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  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Useful Or Useless Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 7,721 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Help Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008
     | 3,464 views

    The third in a series of messages from Jonah.

    HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Stevens avatar

    Putting It To Use Series

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,000 views

    The first lesson in this two lesson series took a look at our "free" gift from God and what it provides. In light of the gift we as Christians are challenged to share what we have been given.

    This morning we began our study on “Our Gift…from God!” by identifying His gift to all mankind – once applied to our lives Jesus blood provides: • Justification…(Romans 5:16-17) • Sanctification…(1 Cor. 6:9-11) • Preservation…(John 10:28-29) • Identification…(1 John 3:1; Rev. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray For Us

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,168 views

    What are we to pray about? 1- Pray for the spreading of the message 2- Pray for the deliverance from evil people 3- Pray for the strengthening of God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- Prayer is the one of the great privileges that we have as Christians. People outside of Christ can only meditate, but we can talk to God, knowing He is there, listening, loving, etc. ILL.- A group of bats, hanging from the ceiling of a cave, discover a single bat STANDING upright below ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    God Is For Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,131 views

    This passage gives us 3 ways in which we see that "God IS For Us."

    GOD IS FOR US Romans 8:26-30 * Don Moen is a name which is well known among modern day musicians. He has written some of the most beloved and sung songs of our time. As a writer/producer/publisher, he and the team at Integrity Music developed and released Worship projects for choirs. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Wounded For Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,778 views

    The message identifies Jesus and talks about ways we wound Him.

    Text: “He was wounded (pierced) for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5). The King James Version of God’s Word uses the word “wounded” while the New International Version uses the word “pierced” in reference to our transgressions. When we speak of a “wound”, we usually refer to an injury in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Use Of Money

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    Follow the principle of tithing, saving and giving.

    We want to learn how to use our money in a way that is pleasing to God. We are all stewards of God’s gifts; we do not really own anything here. • We did not bring anything into this world, and we are bringing nothing out. • The resources we have are a trust from God; we need to answer to Him one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Use It Or Lose It

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    A sermon about using the gifts of God for God’s Kingdom.

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Use It Or Lose It” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Author Dan Kimball is quoted as saying: “You can’t do nothing. Whatever it is that you try, at least you will be able to stand before Christ one day and say ‘We gave it our best ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Useful To The Master

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,640 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

  • Brian Vickers avatar

    Why Not Us? Series

    Contributed by Brian Vickers on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,614 views

    A sermon asking the question, "Why wouldn’t God use us in His kingdom?"

    Why Not Us? The Story of Moses Exodus 4:1-17 There are a lot of file folders in my office, although computers have allowed me to eliminate a good number of them over the past few years. But I keep a lot of important papers, information about missionaries, weddings that I’ve performed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Chisham avatar

    If God Be For Us

    Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 59,714 views

    If God be for us

    If God be for us, who can be against us? I would like everyone to walk out of here this morning after they listen to this message and be aware of one thing: That God is for you. And if God is for us, who can be against us? God is for you! He is on your side! He loves you from the top of your head ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Message For Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 15,326 views

    A message for believers & seekers alike, regarding how Jesus stands at the door and knocks. The seeker should feel drawn towards Jesus, and the beliver might feel a little ashamed at how we treat Jesus.

    Please turn to REVELATION 3:14-22. This is our main text for this message. ‘To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: ‘These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    God Is For Us

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,499 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

  • Ruben Rivis avatar

    God Is For Us!

    Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,416 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

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Forgive Us Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,612 views

    Part 4 of 4 covering the teaching of Jesus in the Lord’s Prayer.

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 4 of 4 Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Matthew 6:12-13, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” What makes it so hard to forgive? 1. Pride 2. Earthly view of life (this is all there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan