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  • Carl Benge avatar

    He Has A Plan For Us Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    God’s purpose for our lives

    Many islands in the Pacific Ocean appear to be tiny points of land that rise only a few thousand feet above sea level. Yet the foundations of those peaks extend for miles underwater. In fact, if measured from their base, some would tower above the Himalayas. In a similar way, the salvation that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 18,495 views

    In Christ we are significant. In Christ we are sufficient. In Christ we are secure.

    Intro.: These magazine sweepstakes have always intrigued me. I’m not quite sure that I really believe anybody is winning any money. What do you think? Do you know anyone who has won anything from these sweepstakes? The letters always come personally addressed, claiming that you are among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Praise To His Glory Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
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    I believe there are some added features to this life we call Christian that some of us are not even aware of, or we have forgotten about and I hope that once we are made aware, we can live more fully!

    Date: April 26, 2009 Title: Bringing Praise To His Glory Text: Eph. 1:7-14 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: I have felt a bit like Job recently in regards to my cars. One car was our 1996 VW and it died. Then my Durango had its transmission die, then two Friday’s ago my Volvo had it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Our True Purposes As Planned By God

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
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     | 4,176 views

    This sermon helps us identify and consider what our purpose is first as a community of faith and secondly as individuals.

    One of the most helpful things for us in life is to have a clear understanding of our purpose in life. A purpose gives us clarity of why we do some things and not others. A purpose helps us understand who we are and where we are going. A purpose helps us prioritise and determine what is helpful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Celebration Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    God pours out his grace upon us. Because of this, we have much to celebrate.

    Ephesians 1:3-14 “Celebration of Grace” INTRODUCTION Imagine what it would be like to uncover priceless treasures and riches beyond your wildest dreams. What would it feel like? What would a person be thinking? How would a person react? In February 1923, Howard Carter made one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Adopted!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    None of us are born into God’s kingdom but all of us are reborn into His family. Thankfully, God adopts us into His family because of what Jesus has done for us.

    -I like people who get to the point quickly. -I don’t like beating around the bush. -I’m not a big fan of people who beat around the bush – people who aren’t very direct. -I don’t always like what people who are blunt have to say but I like that they get to it quickly. -At least that way, if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Surprised By Grace Series

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Aug 4, 2009
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     | 4,247 views

    Like a real, jaw-dropping surprise birthday party, Paul writes about the loving, behind-the-scenes preparations of God in foreordaining that, one day, we would be ’surprised by His grace!"

    Preface: Today, I will be starting a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I’ve entitled it, Highlights from Ephesians, and it is what I term a “broad-stroke” series. As the implies it is not verse-by verse but rather a look a some of the most significant verses from each chapter. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Our Special Salvation” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    Paul shares about all the wonderful blessings that are ours because of the salvation we have in Christ.

    John W. Peterson, who wrote both the words and music for the hymn, “Heaven Came Down” says that he wrote it in the summer of 1961, when he was directing the singing one week at the Montrose Bible Conference in Montrose, Pennsylvania. During one of the sessions, an opportunity for personal testimony ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Article 3. Gods Decree Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    This sermon unpacks article 3. of the Baptist confession of faith 1689. Article 3.Gods Decree.

    ARTICLE 3. GOD’S DECREE. Ephesians 1:3-12. SO WHAT IS THE DECREE OF GOD? THE DECREE OF GOD IS HIS ETERNAL DECISIONS (HIS WILL) HIS PURPOSES AND PLANS . THAT ARE FORE ORDAINED AND IMPLEMENTED FOR HIS OWN GLORY. • THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH STATES PART1: GOD HAS DECREED IN HIMSELF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Painting God's Masterpiece Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2009
     | 3,654 views

    Part 2 on leaving the land of WERE. Message focuses on how God gave us insight into what we can be through Christ if we accept it.

    Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 4 Living In The Land of WERE Part 2 Scriptures: Deut. 4:9; 14; Matt. 13:54-58; Eph. 1:3, 11-14; Rom. 6:14-18 Introduction: Last week in part 3 of my series “Painting God’s Masterpiece” I focused on living in the land of WERE (Where Every Remembrance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Predestined To Adoption Series

    Contributed by Aaron Fenlason on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,313 views

    An exposition of Ephesians 1:5-6.

    Predestined to Adoption 1. The Action – His Predestination a. Definition i. to decide or determine beforehand ii. This is accomplished, like election, before time iii. Election is the choice of individuals, predestination is the end appointed for them b. Passages i. God’s revealed wisdom But we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    What I Really Need Is ...purpose Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,232 views

    What we need is God given purpose. To know who we are in Christ

    Disclaimer: Resources gathered from study and from sermoncentral resources. What I really need is ...Purpose Ephesians 1:9-12 Introduction- We have looked for several weeks at a series.. God, what I really need is... We have looked at: God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Riches Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,462 views

    Many of us pursue riches but we do not pursue the riches of God’s grace. Why? Is it because we do not understand the value of it?

    Have you ever dreamt of what it would be like to be rich? I don’t mean just well off, I mean rich? I think everyone has at one time or another in their lives…I think that is why we like to watch “Lifestyles of the rich and famous” and to gawk at the Cleveland Auto Show at cars we would never be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enjoying God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
     | 4,243 views

    We were created, planned to bring pleasure to God. This is what answers the burning question in each of us…why do I exist?

    1. Review: 1. Week One: i. We cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from God. ii. We learned that having a purpose gives meaning to our lives. iii. Having and pursuing your purpose prepares you for eternity. 2. Week Two: i. This life is preparation for the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Blessings Of Being In Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,451 views

    God has given us everything we need. God has redeemed mankind and he has sealed the believer with the power of the Holy Spirit.

    THE BLESSING OF BEING IN CHRIST EPHESIANS 1:1-23 INTRO- GOD HAD BEEN DOING A NEW THING.HE HAS ALLOWED US TO GET INTO HIS PRESENCE. HE HAS ALLOWED US TO SEE THAT HE DESIRES TO BE WITH US AND HE WANTS TO USE US FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. APOSTLE PAUL IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene