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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Does God Believe In Atheists?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,176 views

    The arguments for God demand examination. (Part 2 on a series dealing with atheism)

    DOES GOD BELIEVE IN ATHEISTS? Psalm 19.1-6 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: THE ARGUMENTS FOR GOD DEMAND EXAMINATION. Type: Proposition The ____ argument for God is… I. CAUSE II. DESIGN III. MORAL IV. SPIRITUAL V. WITNESSES PA: How is the change to be observed? • Acknowledge it takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God Calls To Account" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    Sermon 9 in a study in Hosea

    “The LORD also has a dispute with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; He will repay him according to his deeds. 3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his maturity he contended with God. 4 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed; He wept and sought His favor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Putting The Marriage Puzzle Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,044 views

    This is the second message in our series "Desperate Households." Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes.

    Introduction This is the second message in our series “Desperate Households.” Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes. To do this, today we’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-24. As I begin, I’m going to ask you to listen carefully. What I’m going to share in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Send Forth Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,992 views

    The church of Jesus Christ may be a part of making disciples of Christ if she has the same compassion for the lost that Christ had. She must be committed to Jesus’ call to go and make disciples.

    I am going to read from Matthew 9:35-38 Title: Send Forth Theme: Petitioning for Laborers for God’s Work Series: Girding up the Church Listen as I read Matthew 9:35-38, “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Connections, Not Resolutions

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, we need to develop a lifestyle of connections that will enable us to be Jesus’ true disciples.

    Each year around this time of year, 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more New Year’s resolutions. But only a week later, on average, we’ve already abandoned one-quarter of those resolutions and by the middle of the year, less than one-half are maintained. No wonder someone once described ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,647 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Apostle Paul, who wrote the text we’ll be examining, sharing w/believers what God has in mind for His followers to do.

    Intro: A 200 year old church was getting prepared for their anniversary celebration when calamity struck. The bell ringer was called out of town. The sexton at the church immediately advertised for a bell ringer to fill in. When the replacement arrived, the sexton took him to the steps leading ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Endures All Things, Love Never Ends Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 9,761 views

    When I love like Jesus loves I persist even when others resist

    ENGAGE For all of us there will come times in our lives when we attempt to love other people in the manner that we have been learning about for the past 8 weeks, in which the other person is going to reject those efforts. I can almost guarantee that if you’re a parent you either have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 19, 2012
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     | 5,368 views

    He stands with us when evil tries to attack us.  He directs our thoughts and guides our actions.  We just need to choose to follow His directions.

    I Am, the Good Shepherd Date: March 18, 2012 Scripture: John 10:11-15, 18 Introduction As you may know by personal experience, most of us go through an identity crisis of sorts at some point in our lives. For some reason, when we get to this particular stage in life many of us become unsure as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yes You Can

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 61,094 views

    The devil and just life it self wants to rob us of our dreams, and destroy our faith in God and faith in ourselves, he is always saying (no you can’t ) but God says ( Yes You Can )

    Num 1-3 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them. 3 And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good Guys Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 30, 2010
     | 3,857 views

    The work of angels in accomplishing God's will.

    SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE GOOD GUYS” LUKE 2:13-14 OPEN Angels are the subject of endless speculation and fascination. It's easy to find books, songs, seminars, pins and paintings about angels. So what are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Diversity In Unity Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    29th in a series on Ephesians. Although Jesus creates unity in the church, he gives us diverse gifts to use in that process.

    A couple of weeks ago the Worship Team sang “Glory in the Highest” for the first time during our response time. And as all of us on the Worship Team know firsthand, God did a tremendous work that morning. During our rehearsal time, we really struggled to be able to play and sing that song well. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit - The People Of Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,367 views

    A look at our relationship with the Holy Spirit.

    Holy Spirit - The People of the 1. The People Of The Holy Spirit So far in our series, we’ve looked at the: * Person of the Holy Spirit * Purpose of the Holy Spirit * Provision of the Holy Spirit Today, we’ll look, in our final session, at the ’People of the Holy Spirit’. 2. Introduction So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What's The Big Deal About The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2008
     | 6,107 views

    This sermon has been based upon the series Relying on the Holy Spirit, by Charles Stanley

    TITLE: What’s the Big Deal About the Holy Spirit? TEXT: John 14:16-25 THEME: The Holy Spirit P.S. If you are a Born again follower of Jesus Christ, then you have been called to the Spirit filled life. INTRODUCTION Have you ever been alone? I mean felt totally alone with no one to talk too? Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Omnipotent Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,376 views

    God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

    Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Where Are You Putting Your Faith

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,628 views

    A sermon encouraging people to examine themselves and be sure of where they are putting their faith

    Heb 5:12-14 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal