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  • Reg Watson avatar

    God Is Not Fair

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,948 views

    God is not fair in the way he deals with us. For that we can be thankful. Instead of being fair, he shows us mercy and grace.

    “The Unfairness of God” Psalm 103:8-10 June 20, 2004 When was the last time you felt like you were treated unfairly? When did you last think, “That’s not fair”? It doesn’t matter what it was about, it could have been anything. You just simply felt that whatever it was that happened, it wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Lessons From The School Of Power Part 11

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 17,599 views

    Christians who should be at the fronlines are still in basic training.

    Last week we began to look at the topic: Lesson from the school of power. Let me quickly do a recap of what was said. In Lesson one we talked about the meaning of power, Lesson two, the sources of power, Lesson three the difference between authority and power. Lesson 4, talked about our marching ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Cross: A Place Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,986 views

    This morning we come to the cross itself. We’re going to look at four points: His suffering, His sacrifice, the supernatural events, and finally, the significance of it all.

    A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes hurt, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, he complained to his parents: “I don’t see why we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of His Service Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    To see Jesus’ service and increase our commitment

    “THE WONDER OF HIS SERVICE” LUKE 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This summer our youth are going on a mission trip to Mexico. Our youth minister, Doug and his “right hand lady” in this endeavor, Diane Sutton, wondered if they would get enough sponsors to go on a hot, dirty and hard trip like this. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    There Is None Like Him

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    This is a message from the Book of Revelation to help prepare us for His soon return.

    THERE IS NONE LIKE HIM TEXT: REVELATION 1:8-20 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The intelligent eternality of God is seen in this eighth verse as Christ reveals Himself as the Alpha and Omega. With Him being such, He is qualified to communicate to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 154 ratings
     | 22,593 views

    Knowing how to pray makes prayer more meaningful and makes it easier to do. Sermon discusses principles Jesus taught about prayer.

    Prayer 101 Matthew 6:5-15[1] 2-27-05 Intro “Where do I begin?” Have you ever found yourself asking that question faced with a task so challenging you didn’t even know where to start? A while back my car broke down on the way home from church. I managed to steer it out of the road. I tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What's All The Fuss About?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,622 views

    In a culture that acts as if marriage were of no consequence, there exists a fascination with marriage. Paul’s statement that it is a Great Mystery explains why there is such a fuss about marriage.

    I know that all of you stand in line at grocery stores, and though I have not done any grocery shopping here in Orange City, I’d bet a bundle that the experience here is pretty much like my experience in a small town in North Texas. When I go through a checkout line, I am treated to a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Fly High - Acts Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,076 views

    God uses ordinary even notorious people to do his work for the Kingdom of God. Paul the religious terrorist meets Grace and changes into the Preacher of grace and mercy.

    “Fly High” - Acts part 7 On the lighter side of life: Picture from Jennifer Opening Illustration: Religion has produced more terrorists than non-religion. Just take a look at the Middle East and also at The Crusades. Also take a look at this article RELIGIOUS TERRORISM Tragically, all major ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Hitting Bottom: Peter's Denial Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 25,587 views

    Expository sermon uses clip from movie "Stand and Deliver". From Peter’s experience discusses our response to set backs.

    Hitting Bottom: Peter’s Denial Fortifying the Foundations # 39 John 18:12-27[1] 7-4-04 Intro I want to begin this morning with a clip from the movie “Stand & Deliver.”[2] The movie is based upon the true story of a math teacher, named Jamie Escalante. Through his leadership, a group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Greatest Problem Facing The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,003 views

    What is the greatest problem facing the church? It is money, politics, morals, or false teaching? In this message, Pastor Steve accesses our greatest need.

    For the past two Wednesday evenings we have looked at the subject of unity in the church. Such unity, as I said, can never come at the expense of the truth. Gordan Clark wrote, “Since God is truth, a contempt for the truth is equally a contempt for God.” He’s right! An attack on the truth is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fiscal Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,487 views

    Second of three messages dealing with giving and money.

    “Fiscal Faithfulness” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate some disciplines indented to increase capacity for a deeper walk as a way of life. One such discipline has to do with personal sacrifice. Someone estimate that 17% of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Porn Sunday Week 2 Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,076 views

    This sermon addresses what to do about pornography and sexual sin.

    Porn Sunday #2 © 2008 Eric Bain Last weekend we started a two week series looking at the topic of pornography - which really has more to do with sexuality - than just pornography… nonetheless, today, we’re going to finish that series. I thought I’d start out today by telling you a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always Pray & Do Not Lose Heart Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,036 views

    This parable is a teaching from God himself to Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart. We can see this in the: 1) Exhortation to Pray 2) Example of Prayer and 3) Encouragement for Prayer

    There are certain things that you expect in turning up for worship, and others you do not. Everything turned upside down for the membership of Grace Church in San Diego California. Their Church building was totally destroyed by the fires. No doubt you have heard of the trauma of the massive fires ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Obedience Brings About Victory Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,413 views

    Total obedience to God means that we are to accept the risk of being obedient even when we cannot see victory, but realize that victory comes when we are obedient to God!

    Sermon Date: Februrary 11, 2007 INTRODUCTION: 98 yds lay ahead of him and his team was looking to him for leadership and guidance. Their opponent was ahead and time was running out and victory did NOT seem possible! But they began to listen to their fearless leader and play by play they inched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Anger: Not Just Black And White Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 24,847 views

    Anger is a detector of injustice, but, like God we should be slow in our response

    <<READ Jonah 4:1-2, 4>> Many of you were living the Washington area on Thursday, April 4th, 1968. I don’t need to really set the stage for it, because you lived it. It was about 7:30 in the evening when Walter Cronkite broke the news. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Memphis for speech, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist