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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Search Me, O God, And Know My Heart Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 21,583 views

    GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY

    BIG IDEA: GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY (:1) INTRODUCTION: GOD IS A THOROUGH INVESTIGATOR “O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me” I. (:2-6) GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT ME = OMNISCIENCE (WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK BEFORE GOD) A. God Knows Everything I Do “Thou dost ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Final Instructions -- True Riches Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

    BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY Balances the warnings in vs. 6-10 so that those who are already rich don’t feel necessarily condemned, but can view these riches from the proper perspective as God’s blessing to them to be used for His glory. I. (:17-19) FINAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Man From Uz

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    Bad Things can happen to Good People, but God can work all things together for GOOD!

    Introduction A. The Book of Job describes a tremendous crisis in the life of a great man of God 1. It is a book that helps answer the lifelong question - "Why do bad things sometimes happen to good people? 2. Sometimes unconfessed sin can lead to great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funny How Some Cry Even Me

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 14,620 views

    One cannot afford to be neglectful of Spiritual things!

    Funny How Some Cry Even Me There is a great danger that many in the church today are practicing.It is so dangerous that the bible warns against this very thing.This danger is one of peril and one of risk.It is the danger of becoming a "profane" person.The word "Profane" means to be unhallowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Losing Your Religion

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    REligion and spirutality have always been at odds with one another. Do we need to lose our religion?

    Losing Your Religion Romans 2:17-29 Intro: 10 years ago Bette Midler had hit song entitled, “God is watching us.” I believe it was popular because it expressed our cultural theological view. We want a god who provides but does not intrude, who protects and helps us out but does interfere with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Most Important Thing To Do In This Life?

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,108 views

    What is the most important thing to do in this life?

    Isaiah 55:5-6; Hosea 10:12 Topic- What is the most important thing to do in this life? In Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, we are told that “to everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.” All of us who are alive today had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Redeemer Liveth

    Contributed by Aaron Thomas on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    We need a closer walk with God

    My Redeemer Liveth. Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: I. I know: A. To Know is to 1. Be known 2. Have knowledge about something 3. Perceive, to see and to find out 4. Show 5. Tell 6. Understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expecting Mercy

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,769 views

    How many times have we gone astray, knowing that the Lord will forgive us when we come back? How long will the Lord tolerate our intentional rebellion.

    Expecting Mercy 1-13-02 AM Isaiah 1: 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. 12 When ye come to appear before me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Man Makes Plans, But God Directs Paths

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 17,085 views

    The people had their own plans about building the tower of Babel, but God is the one that determined their outcome.

    Genesis 11:1-9 August 22, 1999 Man makes plans, but God directs the paths. Man makes plans . . . 1. The people were unified – unity is a good thing. Unity comes as people speak the same language and the same speech (i.e. it’s like a lot of preachers getting together. They not only all speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For Revival

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,955 views

    If you’re hungry for Revival, then you’ll do whatever it takes to see it come!

    Ready for Revival Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. (Prof-ate Too-Oh - To speak under the inspiration), Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    Being Christ Minded

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,775 views

    Issuing from following Christ are some responsibilities...

    PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 Whether the relationship is between a parent and a child, between a boy and girl, or between former strangers who now form the body of Christ; there are some things that must be present if the relationship is to be authentic or real. There must be genuine friendship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    War And The Christian Response Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

    WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jeffrey Kellum avatar

    5 Keys To A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,407 views

    Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"

    I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bread Of Death

    Contributed by Sweep Adams on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Deals with Saul and the witch of Endor

    The Bread of Death Intro; Bread, a life-sustaining food source, consumed, broken down by the body, and made energy. But there is another bread, the bread of life, which is sustaining to the soul. I perceive Jesus gives this bread of life, yet also I believe everything has its contradictory. Thus, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hope With A Heartbeat

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 10,727 views

    Real hope is living hope

    Hope with a Heartbeat 1 Peter 1:3-5 November 14, 1999 1. High school football A. A major game 1.) We were in a tie for first place 2.) The opponent was not impressive 3.) The game was great – We were down by 7 at the half - There’s still a lot of hope for a championship B. The second half 1.) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God