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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Immutability Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,540 views

    The Immutability of God Explains Why We Can Depend Upon God, and Why God is Worthy of Our Worship and our Submission

    The Immutablity of God (topical) Intro 1. When it comes to matters of theology, most dictionaries do not recognize the vocabulary. 2. Take two words we will use today: aseity and immutability. Only my large 3 volume dictionary has those words. You can check yours when you get home. 3. But why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Infinity Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,847 views

    The infinity and limitlessness of God is beyond our ability to picture in our minds, yet we can embrace these truths of Scripture with our limited understanding and worship God all the more zealously as we become overwhelmed with Who He is.

    God’s infinity Introduction 1. Many folks do not take God seriously. 2. They joke about Him, misuse His Name as a figure of speech, or reserve Him for situations that parallel fire alarms: "in case of emergency, break glass." 3. The Bible tells us that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is God?

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,181 views

    Many people live any way they want, and yet when a trial or tragedy comes their way, they wonder, "Where is God?" The fact is, sin still separates us from God, and deprives us of His presence and power.

    Where Is God? Text: Deut.31: 17; I Sam.4: 12-22 Intro: I would suppose that every Christian, who has at some point in their life found themselves frustrated and discouraged by trials, has silently asked the question, “Where is God?” Even as we asked that question, we knew in our hearts that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God's Will

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,297 views

    Christians often struggle in knowing God’s will in their life. This message is about finding the will of God for your life, not by seeking His will but by seeking God.

    Knowing The Will Of God Phil 2:12,13 Introduction Ill. – Pastor, Iv’e been praying and praying for a job. Now I’ve got 3 job offers. How do I know which one to take. This message is about applying “Grace” to Knowing the will of God. I. THE FIRST KEY – THE FOUNDATION OF KNOWING GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Enjoying God

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    What is the chief end of man, asks the Shorter Catechism? To enjoy God and glorify Him forever!

    Psalm 73:23-28 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Sanes avatar

    The Call Of God

    Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,462 views

    It is God that calls, it is for His purpose, to fulfill His plan.

    The Call of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:4-10 Intro: All throughout the scriptures we see God calling men and women to the work of the Kingdom, but some had very special and unique callings. Some included God Himself being very personal with people. It is God who calls, and it is for His purpose, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Johnson avatar

    The God And Father

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    The Lord is presented as both God and Father and thus adequate to meet all our needs.

    In I Corinthians Paul twice promises that he would come to Corinth. Since that time, a long period has passed and the Corinthians wonder if he will ever come. He has put some heavy things on them in the first epistle and being unable to come in person he writes to encourage them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Obeying God

    Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 23,852 views

    One prophet forgot what God told him and paid the price.

    Obeying God 10/26/03 1 Kings 13 Verses 1 – 3 “And behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the Lord unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. (2) And he cried against the altar in the word of the Lord, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the Lord; behold a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Pruning

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,571 views

    As Max Lucado says, God loves you just the way you are, but too much to leave you that way.

    John 15:2; Hebrews 12:4-11. We’ve covered 17 verses I the last 2 weeks, think we’re going a little too fast! So I want to go back and pick up on some things we kind of hurried over. David and I were out examining our lemon tree the other day, lots of lemons, getting yellow, noticed there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Adrian Reynolds avatar

    The Mercy Of God Series

    Contributed by Adrian Reynolds on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 147,751 views

    A short series on God’s character as shown in the psalms - Psalm 86 focusing on the mercy of God.

    When it comes to your relationship to God as an individual, to our relationship with God as a church, what would you say is our greatest need? What is it, above anything else that we need as we approach God? What is at the top of the list for prime importance? I will tell you, because I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women Of God Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 12,766 views

    The church today needs strong women as servants of Christ. A woman’s role is by no means limited but rather wide open.

    Women of God Romans 16 INTRODUCTION One challenge facing the church today is the growing controversy concerning the role of women in the church. Some may say that women are not treated fairly in the church because they are not allowed to preach or hold a leadership role such as Elder or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For God

    Contributed by John Woodward on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,836 views

    The disciples had to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit; what do we do when we are waiting for God to act in our lives?

     Sermon Waiting for God Gracious God: Grant that we might hear what you would have us hear, grant that we might see what you would have us see, and grant that we might do what you would have us do. Amen. I would like to focus this morning on those times when we must wait for God -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Man Of God Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 50,792 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire men to fear God and keep His commands

    Father’s Day Men of God Psalm 112 June 15, 2003 Intro: A. [THE FATHER’S DAY TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS YOU’VE BEEN ITCHIN’TO SAY FOR YEARS NOW...] We often hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Ok- well now hear the guys’ side - it’s only fair (realizing of course that Father’s Day is the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    God Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,347 views

    God’s amazing love is sown to us through the incarnation, the cross and the Holy Spirit

    God Stories – Attributes of God The Love of God John 3:16, Rev 12 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 has almost become a throw away verse for people who have grown up in the evangelical ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is God Wrathful?

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    God’s wrath is difficult both to understand and to believe.

    Most Christians find the wrath of God difficult to understand and believe. The idea of a wrathful God has been for some Christians a roadblock to faith. There are Christians who have experienced the transforming grace and love of the Lord in their lives who believe the idea of God’s wrath seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness