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  • mark sanders avatar

    A Pursuing God Series

    Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 10, 2015
     | 9,614 views

    The first sermon in a series on Jonah, concentrating on 3 timeless truths: God takes notice of sin (and takes it seriously), running from God is not healthy, and God always pursues us.

    (Slide #1) The Running Man: A Pursuing God Jonah 1 In 1987 a movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger called “The Running Man” came out. This was a movie about a futuristic game show (set in todays time) that used convicted criminals as what they called “Runners” who, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope In The Face Of Death Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006
     | 2,749 views

    First in a four part series on how Jesus revealed his promise of Jesus. The series leads up to Christmas. Today’s is on the gravity of our sin, and yet the giving of God’s hope and promise even then

    Jesus: God’s Promise of Hope for a World in Need Hope in the Face of Death Introduction “I don’t like the idea of being picked as a number.” "It began with a syringe in my arm," he said, [In-between] was a special meal of his choice two steaks, a baked potato, salad, bread, apple pie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Depression: What It Is, What Causes It, What Are The Signs Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,643 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of three dealing with depression all from the same passage. It is estimated that some 20 million americans suffer from depression

    I Kings 19:1-18 Depression: What it is, What causes it, What are the signs Introduction A. Depression B. A Word that we have all heard, a word that we have all thought about C. Did you know that there are about 21 million Americans right now suffering with depression? D. Did you know that USA ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Giving Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,723 views

    Giving is a gift. A troubled church at Corinth heard a word on it at the end of their first letter. Giving brings healing, because it brings us closer to God.

    Can you believe it? We come now to the end of this letter to the Corinthians. You know, we’ve been reading someone else’s mail here… There are a lot of personal problems in this church that this letter talks about. I’m not sure, if I were a member of the Corinthian church, how I would feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Win At Work Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 4, 2015
     | 4,196 views

    This passage addresses the responsibilities and duties of slaves and masters. At first glance, you may be tempted to conclude that this passage has no relevance for today. This would be a mistake.

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ ~ Part 25 How To Win At Work Ephesians 6:5-9 5. Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; 6. not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lies, Lying And Liars

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 27,175 views

    The world seems to agree that lying is not a good thing, but the believer in Christ has different reasons for that.

    Lies, Lying and Liars TCF Sermon October 17, 2004 How many of you have ever received a gift you didn’t like? Maybe it was a really hideous tie. Maybe it was a fruitcake. I’ve heard of families where the same fruitcakes were passed along from member to member for years. Nobody could bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do I Do When I Doubt? Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    Doubt is one of those things that if not dealt with, will rob the joy of the Lord from our lives.

    “What do I do when I doubt?” 6-23-01 New Community Church OPENING ILLUSTRATION: As a kid I always looked forward to celebrating my birthday. I mean for that one day you were like a Hollywood superstar and you wanted everyone to know about it. I remember one birthday though in high school that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Word

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,480 views

    This is a sermon the gives us 5 things about "The WORD of GOD" and what it is and what it does.

    What’s the word? Proverbs 30:5-6 Have you ever been somewhere in some situation and heard the statement, “What’s the word?” Maybe it’s been where you have been sitting in the waiting room and someone comes out with what you hope to be an update. You ask, “What’s the word?” Maybe it is a delay in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Nope, Not In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,549 views

    To share what will be absent from Heaven. Things that will not be there and for this we can rejoice and look forward to Heaven

    Nope, Not in Heaven Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Date: 21 February 2010 Purpose: To share what will be absent from Heaven. Things that will not be there and for this we can rejoice and look forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Be Patient And Pray

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019
     | 10,563 views

    THE HARDEST THING AT TIMES TO DO IS TO BE PATIENT AND PRAY AS WE WAIT FOR GOD TO MOVE ON OUR SITUATION.

    WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: BE PATIENT AND PRAY ISAIAH 55:1-12 WE ALL HAVE IN OUR MINDS A CERTAIN WAY OR PLAN THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD FOLLOW. THERE IS AN ACCEPTED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD TAKE, MUCH LIKE WHAT SOLOMON STATES IN ECCLESIASTES 3 WHERE HE SAYS: ECCLESIASTES3:1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Focus Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018
     | 4,054 views

    Message 12 in our study of Colossians continuing a discussion on setting our thinking on things above.

    Chico Alliance Church “What Is Garbage?” Two themes in Colossians Jesus reigns supreme over all creation. Jesus remains sufficient for all creation. After reviewing the wonderful work of God on their behalf, Paul reinforces the truth of our identification with Christ. This truth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Release Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 9,166 views

    When we release what we have and who we are to Jesus, wonderful things happen.

    Release Luke 9:10-17 August 20, 2017 Action: We’re here. Background: All that we have, Jesus entrusted to us. Crisis: Our resources are not enough to meet the demand. Resolution: When we release what we have and who we are to Jesus, wonderful things happen. Consequence: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Casting Down Imaginations

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 11, 2021
     | 4,332 views

    In the world we are living today there is a lot of things going on that brings into our mind vain imaginations.

    We are living in a world that is rapidly changing and as the world is going through a process of change, we the body of Christ need to put on the whole armour God according to Ephesians 6: 11 - 18 that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 1 Peter 5:8 Records this amazing word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Didn't See The Walls Fall, But I Heard Them!

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,978 views

    Like most things in life that are worth having, we find that it doesn't come cheap!

    Didn't See The Walls Fall, But I Heard Them! Joshua 6:1-21 Israel has just crossed the River Jordan. They have prepared themselves spiritually and they have prepared themselves mentally, thus far, following God's orders to the letter. Now, they are ready to begin their conquest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don’t Worry

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 30, 2019
     | 4,078 views

    The greatest lie ever told was, to be a Christian means things will always be the greatest or best. There will be troubles!

    - The great hindrance to serving the Lord, & being good stewards for Him, is work. - I think the greatest lie ever told was, to be a Christian means things will always be greatest or best. - You read today’s headlines & realize that’s not true. - Hillsong’s previous worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist