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  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Long? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,004 views

    When the child of God is hard-pressed by the wicked, a cry escapes the lips, "How Long?" Let the Christian know that God knows their trials, and that He shall, by His mighty hand, reveal His mercy and grace in His time.

    “When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. They cried out with a loud voice, ‘O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Big Is Your God

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,877 views

    Having a close relationship with God

    How Big is God to You? This morning I want to speak to you in a continuation of the series we just completed. A message that will help you as you put to practice the steps we have talked about the past 5 weeks about making Godly decisions and seeing 2010 become the best year of your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, The Portrait Of God Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,064 views

    This sermon takes a closer look at Jesus and hopefully a new perspective on who He was.

    Jesus, the Portrait of God! Museum of Art University of Missouri Portrait art work Tells you something about the person Military, etc… So how do you know God? You look at His portrait Jesus is the portrait of God’s love and grace! John 3:16 Ahh, love! Love- strong, passionate affection for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Clarion Call To The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,647 views

    This sermon is about the call of God to the beleiver to rise up and shine for Him in these last days and to realise the blessings in store for those who do so.

    GOD’S CLARION CALL TO THE CHURCH OUTLINE 1.TRANSFORMATION 2.TREASURE 3.TOIL 4.TRAINING 5.TIME THE MESSAGE GOD’S CLARION CALL TO THE CHURCH 1.TRANSFORMATION Isaiah 60;1-3 Ephesians 5;14 In these last days God is calling his children to be transformed. The children of God cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Brad Brucker on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    Many people like a God that they can control, but what do you do with a God who does miracles?

    Powerpoint Slide: (theme - How Big is Your God) Pray…. Many of you know we were gone on a vacation to Yellowstone Park for nine days and we drove. Personally I like driving… even with 3 kids in the car. It’s about 900 miles and I’m the type of person that is very destination oriented. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Inherit God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 24, 2010
     | 5,261 views

    God's eternity is received only when we realize that we cannot attain it on our own but must rely on God's grace-we must be poor in spirit.

    How to Inherit God’s Kingdom Matthew 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION I suppose since time began people have made a mad pursuit to find happiness. Many have tried money. One such Texas millionaire said; “I thought money could buy happiness. I have been miserably disillusioned.” Actress Sophie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Understanding How To Find The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,664 views

    Help to understand the Will of God from Romans 12:1-2.

    Note: As noted in the message I used The Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible for Romans. Title: The Perfect Will of God Theme: Show how to figure out what the will of God is. Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction I have been pastoring for over 18 years now. One of the most common questions I get is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Great Is The Love Of God! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 19,436 views

    God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too.

    I John 3 – “How great is the Love of God?” Thesis: God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too. Scripture Text: 1 John 3: 1-24 1How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Richardson avatar

    God Or Friend? (3) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,824 views

    God desires to perfect us in Christ Jesus. As we move upward in that perfection, we become closer to God as we become more Christ-like. As we become closer to God, we move into a different relationship with God.

    God or Friend? (Exodus 20:1~2a) And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage… (James 2:23) And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When God Opens The Book Of Life Will Your Name Be Written There?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 45,170 views

    When God Opens The Book of Life Will Your Name Be Written There?

    When God Opens The Book of Life Will Your Name Be Written There? Sunday October 01, 2000 Luke 10:17-20 17 When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” 18 “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan falling from heaven as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Help The Hurting

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,923 views

    God commands you to comfort others. If you really want to help others during times of crisis, grief, tragedy, personal loss, or even depression, it helps to know what you are doing.

    How to Help the Hurting 2 Corinthians 1:4-7 Intro 1. Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance company’s lawyer. "According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Whoop The Devil

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    We can have victory over the devil because Jesus has already whooped him on his own territory!

    EPH.6:10-18 “HOW TO WHOOP THE DEVIL!” A) There can be no permanent victory in the lives of God’s children until they see the fact that Satan was defeated at Calvary! * He’s already been whooped! * John 12:31-32 “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    How To Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    In order to get to heaven we need two things; someone to show us the way and someone who can overcome the roadblock of sin. Only One person can do both - Jesus

    How do you get to Heaven? When you think of heaven, what do you imagine it to be like? • Where God lives • We are going to live there some day? • Ice-cream will taste 1000 times as good • Be able to eat as much as you like without Mum yelling at you or getting fat • Be able to travel real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Love The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    Why is it that so few seem to understand Christ’s intention in the greatest commandment? Worshiping the Lord involves growing in maturity in four key areas.

    How to Love the Lord (Mark 12:28-30) "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus answered, "The foremost is, ’Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all our heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How's Our Vision?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,320 views

    This sermon is about knowing God’s vision for our church.

    How fast can you cover 300 miles? Five or six hours? What about on foot? The average person can walk a mile in about 15 minutes, and that’s moving pretty fast. Continuous walking would allow you to cover 300 miles in 75 hours; that’s over 3 days. Take time out to sleep, eat and take care of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan