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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 1, 2008
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     | 6,197 views

    As a Christian, it is a good thing to question, to seek; the key is to ask good questions and seek out good sources for your answers; most notably, the Bible.

    Wrestling with God, Genesis 32:22-31 Introduction Once a Hasidic teacher told this parable; a man had been wandering about in a forest for several days, unable to find the way out. Finally he saw a man approaching him in the distance. His heart was filled with joy. Now I shall surely find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,356 views

    Use Jesus’ teaching to demonstrate God’s desire for us to reach out to the poor and lost and the eternal implications of a real place of torment called hell for those who do not worship (love) God as revealed through Jesus’ resurrection.

    We continue today on our 40 day journey through the season of Lent as we walk with Jesus to the cross and to resurrection. During our Lenten journey we have been focusing on Jesus’ teachings on the way to the cross from Luke’s gospel. This is the section from Luke 9:50 until his arrest and death ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
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     | 12,699 views

    It is important for us to live ready for the Lord's return

    29. Who is Jesus? March 20th, 2010 Be Ready We have seen a lot of really amazing things about Jesus, but the best is yet to come. We are in the final months of Jesus life. Jesus has been healing people, performing miracles, casting out demons, battling the religious, and answering questions all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Isaiah's Calling

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,537 views

    Isaiah's calling. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1-8. • The Hebrew word translated "prophet" is navi (pro­nounced nah-vEE), • It is a term that means literally "one who has been called." Ill: • Abraham was the first person in the Old Testament; • To bear the title of prophet (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Four Of The Hardest Words To Say

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 126 ratings
     | 43,347 views

    A story about Naaman and the true meaning of being a sinner saved by grace.

    "Four of the Hardest Words to Say" Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour... (2 Kings 5:1a KJV) Intro: In the northwestern Mediterranean ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mist That Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 17, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,744 views

    Our temporary lives can make a lasting difference if we will surrender our plans to God.

    The Mist that Made a Difference James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Amos: God's Plumb Ain't Dumb

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 9, 2009
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     | 11,706 views

    God’s Plumb Line (His Law) isn’t dumb! It speaks to us about our sin. But we are blessed that God isn’t silent about his grace either, that reaches out to us from the cross

    Sermon 071209 Amos 7:7-15; Ephesians 1:3-14 I read a book this week that really challenged me. It was a book that speaks against all kinds of things going on in society today. I’ll list some topics, and think about what comes to your mind: Self-Righteousness, Deceit, Greed, Oppression of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Adorning The Bride Of Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,800 views

    In the areas of commitment, contribution, contentment, and character, have we made it a habit to adorn the Bride of Christ?

    Adorning The Bride Of Christ 01/13/08 AM Reading: Revelation 19:7-9 Introduction Ill: When I was about nine years old there was a wedding held at the church of Christ for the eldest daughter of one of the congregation families who was marrying the son of another long standing family. The family of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's All About Submission Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    The role of children in the home is that of obedience and honor through Godly submission.

    INTRODUCTION Listen to some statistics regarding family today:  Every 8 seconds of every school day, a child drops out of school  Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home  Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected  Every 7 minutes a child is arrested ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    Learning to live in the light of God.

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-22 May 7, 2006 Last weekend I started our study of the book of 1 John. As we begin our time together I expressed 2 wishes for you. Two dreams that I have for us as we study the great book. 1. The first wish was that you and I would be free. Free to live into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Portrait Of Joseph

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,134 views

    A look at the righteousness of Joseph

    A PORTRAIT OF JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION… My very first dream (p) I would like to begin this morning by telling you about the very first dream I can remember. It is not a long dream. I honestly do not know how old I was when I had this dream, I think I was in first or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conversion From Diversion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,343 views

    DISCOVERING OUR DEEPER DESIRES

    Intro: This morning continuing in a series I’ve entitled ‘The Pursuit of True Pleasure’. It’s my observation that we are living in a ‘Crisis of Contentment.’ - Our hope lies in hearing what God is saying to us as His people and our culture at large. - We began last week asking the most primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    What Can I Do To Promote The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 33,595 views

    We can promote the gospel by our prayers, our lives, and our words.

    WHAT CAN I DO TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL? Colossians 4:2-6 This passage talks about the two spiritual disciplines that Christians have the most guilt about: prayer and witnessing. Most of us struggle to faithfully pray and witness. My purpose today is not to make you feel guiltier. My purpose is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Steve Zimmerman avatar

    The Call

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    Have you heard the 'call' of Christ? Have you responded to that call? Do you make it a priority in your life - every day? This sermon investigates the Scriptures and asks us to apply them to our daily lives.

    The Call A little geography before we begin. The Sea of Galilee is an oval-shaped body of water about eight miles wide and 15 miles long. It sits about 700 feet below sea level. It sits between Syria and Israel. Luke mentioned in his writings that some 240 boats were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "If The World Hates You..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,576 views

    Message discussing persecution.

    “If the World Hates You…” Various Scriptures December 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEYS’ BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Today we’re going to talk about that wonderful Christmas topic called “persecution.” November 8th was the yearly International Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan