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  • Timothy Craver avatar

    Confessing Our Sins

    Contributed by Timothy Craver on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    This sermon reminds us of the importance of confessing our sins to God and to each other.

    Last week we looked at the message that was given to the women who came to the empty tomb after Jesus had risen from the dead. We looked at the implications of the empty tomb, the fulfilled promises, and the command to go and tell. Today, I want to continue the conversation about the implications ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,876 views

    Everything God has ever done and will ever do is first motivated by His heart of love.

    Who Is God? Series Introduction – God Is Love Ephesians 3:14-19 Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try you just can’t get things right? That even though you are extremely busy, you don’t seem to be accomplishing anything? Does it ever seem like you are just living life in some sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,163 views

    This Message focuses on forgiveness, salvation,

    Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these spites, hates, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Why Canadian Christians Vote On June 28th, 2004

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 1,660 views

    See how God works in us as agents of change to help others, love others through a thing called "voting" rather than revolting.

    WHY CANADIAN CHRISTIANS VOTE ON JUNE 28th, 2004 June 28th tomorrow is decision time in Canada. I wonder who will be in power. Given the tight race between the Liberals and the Conservatives, as experts inform us, it seems we may have a minority government. But I will boldly predict this… There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Steps To Revival

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,716 views

    A sermon preached prior to revival services, the outline was in the margins of my Bible and i’m not sure where i came up with it from so i built upon it.

    Steps to Revival 2 Chronicles 14:1-6 (use NIV) Intro: How can you tell when you need revival? One person suggested that it becomes evident when it affects your hymn singing. Here are some examples: • We sing "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and are content with 5-10 minutes. • We sing "Onward Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Responsibility

    Contributed by Wes Bell on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,554 views

    God Can Heal

    God’s Responsibility (Luke 5:12-16 NIV) While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." {13} Jesus reached out his hand and touched the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Of Impossibilities

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 174 ratings
     | 114,311 views

    God can do anything and He will make a way where there is no way.

    The God of Impossibilities Matthew 19:26, "… Jesus … said … with God all things are possible." What prompted Jesus to say such a thing? The answer is that He wanted to show us all that what we think can’t be done, is no challenge at all to God for God can do anything and He will make a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Having The Vision Of God

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    5 obstacles that keep us from having the vision of God.

    Psalm 118:21-24 2 Kinds of people First – Single minded— LIKE ME I can do one thing really good Give me 2 things 1 will be done pretty good Give me 3 things— NONE OF IT WILL GET DONE I lose vision– When I have too much Second- Multipled Minded “Multi Taskers” Not happy unless soing 10 things at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 83 ratings
     | 27,072 views

    The delay to recieving from the Lord is often because we are waiting for God to do something when we should be doing something.

    What Are You Waiting For? TEXT – Isaiah 40:31 There is not one place in the bible that tells you to wait for the Lord. It says wait upon the Lord. The revelation of the difference between waiting for the Lord and waiting upon the Lord is the attitude with which we wait. There is waiting and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joe Friend avatar

    Be Who You Want Them To Be!

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,288 views

    What kind of husband and father do I want my son to be? What characteristics do I want my daughter to look for in a husband?

    BE WHO YOU WANT THEM TO BE! Fathers day 2006 What kind of men do I want my boys to be? What kind of husband do I want Micah to pick? How do I want them to treat their wife and children? 1. To love Jesus Christ with all their being. 2. To read their bible and have a daily quiet time with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    The Starting Point Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    Being a Real Deal Christian means we must start with God and not ourselves

    The Starting Point 1 John 1:5-7 Copyright Rev. Bruce Goettsche 10/22/06 THE REAL DEAL SERIES A person who is a sprinter has to learn how to start the race. They take a great deal of time learning how to position themselves in the “blocks” so they can get the most fluid and efficient start. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Are You A Follower Of Jesus

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 4,828 views

    The biggest threat to churches today is fans who call themselves Christians but they aren’t interested in following Jesus. They want to be close enough to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them. Adopted from "Not a Fan"

    Are you a Follower of Jesus • For a lot of us as Christians we dismiss this question because it almost feels redundant or unnecessary. When it comes to life people generally fall into 2 categories 1. The Jesus Fish on the back of the car group • These are the people who think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    It's Coming!

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,111 views

    You have been waiting for some things from God for a long time now. Waiting on your blessing, waiting on your answer to prayer, waiting on your miracle...I have a word for you! It’s Coming!

    It’s Coming!!! Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Ever waited on something to come to pass? Or ever asked for anything and then had to wait for it. Maybe you have dreamed of something and now you are expecting for that dream to come to pass. I know many of us have prayed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Go To The Mountain

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,169 views

    In God’s Presence.....

    Exodus 19:4 ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. 6 And you shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    God In Conversions And Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    Look for God’s hand in all of life. We rejoice in his presence when souls are won to Christ. We can also rejoice in his presence when things look critical.

    Acts 16 describes the conversions of Lydia and an unnamed Philippian Jailer. Some commentators also believe that the girl with the spirit of divination whom Paul exercised was converted. That may be possible, but we have no information to confirm or deny it. What the Holy Spirit did inspire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ