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  • Larry La Douceur avatar

    Good News, Great Joy For All People

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,465 views

    This sermon should help the listeners to understand the "Good News" and experience the "GREAT JOY" God offers to all people.

    Good News, Great Joy for All People – by Larry La Douceur Introduction Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. I stand in awe of God and the perfection of His ways and thoughts. The story of how the Messiah came into the world and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hidden Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    God’s work and power are not always obvious, however, his is working and in more powerful ways that we understand.

    I am one of those people who would like for God to show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    America's Hidden Holocaust

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    Abortionists are murdering over one third of this generation of children. It is time that we understand America’s hidden holocaust.

    America’s Hidden Holocaust Jeremiah 32:26-35 Preached Sunday Morning October 17, 2004 Introduction: One of the most talked about human tragedies of history was the slaughter of 6 million Jews by Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. How could a civilized country allow the construction and operation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Spirit?

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    This is a sermon dealing with the issue of fear in a believer’s life, understanding that God did not give us a spirit of fear.

    I want to turn in your Bibles to 2 Timothy 1. I want to read to you this morning the verse that we are going to focus our time on this morning—READ IT and PRAY. I want to tell you about someone I know, and his name is Roddy. Roddy went to BBC, and he didn’t always abide by the rules. In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    How To Know Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,978 views

    You can’t understand or comprehend your purpose in life by starting with YOU! It is essential that you start with GOD!

    13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Manry avatar

    What Does The Bible Have To Say About The End Times? Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,990 views

    This sermon attempts to offer an educated Biblical approach to understanding what the Bible has to say about the end times.

    “What Does the Bible Have to Say About the End Times?” Matthew 24:1-9, 30-31, 36-44 & I Thessalonians 4:13-17 Today I want to begin a series with you entitled “Unwrapping Christianity.” Over the next few weeks we’re going to look at some of the most talked about topics in the church today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Thiessen avatar

    How To Be A Team Player Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,929 views

    Celebrating the Diveristy in the Body of Christ. As each defines and understands their role, the "team" is more and more successful

    BE091502 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 2. How To Be A Team Player (OPENING SLIDE) Today I want to talk about how to be a team player from 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Paul begins by painting the picture of Christian Teamwork and Community in these words. (SLIDE) TEAM DEFINED 1 Cor 12:12-14 12 The body is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Erickson avatar

    The Call Of The Watchman Series

    Contributed by Michael Erickson on Jul 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,106 views

    This sermon deals with the call of the watchman and our understanding of who sent us, to whom we are sent and the responsibility of outcome.

    After I got out of the military, I worked as a supervisor at a Juvenile Detention Center in Medical Lake. It was a brand new facility and we were responsible for opening the doors on the very first day. It really was exciting being in on the ground floor. As a group we went through training ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Barraclough avatar

    The Glory Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,638 views

    This sermon is to help us understand why Paul gloried in the Cross of Christ, and see how this motivated him in ministry.

    Text: Galatians 6:14 “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Intro: On this day we have gathered together for this special service to commemorate the Resurrection Morning nearly 2,000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    God's Holiness

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    God is a Holy God. Understanding His holiness should not bring only bring us experience but action as well.

    TOPIC: GOD’S HOLINESS Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 vv. 3, “…they were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.’” Introduction: Yesterday I was in San Pablo to facilitate the 2nd Bayanihan Church Planting Network; part of the lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Missing Element

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,557 views

    This powerful message will help you to understand why you need the Holy Spirit and how to receive the Holy Spirit!

    “The Missing Element” I. Introduction A missing element can make a world of difference. When something crucial is missing it can have devastating effects. If you don’t believe that ask: a. A Chemist b. Your mother when she is trying to make bread and discovers that the recipe calls for yeast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    God Brings Good From Evil Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 29, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    God points us through the cross to the wonder of his glory in order to understand evil and suffering in this present world.

    Scripture Introduction Who killed Jesus? The Apostles’ Creed says he “suffered under Pontius Pilate.” Or maybe the blame belongs to the soldiers who drove the nails? Or should we condemn the Jews who demanded freedom for the criminal Barabbas and death for this one called, “Christ,” and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Covenants

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,207 views

    A look at the meaning of "Covenant" and a few examples from scripture. Understanding Communion and it’s significance to the New Covenant

    Dakota Community Church February 10, 2008 The Covenants From the Hebrew word - berith it is translated in English as: "will", "covenant" and "testament," and comes from the word meaning "to cut". It is mentioned approximately 300 times in Scripture. A covenant is not an “IF” you do this “THEN” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Receiving A Blessing Form The Lord Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    Helps people understand that we miss out on God’s blessings when we do not give to him.

    Title: How to receive a blessing from God Theme: To help people understand that we miss out on God’s blessings when we do not give to him. Text: Malachi 3:7-17 Today I would like to talk to you about giving. If there is one thing that is common between the Israelites and Christians it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    How Could A Loving God...?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,898 views

    If you struggle to understand how a loving God can exist with all the suffering and pain of life. This message is for you.

    How Could a Loving God.... “God is Love” 1 John 4:7-10, 16 “God so loved that he gave” 9-10 7 Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 But anyone who does not love does not know God ? for God is love. 9 God showed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan