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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    God With Us

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,444 views

    Explaination of what it means to have God with us.

    Immanuel: God With Us Rev. Rick Pendleton Gourdvine BC GOD WITH US Matthew 1:23 Two days from now will be Christmas. Today I have a message of hope… two actually. To those of you who are procrastinators my message of hope is… you have 1 shopping day left if you don’t want to be in the dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    A sermon for Christmas to highlight the fact that God became flesh and is with us

    For many years Andrew and Susan had an artificial tree. However this year they decided to get the real thing, so the smell of Christmas could flow throughout their house and they could for once have the real thing. So early in December they approached some locals who told them where they could find ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Among Us

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,880 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

  • Brian Vickers avatar

    Why Not Us? Series

    Contributed by Brian Vickers on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,515 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

  • Tim Carper avatar

    The Real Us

    Contributed by Tim Carper on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,759 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
     | 4,716 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

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    If God Be For Us

    Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 59,146 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

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    Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,901 views

    This is the final in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate Part 8 of 8 USE IT OR LOSE IT The last 7 sermons I have preached have been based around a scripture from ACTS 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God With Us Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    Shows the deity of Christ who came to be with us.

    Title: God With Us Theme: Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Read that last verse, 23, with me Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Now let them words just resonate in your spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Useful To The Master

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,546 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

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    God Is For Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,018 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
     | 8,681 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Use Of Money

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,464 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

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Help Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    A call to wake up, get up, show up, and help.

    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

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Meant To Be Used Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,791 views

    Light is of no use if it is not prominently displayed. This message examines our stewardship of the Light we have been given.

    Meant to be Used Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 (HCSB) He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand?” Concealing the Light * Hiding * The light burns, but is hidden from view * Of benefit to no one else * Extinguished * ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational