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    How To Receive An Answer From God Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,165 views

    How can I get an answer from God for my prayer?

    INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week called, “A mothers unanswered prayer for self-improvement.” The article is about a woman named Jean Olsen who wanted to be a better mum. Jean took her 9 year old daughter Kirsten out for a mother-daughter lunch and while they were eating, she asked her ...read more

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    The Preposition "Eis" In Acts 2:38

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,844 views

    This is an examination of the meaning of the Greek preposition "eis" as we determine whether remission of sins precedes or follows repentance and baptism.

    During the last Century, theologians who believe that salvation is attained only by belief in Christ have made the assertion that the Greek preposition eis translated in Acts 2:38 as “for” should be translated “because of”. They assert that the Greek would suggest that one must repent and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom's Price

    Contributed by James May on Jul 2, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,500 views

    The cost of freedom is not cheap. Many men have died for the freedom of our nation. But only one Man died for the freedom of our souls.

    Freedom’s Price By Pastor Jim May Thank God for freedom; freedom to travel across the fruited plain; freedom to visit the purple mountain’s majesty; freedom to go from sea to shining sea without having to clear a thousand checkpoints; freedom to go to the voting booth where the destiny of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Living In The Light Of Eternity” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 176 ratings
     | 78,154 views

    Last in series on Eternity. Living with an eternal perspective changes how we live in the present.

    “Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 7 “Living In the Light of Eternity” 2 Peter 3:11-14 A pastor visited an older man. The Pastor said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter.” The older man replied, “Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 27,366 views

    Good Friday is a problem. First, there is the name. We call it good. No one called it good then. Then there’s what happened. They killed Jesus.

    Day by Day with Jesus Series It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming Luke 23:33-46 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Good Friday is a problem. First, there is the name. We call it good. No one called it good then. Then there’s what happened. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Secret Of Satisfaction

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    BRETHREN, we try to find satisfaction in all the components of life. And the SATISFACTION is found only in the loving FELLOWSHIP with the creator of life not in its components

    God Secret of Satisfaction Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 November 6, 2005 Good News Christian Fellowship INTRODUCTION A. There is nothing like the joy and satisfaction of a job well done (ex. Fixing furniture, etc.) There a sense of joy of having producing something beautiful. B. Life, however, is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mercy Of God

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,778 views

    Gods mercy is beautiful and life changing.

    THE MERCY OF GOD Today we’re going to look at the mercy of God. Have you ever done something wrong and needed someone to be merciful? I remember being asked by a friend to take care of her car while she was on vacation. What I didn’t know is that her license plates were expired. A police ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mournful Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    An 8 week series on the characteristics every Christian is called to possess as citizens of God’s kingdom.

    Be- Attitudes January 15, 2006 Matthew 5:4 Story: On a visit overseas, a wealthy man was fascinated w/ a powerful microscope that allowed him to study the petals of a flower. He was amazed at their beauty and detail, so he decided to purchase a microscope and take it home. He enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s Wrong With The World?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,510 views

    1. Evil is more than just the absence of God. 2. Evil exists because God created moral beings. 3. Evil is coming to an end.

    What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What’s Wrong With Me?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    1. Our problem is the condition of sin. 2. Our problem is committing sins. 3. The soulution to our problem is forgiveness and transformation.

    What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Pouring Out Of The Seven Vials

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 1, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    This sermon shows the awful but necessary judgment upon the wicked, when the seven vials are poured out.

    POURING OUT OF THE SEVEN VIALS Revelation 16 The climatic ending of the Revelation is taking place with God quickly dispensing His judgment and wrath on the Godless portion of a fallen creation. All wickedness and those who have been involved in sin are being punished. Notice that I said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thrill Of Victory Or The Agony Of Defeat?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 54,086 views

    In our text, Paul is describing his own personal struggle with sin. This is the most dramatic testimony of Paul’s struggle with sin.

    THE THRILL OF VICTORY, THE AGONY OF DEFEAT Romans 7:14-25 I. Paul’s Dilemma, 14-20 A. The Problem Pin-Pointed, (14) B. The Problem Paralleled 14-17 & 18-20 are parallels 1. Each section begins with a frank acknowledgment of our condition, of what we are in ourselves and of what we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,563 views

    We will be talking about Seeking Forgiveness, Finding the way to Forgive, and offering Forgiveness.

    Today we are talking about Forgiveness and even as a young pastor I have come to realize that most people are uncomforted with Topic. We don’t like to think that we need forgiveness. We can’t bare the thought of letting those hurtful unchanged people off the hook. When we talk about forgiveness we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pentecost, The Church's Birthday

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,249 views

    The first Pentecost is examined in light of its character as the birthday of the Church.

    Homily for Pentecost, or Whitsunday Psalm 104:1-2, 13-24, 33-34, Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13, John 14:8-17 I was born at 5:45 P.M. on Wednesday, March 5, 1947. For the past 58 years, I have commemorated that birthday with friends and family. You also celebrate your own birthdays and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    End Times Posse: The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 287 ratings
     | 49,128 views

    Israel, the Mid East, Iran, and the "Magog connection" of Ezek. 38-39. Signs of the times are everywhere. Thank God Jesus is coming back for His own before these 4 ride into town! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    End Times Posse The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Rev. 6:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4Horsemen.html The next event on God’s prophetic timetable is the rapture of the church. But after the church is taken out of here, meanwhile…back on earth, there will follow a 7 year period like this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist