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  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    What A Difference The Truth Makes

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 11, 2009
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     | 3,559 views

    When we encounter Christ and hear, accept and respond to the truth we are changed.

    Illustration Have you ever heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: • Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scandal Of The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Nov 29, 2010
     | 6,740 views

    How we respond is more important than whether or not God explains himself.

    Scandals of Christmas: Part 1—The Scandal of the Virgin Birth Introduction In some ways it is an interesting time to begin this new series. It was this weekend, one year ago, that news of a potential scandal involving golfer Tiger Woods began playing out in the media. As always seems to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Keller avatar

    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 6, 2010
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     | 19,289 views

    God is looking for you. Are you hiding or are you willing to respond to his invitation?

    WHERE ARE YOU? I. INTRODUCTION A. Me losing my keys 1. I lose my keys all the time 2. Share example of how my wife waits for me while I look for my keys B. Lost and Found Signs 1. Lost and found a. We know someone is looking for what is in that box. b. Someone is missing something 2. Lost ...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
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     | 10,165 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

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    God Sticks To His Plans! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,831 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

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Run Towards God Or Away?

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,484 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

  • John Sears avatar

    The Crutch Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,393 views

    Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

    I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Handling Ridicule Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 12, 2015
     | 5,879 views

    there will always be people trying to ridicule God and Christianity; how should christians respond?

    We return to our study of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The Israelites wanted a king to rule over them just like other nations. Although God was not pleased with this, God chose a king to teach God’s Chosen People Israel a lesson; and of course, God has preserved His Word for us to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    When God's Plan Involves Pain

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,358 views

    A sermon examining how to respond when you encounter trouble in the Christian life.

    WHEN GOD’S PLAN INVOLVES PAIN Acts 5:33-42 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025) - Annie Johnson Flint wrote a hymn that says: God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    Recognising Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 27, 2013
     | 5,336 views

    Who were Philip and Nathanael? What made them respond to Jesus call?

    John 1:43-51 @ Christ Church on 15 Jan 2012 Who were Philip and Nathanael ? Although Philip is from Bathsaida his name is greek – it means Horse Lover. He was probably a fisherman. Little is known of what happened to him after the resurrection. Some say he travelled in Asia Minor with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Jesus Is Hated Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017
     | 11,671 views

    Are you ready for God to get the glory as you respond to His goodness and grace?

    I wanted to apologize for something. I feel badly that I’ve let something slide. Many of you are no doubt wondering about it so I thought I better make it right. Pardon me for going a couple months without showing pictures of our grandson. Here’s a recent picture of Pip on a swing at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thick With Thieves

    Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017
     | 5,378 views

    Jesus is between two Thieves, and we see how we respond to God

    We are Thieves Luke 23:39-43 Intro 1. Jesus was there with them during their toughest situation a. The thieves were mocked, Just like Jesus, beat just like Jesus and sentenced to death, just like Jesus 2. Thief 1 Jesus prove who you are, be who you claim to be a. Save us, fix this, do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Fruitfulness Comes From The Heart

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on May 29, 2012
     | 7,872 views

    God promised fruitfulness, but this fruitfulness comes from our respond to His call

    TOPIC: FRUITFULNESS COMES FROM THE HEART Text: John 15:1-17 Introduction: Do we want to become fruitful in our life? Do we want to see God’s promises happen in our life? Probably your answer is a big, “YES!” But do you know that in every blessing that we receive from God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Embracing God's Call Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 16,203 views

    The proper way to respond to God when He is calling you to serve Him.

    EMBRACING GOD’S CALL 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-25 What will you do with your life? That’s a mind-blowing question. As a graduating senior, it is like a freight train coming at you in a tunnel. Don’t fret, though, because it’s good practice for you. It seems I’ve spent most of my life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “you Were Planned For God’s Pleasure” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 23, 2013
     | 6,049 views

    God calls his children to respond to His love for them with love in return.

    Jesus had just finished answering a trick question posed by some of His enemies who were trying to trip Him up. After witnessing our Lord’s answer and because he was impressed, the Bible tells us that one of the teachers of the law decided to ask Jesus a legitimate question. (READ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist