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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
     | 3,260 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

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    How Do You React To Pressure And Adversity?

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,227 views

    What happens when you subject the following items to Hot Water? Carrot, Egg and Coffee. The carrot turns to mush, the egg turns hard and the Coffee’s flavour is released. Which one do we imitate when under pressure?

    Youth Service - Reaction to Hardship – Carrot, Egg, Coffee (Start by boiling carrots, an egg and coffee in three separate pots) Who’s been watching the Olympics? • Any special Olympic moments that stuck out for you? • What is fascinating about the Olympics is that we see individuals and teams under ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    How Close Do You Want To Get?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,457 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
     | 6,727 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

  • Ray Searan avatar

    How To Have The Favor Of God In Your Life

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,445 views

    Have you ever noticed how hard we work at trying to get another person’s approval? People have an instinctive desire to have another person’s approval. We long to have the approval of our neighbors and friends. A child desires the approval of his or her p

    Text: Galatians 3:9-14 (AMP) Introduction: Some time ago The Wisconsin State Journal surveyed Vice Presidents and Personnel Directors of the nation’s largest corporations for their most unusual experiences interviewing prospective employees. Their stories included the following: • A job ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Simon Fullylove avatar

    How Much Does God Love The World? Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    A look at John 3:16 the way Nicodemus heard it.

    Introduction Kingdom = God’s Rule, God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven, God’s Shalom, it is God’s dreams being realised for the world, Jesus says this kingdom rule is available now through me, so change and believe it, be part of it. As we saw last time Jesus told Nicodemus he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "How Do I Know That God Exists?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,481 views

    Are there any "proofs" that God exists?

    The psalmist says, "The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God,’" (Ps. 14:1a). According to the Bible, belief in God is a matter of common sense. Why? Because of the evidence that exists. The atheist is not convinced there is any evidence that God exists. To be sure, it is difficult for anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    How Does John Describe Love?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,907 views

    How Does John Describe Love? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Test of True Love: love is proved… ...by sacrifice (vs 16) ...by mercy (vs 17) ...by actions (vs 18) The Results of True Love: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) SERMON TEXT: Ill: • The US Treasury Department has a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Praying In Good Times Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    Prayer is harder during good times than bad, because the good times distract us from God

    Nov. 23 Praying when things are going great Boy fell out of bed because he was sleeping too close to where he got in (my spiritual walk) History of the world - briefly Adam and Eve - dominion over the earth - have it all less one thing Abraham - through you all nations will be blessed Blessing - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alex Shepherd avatar

    A Knock At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,680 views

    we often think we should only ask God once, but there is a record that shows the need for persisent prayer

    A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT LUKE 11: 5—8 Introduction….Prayer is perhaps the most important arsenial the christian has at his / her disposal. This message is a continuation of the sermon I preached on the power of prayer. So you could call this message the power of prayer part 2. this message deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Kingdom Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    Jesus’ instruction on key features of true prayer. The kind God answers, the only kind we ought to pray!

    Kingdom Prayer Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. 8 For each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, if his son asks a loaf, will he give him a stone? 10 Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,943 views

    The anointing of God is given for a reason. It is not just for us to enjoy the manifestation in our church services. There is a responsibility that comes with it.

    09/01/2002 The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me * How many have sensed the anointing of God at one time or another? * Have you ever wondered why God anoints us? * Have you ever asked God to pour His anointing on you? * The anointing is given for specific reasons, not just so we can play in it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    21 Methods Of Having A Ministry Of Healing According To James 5:14-18

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    By faith claim promises that express your belief in God to work restoration, revival, and renewal through His healing

    Suggestions For Having a Ministry of Healing According to James 5:14-18 1. Seek the will of God for healing in the context of His greater purposes in scripture. These will include evangelism, discipleship, spiritual maturity, the fruits of the Spirit, and the growth of His church qualitatively and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Be Restored By Jesus

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,873 views

    God wants to restore you in Jesus: “I will rebuild the ruins” “I will restore the years the locus have devoured”

    A recent news item about the restoration of a WW 2 Hurricane fighter plane: The reporter said: “so this plane is as good as new?” NO its better than new! DUET 28: 28:1 "If you fully obey all of these commandments of the Lord your God, the laws I am declaring to you today, God will transform you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marty Hopkins avatar

    Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Salvation

    Contributed by Marty Hopkins on May 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    A message that shares how a person gets to heaven and who God uses in the process. In this case, it is Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.

    Jesus + Nothing = Salvation (Acts 8:26-40) It’s good to be in God’s house this morning. And what a privilege it is to share God’s message from God’s word here with you today. Let me start off by asking a very simple question, “How many here are good in math?” I wish I could say I’m with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist