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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Our Omniscient God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 51,289 views

    This morning, we’re focusing on God’s omniscience ­ He is all-knowing. In classical theology the doctrine of God’s omniscience means that God knows all things, past, present and future, real and potential, and He knows them all at the same time. He not

    Our Omniscient God Many years ago, little Johnny Sylvester was kicked in the head by a horse and doctors were fearful that he might not make it. Johnny told his father, “I wish I could see Babe Ruth hit a homer before I die.” A telegram was sent off to the New York Yankees in St. Louis, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Or Holy?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,606 views

    Is God’s overriding purpose in our lives to make us happy, or to make us holy?

    What is God’s purpose for your life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to questions like, what career should you follow, or whom should you marry, or how many children should you have. I’m talking about the big picture – what is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Together In Christ Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,449 views

    In this text, Paul suggests three means through which we can live together in Christ. They summarize the content of this book.

    LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. Living together requires more than living in the same house with someone. 1. During the week of Christmas 2001, Christine and I spent a week at her brother’s in Marquette, MI, along with her sister’s family from Oceanside, CA, and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Make Yards After Contact Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,483 views

    Failure to understand elementary insights about how to engage the enemy will leave gaping holes in our defenses.

    After a worship service at First Baptist in New Castle, Kentucky, the mother of a fidgety 7-year-old boy told Pastor Dave Charlton how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “If you don’t be quiet, Pastor Charlton is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can We See

    Contributed by Andre Johnson on May 14, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,631 views

    what is it we see when jesus opens our eyes?

    John 9:13-18, 24-25) Gifts of Life Ministries 3-10-02 Fourth Sunday in Lent ?Can We See?? There?s a story of a blind man who was on his deathbed. The man had been born blind but that didn?t stop him from serving the Lord. He was very active in his church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayerful Response To Virginia Tech Shootings

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    Using the sermon time for more praying than preaching in light of the Virginia Tech massacre.

    Keeping Your Commitments A Prayerful Response to the Virginia Tech Shootings Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/22/07 The deadliest shooting rampage in modern American history took place this past Monday morning on the campus of Virginia Tech. Let’s take a moment of silence here to reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Our Giving Matter To God? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,977 views

    Our giving matters to God, because: 1. It's an obligation to God (Mal 3:6-9). 2. It brings demonstrations of God’s blessing (Mal 3:10-12). 3. It reflects our adoration for the Lord (Luk 7:36-50). 4. It can help a desperate situation (Php 4:13-19).

    Does Our Giving Matter to God? Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 7:36-50, Philippians 4:13-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 28, 2014 (Revised and updated from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Nov. 10, 2006.) *Years ago, a friend of ours started coming to church with us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Are You Thinking

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    If we live from our feelings, and if our feelings come from how we think, then how we think is one of the most important things to deal with in the Christian life.

    How Are You Thinking Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 23, 2008 I’m not a morning person. How many of you are morning people? How many are not? I’m not a morning person. But in spite of that, I think I do hear what people are saying to me in the morning, although I must admit I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How To Enjoy Life And Not Just Endure It! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,956 views

    How to follow Christ’s example of finding joy while we’re enduring life’s chaos.

    HOW TO ENJOY LIFE & NOT JUST ENDURE IT, How Christ’s Suffering Changes My Perspective About Difficult Times (Hebrews chapter five) Today’s message is our last (for now) in the series from the letter to the Hebrew Christians of the First Century but I hope we can revisit this letter at a later ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Forgive Is Divine Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,808 views

    41st in a series from Ephesians. We need to forgive others in the body the same way God forgave us.

    On Monday morning, October 2, 2006, a gunman entered a one-room Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. In front of twenty-five horrified pupils, thirty-two-year-old Charles Roberts ordered the boys and the teacher to leave. After tying the legs of the ten remaining girls, Roberts prepared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First 42 Months : 2 Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,556 views

    Part 13 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Continuation of study of Chapter 11 and the first 42 months of the Tribulation.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 13: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:23-24; 39) We are still in the book of Daniel studying the prophecies God gave to this Old Testament prophet concerning the Times of the Gentiles, and the latter days or the times of the end. We have reached our 13th week of study ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Enjoying The Fruit Of His Labor Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,846 views

    Joseph waiting a long time for God to change his circumstances, but the wait was worth it. In this lesson we explore the question of how Joseph kept the time of abundance from destroying him and his relationship with God.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a newspaper reporter who was interviewing an old rancher and asked him this question: “To what do you attribute your success as a rancher?” 1. With a twinkle in his eye, the old rancher replied, “It’s been about 50 percent weather, 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Lasting Love

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    This is the 6th sermon in 40 Days of Love as revised by me to make a Father’s Day Message. Some of the materials is in thanks to Rick Warren as we completed the 40 Days Of Love Series. HOw do we make Love Last.

    Lasting Love 6/21/09 Proverbs 5:7-23 Luke 15:11-19 Today we celebrate Father’s Day. We want to pay special tribute and honor to all of you men who recognize that it is a gift, an honor, a high calling, and a worthy pursuit to be a responsible father. Thank you for all the responsible ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sharing The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 3, 2010
     | 10,134 views

    Being restored in relationship to God as our Father involves joining His work in the world... including that of sharing the Father’s blessing with others. Sharing God’s blessing involves five very basic qualities: Building Relationships on Common Ground

    Sharing the Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing October 31, 2010 Summary – Being restored in relationship to God as our Father involves joining His work in the world... including that of sharing the Father’s blessing with others. Sharing God’s blessing involves five very basic qualities: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Under Pressure

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,996 views

    Psalm 69 - Messianic Psalm (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon Outline: Deliverance: “Save Me” (vs 1-18) Vindication: “Judge my enemies” (vs 19-29) Praise: “Be Glorified” (vs 30-36) Jesus: "The Messiah" Sermon Text: • Next to Psalm 22 and Psalm 110; • This is the most frequently quoted Psalm in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren