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  • Roy Wade, Sr. avatar

    "The Pit Experiences"

    Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 43,429 views

    This text gives us (7) reasons why God permit us to have "Pit Experiences!"

    INTRODUCTION OF THE TEXT: Why does God permit us to have “pit experiences?” Contrary to what some preachers or pastors say; the child of God does have “pit experiences.” God does not shelter us to the degree that he does not permit us to go through some experiences! Listen, if you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transforming Power Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 340 ratings
     | 178,367 views

    #8 in a series on Hebrews. This sermon gives four reasons that we should not disregard the word of God.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 8 “The Transforming Power of the Word of God.” Hebrews 4:12-13 I was thirteen years old when I first became aware of being under the scalpel of God’s word. It was then that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    How Do You Know We Worship The Real God Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    Part 2 in series. This sermon examines reasons we know we are worshipping the real God.

    QUESTION PEOPLE ASK Part 2: How Do We Know We Believe In The Right God? Last week we looked at evidences for God. But you know, there are many different religions in the world. There are many different people believing many different things. How in the world do we know that what we believe is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshiping From Our Lazy-Boys

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    This sermon unpacks the physical expressions of our worship and the reasons we’re often so backward.

    - Worship is supposed to be spiritual (John 4:23-24), but that spiritual worship, if real, is undoubtedly going to express itself physically. Some people think that what we do or don’t do with our bodies during worship doesn’t really matter, but that’s just not true. - Ex. Your kid does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    God Came Near Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,767 views

    1st in the series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Gives the reasons that the Incarnation was necessary.

    Text: John 1:1-18 We’ve got ourselves a problem, you and I, and I can tell you, it’s not just a little problem. We’ve got ourselves a whopper of a problem. It’s not a new problem, and we’re certainly not the first ones to ever have it. As a matter of fact the problem dates clear back to Adam & Eve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Tale Of Two Families

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    In a tale of two families, we see one blessed and the other cursed. Here are the reasons why.

    INTRO: Did you guys hear about the eleven kids found in cages in their home? It was a few weeks ago. Let me read to you the press release in case you’re not familiar with it. Wakeman, Ohio – Sheriff’s deputies found 11 children locked in cages less than 3 ’/2 feet high inside a home, but a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discovering Your Dream – Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,556 views

    This morning let’s look at some reasons why we don’t finish strong.

    INTRO: In his book Finishing Strong: Going the Distance for Your Family, Steve Farrar recounts the story of three young evangelists who burst onto the American scene in 1945. Their names were Billy Graham, Bron Clifford, and Chuck Templeton. All three were in their mid-twenties, and rose to quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Depression - Part 2

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,293 views

    God has a cure for Depression. Part 1 gives the reasons - part 2 gives the answers!

    What do we do when we are depressed? Irritability, sadness, exhaustion, low self-image, destructive self-criticism, shame, guilt, manic behavior, suicidal thoughts or acts. ILLUS: In the February addition of the Reader’s Digest there was an advertisement for Paxil, an anti-depressant. It began ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Lies, Lying And Liars

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 27,194 views

    The world seems to agree that lying is not a good thing, but the believer in Christ has different reasons for that.

    Lies, Lying and Liars TCF Sermon October 17, 2004 How many of you have ever received a gift you didn’t like? Maybe it was a really hideous tie. Maybe it was a fruitcake. I’ve heard of families where the same fruitcakes were passed along from member to member for years. Nobody could bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 17,369 views

    Why did Jesus suffer? Isaiah tells us hte reason. This is Sermon 2 of 4

    INTRODUCTION  We are closing in on Resurrection Sunday. As we get closer to that wonderful time of celebration I want to take you back to the book of Isaiah as we return to the 53rd of Isaiah.  I want you to remember as we look at our text today that Isaiah wrote this some 700 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Claud Owens avatar

    Why I Am A Christian

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    What I can reply when people ask the reason why I am a Christian.

    “Why I Am A Christian” Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 Gospel Reading Luke 12:.22 - 32 Last Wednesday I asked the kids in my class at the Korean Church this question: “Why are you a Christian, what good does it do you?” The answer to that question is found in the bible. Gordon just read Psalm 46 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    God Doesn't Accept Excuses

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    3 Reasons from the genalogy of Jesus, why God won’t accept our excuses.

    GOD DOESN’T ACCEPT EXCUSES ** Erika’s testimony My friends, it doesn’t matter what your background is like, it doesn’t matter what mistakes you’ve made; God will forgive and can help you, so He doesn’t accept excuses. Each one of the Gospels was written by a different writer, for a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Plugging In

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,604 views

    Two reasons for the Holy Spirit - power to live for God and to work in those who are yet to believe.

    One thing that is very much a part of our society is power. We crave it. We get it. We use it. We abuse it. This morning in preparation for our time of communion together, I want us to think about power for a few moments. To begin, I ask for your response to this question: “What are sources of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Waiting On Monday

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

    Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    White Glove Test

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    5 reasons you may not "feel" spotlessly forgiven by God - even when you are.

    I. ISAIAH 1:1-9 ISRAEL HAD A PROBLEM A. Sin & Separation 1. (v. 3) Relationship I have w/ my dog Taser, better than some have w/God a. what is the intensity of my relationship w/God b. excitement in it – passion in it? c. a son woke up Sunday morning – “Mom, I don’t want to go to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God