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  • Juan Lane avatar

    What If God Says No

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,311 views

    What would you do if God says No?

    What If God Says, “No” Scripture Reference: Numbers 22:4-6, 12-14 Balack sends a special request to Balaam by his messengers: 4 And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Faithful Saying Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,253 views

    This is the fifth in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores the "five faithful sayings" Paul emphasizes in I & II Timothy and Titus.

    Summer is officially wrapping up. Whether you mark it by the first day of school, which for most of us has passed, or Labor Day weekend, which is just around the corner, it is about over. That means sweatshirts and sweaters, jackets and windbreakers, will be moving to the front of our closets. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bryan Dill avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 70,649 views

    I want us to look at what happens when God says no. Does that mean that God doesn’t care for us? Does it mean that He’s being cruel? Let’s take a look at a couple different times in scripture when God said no to his children’s prayers.

    WHEN GOD SAYS NO Barbara Kerby has written a humorous reflection about her first experience of driving. Barbara’s father took her to the high school parking lot for driving lessons. For this particular lesson, Barbara’s three-year-old sister rode along in the backseat. While trying to negotiate a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    This sermon teaches you how to respond when God says no (to your requests).

    Has God ever said no to something you desired? Maybe you asked for a new job, a change of career, a new house or a similar request. In I Samuel 8 we find an occasion when God’s people requested something they did not need. When they prayed God told them, no! The people had prayed that Samuel would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Can You Say That

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
     | 1,822 views

    Your Responsibility as a Christian

    Sermon Matthew 28:20 Can you say that? Introduction: We learn here that this Matthew writing to the Jews for the purpose to prove that Jesus is the Messiah, the eternal King. His body is buried at Westminster Abbey but his heart (Literally) remains in Africa. When Robert Livingston, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All In The Saying Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 17, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    5th of 5 messages on Jesus Controversy: Jesus is the “Light of the world”. He doesn’t say, “I can see the light” or “I know the way to the light”; He says, “I am the Light of the world.”

    5/16/04 – It’s All in the Saying John 8:12-59 Rick Black Slide The world is a very dark place… [lower lights in aud] Light Candle #1: Look at the newspaper... and you will read about darkness. Go to the magazine rack in any grocery store... and you will glimpse darkness on the covers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    When Jesus Says Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    This is the 13th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

    Series: “From The Cradle To The Cross” [#13] WHEN JESUS SAYS… Matthew 26:36-56 Introduction: 1. In Christ’s last hours, He went into the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. Christ was not looking forward to the cross; but He was going to be obedient to the Father. 2. Jesus had taken Peter, James, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Do As I Say

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    The church is to be built on the firm foundation of trusting the word of God.

    June 22, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 6:46-49 Subject: A Solid Foundation Title: Do as I Say Do you believe that God has a plan for your life and that He has always had the same plan? I do! I also believe that even though God’s plan for my life was to be a pastor of a church in Palmyra, MO, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eduardo Quintana avatar

    "Simon Says": Christian Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2009
     | 8,073 views

    Don’t let others interpret God’s word for you. Master it for yourself.

    Simon says: “Christianism” As a kid, I remember a very popular game. Simon Says. Usually played at school or parties, several of us would do whatever “Simon” told us to do, as long as it was preceded by the phrase: “Simon Says”. It seems to me that we have become a society of “Simon Says” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sometimes God Says No

    Contributed by John Petty on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    In a world of greed and materialism it’s difficult for us to accept "no" from God. But sometimes God says no.

    I made a statement last week in the message that I want to repeat this morning … “Sometimes, God says no.” And what I want to do this morning is give us a couple of the many examples of God saying no. Moses’… It was Moses hearts’ desire to go into the Promised Land but because he didn’t follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Who Says So? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    If we are going to respect and commit to obey the commandments we have a right to know "Who says so? By Whose authority?"

    “Law & Order: SPU – Who Says So?” Exodus 20:1-2; Mt. 22:34-40 The church I served in Grand Rapids had a lot of acreage and had turned part of it into 3 softball diamonds. Monday - Thursday nights, all summer long, various church leagues played their slow-pitch games there. Three ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard White avatar

    Saying Yes To God Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,612 views

    THe Book of Esther is written in a storybook fashion where each chapter ends climatically. It brings us to the point "for such a time as this" we are where we are.

    Saying Yes to God Esther Chapter 1 The Book of Esther is written in dramatic fashion, each chapter ends in a cliffhanger fashion. Each chapter ends in such a way to say, “Stay tuned” or “to be continued.” The story begins about 483 B.C.; about 55 years after Zerubbabel led the first group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Just Say No! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    Adultery is a major issue in the USA, which makes it a very relevant topic to discuss in church.

    June 7, 2009 Just Say No! Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-28 An elderly couple was sitting by their fireplace, enjoying their evening. They were reminiscing about their years together, when the husband said to his wife, “After 50 years, I found you tried and true.” The wife, whose hearing was poor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    How To Say Thanks Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,789 views

    The Word of God teaches clearly how we can say thanks to God, Christ and be enabled by the Holy Spirit to express gratitude to the blood purchased Body of Christ.

    Turn your Bible to Colossians 2:7 Title: How to Say Thanks Theme: Expressing Thankfulness to the Body of Christ Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Introduction: Appreciation raises value. William James said, “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    Say Yes To The Dress Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 16, 2014
     | 6,586 views

    When a Christian dresses like Christ, they will display to the world their new position, personality, and priorities

    Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. • If Christ is all I need, then chapters three and four outline what it looks like to live out that statement; where the “rubber meets the road” in the Christian life. • Just like in 3:5, we read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist