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  • Rajani Lobo avatar

    Faith Initiation & Faith Response

    Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God!

    Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God! Faith Initiation and Faith Response by Pastor Bryan Coelho Heb.13: 5 – “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Afflictions Of The Righteous Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,711 views

    Part 20 of a series in Psalm 119

    The Afflictions of the Righteous Part 20 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: October 5, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:153-160 Introduction Once again the psalmist seems to be preoccupied with the oppression and opposition he is facing. He is making his way out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Eyes Turned Homeward

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    A sermon on how Christians out to look at Heaven.

    Introduction: Navy’s requirements for sailors on leave in foreign countries Background: Paul continues the contrast of the enemies of the Cross Purpose Statement: As citizens of heaven we ought to… I. Keep Our Minds On Things Above (v. 20a) A. Are you living like a Christian or a Cretan? 1. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Act Justly Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,893 views

    God had given his people explicit instructions as to how to conduct themselves. First God’s people were to love him and second they were to love others. The prophet Micah points out that sacrifice is pointless unless it is supported with obedience. What

    “What God Desires” Micah 6:8 Intro: Reviewing the headlines of the past few months we cannot ignore what we read. Child dies after months of abuse Taxi Driver Murdered in City Finance Company Execs get fat, while Investors Lose Fortunes World Wide Shortage of Credit War Breaks out In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Undignified Than This!

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,374 views

    The sad truth is that many never worship instead they watch.

    2 Samuel 6:12-23 In the reading from 2 Samuel we see two contrasting positions that I think impact on how we worship God. We find David getting excited & passionate about God, his wife Michal the daughter of Saul watching & getting angry with her Husband. She tells him off in no uncertain terms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Practical Living Series Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,607 views

    • For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free,

    Introduction • For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free, boundaries and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Missing God

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on May 29, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,176 views

    This sermon deals with being so busy we miss God in our very present’s.

    Missing God. Gen:28:16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not. A modern day "version" of that statement would sound like this. {GOD WAS HERE AND I WAS OUT TO LUNCH} QUESTION? Has any one here ever Missed God? God comes near us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    John The Forerunner Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,323 views

    There are gems in all familiar stories, and this too is one. We too like John are called to proclaim the graciousness of God - the Good News of the Kingdom

    Luke 3:1-6: The Coming of the Lord’s forerunner THE TIN – Riches untold Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Love Of God Changes Things Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,813 views

    Today there is a love/hate relationship with the supernatural.

    5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 4 of 5) The Love of God Changes Things (Sermonette) Luke 2:8-14 Dec. 17, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction: A Today there is a love/hate relationship with the supernatural. 1 Folks deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    The Sounds Of Silence: You Have Stayed Long Enough Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,431 views

    A sermon on how to heal deep hurts and break down the "walls" that we build around us in our pain.

    INTRO: - The text today gives us a picture of a journey... - Perhaps parallels a journey many of us face... A. God saves us, brings us out of slavery and sin B. Yet He desires us to go into blessing and fullness of life C. There is a Jericho... ...or walls built around our emotions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Huie avatar

    What Jesus Said About Responding To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,599 views

    Some will respond to the gospel with 1) Callused Indifference. 2)Empty Emotionalism. 3)Worldly preoccupation 4. Life changing Faith

    WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL MARK 4: 1-20 1. Illus. of dynamiting for fish (1001 Humorous Illustrations, # 151) • Punch-line: “are you going to talk, or are you going to fish?” 2. Life is filled with important decisions. “Whom will I marry?” “What do I want to do for a living?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maranatha!

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,863 views

    A communion sermon focusing on the hope of the second coming.

    MARANATHA! Revelation 22:20 Big Idea: If we cannot join our beginning to our end, we will live scattered and incoherent lives. INTRO Last week we looked at Jesus’ big invitation for us to come to Him (Revelation 22:17). This week we will look at our big invitation for Jesus to come to us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Even 4 Days Of Tears Vs Even Now Faith

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,135 views

    This dark storm does not have to sink our boats. Even now faith can overcome what seems to be a Divine Delay. This problem does not have to be a stumbling block, it can be stepping stone. never give up. Stingness can kill love.

    EVEN FOUR DAYS OF TEARS? VS EVEN NOW FAITH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com STINGNESS IS A NAIL IN THE COFFIN... STINGNESS IS A LOVE KILLER... I read a story by Reuters. He told about a 56 year old woman suing her husband for divorce. The reason for the divorce was listed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Two Ways!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 9, 2014
     | 4,532 views

    Understanding Judas, helps us understand ourselves.

    John 12:4-6-But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience In Giving

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 29, 2014
     | 10,759 views

    Regular sacrificial giving is an act of trust and worship of God.

    Obedience in Giving October 26, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Regular sacrificial giving is an act of trust and worship of God. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 Introduction: When man finds Jesus, it costs him everything. Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist