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  • Byrene Haney avatar

    What To Do About Sin

    Contributed by Byrene Haney on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    We live in a world that takes sinning casually how do we respond?

    In a society saturated with sin with little concern about it, we need a sermon to help us realize what sin is what it does. In our lesson for today it tells us that sin is walking in darkness and that sin breaks fellowship with God. Contrary to popular beliefs sin is a serious offense against ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    “How do we respond to God’s leading? How should we?

    This afternoon is the baccalaureate service at the high school. I have been privileged to work with several members of the class of 2003 in helping them plan the service. The other day, as we walked to the auditorium during one of the planning meetings, I engaged some of them in conversation about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Tremble Before His Holiness Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 175 ratings
     | 8,568 views

    This sermon takes a look at the holiness of God and how we should respond to that holiness.

    I’m not real big on the whole idea of talk-shows. But one show I saw a number of years ago was dealing with the issue of school violence. This was after the string of high school shootings that terrified parents and teachers alike. The question that was asked is why are these kids doing this? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worship: Foundation For Life Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    Worship should be a priority in our lives as we respond to God’s provisions.

    Worship: foundation for life Ezra 3 As most of you know, when Sue and I go on vacation, we give serious thought to where we will worship on Sunday morning. If at all possible, we try to attend two worship services. We did that last month in Colorado and the two services could not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Run Towards God Or Away?

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on how we respond to God’s call in our life.

    Jonah 1:1-3 “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In Denial Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 18, 2007
     | 9,585 views

    In this Easter series, we look at 4 people and how they responded to their encounters with Christ.

    Living in Denial Mt. 26:69-75 Illus. Did you see the “Deal or no Deal” where the girl was an avid NY Jets fan? •More than that, she loved Curtis Martin. He was her hero. •As a result of being on the show, she not only got to meet Curtis, but was invited to the stadium where she met many of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Away!

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,192 views

    Jesus encounter with the Demoniac challenges us to decide how we will respond to christ

    Luke 8:26-39 Basingstoke 24th February 2008 Go Away! The decisive moment in the last war took place on 6th June 1944 The campaign to liberate Western Europe was code named “Operation Broadsword” As US, British & Canadian troops landed on beaches of Northern France = D-Day! Imagine the scene - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Sticks To His Plans! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,763 views

    God will respond to people’s concerns but will always stick to His perfect plan!

    In the Book of Isaiah Chapter 14, we can read God’s plans for Israel. Verse 24 of Isaiah 14 states, The LORD Almighty has sworn, "Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will stand.” God told the prophet Jeremiah, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Live In The Face Of Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,541 views

    19th in a series from Ecclesiastes. How Christians are to respond to uncertainty in the world.

    There was once an elderly gentleman who loved playing golf. But he was almost eighty, and his vision was not very good anymore. He always had partners with him when he went out to play so they could watch his ball and tell him where it went. One day his buddies did not show up. It was a beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Ways To Be Enriched

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    Jabez prays for enrichment and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human comprehension.

    Ten Ways to Be Enriched by God (I Chron 4:9,10) Have you ever wondered why some people seem to know how to pray in a way that brings spiritual, emotional, mental and physical enrichment? Jabez prays for supernatural intervention and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Attitude Adjustment Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    This sermons looks at Ananias attitudes and how he responded to God’s direction.

    Ananias Attidue is an example to us in three different A’s… I mean ways. He was… and we should be 1. Available to Go – When God calls we should respond with “Here I am” v. 10 Give – We should use our gifts to edify the body of Christ v. 12 Grow – When we respond in obedience, growth is the result ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deciding Not To Decide Is Still Deciding Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,733 views

    This sermon looks at repentance and responding to God’s Word as a function of our worship.

    When Confronted with God’s Word how do you respond? King David was confronted by the Prophet Nathan in II Samuel 12. Let’s see what happened. Now let’s look at how David responded in Psalm 51. 1. Plea for Forgiveness (1-2) There are three different and distinct words used for sin they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Letters From Prison" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,627 views

    A general challenge to look at the way Paul initially challenged the church of Philippi and to respond to it

    “Letters From Prison” Philippians 1:3-11 PHP 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Abortion

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,002 views

    The controversy over abortion is deep and divisive. The only way to respond to it is with compassion and understanding.

    Abortion PS139:13-16 2326 words 13 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Man They Call Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,060 views

    Love Him or hate Him, you have to respond to Jesus. There is no denying Him.

    The man they call Jesus John chapter 9:1-12, 35-41 Introduction- This week a 29 year old man from Missouri named Chris Shaw won 258 million dollars in the power ball lottery. He bought it from a convenience store that he worked at. This man had 28.96 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene