choice to lie, and follow Satan; or the choice to stand in truth and follow God.

    God & Liars Text: John 8:44 “Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks …” Theme: We’ll be examining ways lying negatively affects the liar. Introduction: My seventh grade math teach, Miss Patten, had the class exchange homework papers so we could grade each others papers as she read the answers. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Talking To God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 294 ratings
     | 54,118 views

    Uses someone to act for God (on a microphone interacting with the speaker) for good effect.

    (Preacher) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (voice off stage with booming bass and reverb) "(pause)Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES? WHAT DO YOU WANT JEFF?" "Who is this?" "WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS? "Well, not too many people I know sound like this!" "I SHOULD HOPE NOT" "Come on now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    God Is Good!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    God is not only great, He is good.

    For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him… 2 Chronicles 16:9 a (NIV) 1- God exists! (Gen 1:1) [the Bible never argues this. Should we?] 2- According to the Bible (Rom. 1) creation speaks to me about God! (what does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Scott Caudill avatar

    God Is For Me

    Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,029 views

    How did David make it through one of the darkest valleys of his life? By knowing that God was on his side!

    GOD IS FOR ME!! Psalms 56:1-13 The 56th Psalm has somewhat of an interesting subscription to say the least. If you’ll notice just over verse #1 of this particular Psalm, we can gather that it was addressed to the chief musician. And then notice these words, “Upon Jonath-elem-rechokim,”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is For Me

    Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 36,121 views

    How did David make it through one of the darkest valleys of his life? By knowing that God was on his side!

    GOD IS FOR ME!! Psalms 56:1-13 The 56th Psalm has somewhat of an interesting subscription to say the least. If you’ll notice just over verse #1 of this particular Psalm, we can gather that it was addressed to the chief musician. And then notice these words, “Upon Jonath-elem-rechokim,”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Responsibility

    Contributed by Wes Bell on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,553 views

    God Can Heal

    God’s Responsibility (Luke 5:12-16 NIV) While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." {13} Jesus reached out his hand and touched the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,632 views

    This sermon displays the firey presence of God and how to benefit from God power

    Scripture: Genesis 22:1- 14 Title: “The Fire of God!” Introduction: The Bible has a lot to say about “Fire.” The word “Fire” is used 549 times in 506 verses throughout the Word of God. God has used FIRE to execute judgment upon evil. God has used FIRE to get the ATTENTION of Moses. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ye Are Gods

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,122 views

    What does the Bible mean, ‘You are gods’?

    What does the Bible mean, ‘You are gods’? One of the pet phrases in scripture that world religions use to support their doctrine is ‘you are gods’. This is found several places in scripture and in context the intent is clear. However, this can and often is twisted into unbiblical meanings and used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Hammers

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,870 views

    "We are laborers together with God. We are God’s husbandry, we are God’s building.”

    God’s Hammers Text: Ecc 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” 1st Cor 3:9, For we are laborers together, with God. Introduction: The prophet Jeremiah speaks of cutting trees in the forest, using them to make a house and fastening them together with nails and a hammer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Guarantee

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 15,550 views

    God rewards our giving.

    GOD’S GUARANTEE II Corinthians 9:6-7 S: Finances Th: Supporting Kingdom work Pr: God rewards our giving. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three reasons why God rewards our giving. The _____ reason why God rewards our giving is… I. HE WANTS TO BE FIRST. II. HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 22,219 views

    A clean heart is wrought by keeping the commandments of God and doing the things that please God. If a child disobeys his father, he displeases his father. The only way he can please his father is by obeying him. The same is true with God. If we are going

    PLEASING GOD TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-6 “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. [6] But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Confidence Of God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    One of the ways that we live in the light of Easter is by living in the confidence of God.

    1. Today, we continue our April series, Living In the Light of Easter,” by examining the second I am of our identity, as Neil T. Anderson says, in Christ, “ I am secure in Christ.” 2. Last week we looked at being accepted in Christ. And we are accepted on the basis of our faith and trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,372 views

    We are saved by grace, called into service by grace, and called to a grace filled life.

    The Grace of God. Eph. 1:1-8 INTRO.: Define grace as seen in the Scriptures: "A spiritual gift or attainment. Something received freely from God, Divine favor or good will." Grace is something we all need but none of us deserves it. God’s grace pours out of His heart of overflowing love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ