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  • Michael R. Hodge avatar

    Faces In The Crowd: The Man Healed Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 4, 2011
     | 5,272 views

    Responding to the example of the friends that brought their crippled friend to Jesus, we are challenged to invite others, to expect God to do amazing things, and to praise God in response.

    “Faces in the Crowd” – Luke 5 This is the second message in our series entitled “Faces in the Crowd”. This series focuses on a number of characters found in the Gospels, whose names are briefly mentioned, typically appearing in one story and then we seldom read of their story again. In essence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Un:expected Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,794 views

    Part 1 of "Christmas UN:wrapped" When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey.

    THE POINT: When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey. ME I don’t know about you, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS… I love the Christmas season, I love the sights, the sounds, the smells associated with Christmas… I hate winter and I hate snow…except ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Endurance - The Eighth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,426 views

    This sermon is about four steps to build endurance: 1. Recognize the SOURCE. 2. Refuse to RETALIATE. 3. Respond POSITIVELY. 4. Rest in Gods PROTECTION.

    Endurance - The Eighth Step To Happiness We have been making our way through a section of scripture know as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. Each of the beatitudes begins with the word Blessed. The word blessed in this section of scripture could also be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    People Around The Crib Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 28, 2007
     | 5,012 views

    This sermon looks at the charecters around the nativity play and how each of them responded to the Good News. It encourages us to self evaluate our responses to Christ

    People Around the Crib This is the Christmas Season and the most familiar scene in any Christian gathering or Christian celebrations is the Nativity Scene. Those of us who have seen many Christmas seasons will well remember the nativity players very well. Today, let us take a look at some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biblically Sent Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    The Word of God under the illumination of the Holy Spirit gives us guidelines for nurturing, organizing and training those who are responding to the high calling of missionary work.

    Turn your Bibles to Acts 13:1-3 Title: Biblically Sent Theme: Enjoying the Protection of Healthy Oversight Series: Laboring Together With God Listen as I read Acts 13:1-3, “In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Promise

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,241 views

    The promises of God require a response of faith. Will we respond with faith to God’s never-failing promises of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ?

    HAVE YOU EVER RECIVED AN INVITATION OR ADVERTISEMENT IN THE MAIL FROM AN ORGANIZATION THAT WAS RUNNING A PROMOTIONAL IN WHICH YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A GIFT JUST FOR SHOWING UP? WHETHER IT’S A POST-CARD IN THE MAIL OR SOMETHING YOU HEAR ON THE RADIO, WE DON’T TRUST SUCH PROMISES BECAUSE WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Take A Stand For Christ With Your Life! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,934 views

    Today from this passage Peter will outline five key principles that should characterize our lives as we respond to a hostile world and take a stand for Christ.

    Take a Stand for Christ with your life! 1 Peter 3:13-17 Introduction I read yesterday that there is a theory that has been around for some time now about “How to boil a live frog”. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is heated slowly enough — according ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 22, 2013
     | 8,020 views

    God has never spent one moment thinking He is me. Meekness is understanding who I am, who God is, and responding accordingly.

    “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Jesus’ first statements were shocking to the audience that sat before Him on this Galilean hillside.. He challenged them with things totally foreign to their way of thinking. No doubt, they expected to be commended for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Can I Be Confident That God Has Heard My Prayer?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 2,775 views

    A look at the confidence we can have that God has heard our prayer as well as some of the reasons He doesn't always respond immedately.

    CAN I BE CONFIDENT THAT GOD HAS HEARD MY PRAYER? 1. Christ has promised access. - Luke 11:9; John 14:14; John 15:7. - Through what Christ has done for us, we have access to God the Father. - It’s important that our right to come to the Father is not based on our actions or behavior. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Our Response To Judgment Day May 2011

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011
     | 1,934 views

    A message about how to respond to the prediction of the Lord's coming in May it was preached on the day after the prediction failed, May 23rd. Great for October prediction.

    Our Response to Judgment Day 2011 Theme: To show how important it is for us to still believe Text: Introduction As you can see from the Video there is a man named Harold Camping who has an organizations called family bible radio that has unsuccessfully predicted the rapture. What you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,246 views

    Everyone is subject to depression. When depressed, how shall the child of God respond? Surely, there are answers given in the Word, and we now look to that divine Word.

    Dr. Tim LaHaye claims to have asked over one hundred thousand people among his audiences if there were any who have never been depressed. Among one hundred thousand people so questioned not one has ever responded to his query by stating “I have never been depressed.” It would actually appear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Mc Quinn avatar

    The Jesus Conflict

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,066 views

    When we are reallly tempted, what do we do? How do we respond? Jesus has the answers if we just listen to Him.

    THE JESUS CONFLICT New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN 8-22-10 with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have played the game of life this week and lost. We made the wrong decision, we were tempted and gave in, we were knocked down and did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Wise Men From Everywhere

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008
     | 3,134 views

    From the story of the Wise men that traveled afar, we today can learn key principles to how we should respond to the birth and life of Christ.

    Wise Men from Everywhere Matthew 2:11 Intro Wise men from the East, came to worship the Christ child. How far had they traveled? How had these men seen the star in the East? How did they know it was the Messiah’s star? It is impossible to answer these questions. From the East came the wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Having The Faith Of A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,943 views

    God responds to faith. Watch where you place your faith. The emphasis is not on the size of faith but the placement of your faith. Watch the motivation of your heart.

    Mark 9:14-29 Having the Faith of a Mustard Seed 4 Mar 2012 1743 Read also Matthew’s account: Matt 17:14-21 A young boy was tormented by a demon. He could not control himself, throwing himself into the fire or water to kill himself. • His father was at a lost what to do, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 1: The Call Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    Why did God choose Abraham? what did accomplish through this great man. How should we respond to God's promises?

    The Life of Abraham: Part 1: The Call Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction We begin today with the study of Abraham who is one of the most important persons who ever lived. He is revered by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. The call of Abraham marks a huge development in God’s plan of redemption of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible