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  • Doug Warren avatar

    God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    From Joseph’s experience, we learn that God is with us in major decisions of life.

    Intro: Joseph experienced a great dilemma with the news of Mary’s pregnancy. He deliberated long and hard as to what to do. When the angel appeared to him in his dream, he made a decision to follow God’s direction in this matter. We too have dilemmas in life requiring much deliberation. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will #1

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 167 ratings
     | 3,303 views

    This sermon will help a person find God’s will for their Life.

    "The Will of God Part #1" (The Good Will of God) Rom. 12:2 Every Person can be in "The Good Will of God" by taking these 4 Steps. 1) A Step of Conversion 2Peter 3:9 1A) Relize you’re a Sinner Rom. 3:23 1B) Recognize The Savior Jn 14:6-7 / Jn. 3:16-18 1C) Repent of your Sin Luke 13:3 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will #2

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    This sermon helps the beliver find God’s Will for their Life.

    "The Will of God Part #2" (The Acceptable Will of God) Rom. 12:2 Intro.: There is a man sitting on top of a moutain thinking, another man strugling to climb up this mountian, to ask him one of the most thought provoking question’s of all time. Why am I here and what am I supposed to be doing? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will #3

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 123 ratings
     | 2,937 views

    This Sermon helps the beliver find God’s Will for their life.

    "The Will of God Part #3" (The Perfect Will of God) Rom. 12:2 Note: No man can tell you what the Perfect Will of God is for your Life. The only person that can is the Holy Spirit which lives in you. (1 Cor. 6:19-20 & 1 Peter 1:18-19) The Lord will make sure that you know the Perfect will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    God's Call

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    Aspects and response to the calling of God.

    (Partially adapted from the Thompson Chain outlines) INTRODUCTION. A. Read text. B. We were all someone else before we were Christians. C. When we accepted Christ, we began to change. D. God has promised to conform us to Christ’s image. E. This is sometimes a slow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    God's Beloved

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 168 ratings
     | 8,968 views

    Year C. The Baptism of Our Lord January 7, 2001

    Year C. The Baptism of Our Lord Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Title; “God’s Beloved” Heavenly Father we do not fear, for You have redeemed us; You have called us by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Groping For God

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,066 views

    The phrase that defines all of mankind, for all time.

    As I began to study this portion of scripture in preparation for a sermon, a phrase jumped out at me as one that could be used to define all of mankind, in all of history. “...if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him...” Now before I go any further with that, let me make clear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Pastor Michael Lampkin avatar

    God Is Able

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 241 ratings
     | 19,986 views

    This Is A Sermon That will encourage the saints to know that god is able to carry you through every situation that you may be carring God Is Able...

    -----------------The Epistle Of Jude------------------ ----------------------Chapter 1------------------------ 24: Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the Presence of his Glory with Exceeding Joy..... ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    In The Beginning... God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 45,728 views

    What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?

    Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,793 views

    God is the one who possesses all knowledge. God knows you like no one else

    INTRODUCTION  Last week we started looking at the attributes of God so that we could better know and understand God. As we get to know God, we can then better love and understand Him.  It is obvious today that many people suffer from a lack of intimate relationships. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Word Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,757 views

    "The Pathway To Fruitfulness", Sermon Series reveals several keys that will help one maintain a fruitful walk with the Lord.

    Text: Proverbs 3:1-10 The Pathway To Fruitfulness Introduction: A. All of God’s children should strive to maintain a fruitful life. B. This mourning we are going to uncover a great Proverb that will lead us down, “The Pathway To Fruitfulness.” C. Through this sermon series ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Fearers Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,096 views

    "The Pathway To Fruitfulness," sermon series reveals several keys that will help you maintain a fruitful walk with the Lord.

    Part 3: God Fearers C. Fear God (v. 7) a. Godly fear defined… i. To fear God means we have a reverence and respect for Him. ii. If we recognize God as the all- powerful creator of the universe and we serve Him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Tithe Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    "The Pathway To Fruitfulness," sermon series reveals several keys that will help you maintain a faithful walk with the Lord.

    Part 4: God’s Tithe E. Honor God Through Your Giving (vv. 9-10) a. Meaning of tithe = one tenth of total income b. Malachi 3:8-12 c. God’s Disapproval (VV. 8-12) i. “You have robbed Me” ii. People were robbing God because they were taking or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Speaking To God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,418 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon is about prayer.

    Sunday Evening November 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Back To The Basics¡¨ [#5] SPEAKING TO GOD I Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our series ¡§Back To The Basic¡¨, I want us to look at our way of communicating with God. 2. Hebrews tells us that we can go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,977 views

    Some Christians do not even know that they are to be on guard from Satan and his demons.

    The Armor of God HHM 11-10-02 Pastor Jim Parisi Ephesians 6 10-18 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational