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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

    The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church Marching On Toward Its Destiny

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,397 views

    God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many toda

    Intro: God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many today will talk about the spirit moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Faithful Forever To Keep His Promise Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,344 views

    God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us.

    God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us. Way back in chapter 16, Abraham, with the help of Sarah decided to hurry up the process of God fulfilling his promise. After all his promise had been delivered several years ago and nothing was going on. Surely God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reconcilable Differences

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,188 views

    In this sermon I talk about our need for reconcilation with God and how God made that possible for us.

    Reconcilable Differences When you have a problem or disagreement with someone how do you normally respond? What do you do to try and make right a relationship gone badly? Do you use the Hatfield and McCoy method and duke it out until there’s only one person standing? Do you just let it go? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation To Unity And To Joy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,945 views

    Discover the foundation to Christian unity and joy.

    1 John 1:1-4 We begin a new study in this first letter written by John, a disciple of Jesus. It’s a short letter in the New Testament. The author of this letter is the same John who authored the gospel of John and the 2nd and 3rd letter of John in the New Testament. By the way, our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,859 views

    Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Paul wrote, "Since then we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men." We need to be more effective persuaders in a day when many are skeptical about the truth of Jesus Christ

    Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Introduction: People are more likely to change their opinions if you state your beliefs than if you let the audience draw their own conclusions. * Pleasant forms of distraction can increase the effectiveness of a persuasive appeal. * Information, by itself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    How our expectation can influence our evangelism

    What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others Ephesians 2: 11-13 There are many distinctions in the world gender distinctions racial distinctions ethnic distinctions social distinctions economical distinctions and with the recent Republican and Democrat National Conventions we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Power Of Attorney, Given By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,010 views

    Jesus has invested us with Divine Power of Attorney to transact his earthly business with his word of truth to bless, to serve, to forgive and tell others of God’s love and peace in Jesus. His prayer is that we remain in a contemporary culture which see

    In Jesus Holy Name May 28, 2006 Text: John 17:11, 14-21 Redeemer “Power of Attorney-Given by Jesus’” A few years ago Colleen and I were asked to take care of her aunt. We were given “Power of Attorney” to transact her business for her. When you are preparing your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's All About Him Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 21, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,803 views

    What is the meaning of life? It’s all about Him!

    INTRODUCTION • If my count is correct, I have just completed the 25th funeral since moving to Auburn in September of 2000. • I have had the honor of being a part of so many families who have said good bye to their loved ones. • For me a death always begs the question concerning the meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Romans 8:5-11

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    Romans 8:5-11

    Romans 8:5-11 Last week we looked at verses 1-4 and today we will look at verses 5-11 I was thinking the other day as I was flipping around on TV stopping at several of the many so called religious programs that were on, that this world has created for itself many of what I would call “a la ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Law Is Love

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,953 views

    A Valentines Day sermon. Many today think that love is a word that we use about something we like or desire. However God’s law is love, and it is commanded in His word to no love inward (ourself) but love upward and outward.

    Intro: I found a great picture of the problem of man and the church in of all places Wal-Mart. I was walking by jewelry last Friday after lunch time and saw a shirt that was most interesting. It was interesting because of how little it said, but also how much it said. It carried the simple words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust And Children Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST WAITING TO SEE FAITH MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHRIST’S FOLLOWERS.

    Trustbusters Sermon #2: Trust and Children Mark 10:13-16 Series Introduction: Some people are just waiting to see faith make a difference in the lives of Christ’s followers. They want to see it work. They are not asking too much. As God’s Spirit is allowed to inform and transform it builds trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Gifts Under Christmas Tree

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 47,256 views

    Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of

    Introduction: Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings—$200—had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Ziriak avatar

    When Living For God Becomes A Joy

    Contributed by Robert Ziriak on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,027 views

    Encouragement to find joy in living for God.

    When Living For God Becomes A Joy Romans 14:17 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. John 15:10-11 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Doorways To Evangelism

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    Have we explored every possible way we can use the doorways of our church buildings to give the unchurced and unsaved access to Jesus Christ?

    DESPITE LIVING UNDER THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS THE DISCIPLES ARE NOW HUDDLED TOGETHER BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IN UTTER CONFUSION. WHY? JESUS HAD DIED ON THE CROSS AND THEN BURIED, BUT REPORTS STARTED TO SURFACE THAT JESUS HAD BEEN SEEN ALIVE OUTSIDE THE TOMB. UNFORTUNATELY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist