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  • Andrew Rogers avatar

    Experiencing God

    Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008
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     | 7,763 views

    Job goes through terrible suffering, but finally God speaks.

    EXPERIENCING GOD JOB 42:1-6 WEEK 3 INTRODUCTION 1. I’m curious this morning about some of the things the Lord may have been speaking to you through His Word. Have you found yourself making observations and application the scriptures? 2. REPEAT: a. Everyday with you Lord is sweeter then the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Eternal Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 27, 2008
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    1) The Wonder of the Eternal God Declared (Isaiah 40:27)2) The Renown of the Eternal God Delineated (Isaiah 40:28) 3) The Blessings of the Eternal God Displayed (Isaiah 40:29-31)

    Let me introduce you to a person called Michael Rae. In his own words, he is on a path to immortality which involves a near-abstinence level of food, the dedication of an accountant to approve every calorie, and an obsession with death. The youthful, 38-year-old research assistant studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God @ Work Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    This sermon opens up God @ work in our lives and unpacking His Fore knowledge, his call, his pedestinating, justification and glorification and finds room for sanctification in all things that work together for the good of those who love Him and are call

    GOD IS AT WORK V28 – 39. MORE THAN CONQUERORS HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE LAKES – THE PEAK DISTRICT - SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK YOU BEGIN YOUR WALK IN THE VALLEYS THE SCENERY IS GREEN AND BEAUTIFUL BUT YOU CAN ONLY SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU AS SURROUNDING TRESS OR THE VALLEY ITSELF HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Robbing God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2008
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    A sermon about tithing in these difficult economic times.

    Malachi 3:6-12 “Robbing God” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Are these tough economic times or what? Housing prices have fallen to an all-time low while many folks find themselves unable to pay their mortgages. Gas prices, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 1, 2008
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    As a Christian, it is a good thing to question, to seek; the key is to ask good questions and seek out good sources for your answers; most notably, the Bible.

    Wrestling with God, Genesis 32:22-31 Introduction Once a Hasidic teacher told this parable; a man had been wandering about in a forest for several days, unable to find the way out. Finally he saw a man approaching him in the distance. His heart was filled with joy. Now I shall surely find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Expectation Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
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    The focal point of this parable is God’s expectation of His people, Israel or Christians. God is the owner of the vineyard who inspects and expects the fig tree –His people to bear fruit.

    This morning, we will study the parable of the barren fig tree. This parable is one of the shortest parables of our Lord in the Gospels. We don’t have fig trees here in the Philippines, so most of us I believe have not seen a fig tree. Fortunately, the internet is giving us anything we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 17, 2008
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     | 7,861 views

    Gives a synoposis of the Armor of God and how to apply it to our lives.

    Armor of God Theme: Show the importance of putting on the armor of God in our lives Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction Paul begins this chapter talking about the walk Eph 4:1 – 6:9 . Yet he seems to interrupt his thought and bring up spiritual warfare. Yet isn’t that a part of the believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Coming To God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008
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    Amesage of the faith required to serve.

    COMING TO GOD Hebrews 11:6 INTRO: We talk a good line. We say that we are pleasing God. We say that we have the faith we are supposed to have. But do we really have that much faith? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Robbing God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    A stewardship message

    ROBBING GOD 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 INTRO: Tithing is a touchy subject among Christians. We can ask for almost anything and get it except money. Is tithing biblical? Maybe we can answer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God And The City

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2008
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     | 2,336 views

    Despite her past, Rahab ended up working for God.

    Introduction: A Joshua & Israel still are not in the promised land. 1 Jericho a 8 acres, surrounded by two walls (outer & inner; 6ft & 12 ft, respectively) w/ both walls being 30 feet high. b Many thousand people lived there, we only know one, Rahab. 2 She gave Joshua’s spies safe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Holiness

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    God is a Holy God. Understanding His holiness should not bring only bring us experience but action as well.

    TOPIC: GOD’S HOLINESS Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 vv. 3, “…they were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.’” Introduction: Yesterday I was in San Pablo to facilitate the 2nd Bayanihan Church Planting Network; part of the lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Ellis Wedel on Jan 4, 2007
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     | 5,762 views

    Expository sermon explaining how we give God glory.

    Welcome to satellite churches. Illustration: Subject: Wedding Anniversary Roger was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. Patti was really angry. She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is God

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2007
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     | 4,484 views

    Some characteristics of God

    WHO IS GOD? John 1:1-18 Intro: The age old debate rages today as to whether or not God really exists. There is much conflict in our nation over the fact the man Jesus Christ came and died for our sins. In today’s society many say there’s no God and they call themselves atheist. The Bible does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Commas

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,492 views

    We often put periods were God often puts a comma. Many times we look at situations and circumstances around us, be it in our families, home, church, state, nation or in the world; they may be devastating, it may look like it’s the end, and we get discour

    Sunday, December 31, 2006 God’s Commas (Jer 29:11 NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This past Thursday morning while running some errands I tuned Focus On the Family on the radio. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Randy Sceroler avatar

    An Awesome God

    Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    Our God is the only awesome Person in this Universe

    Ps 4:1-8 1Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast relieved me in my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. 2O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? {How long} will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah. 3But know that the LORD has set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist