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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    Questions about our life purpose are asked and answered.

    I begin this morning with a question, “Are you a why, a what or a how person?” What people ask: What do I need to do next? What do I need to do to get this job done? What do I need to do to get to this person to notice me? What can I do to get more people to church? What can I say to so and so to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sound The Alarm

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 19,271 views

    The LORD is coming back, the trumpet is about to blow. We must warn them

    “Sound the Alarm” Noah’s message from the steps going up to the ark was not, “something good is going to happen to you!” Amos did not confront the high priest of Israel proclaiming, “Confession is possession!” Jeremiah was no put into the pit for preaching, “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You're Gonna Have To Serve Somebody

    Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,870 views

    Using James 4:1-10 and an old Bob Dylan song, this sermon makes our choice of a master "black and white"

    You’re Gonna Have to Serve Somebody Mark Christian Today may be a day that thought you would never see. Today, we will begin our lesson with a quote from that great theologian, Bob Dylan. I guess that if some of my teachers from Southern Christian were aware that I was using Bob Dylan as part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Redemption Draweth Nigh

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,838 views

    If our religion is going to be more than just performing of obligations we have to ask some hard questions.

    "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Perfect Peace

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    A consideration of Philippians 4:2-9, with special emphasis upon v.5-7

    Islington Baptist Church October 21, 2001 Philippians 4:2-9 Scripture readings: Matthew 24:1-35, Psalm 91, Isaiah 51:12-16 For many people the events of the past 6 weeks have been very troubling and anxiety filled: Life for us as North Americans has changed, 6000 people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Was Then, This Is Now Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,906 views

    To get the reading into stopping people from bringing up their past.

    THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW Ephesians 2:11-13 Down through the years we’ve discovered that many people try to keep you the way that you were. They would say that “A leopard cannot change it spots” and “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” And they believe that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promotion

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,570 views

    The pecking order, as we know it, is going to change. There is going to be a God factor in the church world that we have never seen before. God, who looks at the heart, is going to jump some of you over others because you are keeping His commandments.

    The Promotion Psalm 75:1-10 1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. 2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Jesus And John The Baptist

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    When was the last time you stood at the waters edge with John the Baptist? Did his message resonate with you? Is your life right with God? Are you ready to meet the Messiah?

    Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-17 This week we look to Jesus and John the Baptist. We know from scripture that John was a relative of Jesus through Jesus mother Mary. Luke 1:36 We know that John the Baptist parents Zechariah and Elizabeth were both well along in years and that Elizabeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worship In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,149 views

    Lent 3(A) - Believers worship in spirit and in truth. Worship is much more than a place. Worship is our way of living.

    WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH (Outline) March 7, 2010 - Lent 3 - JOHN 4:15-26 INTRO: Each Sunday believers gather together in churches to draw near to God. In such worship places believers have a certain closeness to God as God draws near to them in his holy word. Visible churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus' Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013
     | 2,292 views

    To prove that we already have peace because of the Prince of Peace in us, the LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself will have to experience (1) uselessness of the fruit of the chosen people and (2) misery for us so that we can experience peace because of His finished

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Perfect Peace of JESUS in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we already have peace because of the Prince of Peace in us, the LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself will have to experience (1) uselessness of the fruit of the chosen people and (2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Parable Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,760 views

    Jesus describes end times events by looking at the fig tree and what we should look for

    Parable of the Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction In order for us to fully understand this parable in Matthew 24, we really need to look at the context in which Jesus spoke it In Matthew 24, Jesus had left the temple and was walking with His disciples As they are walking, Jesus begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    The Miracle Of The Message

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas.

    Scriptures: Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas. That is the miracle of the message. Hebrews 1:1-2 records this ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Worship Style Vs. Substance Part Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    All humans are drawn to glorifying man, just look at the popular TV shows. Christians on the other hand should be glorifying God.

    Worship: Style Verses Substance Part II Psalm 96:1-13 Purpose: To describe how to get closer to our God. Aim: I want the listener to work at intentionally worshiping God. INTRODUCTION: The media industry is obsessed with glory. Magazines and other publications seek to display the beauty and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Requirements Of Revival” - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,598 views

    The Road to revival begins with God's people humbling themselves before Him. But what does that look like?

    From 2 Chronicles 7:14 we learn who the recipients of revival are, what the requirements of revival are, and what the results of revival are. Last time, we considered how God’s people are the recipients of revival. When we forget who we are, we tend to live in such a way as to bring dishonor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Catching The Fire

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,406 views

    Are you on fire for God? God is trying to speak to you right now.God might never speak audibly to you, but He can.

    Catching The Fire Deuteronomy 5:23-29 23 And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, (for the mountain did burn with fire,) that ye came near unto me, even all the heads of your tribes, and your elders; 24 And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God