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  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Dependence On God

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 31,698 views

    I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

    DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God's Goodness"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,194 views

    Message on the promises of Psalm 84:11

    “God’s Goodness” January 18, 2009 “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalm 84:11 If you know me at all, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Is God Unjust? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,619 views

    In this sermon we notice that God has mercy on some, and that is not inconsistent with his justice.

    Scripture Many people see almost no relationship at all between Romans 9-11 and the previous chapter, Romans 8. They say that the Apostle Paul had several purposes for writing to the Romans. First, he wanted to send them a general tract on how we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Mighty God" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,959 views

    Third sermon in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

    Today, I want us to consider yet another title given to our Savior by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit through the prophet Isaiah. The title of "Mighty God." One of the premier passages in the New Testament that describes the might of our Savior is Colossians 1:15-20. Most scholars think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dependence On God Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,603 views

    A simple groundbreaking sermon.

    Opening Prayer Gracious and loving Father, we give You praise and thanks for this wonderful day of blessings and victory. We have come to this place today with a heart that sets on praising Your holy name and a heart that trusts in your unfailing love. From our innermost being we shout our praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 37,089 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God First

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008
     | 4,785 views

    Know the importance for putting God first, Feel the obscurity of any other way, and Put God First!

    The New Year has already jumped upon us and time has already begun to fly. Many of us have made New Year resolutions and decided that weight watchers may be our only hope. Many years have passed and many resolutions have failed and passed into obscurity with our over crowded schedules. Don’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 27,677 views

    The Role, Responsibilities, and Reward for Pastors or anyone who has a sphere of spiritual influence.

    Serving God – 1Peter 5:1-4 Intro: According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: - Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. - Four thousand new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    Jesus is the fulfilment of all the O.T.sacrifices,He is the One and only Sacrifice that God will except as payment for mans sins.

    THE LAMB OF GOD Have you ever thought about why the Lord Jesus was referred to as the Lamb of God? It was because HE was JEHOVAH GOD ALMIGHTY’S Sacrifice for all mankind’s sin. Today’s text is found in Revelation 5:1-14 and we’ll read it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Amazing God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,726 views

    There are times when God seems distant and hidden to us. The psalmist reminds us of God’s greatness and where we can experience God’s presence in our lives.

    Psalm 19:1-14 “An Amazing God” INTRODUCTION As a child, I loved to play the game, “Hide and Seek.” I would spend entire summer afternoons hiding and seeking with five or six of the kids in my neighborhood. I gave up the game when I grew older, but I now find myself increasingly occupied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    Why the revelation of God in Christ is sufficent for all time.

    Text; Hebrews 1:1-5 Title: Knowing God Introduction “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Surrounded By God

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,981 views

    In the midst of these trying days in which we live, God’s Word offers us hope, strength, guidance and the promise that we are surrounded by His Promises, Peace, Protection & Power.

    Psalms 125:2 (NKJV) 2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So the LORD surrounds His people From this time forth and forever. In the midst of these trying days in which we live, God’s Word offers us hope, strength, guidance and the promise that we are surrounded by His Promises, Peace, Protection & ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Woodshed

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    What happens when we disobey God and He has to take us into His "woodshed?" Hebrews 12 tells us exactly.

    1. Illus. of my dad as a boy • Lived on a farm, had a woodshed. Last thing you wanted was an invitation to join my grandfather in the woodshed. • Local pastor named Brother Douglas had a radio show they listened to each Saturday. • Once my dad was smarting off at the dinner table. When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Montgomery avatar

    In The Beginning God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 21, 2008
     | 3,551 views

    The starting point for truly knowing God is through God’s self-revelation; and the foundation and starting point for learning what God has revealed about Himself is the study of Genesis

    In the Beginning God GE 1:1 By Dr. R. Bruce Montgomery Why Genesis? I enjoy and have benefited from learning stories of Jesus and the apostles, studying the theological teachings of Paul and practical day-to-day instructions of James. But why GENESIS? Because it is a key to understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Finley avatar

    The Gospel Of God

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,725 views

    Gospel Power changes lifes

    THE GOSPEL OF GOD 7/22/07 Romans 1:2-7 S__L__R__ 1. Pope has asserted this week RCC is only true Church a. Pope is Successor of Peter who was Bishop of Rome b. No record of Peter leading Church in Rome c. Know that he did not found Church – not mentioned d. Know that Paul was Apostle to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist