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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 5,143 views

    It tells us that the Lord took Philip away suddenly, and one day, we who love and belong to the Lord are going to be taken away suddenly. We are going to be caught up, raptured literally into the air and into His presence

    How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Acts 8:26-40 Look at verse 39 and notice in particular the words "the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip." Was this a literal, physical transportation? Was Philip caught away as Enoch was? Look up Genesis 5:22-24; and as Elijah was (2 Kings 2:11)? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Close Do You Want To Get?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,391 views

    God is inviting you to get as close as you dare to get.

    December 2, 2007 Evening Service Text: Exodus 33:7-23 Subject: The Presence of God Title: How Close Do You Want to Get? I have known a lot of different people. When I worked in a factory as a young man I think I knew every one of the 200+ people that worked there. When I worked in construction ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meditations On The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 2, 2007
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     | 6,118 views

    1. NAMES OF CHRIST 2. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD 3. SPIRITUAL STATURE OF MARY 4. DELIVERANCE FROM OUR ENEMIES 5. THE FAVOUR OF GOD 6. FULFILLING OUR PURPOSE ON EARTH 7. LIVING LIKE CHRIST

    MEDITATIONS ON THE BIRTH OF CHRIST ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. NAMES OF CHRIST 2. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD 3. SPIRITUAL STATURE OF MARY 4. DELIVERANCE FROM OUR ENEMIES 5. THE FAVOUR OF GOD 6. FULFILLING OUR PURPOSE ON EARTH 7. LIVING LIKE CHRIST THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Semper Paratus Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2007
     | 3,729 views

    The inbreak of God, whether now or in the day of His return, is both judgment and blessing. But if we are always prepared, we can handle the judgment without being destroyed and can receive blessings even though disguised.

    If we prepare, we can handle just about anything. Preparation allows us to handle both negatives and positives. If we are ready, we can take the negatives and deal with the blows that fall on us. And if we are ready, we can also enjoy the positives and receive the blessings. When I was growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obstacles To Kingdom Life- What Are You Treasuring? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,390 views

    Sermon #6 in the Sermon on the Mount series deals with Matt. 6:19-34 where Jesus compares treasuring the world with treasuring heaven.

    The Sermon on the Mount #6 Obstacles to Kingdom Life – What are you Treasuring? Matthew 6:19-34 CHCC: October 14, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus said, Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    How Can God Love Me? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,584 views

    Attempts to answer the question, "How Can God Love Me?", by examining how special each person is to God. Largely a topical message.

    HOW CAN GOD LOVE ME: YOU ARE SOMEONE SPECIAL As you remember, a while back I gave you some cards and asked you to give me some questions you have or some questions that you’ve been asked that I might be able to address. I got a number of cards in response, some of them I have addressed in weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Lent? (Temptation)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 33,942 views

    A sermon that focuses on temptation while dealing with the questions of "What is Lent all about?"

    Luke 4:1-13 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Savior Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,993 views

    What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is this that kings from the east should search for Him and fall down before Him in worship? Jesus!

    CHARACTERS AT THE CRADLE THE SAVIOR Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her first born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph's Example: Believe And Obey

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,580 views

    Christmas sermon on the example that Joseph gave to us. He was a quiet, righteous man who played an important part in the nativity story. He believed and obeyed. His faith resulted in an act of submission to God and an act of mercy and compassion to Ma

    Joseph’s Example: Believe and Obey Pastor Scott Jensen Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction When asked about obeying God, a preacher once said, “Brethren, whatever the good God tells me to do in this blessed Book, that I am going to do. If I see in it that I must jump through a stone wall, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Things That Never Change

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,818 views

    OUR GREAT GOD WILL NEVER CHANGE

    Things That Never Change Malachi 3:6 Today I want to talk just for a little while about some things that never change. There are many things that are changing rapidly all around us. We are living in a constantly changing world. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumph And Tragedy Series

    Contributed by Jon Rohr on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    Where do I fit in to the Triumph and tragedy of Passion week? Am I celebrating the presence of Jesus or critical of Him? Am I overwhelmed by Him, or contemptuous of those who follow Him?

    Sermon: Triumph and Tragedy or Where Do I Fit? Series: Easter Season 2008 Text: John 12:1-11 March 16, 2008 AM John 12:1-11 (NIV) Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 "Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Since By Man Came Death

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    The message of Easter is that Jeus has won the victory over sin and death and His victory can be ours as well.

    Since by Man Came Death --I Corinthians 15:21-22 Writing in The Christian Reader, Laura Conklin shares a family story. “My husband and I home school our two children, Seth and Glenna. One day, the lesson was on opposites. “Glenna, who was six at the time, was being quizzed. I would say a word ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Promises For The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,592 views

    Our future depends on our past & present attitude & actions toward God. Yet even if we have thwarted God’s purposes in our past, He is willing to restore us, for God is a God of redemption. He holds out gracious promises to those who turn to Him.

    ISAIAH 48: 17-22 PROMISES FOR THE FAITHFUL [Jeremiah 50:4-8] Had Israel responded to God in their past, their present life and circumstances would have been considerably different. Instead of being enslaved and going into exile they would have walked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Devoted Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,997 views

    Part 4 of this series is all about taking a fresh look at the power of the Word of God. It is a powerful book that comes to life and when we full engage in His Word it will literally change us for eternity.

    Spring Life Part 4- Be Devoted Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Bible Facts- (Sermon Spice) OWU- Kids lack of desire to learn what they were called to do.- I didn’t begin really digging into the bible until college. When I did I learned just how powerful the words inside these pages are. It is a timeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Only One Salvation

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    THERE ARE MANY RELIGIONS IN THE WORLD, BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE SALVATION

    Some Of The Different Religions Let me say that there are many religions in the world, but only one salvation. eph 4:4There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6One God and Father of all, who is above all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist