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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Real With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 4,870 views

    Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

    National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Go Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,599 views

    Bitterness is a dangerous thing in the life of the Christian that simply needs to be let go of.

    “Let Go Of Bitterness” Introduction: In Southeast Asia many years ago someone developed an ingenious method to catch monkeys alive and unharmed. The “Monkey Trap” which was developed was very simple; the hunter would take a pot with a wide bottom and narrow opening and bury the pot in the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Christ - A Picture Of Commitment Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
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     | 7,155 views

    Jesus Christ is the picture of ultimate commitment that we must follow!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 28, 2007 Date Preached: April 01, 2007 Church: OZHBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: Jesus Christ A Picture of Commitment Sermon Text: Mark 14:32-41 “…13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road Home Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007
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     | 9,196 views

    First in a four-part series on the book of Ruth; from chapter 1, the faithlessness of Elimilech and Naomi and the faithful, loyal pledge of Ruth.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 10, 2007 Ruth: God redeems The Road Home Ruth 1:1-22 Chuck Swindoll describes how -- several decades ago -- Atlantic codfish were transported from the coast to the middle of the US. The shippers had problems at first. Their early freezing methods left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Past Defeats: My Soul Looks Back Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: To live large means dealing with the pain inflicted on us. Some of it comes from our arrogance, some from scapegoating. But God is able to work through that pain toward the accomplishment of His purposes.

    There is at my house a photograph I treasure. In that picture I am about three years old, and my father is holding me in his arms. My father is wearing the cap of a Shell Oil service station attendant. Nothing especially remarkable about that, except for what I hear in my memory whenever I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dominion & Security Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2007
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     | 8,188 views

    For a people who rely on the risen Christ, the Apostle Peter explains that this results in four spiritual privileges that believers enjoy today: 1) Security in Christ, 2) Affection for Christ, 3) Election by Christ, and 4) Dominion with Christ.

    One marvel of architecture is the new standard of buildings. Architects have examined how stress put on buildings impacts the structure and stability. They have learned from past earthquakes and other events to design many modern buildings to withstand great stress. The design is no accident. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How God Met My Deepest Needs Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2007
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     | 5,349 views

    Twelth in a series from Ephesians. God met my deepest needs that I could do nothing about.

    It seems like so long since we last visited Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. In reality it was only a two week hiatus, but what a great two weeks those were! On Easter I know many of you had a chance to take part in one or both of our services. At the Sunrise Service, we looked at how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Would God Define A Christian?

    Contributed by Larry Moyer on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 127 ratings
     | 48,123 views

    Salvation is not a matter of saying or doing something but trusting Someone.

    Sometime ago I was down in the West Indies for some speaking engagements. While there I had one of the most unusual yet amusing things happen. Upon arriving on the first island, endeavoring to be a friendly guy, I began engaging in conversation with the people who live there. In those moments we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commitment To Trust

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 185 ratings
     | 98,025 views

    Our greatest trust should be in the Lord.

    INTRO. - ILL. - Two partners from a small law firm were having lunch when suddenly one of them looked alarmed. He announced, "I have to go back to the office right away! I forgot to lock the safe!" "What are you worried about?" asked the other lawyer. "We’re both here." Do lawyers trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding God's Hand In Our Pain & Tragedy Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,607 views

    How do we handle the fact that God is in control and God is good when things seem to fall apart?

    Finding God’s Hand…in our Pain & Tragedy Let’s pray. Have you ever had a time in your life when what you were going through felt so painful, so hard that you didn’t know when it was going to end? But not only that, you couldn’t figure out where God was? Maybe you were hurt by a parent. Maybe a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Compassion Of Your Savior

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 25, 2007
     | 2,247 views

    Why did Jesus stay at the Jordan while His sick friend, Lazarus, lay dying in Bethany? Maybe a story like this one was the reason.

    The Compassion of Your Savior John 11:31-32 31 When the Jews who had been with Mary in the house, comforting her, noticed how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there. 32 When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Messiah Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,030 views

    Experiencing the glory of God will radically transform our lives.

    A Messiah of Glory Text: Matt. 17:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: J.S. Bach said, "All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub." He headed his compositions: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Longing For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,141 views

    We can either choose to long for Jesus and end up rejoicing or long for “stuff” and end up weeping and mourning.

    This morning, as we continue our journey through Revelation, we’ll be covering all of chapter 18. Since it is a relatively long chapter, I’ve asked some of our elders and deacons to come and read the passage out loud for us. [Reading of chapter 18] Once again, this is a passage where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Has Become My Salvation

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,146 views

    Messianic Psalm. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background: author & setting unknown part of the Egyptian ‘hallel’ theme is found in verse 6 it is a very repetitious Psalm it was used in a procession Outline: collective praise (vs 1-4) personal salvation (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Mystery Called Church Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    We are the mystery! The church, all people, different people, coming to a place of being one in Christ. Gathering together to form the body of Christ, the church.

    `Date: March 30th, 2003 Title: The Mysteria of the Church Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Someone says, “Hey, you want to know a secret?” and our natural response is not to say, “Oh no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist