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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Never Changing Promise

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,068 views

    Through God's promises to Abraham, we see how His promises never change.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Tommy knew that his father kept his promises. And so when his father promised to buy him a new bike, he was excited. But he would have to wait a year - when he would turn 8 years old. Tommy couldn’t wait. He wanted to make sure his father wouldn’t forget and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Self-Righteousness Leads To Disillusionment

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,309 views

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1.

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1. THE CAUSE OF DISILLUSIONMENT = SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS (3:13-15) the people were blind to their own sin -- they were too good to see straight Context: You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Majesty Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 29,519 views

    WORSHIP THE LORD FOR HIS MAJESTY

    BIG IDEA: WORSHIP THE LORD FOR HIS MAJESTY INTRODUCTION: On March 23, 1743, when "The Messiah" was first performed in London, the king was present in the great audience. When the majesty of the Lord was proclaimed by the words of the Hallelujah Chorus, "For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth", ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are You Doing?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,870 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. Do you feel that God is not using you very much? That He has not given you many gifts or opportunities to serve Him? That you are not doing enough for Him? Do you fail to have any joy in seeing God working through you? Is your call as a disciple a burden or an opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,820 views

    Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rest For Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 12,041 views

    God supplies the rest we need to get through life

    Rest for Life Hebrews 4:1-13 September 27, 1998 Morning Service Introduction 1. The idea of zest A. TV Commercials: There are lots of TV ads - Renew your zest for life, Put the zest back into life, Get zestfully clean, all of these ads are focusing on getting something more out of life or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Give Thanks

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,459 views

    We are called to live with grateful hearts every day, not just on Thanksgiving

    Give Thanks Selected Passages November 18, 2001 Introduction GIVE THANKS Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son And now let the weak say I am strong And now let the poor say I am rich Because of what the lord has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stop Making The New Birth Appear So Complicated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,610 views

    Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is not really worth the e

    Avoid Overcomplicating the New Birth in Christ – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What We Believe...about Sin

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Focuses more on the sin of failing to respond to the Holy Spirit.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About Sin Text: Proverbs 29:1 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge was returning home from going to church. He was asked what the preacher had preached about. His one word reply, "Sin". The questioner wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Developing God's Dream Team Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    Every one has a dream team...see how Jesus developed His

    The world is full of competing messages, some in harmony some in disharmony. A good example is commercials on television. Last week advertisers shelled out on average $2.1 million dollars for a 30 second spot. In 55 ads we saw Tobacco giant Philip Morris advertised against teen smoking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Children Of The Light

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    Until you get to heaven, you will never fully understand and comprehend what Jesus did for you by saving your soul.

    CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT With “Thanksgiving”, we know that every Christian is blessed – 1. Salvation and forgiveness 2. Deliverance from the darkness of sin and disbelief 3. Given hope for tomorrow and an eternity with the Lord 4. Strength for living each new day The Bible tells us that we haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living With A Radical Commitment

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,887 views

    When we choose to follow Jesus we are called to a life of radical commitment

    Living with a Radical Commitment Matthew 16:21-28 Introduction The Wesleyan Church was founded on a radical commitment to the principle that the power of Christ could change the world. 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With Memories Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    How we deal with memories, the good and bad. Useing the three Rs to restore peace in ones life.

    Dealing with Memory This message is part of the Dealing With Series. How do we as Christians deal with memories of the past, (good or bad)? What is a memory? The faculty of the mind by which it retains the knowledge of past ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Danger Of Offenses

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,127 views

    Offenses are very common, but we are warned against committing them.

    THE DANGER OF OFFENSES Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OFFENSE OF PRIDE Matt. 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Investing In The Next Generation

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 24,490 views

    This sermon focuses on getting God’s People, the Church, to focus on living and sharing our faith with the next generation.

    Investing Ourselves in the Next Generation Psalm 78:1-8 Intro.: A. Have you ever thought about the fact that the only time in your life that you are pleased about getting older is when you were a kid? - Less than 12; you are so excited about aging that you think in fractions. I am 8 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist