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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 4: How To Know There Is A God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,700 views

    Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Accepts. The Bible never tries to prove God, "In the beginning God created" (Gen. 1:1). 2. They want proof. We intuitively know there is a God, but that is not enough for others. 3. God took the initiative. "The light shined in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Burns Your Heart?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 160 ratings
     | 14,618 views

    "They said one to another, did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way and while he opened to us the scriptures" (Luke 24:32).

    A. INTRODUCTION ( Luke 24:13-21) On Easter Sunday afternoon, Jesus met two disciples who were returning home from Jerusalem. The reports of the empty tomb confused and discouraged them. Jesus explained to them the message of the resurrection. "They said one to another, did not our hearts burn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jihad.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,503 views

    Jesus spoke as much about Heaven as He did about Hell. What I would like to do is a little comparison of the Truth of the Bible over the Lies of The Jihad, as the Muslim Nations try to dominate the world with their false religion.

    Jihad. Jesus spoke as much about Heaven as He did about Hell. What I would like to do is a little comparison of the Truth of the Bible over the Lies of The Jihad, as the Muslim Nations try to dominate the world with their false religion. Islam believes that the world will eventually convert to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Regeneration

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,032 views

    What it means to be truly born again

    5/27,2001AM Sheridan, AR George E.Crumbly REGENERATION (Titus 3:1-8) Introduction: • While out on the road the other day I saw a youth pastor that was a youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Must" For Strong And Healthy Family

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    A Happy and healthy home is one of the best places on earth, while an unhappy and unhealthy home is one of the most miserable places. Families are the incubators of love. Families are the key ingredients in spiritual growth.

    "Through Wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; and by knowledge shall chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches." MUST’s for Strong and Healthy Family: I. MUST HAVE SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT Through "WISDOM" a house is built (The only source of Wisdom is God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,764 views

    Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

    B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Worry, Turn To God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    Worry kills us, it destroys our joy and takes many things from our lives. Let’s study today what God’s word has to tell us in light of this.

    So what does God’s word tell us about this preoccupation many of us have with worrying? Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Man's Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    A Thanksgiving Message

    ONE MAN’S THANKSGIVING Luke 17:11-19 INTRO: ILLUS: THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION Over 300 years ago, William Bradford, the governor of Plymouth Colony, made the following announcement: TO YE PILGRIMS Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 4: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31).

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working Together In Unity (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    The ministry of reconciliation cannot be separated from the preaching or sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    WORKING TOGETHER IN UNITY TO ACCOMPLISH GOD’S MISSION 2 Cor. 5:16-21 (Series) A. The Mission of the Church: Reconciliation of God and Man 1. It calls for renewal or revival of individual believers and churches that became cold or disobedient to God (2 Cor. 5.16-21). KEY INDICATORS OF A REVIVED ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    God's Direction For Your Life

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,408 views

    My question today is ‘are we opening our eyes to the direction God wants us to go, or are we going our own way?’

    Introduction: My message today is on the topic of direction. My question today is ‘are we opening our eyes to the direction God wants us to go, or are we going our own way?’ I. God guides us, if we allow Him A. At first Balaam was just guided out of the way 1. God tries to guide us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spiritual Tsunami

    Contributed by Laisani Cox on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,661 views

    The benefits of giving must go further as we react to the Spiritual Tsunami that our Lord Jesus Christ blessed us with when he released the power of the Holy Ghost!

    Giving honor… Prayer… Acts 2:2 reads - “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting”. The theme of our message tonight is: A Spiritual Tsunami. The second chapter of Acts is where our Lord begins His Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Nicodemus And The New Birth Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives?

    Nicodemus and the New Birth (John 3:1-21) Question: What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives? TS------„³Let¡¦s make some observations about this issue as we look at the life of Nicodemus. I. The Story of Nicodemus 1. Came ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Am I Repeating Myself? Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    This is a sermon about the importance of finding your source of joy in Christ and Christ alone.

    Introduction: A Preacher’s Verse – 1 Peter 1:12-14, I don’t mind repeating myself because Peter did, and so did Paul as we see today. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Paul’s shifting from giving us Godly examples to follow to warning us about falling prey to false teachings which will certainly rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What's On The Menu?" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,773 views

    Spiritually, what do you hunger and thirst for?

    “What’s On The Menu?” Matthew 5:6 Beatitudes - #4 Intro: (T-giving meal - Eat, eat, eat and get hungry again - Fills us temporarily) Mt. 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” In this context, to “hunger and thirst” means ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite