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  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Following God

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    How can I let God guide me?

    Following God Guidance - Moths - moon - confused by light so close. What if our eyes were as sensitive to the light of Jesus? Why does God guide us? Image of a Jungle guide Steve the croc. hunter - What do people allow to guide them - astrologers, cards, celebrities and athletes - We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Word Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,903 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon looks at four uses of Scripture.

    Sunday Evening November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Back To The Basics [#6] GOD’S WORD 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our series “Back To The Basics” let us look at the instruction manual for Christians. 2. Our text list 4 functions of the Word of God and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By The Spirit Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,329 views

    We are discouraged -- because of the attacks on our nation, the problems in our families, the economy, or financial problems. We can be pessimistic and think things will never improve. We can be optimistic and think we have the power to bring about chan

    By the Spirit Of God Maynard Pittendreigh Zechariah 4:1-11 We are continuing our study of the Minor Prophets. Last week we looked at Haggai and this week we look at Zechariah. Both of these prophets are preaching at the same time – late in the year of 520 BC. Both of these prophets deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is God That Particular?

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    Does God Sweat the Small Stuff?

    Is God That Particular? by Randy Croft Is God That Particular? Does He Sweat the Small Stuff? Today--listen till end before drawing too many conclusions. Big topic. Before we ask if God is particular, let’s ask a fair question? Are you particular about some things? No brainer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 36,855 views

    The church is called "The Family of God" because it is all about relationships, those with our Heavenly Father, and our brothers and sisters.

    Families are funny things, and I don’t mean funny in the sense of humorous. Families are a strange and wonderful and dangerous thing. The people that we love the deepest are probably part of our family. In a family unit there is the potential for the most fulfilling and closest relationships that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,329 views

    God has chosen us so that we can become a distinctive people, helping others come to know His love for them.

    If we stopped people on the street of Nashville and asked them what they think of when they hear the name “Nashville Christian Church” what would come to their mind? (Pause) Some might mention our parking lot, maybe others a pretty building in the middle of town. If we are a little more optimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Frustrated With God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 22,139 views

    We can trust God in every circumstance.

    FRUSTRATED WITH GOD Psalm 10:1-18 S: Trust Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE CAN TRUST GOD IN EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE. ?: Inductive KW: steps TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 10, three steps that will help us understand how to handle frustration with God. The ____ step is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Side God Is On

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    Men are often prone to say: "I sure want God on my side!" The way a person can be sure that they are on the side that God is on to get on the Lord’s side to start with.

    THE SIDE GOD IS ON "…And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, ’Are You for us or for our adversaries?’ So He said: ’No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come." Joshua 5: 13-14. The question is not "Whose side is God on?" but "Who is on God’s side?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    God's Providence

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,107 views

    God is intimately involved in the universe, creation, and your life.

    God’s Involvement in the World- Providence November 16, 2002 How involved do you believe God is in the world and in all creation? I, for one, believe that God is very involved in the universe, creation, and in my life. And you might imagine that to be a common belief or understanding, among ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Hunger For God

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,670 views

    There’s a hunger that is applauded in scripture.

    Seek God November 2, 2002 Jesus said, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst…..”. There’s a lot of hungering and thirsting going on in this, our world. In the world, 20,000 people die of hunger each day. In this same world, over 1 billion people live on under $1/day. No wonder, so many are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 41,194 views

    This message talks about the Love that God has for us.

    INTRODUCTION  A man was lured into a busy florist shop by a large sign in the window that read, "Say It With Flowers." "Wrap up one rose for me, please" he told the florist. "Just one?" the florist asked. "Just one," the customer replied. "I’m a man of few words."  A husband was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Imitating God.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 264 ratings
     | 9,789 views

    Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001

    Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for your kindness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 231 ratings
     | 96,743 views

    God is the model of what it means to be faithful.

    INTRODUCTION  I hope that you have been enjoying learning about the different attributes of our awesome God the past few weeks.  We cannot see or touch God so we have to learn about Him though His attributes.  The last couple of weeks we looked at the attributes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    God Will Judge!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,134 views

    In our western culture we have developed an attitude of uneasiness whenever the conversation gets around to the subject of death.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE ILL. An ancient story is told about a slave who traveled with his master to Baghdad. As he walked the busy streets he found himself in the market place where he saw Death in human form. Death looked at him with such ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    God Is At Work! Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 7,415 views

    A look at Philippians 1:6

    Truths That Transform Philippians 1:6 God is at work. He who began... God is doing a good work. Philippians 1:9 1Cor. 13 Gal 5:22 God’s work in you is in progress. Philippians 1:9; 1:25; 2:12 Romans 7:15, 18b *You can give up on God but God will not give up on you.* God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness