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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Running Back To God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,837 views

    With Jonah’s new purpose he is about to be used mightily. Do you desire to be used by God, but feel trapped in circumstances?

    We are looking at Jonah’s prayer as he prayed to God from an unlikely place, the stomach of a fish. To pray we must have faith in God. Sometimes we say there are no atheists in foxholes. Now we find out from Jonah that there are no atheists in fish bellies. Can you imagine what it would be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lies In Disguise—battling Temptation

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    Temptations may be bold, or subtle. Temptations may be good things to stand in the way of Devotion Temptations are for one purpose to destroy us

    Lies In Disguise—Battling Temptation Matthew 4:1-4:8 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of temptation. The boy was standing near an open box of peanut butter cookies. “Now then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Commandments

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,239 views

    Godd’s commandments are absolutes, yet they also serve another purpose. They show us our sin and our neeed of a Saviour

    Some years ago the ’Times’ carried an article by Charles Bremner under the heading �Sense and Sensitivity� In it Bremner observed: The Politically Correct culture chimes with the way the country (the USA) is fleeing from risk and moral judgment into the realm of ’victimology’ Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    I Will Never Quit Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,930 views

    Sermon three in the series. The characteristics of a Christian who never quits seeking to fulfill God’s purpose for his or her life.

    I Will Never Quit Sean Lester April 28, 2007 Text: To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Applying Gifts To Ministry Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    This sermon is the tenth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which purposes to encourage hearers to apply their spiritual gift in ministry to others.

    This is the final message in a series of sermons I have been preaching on “spiritual gifts.” We began this series by talking about the 3 Categories of Gifts and they are Motivational gifts, Ministry gifts, and Manifestation gifts. The texts we will consider in applying Ministry gifts today will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Role Of The Word

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,865 views

    The greatest threat to the Bible is believers who don’t live close enough to God’s Word for it to perform its purpose.

    The Transforming Role of the Word Hebrews 4:12 What is the greatest threat to the Bible? A Soviet Russian dictionary defined the Bible as a ‘collection of fantastic legends without scientific support. It is full of dark hints, historical mistakes, and contradictions. It serves as a factor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Influence: With Her, He Ate" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY.

    “INFLUCENCE: With Her, He Ate” Genesis 3:1-7(KJV) 11 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Community Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: The person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY. References: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Shaw-Lome: All Is Well" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents to affirm to others that THEIR FAITH in God allows them to prepare for their son’s FUTURE "RESURRECTION".

    “SHAW-LOME: All Is Well” - Memorial Service in Honor of SSG Driggers 2 Kings 4:18-27 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Community Chapel Presidio of Monterey, California BIG IDEA: The MOTHER’S FAITH empowered her to PREPARE for her son’s FUTURE RESURRECTION. REFERENCES: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "How To Show Love To People Before They Die"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that when we express love to others, we are also demonstrating the love of God.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Worship Service since Iraq Killeen, TX 21 March 2010 Big Idea: When we express love to others, we are demonstrating the love of God. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Hebrews 4:15 (KJV) For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "The Rainbow: Proof That God Takes His Promises Seriously”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 1, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,114 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Rainbow is our proof that we can trust God to be faithful to his promises.

    1 March 2009 First Sunday of Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: We can trust God to be faithful to his promises. REFERENCES: Isaiah 44:3 ESV For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obedience: The Way To God's Heart

    Contributed by Delfin Corona on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,052 views

    It taked our wholehearted obedience to God’s word to accomplish His purpose upon our lives and to please Him in the end.

    OBEDIENCE: THE WAY TO GOD’S HEART Ex 19:4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. 5 And now if you will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to Me above all the nations; for all the earth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "He Is Risen"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,513 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearer to affirm to others that Peter's sermon encourages us all to move spiritually forward from the Resurrection.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Community Chapel Resurrection Sunday Worship Service Killeen, TX 4 April 2010 Big Idea: Peter’s sermon encourages us not to get caught-up in issues of the past, but to move spiritually forward from the Resurrection. Scriptural ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    The Becoming | The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,042 views

    John 1:14a. Jesus Christ is the eternal Word of God who became flesh for his own redemptive purpose.

    THE WORD BECAME FLESH | BIBLICAL CHRISTOLOGY FOR CHRISTMAS THE BECOMING – THE WORD BECAME FLESH JOHN 1:14a [INTRODUCTION] - Author and pastor Leith Anderson tells of a time several years ago when he was visiting Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, on a mission trip and was taken, of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Real Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    Many of your ideas about the Holy Spirit are wrong. What is the real role and purpose of Jesus representative on earth in your life?

    The Holy Spirit is the best kept secret in Christianity mostly because His purpose and role have been misunderstood. The Holy Spirit is not a grand show master who makes it possible for you to do really cool stuff, or at least appear really cool so people are impressed. The Holy Spirit actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rick George avatar

    Our Sacrifice Of Worship - God's Desire

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,138 views

    A woman gives her most valued asset for the purpose of worshiping Jesus. We must also give sacrificially in our worship.

    There’s no doubt that the topic of giving and anything related to our finances is uncomfortable. It’s uncomfortable for pastors and it’s uncomfortable for congregations. But God never said that we should be comfortable with His Word, but He did say that His Word would nourish us and sometimes with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational