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  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Faith Pleasing God - Updated

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    Faith - Salvation, Living, Rewarding - Pleasing God.

    Hebrews 11:5-6 – Faith Pleasing God 5 By faith Enoch was translated so that he did not see death, and he 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 who comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Exaltation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    True worship draws people to Christ

    (this message is a re-working of the 40 Days of Purpose message on worship) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: JOHN 4:20-24 TITLE: “THE EXALTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been studying in our series “The Growth Factors” for quite some time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    305 – How Is One Saved?

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    Father chooses, draws, sends, then saves.

    Illustrate: > This woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. > As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, "You know what? > You have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion With Christ

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 288 ratings
     | 8,755 views

    The goal of Communion is to draw closer to Christ

    Communion with Christ October 3, 1999 Christ cares for our needs – He feeds our needs A. We have a need for physical food 1.) This is basic means of survival 2.) We must have the basic needs for good health and strong life 3.) Without the basics of life we cannot focus properly on God B. We have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Close Encounter Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,329 views

    The day of the Lord is indeed near. For us, every day is his.

    Have you ever fantasized about living in some other time in history? What is it about that period that appeals to you? People have often tended to look back at earlier, simpler days with a sort of nostalgia, longing for a time when the mail held nothing worse than unsolicited requests for money or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Beginning Of The Last Days

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    We are so near the Appearing of Christ for the Church, It could be TODAY!

    The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is soon to be leaving here. As you look at the scriptural conditions and social confusion of today, one must surely come to the conclusion that it is not long untill the Lord comes after His Church. Let’s look at a few things that lets us know of this sure truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Was Born To Be PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 639 views

    This sermon explores Jesus as the Revealer of truth, the Conqueror of sin, and the Reconciler to God, encouraging us to experience and testify to His life-giving power.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the shared ground of our faith. We are all here, gathered in His name, ready to hear His word. Let's start with the words of the scripture, from 1 John 1:1-3: "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, ...read more

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    Praying With Power Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,066 views

    We can use our authority to pray with power. Prayer is one of the keys to the kingdom of God.

    Title: Praying with Power Text: Matthew 21:21-22 Take-off 1. On the evening of Jan. 5, Adolf Merckle, Germany’s fifth-richest man (net worth 9.2 billion dollars), opened the door of his modest home in Germany and stepped out into the frigid air. The 74-year-old outdoorsman was keen on taking long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024
     | 1,816 views

    As the heart is critical to the human life cycle, so also is worship essential to pleasing God. What is the state of your heart in the place of worship?

    TEXT: John 4:23-24 "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” WHAT IS WORSHIP? Worship is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    40. Justification Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,939 views

    Our motivation to respond to God's love changes completely when we move from Law to Grace

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 40 - JUSTIFICATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Privileges Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 1, 2014
     | 12,875 views

    When we know what have in Christ, we'll live what we love.

    The Privileges of God’s People 1 Peter 2:4-12 Rev. Brian Bill November 1-2, 2014 An oxymoron is a rhetorical device in which two seemingly contradictory words are used together for effect. Here are some examples. An Actual Reenactment Excruciatingly Joyful – that’s how I felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Invitation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 4, 2021
     | 4,737 views

    In Zech. 1:3 God extends an invitation to his people for something better! Entry to that is through the door of repentance. This message focuses on the STRUCTURE of the book with an outline and the INVITATION to a discouraged people.

    Last week we began a study of the book of Zechariah. (1) We discovered the THEME of the book in Zechariah’s name. Zechariah means “Yahweh [covenant name of God] Remembers.” God remembers his covenant with his people, even when they forget it. He remembers his promises to them, even when they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Message From Mars (Hill)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,471 views

    A Message from Mars (Hill)1) Non-Christians, God is near you! 2) Christians, God is revealed through you!

    Eight million dollars. That’s how much is to be spent this year to operate one radio telescope, that big one in Puerto Rico. One purpose of this gigantic electronic ear is to catch the faintest whisper of extra terrestrial life…if it exists. There are thousands of radio telescopes around the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Bigger Better Rattlesnakes

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    God has an arsenal of tools or weapons at His disposal to mold and shape believers, as well as to draw unbelievers to Himself. This arsenal might even include bigger and better rattlesnakes.

    Bigger Better Rattlesnakes TCF Sermon August 9, 2009 If I asked for a show of hands this morning, and I won’t, but if I did, and I asked how many of you had a loved one, a son or daughter, a father or mother, a brother or sister, or some other family member, or even a close friend, who has either ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin's Seductive Power

    Contributed by James May on May 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,042 views

    Like a harlot attracting her victim, Sin draws us away from faithfulness to God!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible