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  • A House For All Nations

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,044 views

    God’s house is not just for a select few. God tells those who are among his family and those who are outside of it that He still intends to add still more to His people than those already gathered; people of every nationality and race, social status and

    Pentecost 13 A Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8 A House For All Nations 08/18/02 As part of my daily routine, I receive and read an e-mail newsletter called Heartlight. I was struck this past week by the heartfelt confession of a brother in Christ by the name of Lynn Anderson in the July 31st issue. He was ...read more

  • How Can I Know God Exists Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,268 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

  • How To Find God's Will?

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,357 views

    We know that it is important to do God’s will. But how can we find God’s will for our lives? Well, this is exactly what I try to answer here through the Holy Scriptures. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    How to Find God’s Will? All of us know that we have to follow God’s will. We even know that if we follow the will of God in our lives, it gives us immense satisfaction and that’s the best thing we can ever do. But most of the Christians aren’t following the will of God because they don’t know ...read more

  • How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    God says to get our victory each day, we must learn to Humble ourselves and PRAY. But how do you pray?

    Series: Victory Message 2: Teach Me How to Pray Luke 11:1 / Matthew 6:5-15 There is nothing more secure with our salvation in Christ than knowing that we have a Heavenly Father who wants to hear from his children. Last week, we learned that we have to get “me” out of the way to allow God to be ...read more

  • Marks Of A Missionary Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,257 views

    The examination of the call of Isaiah gives an excellent illustration of the essential marks that must be present in every believer’s heart if we are to have God’s heart to reach this world.

    The Marks of a Missionary Jesus: Hope of the Nations Isaiah 6:1-9 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. [2] Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings ...read more

  • What Will You Leave Us This Time Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,955 views

    How many children know how their parents became Christians? It is time to pass on the torch of faith by telling the story of our own conversion and comparing it with God’s Word!

    What Will You Leave Us This Time 2 Peter 1:12-21 12For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, 14knowing that ...read more

  • Throne Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,635 views

    I would propose to you that true prayer is spiritual business from beginning to end, and when offered in Jesus’ Name, according to God’s will prayer is powerful and effective.

    Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 4:14 - 16 Title: Throne of Grace Theme: Principles to Enjoying the Grace of God Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Hebrews 4:14 – 16, “Therefore, since we have a great ...read more

  • The Devil's Scheme Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 31, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,374 views

    We will struggle but how will we handle it? We need God’s strength, taking a stand with Christ alone in His power, as we battle an unseen enemy.

    Understanding Spiritual Struggle: The Devil’s Scheme Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV) A. VICTORY: Where is it? Just out in this past Thursday’s USATODAY website (May 30,2002) – “Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the war against terrorism following weeks of revelations about missed clues and ...read more

  • A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- Distracted By Success

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” in which we will focus on how to experience God’s presence in everyday life.

    “A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” Distracted by Success Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” Throughout the past nine months, we have looked at various ideas and concepts that build upon one simple truth…Not I, But Christ! Today, we ...read more

  • Answer To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,248 views

    God is not some kind of celestial slot machine. You don’t pop in a quarter or two’s worth of prayer, hit a button, and expect to receive exactly what you want. God is not a genie in a bottle. You don’t rub the bottle with your prayer, and expect God to

    Introduction: A fifth grade boy who had heard a sermon on persistence in prayer was praying by himself in his room one night. As his dad passed his door, he heard the boy praying over and over again, "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." The next day, the dad asked his son what we were doing. The boy replied that ...read more

  • Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    God is not the author of evil. God does not induce anyone to participate in that which is sinful and destructive. When God places some burden upon us, he does so to bring out the good rather than the bad. When Satan places some burden on us or some obs

    Let us Not into Temptation Matthew 6:13 Intro To even begin to understand this particular petition the Lord included in the model prayer, we must recognize that there is a difference between the temptation that is initiated by Satan and the test to which God puts us. God is not the author of ...read more

  • Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,210 views

    God said that we should not fear or be ashamed of the power of the gospel.

    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Romans 1:14-17 Are we ever ashamed of the gospel of Christ...? Embarrassed to tell others about Jesus? Could this be a reason why many are not active in personal evangelism? [Perhaps by examining how and why Paul was not ashamed of the gospel, we might be more diligent ...read more

  • Where Is Your Loyalty?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 16,126 views

    This sermon is a call for churches to realize the importance of complete loyalty to God.

    “WHERE IS YOUR LOYALTY?” 2 Kings 17:33 INTRO – Dr. Thom Rainer is Dean of Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. In an article entitled, “What do numbers tell us?” Rainer shares some eye-opening ...read more

  • How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 Days (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    Prayer opens the door for God to do His work in us.

    How To Pray More Powerfully in 14 days Part 1 of 2 * Luke 11:5-8 (NIV) April 27, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Introduction: A A tavern was being built in a town that had previously been dry. In opposition to the tavern, a group of Christians began an all ...read more

  • How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 Days (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,503 views

    Prayer opens the door for God to do His work in us.

    How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 days (Part II) Luke 11:5-8 May 4, 2003 Chester, IL Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: 1 Ten Ways To Know You Picked The Wrong Church. 10 When you enter, the ushers ask if you want smoking or non. 9 No cover charge, but communion is a ...read more