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  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Misunderstood God: The List-Keeping God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 14, 2013
     | 4,614 views

    And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you (Ephesians 4:32).

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE LIST-KEEPING GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-5 Big Idea: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you (Ephesians 4:32). Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 33:1-9 • ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Must Be God’s Light

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 17, 2012
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     | 17,953 views

    There is a world living in darkness that needs to see that light on a hill, that needs to hear the word of life - to hear that they can be born again into an inheritance that can never spoil, fade or pass away.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Eleven years ago this past week the skies of New York, Washington, D.C. & Pennsylvania were punctured by hijacked airplanes in a diabolical plot to pierce the soul of our nation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    God’s Purpose For Your Life

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 23 ratings
     | 50,190 views

    The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or eve

    Intro: The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or even your happiness. The word “purpose” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Advent: God’s Big Society

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2010
     | 4,599 views

    An advent talk including reference to Narnia, Christmas.Forestry, Climate Change, Gardening, Legend if the Guardians and Take the High Road. The Big Society that the UK Prime Minister (David Cameron) talks about was God’s idea

    Coming up this morning we’ve got climate change, forestry, gardening, the Warner Brothers Film ‘Legend of the Guardians’, reservoirs, Christmas, Narnia, Take the High Road, and the choirs of Jerusalem – all in the space of about 20 minutes, and all because they have been shouting out at me during ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God’s Gift To Mankind: A Lamb Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    The focus of our personal ministries should be introducing and calling attention to Jesus Christ, not ourselves.

    God’s Gift to Mankind: A Lamb (John 1:19-34) 1. For about 14 years, I have been teaching AWANA. I teach each of our three division, beginning with a puppet skit and then a flannel graph lesson with felt figures… 2. I taught the Christmas Story to the Sparks, K=2nd grade…then Austin helped me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ellie Wakeman avatar

    God’s Love Changes Everything

    Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,807 views

    Exploring the power of God

    There’s nothing like tucking your little one in bed at night. You put the covers over them so that they are snuggly warm, you give them a great big hug and a gently placed kiss on the cheek and whisper, “good night sweetie” and then, the moment of all moments, with those innocent little eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God’s Amazing Prophetic Power

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012
     | 5,390 views

    There are few passages of Scripture that open the door on God’s incredible prophetic power than Daniel 11. Don’t close your eyes to this amazing passage.

    Passage: Daniel 11:2-20 Intro: No wonder Daniel was sick for three weeks when he saw this vision! 1. here he was, eager to see his nation of Israel restored to God’s favor. 2. instead, this vision presents them as a battleground between two warring empires, then the victims of terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Remembering God’s Faithful Acts Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 1, 2011
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     | 14,374 views

    The main feature of a Remembrance Psalms is that to call to mind the actions of God in the past, especially the way God acted to save His people. We do that because we understand that all history is God’s history - every thing has a reason.

    Remembering God's Faithful Acts Psalm 78:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading We have been making our way through a series of sermons on the Psalms. We have discovered that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepting God’s Kingship And Control Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 2, 2011
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     | 8,055 views

    Kingship Psalms remind us that we have a King who is to be listed to and obeyed because He protects us and provides for us. Basically all Kingship Psalms answer the same question … “How do I respond to the rule of God in my life?”

    Accepting God's Kingship and Control Psalm 2:1-12 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading Altogether there are 150 Psalms. In the past weeks we have been looking at different Psalms ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Allow God To Be God And Find Peace. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    The steps Paul points out to finding peace, the peace of God that transcends all understanding.

    Philippians 4:4-7 You may be familiar with this passage from Philippians you may even be familiar with some of the content of the sermon as I preached on this passage as part of the ‘tools of the faith series’ half way through last year, this sermon however is a bit different due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Trustworthy Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011
     | 8,188 views

    We can trust God to do what is perfectly right for our lives. Just as God provided the Lamb for our sins, He will take care of us--He is our Heavenly Father!

    “The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Trustworthy” Genesis 22:8 January 30th, 2011 "Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, "Father?" "Yes, my son?" Abraham replied. "The fire and wood are here," Isaac said, "but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" 8 Abraham answered, "God himself will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Generous Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011
     | 7,313 views

    Although we all must live under the principle that we reap what we sow, God is a God who reaps where He does not sow and gathers where He did not spread seed. He will generously offer us mercy and grace.

    “The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Generous” 1 Peter 2:9-10 February 6th, 2011 "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Holy Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011
     | 6,564 views

    God is against my sin because He is for me!

    “The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Holy” 1 Peter 1:15-16 February 20th, 2011 "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."" 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV) Introduction: > Five weeks ago we began a sermon series based on the ideas found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why God’s Word Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011
     | 6,836 views

    Because God’s Word mattered to Jesus, it should matter to us and we should do everything we can to live according to the principles we find there.

    Over the years, I’ve found that one of the issues that Christ followers struggle with the most is how we are to apply the Old Testament in our lives. In fact, five years ago when I preached a series of messages based on questions submitted to me by all of you, that was the most common question that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Loving God; Loving God's People

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,876 views

    2 greatest commandments Love God, love people. In thaat order we will have and keep a healthy relationship with God and with the people we come in contact with everyday.

    Loving God; Loving God’s people Matthew 22:37-40 Matthew 22:37-40 Loving God, Loving God’s people- that is a command from the Lord. It is not a suggestion. It is a commandment. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene