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  • Don Baggett avatar

    God's Choosing Series

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 8, 2008
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     | 4,422 views

    God doesn’t have to answer to us, yet in His mercy He does answer many of our questions that we could never figure out on our own.

    When you read the earlier chapters of Romans, you might think that Paul was really down on the Jewish people, but you would be wrong. He didn’t pull any punches with them, and he told them the truth about what God had shown him, and they rejected both him and his message. In verses 1-5, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008
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    THE PEACE OF GOD IN OUR HEARTS is to be at one with God, fully trusting Him to do all that He has said, never wavering.

    HAVING THE PEACE OF GOD IN OUR HEARTS : Colossians 3:15-17 5-23-07 Today as we all know medical science has come a long way, who, not so many years ago would have ever thought that one day doctors would be doing heart transplants, putting pace makers in peoples hearts, replacing damaged arteries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pleasure Of God

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 3,281 views

    God’s pleasure is possibly the most important subject in the world ever!

    The Pleasure of God 19th April 1997 • Main text- Ephesians 1:1-14 (New King James) 1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is God Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 13, 2008
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     | 5,287 views

    We should be commited to God, not because of fear, guilt, shame or pressure, but because of who God is. God is personal, perfect, and He will not let us go!

    WHO IS GOD? We should be commited to God, not because of fear, guilt, shame or pressure, but because of who God is. Commitment: God is commited to Us Illus: Parents took their troubled Johnny to see the pastor. The pastor asks “Where is God?” three times. Johnny runs home scared. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    The Gospel Of God Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
     | 2,902 views

    Study with application questions.

    Romans chapter 1: first four verses The Gospel of God (1-4) Verse 1- Slaves of Christ • “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ.” Marcus Barth wrote a 168-page essay on these words! How much study is too much study of God’s Word? What areas of my life am I not behaving as a servant, but rather as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Impossibilities

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 174 ratings
     | 114,330 views

    God can do anything and He will make a way where there is no way.

    The God of Impossibilities Matthew 19:26, "… Jesus … said … with God all things are possible." What prompted Jesus to say such a thing? The answer is that He wanted to show us all that what we think can’t be done, is no challenge at all to God for God can do anything and He will make a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be A Follower Of God

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008
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    We are to follow God as dear children.

    Be a Follower of God Eph. 5:1-5 I. Followers a. Importance of choice of leaders i. Follow the leader. Hitler. Jim Jones (called “father”). Hollywood. b. Influence of choice on others The Asche conformity experiments The Asche conformity experiments demonstrated the impressionability of a group’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Goodness Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,995 views

    God’s goodness is infinite. God’s name is El Shaddai. We have become ineffective because we do not see God for who He really is.

    Sunday March 30, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His majesty, His Names part 3 — El Shaddai Sermon: God’s Goodness Scripture: Psalm 139:17 Read: Isaiah 63:7 / Psalm 34:8, 36:7 In all my adventures, from home to home to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Salvation Of God

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,668 views

    Salvation Is of God and God alone.

    Salvation Is All of God Paul writes to the believers at Phillippi for their help In his hour of need. He Took the time to send along some instructions about Christian unity. Only in Christ are there real unity and joy possible. With Christ as your model of Humility and Service, you can enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Mighty God" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008
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     | 6,897 views

    Third sermon in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

    Today, I want us to consider yet another title given to our Savior by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit through the prophet Isaiah. The title of "Mighty God." One of the premier passages in the New Testament that describes the might of our Savior is Colossians 1:15-20. Most scholars think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Power Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,861 views

    Have you come to know the "Power of God". Is He all powerful and capable of doing all things required in your life? God indeed is able, will we come to know Him fully.

    “God’s Power”Ephesians 1:19-23 God’s Power that raises… God’s Power that brings us into Heaven… God’s Power that exalts… In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed By God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    God wants us to experience an abundant, blessed, happy life. The Psalmist gives us direction on how we can be open to God’s blessings in our lives and be like trees planted by water.

    Psalms 1:1-6     “Blessed by God”INTRODUCTIONThe Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like this psalm, talk about being ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,823 views

    This message attempts to identify who man tries to please, God or man.

    PLEASING GOD 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Man is always striving to please someone. The Christian will either please God or he will please man. There are certain things that man must do if he is going to please God. Likewise, there are certain things he must not do in order to please God. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Beginning God ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,570 views

    Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is revealed in Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is not a table-talk discussion. The Trinity is not a concept. The Trinity is missional.

    (Additional passage: John 16:5-15) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,175 views

    A sermon that begins a series on the character of God This sermon focuses on god’s sovereignty using a passage from joshua chapter 7 and a Demos Shakarian illustration.

    The character of God. Sermon number 1. I want to begin this series on the Character of God with a statement on just who God is. God is independent, unchangeable, eternal and omnipresent. He exists as a spiritual being, having no form or dimensions, and is omniscient (all-knowing), wise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed