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  • Steve Hereford avatar

    Chosen By God

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,767 views

    What does the Bible teach about election? In this message, Pastor Steve examines this subject in light of Ephesians 1:4.

    Ephesians 1:4 says, "Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him" (emphasis mine). The word “chose” is the Greek word eklego. It means “to pick out, select” (Vine) or “choose out for one’s own self” (Wuest). This word “indicates ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Pleasing God Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 23,645 views

    Choosing to live lives pleasing to God, and what that will involve and look like.

    For some it would be a big slice of chocolate cake, for others a bowl of yogurt. For some it would be mountain climbing, hang gliding or para-sailing, while others would prefer to stay indoors, working on their computer or watching television. For some it would mean playing sports, for others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    Grateful To God

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,961 views

    We are people who have been blessed beyond measure, and people who NEED to give thanks to the giver of all good gifts.

    Thanksgiving Eve - Psalm 100:1-5 Harriet Martineau was an atheist. One morning she & a friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As she saw the brilliant sun peaking through the haze, & the frost on the meadow, & the brightly colored leaves making their way lazily to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,469 views

    Sermon four in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

    Paul tells us to “work out our salvation.” Notice that he doesn’t tell us to “work for our salvation.” In other words, he is telling us that we need to allow the salvation that is ours to be lived out in our daily lives. When I was in seminary, I attended a preaching class in which every student ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    God's Invitation Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,327 views

    Sermon five in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

    We have spoken in this series about how God calls us to develop an intimate and growing love relationship with Him. How is this done? Well, it is all possible because of God’s initiative. God took the initiative in this relationship by giving His Son for us at Calvary. “But God showed how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obeying God Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,094 views

    Sermon fourteen in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

    As we have spoken about experiencing God at work in our lives, we have identified seven realities associated with knowing and doing God’s will. God speaks 1. God is always at work around us. 2. God pursues a continuing love relationship with us that is real and personal. 3. God invites us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    God The Son

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,940 views

    A response to the question: "Who do men say that I am?"

    GOD THE SON Matthew 16:13-16 INTRO: A certain university professor stated that Jesus was not God nor did He ever claim to be God. A small group agreed with him. A larger group ig¬nored what he said. A much larger group of Baptist pastors were up in arms. Baptists have always believed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Father

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,672 views

    A sermon on the Biblical description of God and what He does.

    God the Father Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: Genesis 1:27 records these words, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." (NIV.) I suppose a part of being created in the image of God is having the ability and urge to create. Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding God.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,328 views

    "The Lost are those that do not, or have yet not, accepted the truth of Jesus Christ being the Son of God."

    Finding God. 1John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. What is in the minds of those that are lost, indecision, controversy, doubt, lack of knowledge? Who are the Lost and what does it mean? "The Lost are those that do not, or have yet not, accepted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is To Be Feared

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    There are some things in life we should fear.

    PSALM 34:7-11 “GOD IS TO BE FEARED” A) All through the Bible we are taught to fear God! * Listen to these phrases in the KJV Bible ... * “Fear God” is found 10 times ... “Fear of God” is found 8 times ... * “Fear of the Lord” is found 30 times ... “Fear the Lord” is found 32 times ... * “Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    God Is On The Throne Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    God will not allow evil to prevail. God is on the throne. He is bringing His judgment. He is bringing His justice. There is social justice in God’s Kingdom. His Kingdom is coming and every time we pray "Thy Kingdom come", we are assured that He hears

    God is on the Throne Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson November 29, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 7 In the midst of overwhelming social injustice in this world, God is still on the throne. It may seem as if Satan is troubling people everywhere, but please know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    God At War

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 15,872 views

    Exposition of Zech. 9

    God at War Zech. 9 Of all the descriptions of God found in the Bible, one of the most shocking is found in a song sung by Moses and the people of Israel after their rescue from the Egyptians at the Red Sea. Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a man of war; The LORD is His name. “A man of war”- a warrior, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The God-Man Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    Who is Jesus? He is fully God in every way.

    “The God-Man” January 24, 2010 To the Dalai Lama, Jesus was an enlightened guru, likely a fully enlightened being. To the Mormons, Jesus is an exalted man who made his way to godhood—just as we can; some versions of New Age mysticism have this view of Jesus in common with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Mighty God

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,735 views

    THIRD IN AN ADVENT SERIES THAT DEALS WITH THE NAMES OF GOD IN ISAIAH.

    MIGHTY GOD ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE OF YOU LISTENING BY RADIO, OVER THE ADVENT SEASON WE’VE BEEN EXAMINING THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH GAVE TO THE MESSIAH HERE IN CHAPTER 9. I’M HOPING YOU CAN SEE THE COMPLEXITY OF ISAIAH’S CHOICE OF TITLES HERE. IT WASN’T ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    People Of God

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,662 views

    The beatitudes describe the model of character to which followers of Jesus Christ may aspire.

    People of God: The character and behavior that makes a person just like Jesus Christ. Rev. Sean Lester January 31, 2010 Text: Matthew 5:1-12 What makes a person a hero? A year ago, Chesley Sullenberger ditched his airplane into the Hudson River and saved the lives of all 150 of his passengers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal