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  • Michael Schwer avatar

    Is Walking With God Worth It?

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 21,293 views

    When its tempting to wonder if walking with God is really worth it - think of Psalm 73

    As we turn to Psalm 73 let me ask you a question. · Have you ever wondered why it seems that the people that are prospering in this world are those who have no respect for God or His ways? · Has it every grated on you that those who are trying to be obedient to God and live a life in right standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How's Your Service Plan

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,569 views

    See what God is looking for in service to Him.

    Every moment of every day you’re living out your commitment to Christ. Those around you that knows that you’re a Christian watches you to see if you’re really living the life. I think the world really wants to see a real Christian, but so often they see those who profess Christ, but they don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Champions Of God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 18,648 views

    Are you the kind of champion that God is looking for?

    Champions of God Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 18:6-18 [New American Bible] 1 Samuel 18:6-19 At the approach of Saul and David (on David’s return after slaying the Philistine), women came out from each of the cities of Israel to meet King Saul, singing and dancing, with tambourines, joyful ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Harvesters In The White Fields

    Contributed by David Tijerina on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    The Harvest Is White. What are the white fields? They are people. Seeing through Jesus’ eyes.

    Harvesters In The White Fields June 24, 2001 Ill: Was reading about a man who had bought a lottery ticket. He had bought it early and so he was just waiting for the day the numbers were called. During this time, he broke up with his girlfriend. This caused a lot of turmoil and distress in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "God's Character.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,862 views

    Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “God’s character.”

    Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “God’s character.” Psalm 113 is one of the “Hallel” psalms. “Hallel” means, “praise;” “Halleluia” means “Praise Yah-weh.” There are three collections of “Hallel” psalms, all hymns of praise, in the Psalter: first, Psalms 113-118; ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Is God Hidden? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,939 views

    An exploration of the reasons why God seems hidden when we go through adversity and how we can build our trust in him despite it all.

    Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as this morning’s news. I call them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? Plunging into these questions is not simply an intellectual exercise. They are vital issues in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Frank Lay avatar

    A Cry In The Dark

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 43 ratings
     | 13,524 views

    After three hours on the cross something amazing happened. The Bible tells us that, “from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land.” That would be from noon until 3:00 PM in our way of keeping time. It was a deep darkness

    A CRY FROM THE DARK Matthew 27:32-54 BY FRANK LAY Jesus spoke three times during His first three hours on the cross. First, he prayed for those who were crucifying him. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” The tense of the words indicate that Jesus prayed this prayer over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,512 views

    Sermon for Resurrection Sunday that explains why the resurrection is so important.

    The Reality of the Resurrection By Kenny McKinley Text: Multiple Scriptures (Read Matt. 28:5-6) Christianity stands or falls on the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the resurrection Christianity would be no different than any other religion. Oh sure there would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Freedom Is Not Series

    Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,830 views

    Christians cannot allow their freedom to turn into permssion to lives anyway they’d like.

    Freedom Is Not License, Galatians 5:13 Pastor Trey Rhodes You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13) "Everybody looks for different things in the Ten Commandments. Some look for Divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Secrets To Victorious Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 115 ratings
     | 30,524 views

    If we want to live a victorious Christian life we must submit to God.

    SECRETS TO VICTORIOUS LIVING Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Read James 4:1-10 2. There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 3. In order to have victory in our lives we have to do what it takes to obtain them. Proposition: If we want to live a victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 18,912 views

    Building God’s Church through Leadership(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    Super Bowl Seat A man had 50 yard line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sits down, a man comes down and asked the man if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty". "This is incredible", said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    Our Part In The Healing Process

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God

    Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God is The Healer and Scripture is clear on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    It’s Ok To Fall In Love - Valentine

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 384 ratings
     | 22,615 views

    All moral responsibility hinges on the two affections of love for God and love for our neighbor. Memorable outline. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    It’s OK to Fall Luke 10:25-37 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OK2Fall.html The man in our text fell...he fell among thieves. The Good Samaritan fell...he fell in love for the man and had mercy and compassion toward him. And it’s ok to fall. We talk so much about love being a commitment and not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Smith avatar

    The God Pleasing Life Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    Each of us need do be shown and encouraged how to live the God Pleasing Life thereby finding favor with men and seeing many saved.

    THE GOD PLEASING LIFE Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the best known phrases in Christendom is from the Westminster Catechism “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him for ever!” 1. What a wonderful thought, isn’t it 2. It is a thought John Piper really brings to light in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Kellett avatar

    More Than Adopted

    Contributed by David Kellett on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,095 views

    God’s sovereign choice in making us His children

    There was a problem in Galatia, People had forgotten about the truth of the Gospel. They had come to think, or been taught by false teachers, that God’s salvation was not a complete and thorough act of God’s sovereignty and grace alone, but it needed our help, our effort to either cause it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational