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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,199 views

    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Giver Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 12, 2011
     | 4,169 views

    Having pointed out that God is not the source of anything that is evil, James now proceeds to show that God is the source of everything that is good.

    James 1:17-Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Nothing is more tragic than for a person to have a wrong conception of God, for this will effect one’s thinking and who they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You Are Of Infinite Worth"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,484 views

    A sermon about seeing ourselves and others in the way God sees us.

    GENESIS 1:26-27 Matthew 9:35-36 “You are of Infinite Worth” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Sitting in her car--on a dark road just outside of town a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Is Both Kind And Strict - Romans 11:22

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,287 views

    GOD Is Both Kind and Strict - Romans 11:22

    GOD Is Both Kind and Strict - Romans 11:22 Romans 11:22 So you see that God is kind, but he can also be very strict. He punishes those who stop following him. But he is kind to you, if you continue trusting in his kindness. If you don't continue depending on him, you will be cut off from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Saving Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,614 views

    God makes us a free offer to bring us back to life. All that’s needed to receive all of the bounty that God offers is to believe his promise, turn away from that rebellion and live. And for those who do that God has good works prepared for us to do, that

    How many people here watch House? I love it. For those who aren’t familiar with it, it’s a TV show about a physician. In fact he’s the world’s best diagnostician. Generally the plot line is that someone comes in suffering from a rare and usually life threatening condition and there’s nothing they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Have You Done? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 5, 2009
     | 3,616 views

    God invites us to live life to the fullest. This is accomplished when we love and serve God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength.

    Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-14 “Where Are You?” INTRODUCTION Shopping malls across the country have been using a fantastic shopping aid for several years. Of course, I speak of the mall map that shows all of the store locations, and with a big red arrow exclaims, “You are here!” It is very helpful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Scudder avatar

    Common Grace: God's Favor On All People Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,778 views

    Today we are going to look at a different aspect of God's grace. God has a grace that saves us, but He also has a grace that He shows to everyone--whether they will go to heaven or not. It is called common grace.

    Purpose: To explain how God's demonstrates His grace to all. Aim: I want the listener to marvel at God's goodness and never take it for granted. INTRODUCTION: When we think about God's grace our minds usually go to John Newton's words: "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Speaking God

    Contributed by Hubert Joseph on Jan 30, 2012
     | 3,825 views

    An examination of Genesis 1 in the context of Divine Communication

    THE SPEAKING GOD OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS Gen. 1:3 "And God said," 1. This phrase is repeated at least ten times in the first chapter. 2. God is a speaking God -- a communicator 3. God is a creative communicator a. "Let there be - and there was" 4. God is a powerful communicator 5. God is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,146 views

    Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

    INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Workmanship Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,520 views

    While no work we can do can help us obtain salvation, God’s intention and expectation is that our salvation will result in acts of service: good works.

    His Workmanship 11/16/08 AM Text: Ephesians 2:10 Introduction: Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. In our Wednesday evening bible class we have been studying the parables of Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus, The True Shepherd

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,313 views

    Jesus is the door, the only way in, and the shepherd who stands watch. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TrueShepherd.html Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 v. 11 Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, who gives his life for the sheep. The good shepherd speaks of redemption. The Bible also calls Him the Great Shepherd, which speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus, The Faithful Shepherd

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 13, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,053 views

    Eternal Security of the believer. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Jesus, the Faithful Shepherd John 10:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FaithfulShepherd.html The Bible is like a gold mine, and the deeper you dig the more rich gems you find. This shepherd chapter is like a crown jewel, and it is difficult to look away from its radiance. Many in our lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Making A Messiah, Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,407 views

    Over Holy Week we looked at how Jesus was framed and the events that led up to it.

    For most of us the lead up to Easter begins with Palm Sunday, in case you missed it that’s today. But really the stage was set before the celebration of the triumphant entry. Most of you know that I am a Jesus Christ Super Star nerd and in the past I’ve shown the Palm Sunday clip from the 2000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Whole Earth Was Dark"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 23, 2016
     | 4,629 views

    A sermon for Good Friday.

    "The Whole Earth Was Dark" Mark 15:25-39 In Mark 15:33 we are told that "the whole earth was dark." "From noon until three in the afternoon the whole earth was dark." While Jesus hung on the Cross, for your sins, for my sins--"the whole earth was dark." Way back in the very first verses in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Woe Unto Them

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2016
     | 4,706 views

    To show that GOD the LORD JESUS found me when I was lost and healed my eyes so I can see when I was blind.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS found me? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD the LORD JESUS found me when I was lost and healed my eyes so I can see when I was blind. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 5:20 (Amplified Bible) Woe to those who call evil good and good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal