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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Why Doesn't God Just Leave Me Alone? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,877 views

    Reasons God doesn’t leave you alone - based on the question of the demoniac of Gadara, "Why are you bothering me, Jesus?"

    We’re renewing the series dealing with the questions people asked Jesus. [The first four messages in this series were delivered in March of 2003.] These questions are important because the people asking them had issues just like you and I. We learn the keys to living a purposeful life from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Biblical Basis For Group Ministry Series

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,372 views

    Biblical Basis For Group Ministry

    THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART I The Biblical Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Life Changing Power Of Godly Hope Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2016
     | 7,048 views

    1. Real hope is hungry to be holy (vs. 3, 5-7). 2. Real hope refuses to be satisfied with sin (vs. 4, 8). 3. Real hope is secure in the Savior (vs. 9). 4. Real hope is led by love (vs. 10).

    The Life Changing Power of Godly Hope 1 John 3:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 24, 2016 (Revised December 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 24, 2021
     | 2,496 views

    A unanimous apostolic plan that went awry, Jewish rumors, gentile riots, and an apostle getting a ride on Roman soldiers. The purpose of the Christian life is not to avoid problems; indeed, God can sometimes use our problems to further His plans.

    A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? (Acts 21:17-40) 1. The invention of Post-it notes is interesting. What seemed like a failure was turned to a great success: In 1968, scientist Spencer Silver at the 3M company created a very weak adhesive that would peel off when removed from any surface. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Surpassing Greatness Of God During Our Stormy Days (Acts 27)

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 10, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,079 views

     God’s favour surpasses all boundaries  God’s wisdom surpasses the wisdom of the world  God’s timing surpasses human comprehension  God’s purpose for our lives surpasses our imagination

    A Study on Acts 27 It is a familiar chapter that talks about the shipwreck of Paul. As we know, Paul undertook three missionary journeys in his lifetime. After Paul had returned to Jerusalem from his third missionary journey he was arrested and had to face charges before the Roman authorities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    About Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    A teaching sermon on spiritual gifts; what they are, who has them, and what their purpose is. (audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

    The drama we presented this morning about spiritual gifts was a comedy, but it served one very important purpose: Bringing the subject of those gifts to the forefront so we can study and understand who has them and what their purpose is. Unfortunately, the area of spiritual gifts is just one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Because We Belong To God, Part 2

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,524 views

    Because we belong to God, we should desire spiritual nourishment to grow, we enjoy certain blessings, and we have a holy purpose in life.

    Because We Belong to God Part 2 I Pet. 2:1-10 INTRO.: We want to continue today thinking about certain things a Christian should do and be just because he is a Christian. Last week we spoke of being holy in conduct, living in reverent fear, and loving one another sincerely. There are other very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holiness And Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    One of the most forgotten teachings of our Lord is that of church discipline. In this message we discuss the purpose for it, the process by which it is done and when discipline is to be practiced.

    Holiness and Discipline Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction: It is difficult to read a paper or watch the news today without hearing something about an upcoming, and according to some, inevitable pandemic of the avian influenza virus. You might know it as the "Bird" flu. This influenza A virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Teach Us To Number Our Days" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 35,573 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents and family to affirm to others that LIFE IS SHORT, AND WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Friendship Baptist Church Anniston Alabama 29 September 2006 Funeral Services for Lynnette Ashley Grant BIG IDEA: BECAUSE LIFE IS SHORT, WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS. REFERENCES: Ec.1:4 (One generation goes its way, the next one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rex E. Faile avatar

    When Troubles Come

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,967 views

    The question is not if trouble comes but when trouble comes. God has a purpose for every difficulty in life. We must embrace our "training" with joy and hope.

    When Trouble Comes Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church March 7, 2007 Job 14:1-2 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. (KJV) Intro. The question is not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Credentials For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,909 views

    As we examine the credentials of Paul for ministry, we notice that in order to be credentialed for ministry we need to have the right master, a specific office, and a clear purpose.

    Scripture Shortly after I graduated from High School I went in to the South African Air Force. After basic training I was sent to Pietersburg Air Force Base, which is in northern South Africa, not too far from the border of Zimbabwe. One night I found myself alone in the middle of the veld, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Hamby avatar

    What Will It Take To Bring You To Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,017 views

    # 13 in series. If God’s purpose is to progressive mold us into the image of His son, then He is not cruel in doing whatever is necessary to bring us to Jesus.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 13 “What Will It Take to Bring You To Jesus?” John 4:46-4:54 This morning I have constructed a visual model of our lives on this table. The tower on the table ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rule Digal avatar

    Daniel's Resolution To Purity Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,195 views

    While it is true that God fulfills his purpose despite and through our failures, we are not excused from being responsible and accountable with our actions and decisions.

    Theme: Daniel’s Resolution to Purity Text: Daniel 1:8-21 Intro. a. Last message: God is sovereign. Everything is under the control of His mighty hand. Nothing will ever take place outside His plans. Events are always in line to God’s purpose. They always fulfill His best intentions for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Dust In The Wind Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,023 views

    The cause of human desolation is an unwillingness to believe, which takes God out of the picture. We are restless until we find our rest and purpose in God.

    Overcoming Futility...A Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Dust in the Wind,” chapter 2 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Back in the 70’s the classic rock band Kansas recorded a song that echoes the outlook of this chapter, “All we are is dust in the wind.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • George Yates avatar

    "Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 2 Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,706 views

    Unity with diversity of gifts, talents, experiences. Purpose of diversity and unity is for the body to do works of service and the building up the body to become the fullness Christ intended.

    EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 17, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 2 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. Last week we began this passage “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with one another, keep unity of spirit bond ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed