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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Man Of God Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 50,732 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire men to fear God and keep His commands

    Father’s Day Men of God Psalm 112 June 15, 2003 Intro: A. [THE FATHER’S DAY TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS YOU’VE BEEN ITCHIN’TO SAY FOR YEARS NOW...] We often hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Ok- well now hear the guys’ side - it’s only fair (realizing of course that Father’s Day is the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    God Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    God’s amazing love is sown to us through the incarnation, the cross and the Holy Spirit

    God Stories – Attributes of God The Love of God John 3:16, Rev 12 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 has almost become a throw away verse for people who have grown up in the evangelical ...read more

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    Is God Wrathful?

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,245 views

    God’s wrath is difficult both to understand and to believe.

    Most Christians find the wrath of God difficult to understand and believe. The idea of a wrathful God has been for some Christians a roadblock to faith. There are Christians who have experienced the transforming grace and love of the Lord in their lives who believe the idea of God’s wrath seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Obedience To God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,323 views

    God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

    July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Reconciliation To God

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    Christ is the one who reconciles man to God

    Reconciliation to God Ephesians 2:11-22 Purpose Statement: To encourage believer to understand that Christ is the one who reconciles us Christ isn’t partial to social status, race, nationality or culture. I. The former condition of the Gentiles (2:11,12) 1.) They had been treated with contempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    The Bank Of God

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,002 views

    Learn about God’s desire to provide and prosper you in this message about your heavenly checking account.

    The Bank of GOD How to Use Your Heavenly Checking Account 10/01/03 I. Introduction A guy driving a Mini Cooper pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. The driver of the Mini rolls down his window and shouts to the driver of the Rolls, "Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got phone in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holiness Of God

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 24,818 views

    This is a topical sermon dealling with the Holiness of God and man’s response to His Holiness.

    The Holiness of God Introduction: How does a person preach on a topic such as the Holiness of God? I have been asking that question myself since I accepted this assignment. On several occasions as I have been reading and praying about this I have asked the question “the Holiness of God” I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Breath Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    1st of 5 messages on John 3-4: Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it changes your life immediately and forever!

    From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Breath of God – John 3:1-8 Circle of Life – John 3:9-21 Accepting God’s Plan – John 3:22-36 Satisfying Water – John 4:1-26 Pleasing Food – John 4:27-42 Birth Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God And The Homosexual

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,344 views

    A Bible study of what the Bible actually has to say about homosexuality.

    Homosexuality is being looked at as a so-called “alternate lifestyle” these days. Your children and grandchildren are being taught this in school every day. The worldly society that we live in preaches that there is nothing wrong with homosexuals and lesbians, and that there is nothing wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 169 ratings
     | 36,780 views

    There is nothing so immeasurable or as important as God’s love and yet His love so misunderstood by man today. God is love! Do you really understand what that means? Have you ever considered the magnitude of that statement?

    GOD’S LOVE 1 JOHN 4:7-11 Introduction: There is nothing so immeasurable or as important as God’s love and yet His love so misunderstood by man today. God is love! Do you really understand what that means? Have you ever considered the magnitude of that statement? Let us consider God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    If This Is From God ... Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    How do you respond to the work of God in Christians lives and how will you respond when you face opposition?

    It seems to me there are 2 different questions that arise for us in this passage today. The first is this: "How will you respond to the work of God in the lives of his followers? Will you respond with faith, with allegiance to Jesus Christ as Lord or will you reject his claims over you as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 278 ratings
     | 57,887 views

    1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Approaching God

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    When we approach God we do so with a grateful heart.

    “Approaching God” Psalm 65:1-4 A. APPROACHING God. (vv. 1-4) Psalm 21:13; 115:1; 56:12; 116:17; Jeremiah 30:21; 1 Timothy 6:16 1. A SILENT People. (v. 1) lit. to be dumb Psalm 18:3; 22:3; 48:1; 100:4 2. A SEEKING People. (v. 2) 1 Kings 18:29; 2 Chronicles 33:13; Psalm 66:19; 145:18-19; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Character Of God

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    The character of God is made manifest in verse 20.

    “The Character of God” Hebrews 13:20 A. The CHARACTER of God. (13:20) Psalm 111:9; Matthew 5:48; 1 John 3:3; Psalm 145:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 1 John 4:8, 16 1. God is the God of PEACE. (13:20a) 1 Corinthians 14:33; Romans 16:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23 i. He establishes peace with God at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Construction Of God

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,806 views

    Having looked at the character of God in verse 20, we now see the outflow of His character in the construction of the believer.

    “The Construction of God” Hebrews 13:21 A. The CONSTRUCTION of God. (13:21) 1Kings 8:58; Job 33:27-30; Psalm 57:2; 104:31 1. God is making PERFECT His people for every good work. (13:21a) Deuteronomy 32:4; Ephesians 2:10; 4:11-12; Matthew 5:16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 138:8; John 17:23; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist