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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Ready Mix Gods

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,553 views

    This sermon shows the sin of building idols in our person lives.

    Introduction- As an introduction I show the congregation a picture (on power point) of me holding a box of ready mix biscuit mix in my hand. State: Ready mix biscuit mix can be a wonderful thing. It accommodates people who have busy schedules. It accommodates people (like me) who do not know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Jerusalem

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,516 views

    At the end of time, heaven and earth will be united in Christ

    New Jerusalem Rev 21:2 09/25/05 2362 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of Revelation, chapter 21, and follow along as I read v2. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Amen. The word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Believe In God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,140 views

    What is God like? Why Should I believe in Him?

    1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be… Genesis 1:1-3a (KJV) In the same way that a novel-writer will not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Can't Take It With You Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on May 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,096 views

    Sermon on the Rich Farmer. Living for God, not for the world's definition of success. Luke 12:16-21

    The Famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy writes in one of his novels about a young man who owns a small farm in Russia. The farm is now his, because his father just died. With his father fresh in the ground at his feet, the young man begins to dream about expanding the farm, growing more crops and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why Doesn't God Prevent Evil? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 12, 2013
     | 6,304 views

    How can a good God allow human suffering to continue? The story of Joseph provides a powerful illustration that suffering has a purpose, even when we can't see it at the present time.

    “When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: ‘Say to Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hiding In Plain Sight

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 25, 2012
     | 4,634 views

    We are all searching for something that will satisfy, something that until now has alluded us - or did we know it once? The Christmas season seems to hold out; for many, that promise again every year.

    Dakota Community Church November 25, 2012 Hiding in Plain Sight The Unexpected Source of the Christmas We’ve All Been Longing For Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Need Hope?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding hope and strength for trials and temptations.

    Text: 1 Cor 10:13, Title: Need Hope? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/10/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Bill Hybels tells about an interesting experience after a baptism service in their church. He writes: “I bumped into a woman in the stairwell who was crying. I thought this was a little odd, since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following The Heart Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,753 views

    Ruth goes out into the fields to glean, and winds up in the middle of God’s will by her humility and obedience. We can learn from Ruth’s example.

    Introduction I want to pick up with the though we ended with last time: Lastly, a prayer (paraphrased from Tommy Tenny in the “God Chasers” : Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Invasion Of Islam, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    This study is not an attack on the Muslim people, but we in America have every right to openly and honestly examine any religious teaching, especially one that is growing so fast in America and the world! As of 2006 there are 1.5 billion believers in Isla

    This study is not an attack on the Muslim people, but we in America have every right to openly and honestly examine any religious teaching, especially one that is growing so fast in America and the world! As of 2006 there are 1.5 billion believers in Islam which makes it the 2nd largest next to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Refiner's Fire"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 46,704 views

    God’s Purpose,God’s Plan,God’s Provision, and Man’s response to purifying us and making us more like Christ.

    “The Refiner’s Fire” August 26, 2007 “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness…” Malachi 3:3-4 I read recently about a group of women who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Proving Your Love For God

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,838 views

    Message based on loving God, but using a couple other passages to support the idea that obeying God is how we show our love.

    Proving Your Love for God Matthew 22:34-40 & other Scriptures September 21, 2008 Introduction Have you ever said something in school, maybe on the playground, and someone said, “Oh yeah? Prove it!” And so you’ve gotta step and show them that you’re really not afraid to stick your tongue on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From Sadness To Singing Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,065 views

    Discover how God can change sadness into singing when you face trials.

    Have you ever been sad to the point that it showed on your face? All of us have faced sadness. All of us have been discouraged. All of us have experienced down times. The important thing is that we find strength to pull us out of those dark moments. God will give strength to change sadness into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Audacity And Humility (Or Pride And The Perfect Man)

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,146 views

    Comparing the audacity of Job questioning God and James and John’s request to sit on the right and left of the throne to the humility of Christ.

    Scriptures: Job 38: 1-7, 38-41 Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45 Audacity and Humility …. (Or Pride and Perfection) Recently I received an email with the subject line:”Photo of a perfect man.” When I opened it, it said “Image not available.” Well, now that is funny at least to the females in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In God's Presence Following God's Guidance

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,993 views

    There is a promised provided in this proverb. If we take God at HIs word and live in HIs presence, we can take advantage of His promises, and take serious HIs direction.

    Intro: What is the greatest promise in the entire Bible? The greatest promise in all the Bible is the one that we take the most for granted. It is the promise God’s presence. Many read the Bible but not to hear God’s voice. Many pray but not to bathe in God’s presence. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drink (And Eat) Responsibly

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,923 views

    We examine the freedom of our country and the freedomt that we have in Christ. Paul is indicating that freedom also means responsibility. We’ll see how that impacts us.

    Independence Day Drink (and Eat) Responsibly 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 July 5, 2009 As we celebrate Independence Day, I want to talk a little more about freedom. On Memorial weekend, we looked at a passage in 1 Corinthian 10 where Paul recounts the deliverance of Israel from slavery to freedom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God