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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Empowered By Eternity Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    GOD HAS PUT ETERNITY IN OUR VERY HEARTS

    Past several weeks¡K been in a series entitled ¡§From Here To Eternity.¡¨ Before concluding, let me REAFFIRM what God¡¦s Word has spoken and set before us: GOD HAS PUT ETERNITY IN OUR VERY HEARTS o Nothing has or can ever remove it. o To deny the reality of a life hereafter simply because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anxiety Makeover

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,504 views

    God can help us manage our anxiety.

    Introduction: A. A man said to his friend, “I’m really in trouble. I have a mountain of credit card debt, I lost my job, my car is being repossessed and my house is in foreclosure, but I’m not worried about it!” 1. “How can that be?” Asked his friend. 2. “I have hired a professional worrier, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    They Exchanged The Truth Of God For A Lie

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,448 views

    It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen false views of God that pervade our world and need to be exposed.

    They Exchanged the Truth of God for a Lie (Rom 1:16-22) It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen erroneous views of God that pervade our world. The first of the ten commandments is "I am the Lord your God. You shall have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Know My King?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 22,242 views

    Jesus Christ is my King. Do you know Him? He is more than I can describe, and yet he cares so much for me, more than I can understand.

    Do You Know My King? Sunday, July 09, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We are living in a world gone mad. Who can deny that the word of God in Isaiah 5:20 is coming to pass before our very eyes? "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Starving That Satisfies Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,298 views

    4th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    Shift Week 4 THE STARVING THAT SATISFIES MATTHEW 5:6, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: (:33 intro) {Play 45 seconds of “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”} Every time I hear that song by I think, “Wow, our music in the 60’s was so much deeper than the music today...” Okay, maybe not but I do believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Patience In Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,348 views

    While we are suffering, James says that there is one thing we must do, and two things we must not do.

    Introduction: A. Dr. Robert Lightner, a long-time faculty member of the theology department at Dallas Theological Seminary was involved in a terrible plane crash. 1. He was in a single-engine plane that flipped over during takeoff. 2. He was badly injured and bruised beyond recognition. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Challenges Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    Jesus came to bring freedom. But there are two challenges God has in bringing spiritual freedom to human beings.

    The Challenges of Freedom Jesus in Isaiah, part 2 Wildwind Community Church 12/17/06 David Flowers With the threat of global terrorism, we are focused on freedom in ways we never were before. There’s constant bantering in the media and among politicians about the issue of freedom vs. the issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tanya Alkhaliq avatar

    Aren't You Hungry? Series

    Contributed by Tanya Alkhaliq on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    Aren’t you tired of living a mediocre experience? This sermon focuses on taking your hunger and putting it in the right place...Getting God to Manifest His Presence in your life!

    Aren’t You Hungry… This is the first teaching of the series entitled “Do You REALLY Want Him?” Giving all Glory and Honor unto the one who all Glory belongs; I would simply like to begin by saying THANK YOU GOD! Thank You for affording me the time and opportunity to seek after your presence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do I Get Into Heaven?

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    What is Heaven and how can I be sure that I’m heading there?

    "When you speak of Heaven, let your face light up. When you speak of Hell, well then, your everyday face will do." ~ Charles Haddon Spurgeon This morning, we’re going to speak about Heaven. So I expect all your faces to light up. In the church, when we talk about Heaven we’re usually talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Pick And Mix Spiritituality

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,037 views

    This is a evangelistic message for our post modern world which touches on religous syncretism

    Acts 17:13-32. THE UNKNOWN GOD. One hundred years ago, the German philosopher and self-styled anti-Christ Friedrich Nietzsche famously quoted "God is dead." Sadly it’s Friedrich Nietzsche who is dead because GOD is still very much alive, He’s risen! But how can we find God that is the deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    State Of The Church - 2005

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,024 views

    State-of-the-Church Message, showing what the church did last year, and what it should be doing this coming year. (Deals with change) Read the last paragraph - - 53 responded to invitation to covenant change in the church!

    Can you believe 2005 is over already? It doesn’t seem possible that it has been ten months since God led Diana and I from our church in Arizona to this church in Oklahoma. So many wonderful things have happened to us and to this church during this time that we are left with nothing but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Walking On Water - Extraordinary Steps Of Faith

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,647 views

    We are all rowing through life comfortably ensconced in our own little boat, but Jesus has sent us into the storm and asks us to have extraordinary faith in Him. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Walking on the Water – Extraordinary Steps of Faith] Slide Graphic – Jesus looking at Peter, who is wearing an inner-tube with a duck head {Note - drop me an email if you would like any or all of the original graphics. Go to the box at the top of this page and click on "Contact"} Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Anderson avatar

    Where Can I Find My Strength In Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,228 views

    God does not always remove affliction, but uses it to reveal his power as we embrace our weakness.

    We’ve been talking this month about suffering, because I know how many of you have been going through difficult things in recent times. (Let me say that if you want a copy of these 7 messages on “Making Sense of Suffering,” sign up on the tape request form on that little desk in the back corner.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running Into The Wall

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    Now is the time to believe in Jesus.

    RUNNING INTO THE WALL John 12:27-50 S: Jesus Th: Believing in Jesus Pr: NOW IS THE TIME TO BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: How? How do we connect with belief? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of John 12:27-50 three issues that we approach in order to connect with belief. The _____ issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    God Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    God’s grace

    GOD OF GRACE In his book ‘The Ragamuffin Gospel’, Brennan Manning tells the following true story. One night in January 1935 the mayor of New York, Fiorlla LaGuardia, turned up at one of the courts in a poorer area of the city. It was during the Great Depression and a woman was brought before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican