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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    If Necessary, Use Words

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    Ours is a living God who can only be known through relationship.

    This morning I’ld like to focus on three words from John 15 – the words of Jesus, “Abide with me”. In John 15, Jesus talks about three vital RELATIONSHIPS. Our, • RELATIONSHIP to Christ (Jn 15:1-17) • RELATIONSHIP to other believers (Jn 15: 12-18) • RELATIONSHIP to the world (Jn 15:19-27) If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,717 views

    Five reasons why we need to cry out for revival

    Revive Us Again Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 12, 2008 *Our revival with Greg Wilton starts next Sunday, and we are praying for true, spiritual revival. -- But what does that mean? In the Old Testament revival means “to have life, sustain life, live forever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Surround Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2008
     | 8,215 views

    This message discusses angels and their functions.

    Text: “The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). How many of you really believe that angels exist? How many of you believe each one of us has a guardian angel? I believe there are many, many angels who watch over God’s children. They not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Set Us On Fire

    Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,216 views

    God promised that He would put His Spirit within you.

    SET US ON FIRE! Luke 3:15-16 (KJV) “15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Who God Uses Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 19,685 views

    Do we have to be obedient to God for His will to be accomplished? Far from it. God doesn’t depend on us for anything. Even though we can never expedite or stifle God’s plans, our level of obedience will determine our reward.

    1. God uses kings to keep His Word (1-4) 2. God uses His people to keep His Word (5) 3. God uses other people to keep His Word (6) EZRA 1:1a There are so many questions in life, aren’t there? For at least 3000 years, philosophers have worked on trying to answer only two questions—what is real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry A. Burns avatar

    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on May 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,152 views

    A sermon on the refreshing/restoring of our service to the Lord.

    Psalm 85:1-13 REVIVE US AGAIN Intro: Ill. • We know neither the author nor the background for this Psalm. • Most scholars believe that it was written just after Israel returned from captivity in Babylon. • Israel had been sent to Babylon for 70 years as punishment for their sins against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father Used By God

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on May 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    This is a Father’s Day sermon based up Abraham, and why God called him to be the "father" of the nation of Israel.

    Gen. 18:19 A Father Used by God Intro: Today is "Father’s day". A day in which we want to honor someone very special. Today, I would like for us to look at one of the main fathers in the entire Bible. He is an O.T. character who due to his faith the entire world received a blessing (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Vessels For God's Use

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 56,190 views

    All of God’s people are a vessel of some kind.

    VESSELS FOR GOD’S USE 2 Timothy 2:19-21 INTRO: All of God’s people are a vessel of some kind. We are either a vessel that brings honor to Him, or we are a vessel that dishonors His name. Which kind of vessel are you? Paul teaches us what God expects of each of us in his instructions to Timothy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talent Used Or Wasted

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    What are we doing with what god has given us?

    INTRO: Movie – Papillion Story (prison delusions, court guilty of the worst crime) (crime: wasted life!) D.L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.” TITLE: Talent Used or Wasted TEXT: Matt. 25:14-15 (READ) I. The Talent ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Came To Us Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,561 views

    Jesus shows His love for us by walking with us as we are, where we are.

    5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 2 of 5) He Came to Us Luke 2:1-7 Dec. 3, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A We’ve just sang, "O Little Town of Bethlehem": Well, for you who aren’t sure if you were from a small town, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    To Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    A sermon to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

    A. Today, I want to remind you of “the good news of great joy” that began on the day that Jesus was born. 1. In 10 days, a large part of the world will pause and for a moment will give their attention to Jesus and his birth. 2. On December 25th each year, people’s minds journey back to a manger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revive Us Again Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,940 views

    A historical look at great revivals of years past.

    Revive Us Again Acts 2:1-13,41 If you ever want to know the truth about something, all you need to do is ask a child. You see, when we ask adults questions that do not have easy answers, they will usually hem and haw around the topic so as not to offend anyone. Children, however, will let you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lead Us? Not!

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,569 views

    Before we can even think about resisting temptation,we have to first choose if will we follow Christ.

    Title: Lead Us? Not! Text: Matthew 6:13a (Lead us not into temptation) FCF: Being led is contrary to our natural desires, but when we choose to follow a good leader such as Christ, we end up in a place that is better than we would be naturally. SO: Intro: Winston Churchill is famous for two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    A Proper Use Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,670 views

    Looking at Jesus’ teaching about the Sabbath

    A Proper Use of the Sabbath - Luke 6:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church - 13/10/04 On your handouts this morning, I have a little questionnaire for you. It is a number of questions which I want you to answer. No one is going to look at your answers. No one is going to mark you right or wrong, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Make Us Worshipers Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    Exodus chapter 14 and other Biblical records of the Lord working in and through the life of Moses present to us the foundation of making worshipers who pray through to the power of God in their lives and ministries.

    Turn Your Bibles to Exodus 14:13-14: Title: Make Us Worshipers Theme: Worshipers Who Pray Through to a Completion Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Exodus 14:13-14: “Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational