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  • David Swensen avatar

    Loving God

    Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,930 views

    The chief end of loving God is being obedient to God.

    LOVING GOD 1 John 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION Truett Cathy is an extraordinarily successful businessman who has done some very unusual things. Truett is the founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Even though it has cost him millions and millions of dollars, all of his 1,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    God rules in the affairs of men and nations.....but how does this affect us? And what should be our response?

    I. The Plight of Israel’s Captivity A. Prophecy 1. Isaiah 39:1-7 2. Jeremiah 25:9-12 3. Habakkuk 1:5-11 B. Purpose 1. Israel had become idolatrous 2. Israel had neglected to keep the Sabbath years a. Lev. 25,26 b. 2 Chronicles 36:21, “to fulfill the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God?

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,913 views

    God says we need him and, even though we might not often think of it in these terms, we wish we didn’t need God. We don’t want to need God.

    A few weeks ago, I was given a list of 75 questions asked by our elementary kids about God. One of them was, “Where is God?” A few astronauts have said that there must not be a God because they’ve been out in space, and they didn’t see him there. Some say God’s in the earth, he’s in the rocks, he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conversations With God

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,559 views

    As Christians, we are to strive after a persistent, ceaseless prayer-life that is built on two-way conversation.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT PRAYER DOES NOT NEED PROOF OUTSIDE ITSELF BECAUSE ITS PROOFS ARE WITHIN. IT IS IN THE NATURE AND FUNCTION OF MAN, LIKE BREATHING, EATING AND DRINKING, AND HE PRACTICES IT AS PART OF HIS VERY BEING. PRAYER IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN IS ESSENTIAL YET SO FEW MAKE IT SO. AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "God Speaking"

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 12,024 views

    Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

    10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 36,278 views

    Explains the necessity of preparing for spiritual warfare, with emphasis on defensive armor. Explains some of the ways that Satan tries to make us ineffective and gives help for victory over these assaults.

    The Armor of God Last month, I preached about prayer and I issued a challenge for us to wage warfare on Satan’s kingdom in Boston. And it seems that we were all ready to accept that challenge. We have accepted the orders from our master to wage war, but now we need some practical instruction from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Surrender To God

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,897 views

    Talks about being committed to God in total surrender

    Surrender to God Joshua 24:1 & 23 Introduction: Describe the game called "mercy" - the purpose of the game is to get the other guy to surrender by bending back his hands. Forced unconditional surrender. God does not force us to surrender but he does expect us to. I. Surrender Past 1. Actions: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Calling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,478 views

    God’s Calling - Acts 16

    Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reliance On God

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    Can Christians really rely on God? What does the Bible say?

    "RELIANCE ON GOD" Text: (2 Chronicles 16:8) SERMON CHARACTERS & STORY LINE Asa = King of Judah / Baasha = King of Israel Benhadad = King of Syria "Instead of reliance on God to defeat Baasha and his army, King Asa made a deal with Benhadad the King of Syria to help defeat Judah. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Fingerprint Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,964 views

    The experts of Pharaoh’s day recognized God’s finger prints only when they could not explain the miracle any other way.

    OPENING: Tell me, what Sport is this: You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that’s on the side that’s in goes out and when he’s out he comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When 3 men are out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Bond avatar

    God Is For You! Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 27,318 views

    When we truly reallize that God is on our side, the fears that could sometimes fill our life melt away.

    As most of you know I have 2 children; Hannah is in the sixth grade now. Trent is almost 6 years old. As they grow older, I catch myself doing something that my dad used to do. I gush. Have you ever just looked at someone you love and felt the emotion swell up inside you? You wanted in some way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Talking To God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 294 ratings
     | 54,095 views

    Uses someone to act for God (on a microphone interacting with the speaker) for good effect.

    (Preacher) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (voice off stage with booming bass and reverb) "(pause)Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES? WHAT DO YOU WANT JEFF?" "Who is this?" "WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS? "Well, not too many people I know sound like this!" "I SHOULD HOPE NOT" "Come on now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    God Is Good!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    God is not only great, He is good.

    For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him… 2 Chronicles 16:9 a (NIV) 1- God exists! (Gen 1:1) [the Bible never argues this. Should we?] 2- According to the Bible (Rom. 1) creation speaks to me about God! (what does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Scott Caudill avatar

    God Is For Me

    Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,972 views

    How did David make it through one of the darkest valleys of his life? By knowing that God was on his side!

    GOD IS FOR ME!! Psalms 56:1-13 The 56th Psalm has somewhat of an interesting subscription to say the least. If you’ll notice just over verse #1 of this particular Psalm, we can gather that it was addressed to the chief musician. And then notice these words, “Upon Jonath-elem-rechokim,”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is For Me

    Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 36,094 views

    How did David make it through one of the darkest valleys of his life? By knowing that God was on his side!

    GOD IS FOR ME!! Psalms 56:1-13 The 56th Psalm has somewhat of an interesting subscription to say the least. If you’ll notice just over verse #1 of this particular Psalm, we can gather that it was addressed to the chief musician. And then notice these words, “Upon Jonath-elem-rechokim,”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist