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  • William Groover avatar

    The Lord Is With Us Series

    Contributed by William Groover on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    Gideon asked, "If the Lord is with us, why did this happen?" I believe his answer today is, "I AM with you!"

    I. Many are asking the same question today Gideon asked then: "Lord, if you are with us, why did this happen?" A. The answer then had already been given: because of the sin of the people (6:8-10). That was then. B. One prominent preacher went on national TV recently to interpret Sept. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay With Us

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,877 views

    In death we rest with the assurance that our Lord will stay with us when we pass and with our loved one’s still on earth.

    Luke 24:29 Stay With Us 04/25/03 (Spouse’s name), it was but about 3 weeks ago that I first shared this story of our Lord’s resurrection with you and (name). We sat at your kitchen table and I read from a pamphlet like this one here as it recounted how two disciples of Jesus bid a friend to tarry ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forsaken For Us Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    Learn why Christ was forsaken on the cross.

    FORSAKEN FOR US John 19:1-27 and Mark 15:33-34 We continue our series to prepare us for Easter. Two Sunday’s ago we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. Last week we saw how we can secure God’s forgiveness through Jesus’ death. This morning, we will look at the loneliness of Jesus on the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    One Of Us

    Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,316 views

    He became what we are so we could become what he is

    He became One of Us - John 1:14 preached by Brent W. Zastrow - March 11, 2001 Saybrook Christian Church - Saybrook, Il. It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, "What will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Moore avatar

    No Flies On Us

    Contributed by David Moore on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,926 views

    To show the ways in which believers are tempted to compromise our distinctiveness

    No Flies On Us by Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland Text: Exodus 8:20-32 Introduction: We have all heard that old joke “Waiter what’s this fly doing in my soup?” “I believe it’s the breast stroke sir.” All of us have enjoyed the series of “fly in my soup,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    God Is For Us

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    No matter what difficulty we face in life, God is always there to pick us up. He is for us.

    GOD IS FOR US A. Son Games ILLUSTRATION: In 490 B.C., a great battle between two WORLD EMPIRES, the PERSIANS and GREEKS (the Athenians), was fought in the ancient town of Marathon, some 22 miles from the city of Athens. The battle was FIERCE, but resulted in the DEFEAT of the PERSIANS. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Among Us

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,000 views

    Realizing that Jesus stands among us can cause us to rejoice or recoil in fear.

    Luke 7:7 – 11 Among Us Intro: One of my favorite TV programs is “Ghost Whisperer.” A young woman named Melinda Gordan can see spirits of dead people. The “spirits” are trapped here because they have some unresolved issue. I find fascinating the various reactions of people when Melinda tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Use It Or Lose It

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,908 views

    Sitting on God’s gift reveals a lack of faith in the Master

    Title: Use it or Lose It Text: Matthew 25:14-30 MP: FCF: Outline: In the eternal scheme of things, we turn out not to be very good at assess the value of things. Fortunately, God doesn’t call us to be appraisers – he just wants us to be faithful with whatever he, who appraises us, has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    The Power Of In Us Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,696 views

    This is message 6 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    The Power of God in Us Ephesians 3:14-21 I. Notice The Father-Heart of God A. God is Our Dad. “…I kneel before the Father…” B. We are His Children. “…his whole family in heaven and on earth…” II. In Christ, We’ve Got the Power: A. Power to Be Strong. “…he may strengthen you with power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Faith

    Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,486 views

    Use your faith to help your relationship grow deeper with God

    Some people seem to be blessed, while others seem to struggle all of the time. Why is this? Do bad things not happen to them? They just learn how to handle the things and overcome them. Psalm 1:1-3 -There are 4 types of people, but only one can be blessed 1.) Walk in the counsel of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    A Letter To Us Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
     | 2,862 views

    Introduction to 1st Peter

    Why 1st Peter- 1. Deals with the Christian Journey a. How we are to relate with each other b. How we are to relate with the world c. How we are to relate with God 2. Helps us understand who we are from God’s viewpoint 3. Gives us a fresh perspective on “Hope” When you begin any study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ruben Rivis avatar

    God Is For Us!

    Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,590 views

    Key verses: Romans 8:31-32 “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”

    God is for us! Bible’s Greatest Chapter: Romans chapter 8. Romans 8:1—39) By Ruben Rivis Romans Chapter 8 is easily remembered today as one of the greatest single chapters in the entire Bible. If Bible Chapters had a “Hall of Fame,” you can rest assured that Romans 8 would be enshrined ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Carper avatar

    The Real Us

    Contributed by Tim Carper on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    I want us to take a long hard look at ourselves this morning and glean some truths from Paul’s words. I want us to look at our condition, our need and what God has done to meet that need and then our response to God’s actions.

    We, at times, don’t like the real us! Now before you attack that statement, listen to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: since 1997 there has been an increase of 444 percent in the total number of elective cosmetic procedures. Surgical procedures have increased ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Johnson avatar

    The Metamorphosis In Us

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    This is to let believers know that when they truly accept Jesus as Lord, there is a metamorphosis that takes place in their lifes.

    The Metamorphosis in Us. Colossians 3:5-17 Intro: Butterflies & Bullfrogs - (Describe how butterflies & Bullfrogs metamorphosis from catepillars & tadpoles to what tey are today) Paul is telling the Colossian people that they have to let go of their old way of living and be transformed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Useful To The Master

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    I, like you I’m sure, want the church to be successful, fruitful, fulfilling prophecy, and impacting our community. So, let’s look at these “reminders” and see how we, the church, could become “Useful to the Master.”

    Useful to the Master 2 Timothy 2:14-26 I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need to be reminded over and over about certain things. Anniversaries, birthdays, taking out the trash…things like that sometimes just slip my mind and land me in hot water. Paul here is instructing Timothy to “keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal