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  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Take A Stand For God

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,403 views

    the opening thought for the year 2007. When all else fails, falls, or flys off, Take a Stand for God

    Take a Stand for God Daniel 6:1-26 Galatians 5:1 Verses 1-3 We notice that living right for God has brought Daniel to receive the blessings from the Lord openly in the world. Verses 4-9 It is because of God’s blessing, and Daniels obedience to God, that some the people around Daniel grew up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's First Name Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,608 views

    This is an introductory sermon on the names of God. It was given on an "Open House" Sunday where we recieved many visitors and guests.

    God’s First Name Names are often meant to be descriptive or hopeful I really enjoyed the movie “Holes”. All the boys who were required to dig holes – 5 feet deep and 4 feet in diameter every day – were given some pretty interesting nicknames. Armpit, Barfbag, Zero, Caveman are just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am He

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    The eyes of people will be opened if they will just listen and believe the still small voice of the Holy Spirit who speaks to them.

    Text: Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He” (John 4:26). The eyes of a Samaritan woman are unexpectedly open as she makes a routine trip to the well to draw water for the day. After Jesus began his ministry, people began to come to him to be baptized by his disciples. His popularity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Free Indeed: The Power Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    While we might not think it, pride can be an open door that Satan uses to inflict harm on us.

    THE POWER OF PRIDE James 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:5-8 1. Illus. of Loraine at GPBC • Came to see me. Had a list of weird things going on in her life, things that were destroying her but that she had no explanation for. • As I listened, I began to try to fit what she was telling me into a model. Physical? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Krueger avatar

    The Christian Resistance: How To Say "No" To Evil

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,610 views

    How to deal with evil people/situations in such a way as to still leave the door open for God to work in a constructive way.

    Phillip Krueger Page 1 2/9/2009 THE CHRISTIAN RESISTANCE: HOW TO SAY NO TO EVIL Exodus 22:28“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler “of your people.” New International Version (NIV) 2-8-09 1. There are times in life that we will be asked to participate in something we feel to be immoral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Letter To Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    The opening of our study of the book of Ephesians. This sermon gives a brief overview of the book, it’s purpose, and theme

    The Letter to Ephesus Text: Ephesians 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We are beginning a sermon series on the book of Ephesians and in doing so I hope that we can dig out all the truth of this great letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus. Now just like when you read any kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Faith In Today's Marketplace Of Ideas Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 4, 2008
     | 2,686 views

    The Ultimate Issue of life is eternal in nature. This message looks at that reality and opens possibilities for sharing the Christian Faith effectively.

    Issues of Life Series Your Faith in Today’s Marketplace of Ideas Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 2, 2005 & February 3, 2008 The issues of life shared two weeks ago were, in some detail, the matter of abortion, and in much less detail, other matters such as so called mercy killings of handicapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “mountain With The Best View” Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 17, 2011
     | 6,294 views

    Sometimes something happens that is so startling that it opens your eyes to what was there, but hidden, and it forever changes the world!

    I remember it like it was just a few moments ago. It was a beautiful clear, sunny Tuesday morning and I had a meeting with Jay and Colette about their mission work in Poland. Jay came running into my office and told me to look on the internet because something big was happening in New York City. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Emmaus Road: The Road Of Understanding

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,410 views

    On the Emmaus Road Jesus opened the understanding of two disciples to the truth of His' resurrection and this understanding completely changed their lives.

    THE EMMAUS ROAD: “The Road of Understanding” Luke 24:13-28 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sacrificial Gift Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 22, 2010
     | 9,120 views

    God's inexpressible gift is a sacrificial gift. What are we willing to sacrifice in order to help others open that gift?

    If you’ve been to almost any store lately, you know that Christmas is on its way. Given the stakes for many retailers, it’s not surprising that so many stores begin their preparations for Christmas earlier and earlier every year. According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Dangerous Baby Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 20, 2009
     | 3,727 views

    The Christ Child stimulates a lot of controversy. What role do the followers of Jesus play in opening hearts to the gospel?

    Sermon for CATM – Advent 4 – December 20, 2009 – One Dangerous Baby Let’s all stand to read today’s Advent Scripture reading. [Luke 2:1-20] It’s funny the responses that people have to Christmas, to the story of the birth of Christ. My wife Barbara was telling me the other night that at her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    The Virtue Of Faithfulness (8 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,875 views

    Being a faithful Chrisitan is not being at church every time the doors are open. Faithfulness is rooted in our faith in God.

    What is faithfulness? What do we mean when we say someone is faithful? Faithfulness is not… · attending church every time the doors are open. · serving in ministry positions where God has not gifted you. · teaching Sunday School longer than God calls you to. · financially supporting the ministries ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Jones avatar

    Faith Or Confidence

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,700 views

    An eye opening look at faith as it was meant to be, not what the church has made it today... FAITH is not about you.

    The Search for Faith This morning I want to talk about faith. The subject of faith has been preached on, written about, study guides offered, instructional series presented and on and on… the topic has an exhaustive amount of research and teaching on it…why? Because we as Christians understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Dawn Of A New Day

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    The First Day Brought: 1. Light, 2. Open Grave 3. Living Savior 4. Indwelling Spirit

    Dawn of a New Day Matthew 28:1 (AV) 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. - Song “One Day” - John Wilbur Chapman - Born Richmond, Indiana.1859 - Died NYC 1918 - Ordained a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Creation In Six Days? Really?

    Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 28, 2018
     | 9,100 views

    This lessons lays open the mistakes and fallacies of some scientific evidence claiming the earth is millions or billions of years old.

    Genesis tells us God created the water covered Earth, Light, Sky, Dry Land and Plants in only three days. Then He made the Sun, Moon, and Stars. The fifth day saw the creation of Fish and Birds. Finally, on the sixth day. God created the Animals and Man. Yet, some say, “Six days? Really? Nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist