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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    God Is A Good God And He Wants To Do Good To Us

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 3, 2008
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    GOD 1.HAS GOOD PLANS FOR US 2.WILL BLESS US AND OUR CHILDREN 3.WILL FULFILL THE DESIRES OF OUR HEART 4.WILL MEET OUR NEEDS 5.WILL FIGHT OUR BATTLES 6.HAD BEEN FAITHFUL TO OUR FATHERS 7.WANTS US TO BE STEADFAST IN OUR FAITH

    GOD IS A GOOD GOD AND HE WANTS TO DO GOOD TO US ********************************************************** OUTLINE 1. GOD HAS GOOD PLANS FOR US 2. GOD WILL BLESS US AND OUR CHILDREN 3. GOD WILL FULFILL THE DESIRES OF OUR HEART 4. GOD WILL MEET OUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES 5. GOD WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    God Has Called You Into New Life

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jan 19, 2008
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    A look at the promise of Jesus. Today, through faith we have a new life with Him. At the Resurrection, we will have a new body.

    GOD HAS CALLED YOU INTO NEW LIFE Stephen H. Becker, M.Div., ULLM St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove January 20th, 2007—2nd Sunday after Epiphany As Christians, how often have you heard people refer to us—or maybe even we ourselves call ourselves—as “born again.” A great dialogue we find in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Clap On – Epiphany

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008
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    When th elight comes on you realy know that God is reachign out to you.

    Clap on – Epiphany Ephesians 3:1-12 Welcome to the season of Epiphany. Epiphany is a fun word to say. Not every one knows what it means. So let me give you a secular definition and see if you get it. The dictionary gives this description: “a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Soldier Or Servant

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 22, 2008
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    Take a look as God turns a corner on His plan to include the Gentiles in His church.

    Soldier or Servant? Acts Chapter 10 We will continue our study today in the Book of Acts looking at the early church and what God was seeking to do – toady we are looking at a passage where God is really seeking to turn a corner with His followers. Acts 9 – Saul becomes Paul – we saw this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Thank God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2007
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    Initial sermon of interim pastorate. As Paul lived into relationship with God prior to theologizing, I thank God for the faithfulness in the congregation’s history; for mutual enrichment in its diversity; and for coming victory when no one need be ashame

    God is not a problem to be solved. God is a mystery with whom we are to live. God is not an equation to be worked out in mathematical precision; God is personal, with whom we connect. God is a who, a where, and a when -- acting, living, and doing; and if God is sometimes a what and a why, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ In Paul Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007
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    Sermon 3 in the Galatians series. stresses the power of sharing your testimony, telling your story.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Paul (Gal 1: 11-24) Before and After – A Transformation My Grandfather used to tell me stories – all kinds of stories Stories about the old days, about what it was like to grow up around Creighton, Missouri in the earlier 1900’s (20’s, 30’s) Stories about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom For A Wretch Like Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007
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    John Newton was a sinner. He didn’t deserve to be saved. It was only because of the Amazing Grace of Jesus he had a prayer.

    OPEN: In 1776 the great patriot Thomas Paine, wrote the following words about freedom: “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; ’tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust In The Lord And Dont Despair .jesus Will See You Through

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 26, 2007
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    THIS SERMON CALLS US TO TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. IT HIGHLIGHTS 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE

    TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH *************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Lentz avatar

    I'm Heading In The Right Direction Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007
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    For a believer the final destination of heaven is settled, but there’s still the matter of living for today and developing Christlikeness.

    I’m Heading In The Right Direction 7-29-07 New Series: The New Me – Pt. 4 Phil. 3:12-14 Intro. There’s a certain sense of excitement that wells up when you’re ready to set out on a trip to a place where you’ve never been before. Maybe it’s a vacation to an exotic location or a mission trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    When God builds a church it is built on the foundation of the resurrection of Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION BEGIN WITH EASTER VIDEO  SLIDE #1  This is a joyous occasion we celebrate today! Today is Resurrection Sunday! On this day we celebrate the greatest moment in the history of mankind! It is the time in which we celebrate God raising His Son Jesus from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Escaping Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 29, 2009
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    We see Cain yielding to sin and falling bait to it just because of his heart condition. He did not take any stand to rule over it or run from it. He just yielded. For Cain (and for us) there is an exit on every level of temptation, and we need to see the

    Opening illustration: When we sin we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the price was too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Tison avatar

    I Will Be Focused Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 11, 2009
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     | 4,869 views

    Success is marked by different people at different times in your life, I received an article this week stating that a person making less then $25k a year believes that success is having an income of $100k, while those making $100k believe success is havin

    Introduction: Have you ever won a prize? Maybe it was at a county fair or a sweepstakes. Maybe it was a door prize at a party, maybe it was a prize from McDonald’s monopoly or maybe you found a discarded lottery ticket – because after all Christians trust God not the Powerball! There is a thrill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    You Can Be One Too…

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008
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    Importance of a name - it identifies and says something about us.

    You can be one too… Acts 9:26-28 With all the advertising that we have seen with the election I am reminded about the continuous flow of messages that we are exposed to every day. The candidates for offices and the big companies want people to see or hear the name and think of something. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Prophecy Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
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    Much of what the Gospels proclaim are prophecy fulfilled. Of all the religious leaders in the world, Jesus Christ is unique. Unlike any other religious leader, there were 100’s of prophecies written about Jesus’ birth, life, death, resurrection and Second

    Prophecy Fulfilled Isaiah 53:4-6 When you hear the word prophecy, what do you think of? Nostradamus? The thousands of people throughout history who have predicted the end of the world, only to see the date come and pass? Do you think of people who have told others they are going to be healed only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Extending Grace To Others Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,135 views

    We are an avenue of Gods grace to other Christians, even the ones who disappoint or hurt us.

    This story quite honestly is a troubling one to me. Can I say that? Is it okay for me to say that? The reason it troubles me is because up until this point in the book of Acts, when the church had a disagreement (and they had some very significant ones), they worked through them and came to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist