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  • Alex McFarland avatar

    How May We Know That God Exists?

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    Spiritual struggles like Nathan’s are common. Therefore, before we talk to people about being in right relationship with God, we may need to address their core beliefs about His existence and offer reassurance about the reasonableness of belief. Indeed,

    After his grandmother’s funeral, 15 year-old Nathan really started thinking about God. Because his grandmother had been a faithful Christian, the minister spoke about her eternal rewards. But talk of heaven and the afterlife caused Nathan to wonder, “How do we really know there’s a God and an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,572 views

    When there is an undue focus on the "will" of God to the exclusion of the whole "Being" of God we will end up with a distorted perspective of God

    • Doctrines can be defined as those things we cannot do without and still be a Christian • Beliefs are those things that make a Christian a Christian o Salvation is through Christ alone, by faith alone through grace alone o The Bible is the Word of God So our focus should be on the essentials of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Can I Know God's Will?

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    One of the great mysteries of Christianity involves knowing God’s will for a person. Often we resort to fleeces, fasting, flipping, feelings or floundering to coax God into telling us His will. Use this GUIDE to know God’s will for your life...

    In his letter to the Ephesian church, Paul exhorted them to “redeem the time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” It seems that one of the great mysteries of the Christian walk involves discovering God’s will for a person. That ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Austin avatar

    How God Sees A Broken Contrite Heart

    Contributed by David Austin on May 23, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 25,280 views

    The best way back to God after a life rebellion is to be broken,

    HOW GOD SEES A BROKEN CONTRITE HEART If rebellion is the worst place you can be spiritually, and it is, to have a heart that is broken and ready to receive direction from God is right where God wants you. It is the best place to be spiritually. Psa 34:18 The LORD [is] ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How You Can Have The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,324 views

    God wants to fill our powerless lives with His power and strength.

    Danny Simpson, a 24-year-old Canadian, was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank in Ottawa, Canada of $6,000. The gun he used in the robbery, however, ended up in a Canadian museum. The .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic turned out to be an antique made in 1918 by the Ross Rifle Company of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    How Do I Know That God Exists?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    We offer three agruments: 1. Cosmological -- God’s fingerprint is on the cosmos. 2. Teleological -- God’s design is seen in the universe. 3. Anthropological -- God’s character is reflected in mankind.

    Jim Carrey plays one of his more serious roles in the 1998 movie The Truman Show. It is a fascinating film in which Carrey plays Truman (True Man) Burbank, a young man who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. OmniCam has created a movie set the size of a city and places Truman in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    How God Heals Your Hidden Wounds

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 19,906 views

    How do we receive God’s healing and strength? 1. Affirm the truth 2. Trust in God’s sovereign love 3. Forgive those who wounded you

    (Note: The title for this message is from a Rick Warren series; however the sermon itself is original) In the 1960’s, during the Vietnam War, a new term was coined to describe soldiers who had been injured in battle, but who were still able to walk without assistance. They were called the "walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,501 views

    A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

    Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Know God Exists Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,328 views

    First sermon in a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at four areas regarding the existence of God: our conscience, nature, the Bible, and finally Jesus Himself.

    ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE How Can I Know God Exists? Psalm 19 INTRODUCTION: In looking at the tough questions of Scripture – Our first question, “How can I know God exists”, is an appropriate place to start. Every other question we will deal with or could deal with concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    How Close Do You Want To Get?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,432 views

    God is inviting you to get as close as you dare to get.

    December 2, 2007 Evening Service Text: Exodus 33:7-23 Subject: The Presence of God Title: How Close Do You Want to Get? I have known a lot of different people. When I worked in a factory as a young man I think I knew every one of the 200+ people that worked there. When I worked in construction ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    God Is… How I Love Thee?

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    Psalm 116 is an extraordinary expression of love, praise and thanksgiving to God. In verse 1 opens with words of affection to God: “I love the Lord.”

    God Is… How I Love Thee? Psalm 116:1-19 July 8, 2007 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay Introduction Our text for today’s message comes from a man who is called a “man after God’s own heart.” He is the man who has a great loved for God’s word. It is his meditation all the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave Martin avatar

    "How To Pray"

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you quote the Lord’s Prayer. I bet you $10 you can’t."

    "How to Pray" - Part 2 Text: Mt. 6:9-13 and Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - April 14, 2002 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    How Not To Pray Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
     | 4,113 views

    Jesus brilliantly answers their request with a prayer that helps them, and us, have a roadmap to navigate the wonders of prayer.

    How Not to Pray Matthew 6:5-8 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson Williams 01-27-19 Our Father Many years ago, I attended a Baccalaureate service at a church in Pontiac. At one point in the service, the pastor asked us to say “The Lord’s Prayer.” I had been studying this prayer in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    How Does God Feel About Women? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018
     | 11,770 views

    Message 6 in our series on Judges. This is the first of two messages exploring the Bible's view of women.

    Judges Series #6 Life Cycles “How God Feels About Women” Review In our study of the book of Judges we encountered a deviation from the norm in Judaism that warrants a closer look. We encountered a woman prophet who was also a judge. Deborah drew high respect from the people. God used Deborah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Concentrated More On Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 (Pressing on for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus)

    Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 Illustration:The noted English architect Sir Christopher Wren was supervising the construction of a magnificent cathedral in London. A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the workers, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational