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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    "Let There Be Light"

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,171 views

    A sermon for both seekers and believers. We need to be 1)Light receivers 2)Light Bearers 3)Light Senders.

    “Let there be light” Genesis 1:1-3, Jn 1:1-13 WBC 14/9/03am INTRO I get some atrocious stuff sent by email: Man of the year photos. - after all this darkness, need some light! This creation story- mean so much, says so much - given in the context of the Babylonian creation story, enuma elish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Get Your Buckets Ready Because The Rain Is Coming!

    Contributed by James May on Oct 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 32,926 views

    God is pouring out the Holy Ghost upon those whose "buckets" are ready to receive him. Is your bucket ready?

    GET YOUR BUCKETS READY BECAUSE THE RAIN IS COMING! Joel 2:23-32, "Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Soul Training

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,691 views

    As runners must train extensively for competition, we must work out our souls in order to successfully receive God.

    This is a world of soul building. Life is a race, from here to eternity (to infinity and beyond). We are the runners; each one of us is an entrant in the contest. This is a win-loss situation, and what’s on the line is everything! So…how’s your training going? You are training, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Do We Do With God’s Gift? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 20, 2010
     | 4,148 views

    Believe in Jesus Christ because He is a gift to be received, but we are also to open and experience Jesus Christ in our lives.

    Who was that baby born to Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem? We read from the Gospel of Luke 2:10-12, “But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Will Settle The Score Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,779 views

    At the end of the age, Jesus will settle the score and every person will receive what they deserve based on how they have responded to Jesus.

    This week I came across a letter that was written to Probe Ministries. It reads, in part: I write to you feeling perturbed about God. At times I really wonder the question of His existence. I would appreciate if you could enlighten me in the area of trusting in God. I find it hard to trust Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Assurance Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010
     | 7,614 views

    As long as we remain faithful, we have the assurance of hope until we receive that inheritance reserved in heaven for us!

    Assurance of Hope Blessed Assurance part 3 11/08/09 AM Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 INTRODUCTION In this series we began by looking at the blessed assurance we have from God the Father: 1 John 5:11 ( NASB ) And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Before God's Throne Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    Isaiah receives a vision of the sacred Temple and blazing holiness of God and is forever changed and fully equipped to stand his ground.

    The year Israel’s king died, Isaiah received a vision of the undying King of kings. Uzziah had reigned for 52 years, and his rule brought prosperity and national security. Uzziah’s death spelled the end of an era; his death weakened the nation, but the greatest King remained seated ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Faith Decision Of Moses

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,835 views

    Faith is the necessary element to receive anything from God. It is not always logical, but when it is based on God's word, it is always right.

    The words, "by faith," are seen many times in Hebrews 11. Hebrews 10:38 says that the just shall live by faith, then chapter 11 gives examples of those who did, and the first few verses of chapter 12 admonish us to be faith people, also. This section begins by talking about the faith of Moses' ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence Before God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,866 views

    1- We ask and God answers 2- God speaks and we obey 3- God sends and we receive

    INTRO.- ILL. - A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I’ve known you since you were a young boy. And frankly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Children's Sermon: Glory In The Cross

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,779 views

    To help the children see that Jesus’ love for us as displayed on the Cross is the most important gift we have ever received!

    Children’s Sermon Glory in the Cross Galatians 6:14 Sermon Objective; To help the children see that Jesus’ love for us as displayed on the Cross is the most important gift we have ever received! Sermon props: Pictures of objects people take pride in. Hello my friends! It is good to see you. Hey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,502 views

    True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

    Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 5, 2008
     | 2,972 views

    If you are uncertain or afraid remember that we have received the gift of the Holy Spirit we do not walk this road alone.

    The Gift of the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Introduction Along our highways, well placed at appropriate locations, are official signs which give us direction and warn us of danger. Most of these are the reflector type; that is, they are designed to reflect the light of auto headlamps. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • C Jordan avatar

    Great Grace And Freedom #6: Redemption Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law so that we can receive the blessing of Abraham in our lives.

    GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #6: REDEMPTION: ON SLAVES AND SAILBOATS INTRO TO TOPIC: One of the most important concepts in the Bible is that of redemption. But – what is redemption, and what significance does it have in our life? THE BIG IDEA: Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard White avatar

    A Praying Faith

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 6, 2013
     | 4,279 views

    We ask but we do not receive, why? Is it our faith? What did that centurion know that we don't

    A praying Faith Matt 8:5-13 Comparing our faith, is it solid like a barrel cactus, it grows in the most extreme circumstances or is fragile like the African Violet which even the slightest change causes it to wilt? What affects our prayer life? 1. We do not ask (James 4:2) 2. We ask with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is This Man? Easter Sunday

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,380 views

    If you were to ask selected people on Resurrection Sunday, Who is This Man? These might be some answers you would receive

    Who is this Man?: Easter Sunday (This message was written to pick up where the Good Friday Message left off. I started the service with the section and then after worship came back to the point Who Do You Say I am?) It’s a brand new day. The darkness of Friday has given away to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan