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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    You Rich People

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 177 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Story of Bill Gates. Today, at age 41, he is the richest private individual in the entire world, with a net worth of about 30 billion dollars. 2. That is the kind of a story we are interested in quite often isn't it? We like to read books and watch movies about people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Vanity"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

    “Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,226 views

    Hezekiah was blessed for his pursuit of God. We too can be blessed if we follow the example of Hezekiah.

    THE PURSUIT OF GOD II KINGS 18:1-7A INTRODUCTION: One of the worst kings of Judah, Asa, was succeeded by one of the best. Of no other king of Israel or Judah, other than David, is it said that the Lord was with him. God blessed and prospered Hezekiah. II Chronicles 32, tells us that God gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Our Flesh Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 30,340 views

    What does it mean to "die to sin?"

    OPENING: A man met a friend of his one morning and hailed him with, "Say, Sam, have you seen Melvin lately? I’ve been looking high and low for him." "Well," said the friend, "those are the places to look. He died in January." APPLICATION: The Bible tells us that all men have died to something. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Reconcilable Differences

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,020 views

    In this sermon I talk about our need for reconcilation with God and how God made that possible for us.

    Reconcilable Differences When you have a problem or disagreement with someone how do you normally respond? What do you do to try and make right a relationship gone badly? Do you use the Hatfield and McCoy method and duke it out until there’s only one person standing? Do you just let it go? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Evans avatar

    Follies Of A Fool Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 7,740 views

    THE RICH FOOL FAILED TO: RECOGNIZE GOD’S BLESSINGS, LIVE A LIFE OF GENEROSITY AND FOCUS HIS RESOURCES TOWARD HEAVEN. Jesus challenges us to avoid his foolish ways.

    FOLLIES OF A FOOL HE DIDN’T EVEN HEAR THE WORDS JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE LARGE GATHERING, “I TELL YOU, WHOEVER ACKNOWLEDGES ME BEFORE MEN, THE SON OF MAN WILL ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE HIM BEFORE THE ANGELS OF GOD…” NO, HE HAD COME FOR ANOTHER REASON. CERTAINLY JESUS WOULD HELP HIM. HE PRESSED TOWARD ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    I'm Just Talk'in About Tonight

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    Loss of moral integrity brings an end to the powerful potential of the child of God.

    I¡¦M JUST TALK¡¦IN ABOUT TONIGHT JUDGES 16: 1-21 NOVEMBER 25, 2001 LAST SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT INTRODUCTION: Toby Keith ¡§I¡¦m just talk¡¦in about tonight¡¨ Song lyrics TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this morning has a lot in common with the song. We live in a culture that is obsessed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Very Modern Ancient City

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,078 views

    The problems that plagued Corinth - immaturity, carnality, worldly influences, division, style wars and the like - are still present today. Find out the comparisons and how to find peace in God despite the world around us.

    To hear an audio version of this message, please go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. Imagine for me if you will, a city – bustling, modern – a major city with over six hundred thousand residents. In many ways – the city is the wealthiest, coolest, most multicultural city in the country. Trade from ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God's Emotional Matrix Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    If we let the Bible speak for itself, we find a God Who is often different than the God many Christians present, a God with a complicated emotional matrix.

    God’s Emotional Matrix 1. The sermons over the last few weeks have really stretched us. 2. We mentioned the purpose for all creation, to glorify God. Creation does this by SHOWCASING what is special about God. 3. We cannot develop God’s special qualities, because they are already perfect. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Alone With God.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    When are you alone with God?

    Being alone with God Good morning everyone. Have you ever asked yourself why can’t I find out what God wants for me ? Is He listening? Why don’t I ever hear things from God? I have said some of them myself at different times in my life . When you ask yourself that, what are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lend Me Your Ear

    Contributed by James Gibson on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    IT’S TIME FOR THE CHURCH AND GODS PEOPLE TO START LISTING TO GOD AND THE SPIRIT OF GOD.

    LEND ME YOUR EAR REV.22 He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. THIS VERSE IS FOUNT IN THE BOOK OF RELEVATION SEVEN TIMES AND OUT OF THE SEVEN TIMES SIX OF THEM ARE IN CHAPTER TWO AND THREE. JESUS IS TALKING TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES HE TELLS ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Hunger

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,749 views

    Something is not right. There must be more to life than this. Nothing in this life brings satisfaction.This one is about that longing - THE HUNGER - and how we try to deal with it.

    The Hunger Psalms 84:1-84:3 6, November 2005 Dakota Community Church The Hunger When do we first recognize it? Is it in our early twenties, late teens, earlier perhaps? That sense that something is missing, that there must be more to life than what we are experiencing. Quote: "All men ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    How To Hear God Speak (Acts - Part 26) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    How to prepare my heart to hear God

    How to hear God speak Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 26 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - July 13, 2003 One of the most basic claims of Christianity is that God speaks to people… … “and God said…” (over & over..) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dieuner Joseph avatar

    Keep Hope Alive

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 45,390 views

    To encourage believers not to lose hope no matter their circumstance.

    Rev. D. Joseph May 4, 2007 Text: Jer. 17:7; Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Topic: Keep Hope Alive INTRODUCTION Contrary to popular belief, Jesse Jackson did not coined the saying: ‘keep hope alive.’ The Bible has been admonishing and encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    The Nature Of God's Sovereignty

    Contributed by Paul George on May 25, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,567 views

    The sovereignty of God

    The Sovereignty of God, what do we mean by this expression? The Sovereignty of God refers to the supremacy of God, the kingship of God, the Godhood God. To say that God is Sovereign is to declare that God is God. To say that God is Sovereign is to declare that He is the Most High, doing according ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness