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  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Tremble Before His Holiness Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 175 ratings
     | 8,258 views

    This sermon takes a look at the holiness of God and how we should respond to that holiness.

    I’m not real big on the whole idea of talk-shows. But one show I saw a number of years ago was dealing with the issue of school violence. This was after the string of high school shootings that terrified parents and teachers alike. The question that was asked is why are these kids doing this? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Psalm Of Praise

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,622 views

    There is power in prayer and praise, but no magic formulas.

    Psalms 150 A Psalm of Praise. Praise the LORD!Praise God in His sanctuary;Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds;Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. 3 Praise Him with trumpet sound;Praise Him with harp and lyre. 4 Praise Him with timbrel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    This Is My Father's World

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    God is sovereign!

    I feel this morning somewhat like the numerous TV reporters covering events in the Middle East, who have to stay alert to a variety of events beyond their control while trying to focus on the story they are reporting. Off-balance is probably a good description. Being off-balance also describes us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Telgren avatar

    Caricature Or Reality (Pt 2) Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    Following the movement of the Ark in early Israelites history, we learn that God is holy and that means that he is not a commodity, but Lord. It also means that even though Joy is appropriate and even commanded, God must be approached with reverence befor

    Last week we saw that the number one characteristic of God is that he is holy. We need to understand this about God so we can make sure we are worshipping him and not some caricature of him we have made up in our mind. Do you know what a caricature is? We usually think of it as a picture, such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Not About Us

    Contributed by Paul Bowen on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,325 views

    Sorry to burst your bubble, but it simply isn’t about us. Everything He has done is about and for His glory. We were created for Him and He has intended for us an ultimate and divine destiny. That ought to make you shout!

    It’s Not About Us (Ultimate Divine Destiny) Galatians 2:20; 2 Samuel 6 Over the past several weeks I have been pondering and meditating on two concepts. Meditating-like a cow chewing its cud, I’ve had one concept in each cheek as I’ve chewed. But the juices and flavors have run together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 26,536 views

    What we do in one hour of corporate worship each week is to be a reflection of what we as individuals are doing the other 167 hours a week. In fact, God despises corporate worship if the worshipers have hearts that are not right with Him.

    Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was introduced. The fans carried banners. They painted their fans and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sing Like You Are Supposed To

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    We sing to the Lord!

    SING LIKE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO Ephesians 5:19 S: Music Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE SING TO THE LORD! ?: How? KW: Expressions TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, and specifically Ephesians 5:19, three expressions of how we sing to the Lord. The ____ expression of how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Firewalkers Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    Boldly choose God over all competitors.

    FIREWALKERS Daniel 3.1-30 S: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BOLDLY CHOOSE GOD OVER ALL COMPETITORS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Daniel 3 three reasons why we are to choose God. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is for… I. CONSCIENCE’S SAKE II. TESTIMONY’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Relevant Worship

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,711 views

    Our Scripture today teaches much about worship. Worship is extremely important in life. What most people don’t understand is that everybody worships something. Worship is that which you hold most closely in the deepest recesses of your heart. And whatever

    [Re]levant Worship Nehemiah 12:27-47 The city of Berlin, Germany will be forever known for its Wall. When the wall
was still in existence, you could walk up and down in front of it and see shrines
dedicated to those who were killed trying to escape from the oppression of the East to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Final Battle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 26,298 views

    When Jesus comes again, it will be in power, and righteousness and judgment. But what does His 2nd coming mean to us, and what part (if any) do we play in it?

    OPEN: Several years ago Johnny Carson had Billy Graham as a guest on his show. At one point there was a lull in the conversation and Johnny said, "You know what Billy, I bet if Jesus ever came back to earth, I bet we’d do him in again!" Billy Graham leaned forward in his seat, and said, "In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    B Joyful Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,522 views

    Why sing? Isn’t singing just for "singers"? And what if I don’t like the songs? Do I have to sing anyway?

    OPEN: I read the true story about a woman who bought her daughter a really nice Baby Grand Piano for her birthday. A few weeks later, one of her friends asked her how her daughter was doing. “Oh,” she said, “I persuaded her to switch to a clarinet.” “How come?” asked the friend. “Well,” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Cutting Loose For God

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,208 views

    A healthy enthusiasm for serving God will encompass both reverence and celebration.

    Title: Cutting Loose for God Text: II Samuel 6:1-5 and 12-19 Thesis: A healthy enthusiasm for serving God will encompass both reverence and celebration. Introduction This text is both one of the most intriguing and off-putting stories in the bible. In my reading this week I happened upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Prophesied Kingdom 1 - Divided We Fall Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 4,518 views

    God’s people Israel failed to keep God’s covenant, to obey him. As a result they were sent into exile for a short time to bring them to repentance, and then God brought them back again because he wasn’t finished with them yet.

    How many of you are old enough to remember the music of the 50s and 60s. Do you remember how popular music changed from Doris Day and Perry Como to Elvis, Col Joye, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones? But at the same time did you notice that although the music changed, the themes were fairly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Elijah Stepp avatar

    Shaken Faith Or Sure Faith? – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Elijah Stepp on May 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,164 views

    How to get back to a sure faith.

    Our text this evening is the second half of Psalm 73:17-28 if you would like to find your place there… Illustration: (From Speaker’s Sourcebook II by Glenn Ven Eckeren) Perhaps you heard about the church that planned to have the “No Excuse” Sunday Service…. Their advertisement for their “No ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Fatih To Face The Furnace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,217 views

    Fatih is Faith is rooted in God’s WORD, realizing life has WOUNDS, remembering God’s WORKS and resting in God’s WILL

    FAITH TO FACE THE FURNACE Gladys Aylward was a missionary to China more than fifty years ago. She was forced to flee the city she was living in when the Japanese invaded during World War II. She could not leave the orphans she cared for behind and so with only one assistant, she led more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance