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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Auto Correcting God

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2013
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    This message focuses on the auto-correct functions of smart phone and how we are sometimes like the smart phones in how we try to auto correct God.

    Auto-Correcting God Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6; Genesis 5:1-3; Proverbs 14:12 Introduction: Although it was “my” goal to continue with my present series “Be Encouraged” I felt led to hold it until I return in a few weeks. This morning I want to share a brief warning with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Addicted To God Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 3,850 views

    So what’s your addiction? We all have one or another. As a pre-Christian you might have several in fact. How’s that working out for you? I know it sounds funny, but trusting in Jesus actually leads to addiction-but a really really good one!

    What we have seen in Romans thus far has led us on a real roller coaster. Chapter 1: you can’t escape accountability to God for the evil in endemic in us as fallen humans. Chapter 2: God is right in his condemnation of that evil so that, Chapter 3, whether we choose to ignore God, try to be as good ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Addicted To God Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 9, 2009
     | 7,813 views

    So what’s your addiction? We all have one or another. As a pre-Christian you might have several in fact. How’s that working out for you? I know it sounds funny, but trusting in Jesus actually leads to addiction-but a really really good one!

    What we have seen in Romans thus far has led us on a real roller coaster. Chapter 1: you can’t escape accountability to God for the evil in endemic in us as fallen humans. Chapter 2: God is right in his condemnation of that evil so that, Chapter 3, whether we choose to ignore God, try to be as good ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Choosing The Painful Will Of God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,624 views

    How God uses the bad times to shape us into the image of Christ

    Choosing The Painful Will of God CCCAG September 9th, 2018 Today I’m going to cover a difficult topic. (Title) Scripture- John 12:23-36 Intro: Today’s message will have a lot of build up before we get to the meat of the scripture we are focusing on, but please bear with me because it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Shall You Escape Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,503 views

    One of the harshest questions Jesus asked was asked of the Pharisees: "How shall you escape Hell?" As much a byword of legalism as they were, we must be careful we don’t fall into the traps that ensnared them.

    OPEN: Down thru the ages, there have been rare occasions when different printings of the Bible have been found to have small errors them · For example in 1653 Christians were upset to find that one Bible which declared: “Know ye not that the UNRIGHTEOUS shall inherit the kingdom of God?” · The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Effective Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013
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    Prayer that brings results must be based on the Word of God. God’s Word is a seed that produces a harvest when sown.

    Effective Fervent Prayer James 5:16 - The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. We have the assurance that all our prayers will be answered. James gives us an indication of what fervent effective prayers can produce. James 5:17 - “Elijah was a man with a nature like ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Walk In Holiness, Love And Diligence

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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    This involves pleasing God, specifically with our sexuality, giving and attitude towards work.

    A. Intro & Conclusion First spoke on 16 Oct 1997 @ B’gate! George Harrison- ‘My sweet Lord…’ going to see him now? • What is the point of your life? Jesus- to bring glory to His Father and save sinners • Are you running slower, as fast or faster than when you began? Jesus -learned obedience, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For Each Other Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 9, 2009
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     | 6,898 views

    The church plays an important role for God’s Kingdom, and so, we are to pray for the church and its members!

    Please open your Bibles to Ephesians Chapter 3…… We noted last week that God has revealed a mystery. Look again at Ephesians 3:6…………. We noted 4 truths from this verse: - the mystery is revealed through the gospel of Christ - all Believers of Christ will inherit heaven - all Saints are united in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012
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    How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the question what, am I doing wrong?

    Introduction When a person comes to church, they hear a lot about how a person should be like Christ, how they should have God-like characteristics. How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    Show Me A Sign!

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jan 9, 2003
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     | 15,434 views

    It talks about three reasons why asking God for a sign is not pleasing to Him.

    Whenever I am driving to a place that I’m not familiar with I am a person who needs signs. I can follow good directions with anyone. But even with directions in hand I get uncomfortable if I don’t see a sign for where I’m going. My wife can always tell when I’m a little concerned or nervous ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How God Makes A Way When There Seems To Be No Way - Phil. 2:13,14

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 530,011 views

    How God Makes a Way When There Seems to Be No Way - Phil. 2:13,14

    How God Makes a Way When There Seems to Be No Way We all have been in situations where we have wondered if there is a way out of our problem. Illustration: Abraham found himself in such a predicament when he took Isaac, his only son up to the mountain to sacrifice him before God. Yet, just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Of Increase

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 80 ratings
     | 65,786 views

    We do not always understand what God is up to, nor do we understand how He does things in a way that would benefit us in the end.

    God of Increase 1Kings 17:1 -15 Introduction: It doesn’t matter in what situation we are in right now. The bottom line is this: God is great, and He is able and willing to meet all our needs. I don’t know about you. but I’ve noticed how God can, at times be “strange” in the manner by which He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Knowing God's Will Through Scripture Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,752 views

    How to know God’s will through scripture

    SBC Philippi 5/22/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will: Through Scripture Psalm 119:97-105 Primary Purpose: How to know and understand God’s will through Scripture One of the things that believers often struggle with is how do I know God’s will. Usually, they are talking about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Faith In The Unborn Thing

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,824 views

    Without faith it is impossible to please God, faith gives birth to the things of the Spirit.

    Faith in the Unborn Thing Hebrews chapter eleven verses one and two, “Now [notice this is in the presence tense, not yesterday that’s history, not tomorrow that’s future, but today now] faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, for by it [faith] the elders ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Powerful Prayers To A Powerful God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,491 views

    How many times in your life have you prayed? How many times have you truly experienced the power of prayer?

    POWERFUL PRAYERS to a powerful God How many times in your life have you prayed? I’ve been a Christian for around 27 years now, and if we assume that I have prayed only once a day for 27 years thats 9,855 prayers. I’ve probably prayed more than that, I start and end my day with prayer I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal