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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Thanks Be To God!

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,486 views

    On three occasions, the Apostle Paul exclaims, “Thanks be to God!” I would like us to look at what the Apostle Paul was thankful to God for in that we might reflect that same thankfulness in our own lives this Thanksgiving.

    “THANKS BE TO GOD” 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-57 2 CORINTHIANS 2:12-14 2 CORINTHIANS 9:10-15 INTRODUCTION... George Washington, 1779 Whereas, it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Focusing On God Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,967 views

    What a powerful church; what was their secret? They had learned to make focusing on God in praise and thanksgiving a life habit -- they got the "gratitude attitude." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    FOCUSING ON GOD (3rd in a Purpose Driven Series - "The Way the Church Ought to Be" NOTE: I am indebted to some sermoncentral.com users for some of the illustrations in this sermon. Ac 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Chastening Of God

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,334 views

    The chastening of God often goes unrecognized in the lives of his people, but the only true way to "find rest" is to yield and repent.

    The Chastening Of God Text: Amos 4:6-12 Introduction: • Amos the prophet lived and ministered during the reigns of : i) King Jeroboam II in Israel ii) King Uzziah in Judah a. The kingdom was split i. 10 tribes in the north - Israel ii. 2 tribes in the south – Judah • He himself lived in a town ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,116 views

    God’s soveriegnty in a free will world

    God is in Control Psalm 33 Let the godly sing with joy to the LORD, for it is fitting to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with melodies on the lyre; make music for him on the ten-stringed harp. 3 Sing new songs of praise to him; play skillfully on the harp and sing with joy. 4 For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is A Refuge Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,224 views

    God is a refuge in times of trouble

    God is a Refuge Psalm 46 Blood Avengers Joshua 20:2-3 - “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, 3 so that anyone who kills a person accidentally and unintentionally may flee there and find protection from the avenger of blood. Sometimes You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friendship With God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,322 views

    first of 4 on Friendship with God. Abraham was called the friend of God. You can also be called the friend of God.

    Friendship with God A friend comes when all others leave JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues. Breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced hostile crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium of Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is At Work

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,676 views

    Message aimed at helping people see beyond the present circumstances to what God is doing.

    God is at Work Romans 8:28-30 Introduction How many of you have heard the phrase, “All things work for good.” Yeah – me too. How many of you believe it? Go ahead, be brave! Show me your hands. Good. Well, let me ask you something. How about when your tire goes flat in the middle of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God With Us

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,274 views

    An acrostic on GOD WITH US; taken from John Gillmartin, Pastor’s Pastor, November 2001

    (Mat 1:23 NRSV) "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God with us." What did Isaiah think when he uttered these words hundreds of years before in Isaiah 7:14? Of what should we think when we read this verse? Thesis: This morning we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Created ... Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,648 views

    This is the first message of a series based on the most common verses of the Bible. Most people in previous generations learned this scriptures as children, but in today’s world these verses are new to many in our generation. www.stevenscreek.net

    Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA July 11, 2004 www.stevenscreek.net What Every Kid Should Know About the Bible God Created Over the last several weeks, it has been exciting to see the number of children involved in our church. If you were here for the musical ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,767 views

    The Kingdom of God from Acts 1

    Acts 1:1-2, “1Dear Theophilus:In my first book I told you about everything Jesus began to do and teach 2until the day he ascended to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions from the Holy Spirit.” Luke here is reiterating everything he already said in Luke. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 24, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,866 views

    We need to carefully tend the fire of God in our lives. Here’s how.

    "The Fire Of God" [Leviticus 6:8-13] How many of you have or had wood stoves? They may cut back on your fuel bill, but they require lots of time and attention. These days lots of people have pellet stoves. Less work than wood stoves, but still more economical than fuel or natural gas. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeing God

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,969 views

    This sermon deals with the results of seeing God more clearly in our lives. It investigates Isaiah’s vision as it relates to our lives today.

    Seeing God Isaiah 6:1-8 This last two weeks has been wonderful, exciting and tiring. Rev. Mark Engel challenged our hearts with messages from the life of Jacob – If you missed camp meeting this year you missed one of the great blessings of life. From camp meeting it was off to Yearly meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    An Active God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    God is very active in the moment to moment lives of those Who know Him in ways in which we are rarely conscious.

    An Active God (Romans 8:26-28) 1. God’s providence and planet earth. Our Earth, for instance, is perfectly designed for life. It’s the "just right" size for the atmosphere we need. Its size and corresponding gravity hold a thin, but not too thin, layer of gases to protect us and allow us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Barrett avatar

    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,590 views

    A that reveals the 3 steps to peace that are outlined in Philippians 4. Also contains a great picture object lesson for adults and children.

    Philippians 4:4-7 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 62,233 views

    What would you say to a person if you were asked to describe what God is like? Would you tell the person that God is love, powerful, infinite, sovereign , and the creator of the universe? Would you ever think to say that God is good? In this message we ex

    The Goodness of God Exodus 33:18-23 Have you ever been asked to describe God? What would you tell a person if you were asked to tell what God is like? Would you tell the person that God is love, powerful, infinite, sovereign, and the creator of the world? Would you ever think to say that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist