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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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     | 4,864 views

    God is unknowable, yet there are clues in the world around us to his existence if only we'll look. The existence of God is the simplest explanation for what we find there.

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. “I have seen the business that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,105 views

    We all "know" there’s a God, but how can we come to know him.

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. I want to suggest that we all “know” there’s a God. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Believer's Duty In Relation To Others Series

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    Our duty in how we relate to others

    The Believer’s Duty in relation to Other Believers Romans 12:9-13 Over the last few weeks we have looked at the duty of believers. Some things we were to add to our salvation… Some things we are to take away from our lives… Tonight we are going to look at how we are to treat each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reverse - Pt. 1 - Takedown Truths Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,240 views

    Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

    Reverse Part 1 I. Introduction I have been involved in sports all of my life. My first love was baseball. I tried my hand at football. Later as my high school years came to a close I fell in love with basketball. And as most of you who have been attending here long know that I competed in cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    And

    Contributed by Brent Long on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    Regardless of circumstance, everything changes for the better when God writes the simple word, "And".

    Genesis 1:1-2 "1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." I. And (conjunction) a. Used to connect grammatically coordinate words, phrases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Carless Commitments That Consistently Drain You Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 26, 2011
     | 4,366 views

    Loving God and loving the world are mutually exclusive commitments.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 27, 2011 CARELESS COMMITMENTS THAT CONSISTENTLY DRAIN YOU The ABCs of Spring Cleaning: Part 3 1 John 2:15-17 (NIV © 2011) 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    For Mothers' Day

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 73,134 views

    We are commanded to honour our fathers and our mothers. This is not an option. Jesus honoured his mother Mary, who is a wonderful role model for all mothers. The mother of Jesus experienced unhappiness on several occasions but she is 'blessed among women'

    Exodus 20:12 SERMON – A word for Mothers’ Day I saw somewhere, ‘A Job Description for Mothers’. 1. This is a permanent job. 2. The successful applicant must be prepared to work hard. 3. The workplace is often a challenging and chaotic environment. 4. Applicants must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Polished Arrow

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 12 ratings
     | 26,505 views

    This is a sermon about God’s purpose for you and God’s purpose for the church. We are polished arrows meant for a very special purpose!

    Isaiah 49:1-7 NIV (Will be read later in the sermon) A Polished Arrow [The Light Revealed: As Inclusive] To bring up a bit of background to this morning’s text… it comes in a time in Israel’s history that is filled with troubles. To help prepare us for this text, we need to have a quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,483 views

    This message is intended to teach us about the concept of "The House Of God" and sho us the importance of attending corporate worship.

    The House Of God - 1 Timothy 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Timothy Dwight was president of Yale University from 1795-1817 1. He is known for many things, such as having received a doctorate from both Princeton and Harvard, but R. Kent Hughes and Brayn Chapell bring out two other interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And New Relationships Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 12, 2011
     | 3,252 views

    God does not wait until we get "good" to intervene in our sinful situation.

    Romans 5:6-11 Introduction: A. New relationships can elicit a variety of emotional responses. B. Fear, excitement, uncertainty, dread, and depression can all result from new relationships. C. For example: a young person who has attended the same school from kindergarten through middle school but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonderful Gift Of Propogation Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,163 views

    On the eve of Christmas, we will take a closer look at what it means when the prophecy, purity and promise have been fulfilled. We will see that God’s designed and desired response for us is one of propagation (widely telling and sharing of all that has

    Heavenly Messages of Christmas #4: “The Wonderful Gift of PROPAGATION” INTRODUCTION: When something new or exciting happens, what do you do? When something unbelievable has just occurred, how do you react? What if your favorite team wins the Super Bowl? What if the love of your life just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inside Information.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,390 views

    This sermon looks at living in the light of the return of Jesus Christ. The Christian has recieved inside information what are you doing with it? Speculating or living in the light of it?

    Mark:13:1-13. Living in the light of His return I am sure we have all seen the Bond films where the hero of the hour James, that’s James Bond the hero who always saves the day. How? Well is’nt he always privy to inside information and is propley equipped Well just like James Bond all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Another Jug, Please

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    God’s miracle, via Elisha, to multiply the widow’s oil.

    Introduction 1. Email funny (Dail Sleeper) One year at Thanksgiving, my mom went to my sister’s house for the traditional feast. Knowing how gullible my sister is, my mom decided to play a trick. She told my sister that she needed something from the store. When my sister left, my mom took ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Peace Through Obedience To The Word

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    If most people haven’t read God’s word, they aren’t seeing Christ’s command, and there’s nothing in their hearts for the Holy Spirit to help them understand. So the peace that Jesus promises us is lost for the lack of trying.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus says that those who love him will keep his word; and those who don’t love him won’t keep it. Those who keep his word will be filled with the Holy Spirit, who will teach us and guide us according to the will of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Meeting The Need Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,566 views

    In this final part of the series in Philippians, we’re commanded to share with others because we care about others.

    Meeting the Need Phil. 4:14-23 Illus. (unknown source) Little Kevin and Ryan were playing wonderfully together, when they suddenly began fighting over a particular toy. “I had it first.” No, I did.” It’s mine. No, it’s mine.” Their mother, seeing an opportunity to teach them about sharing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist