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  • Michael Davidson avatar

    What Made These Wise Men So Wise?

    Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 770 ratings
     | 98,056 views

    The wisdom needed to begin a search for God, to pursue that search, and finally to respond in worship once the successful fulfillment of that search is realized.

    Sunday Morning Matthew 2:1-12 December 7, 2003 "What Made These Wise Men So Wise?" Introduction: The day after Thanksgiving Day, is known as the busiest shopping day of the year. From all the reports I’ve seen, the malls were full of shoppers. You know what that means don’t you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You See What I Am Hearing?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    God is still calling people to follow him into full time ministry and we must hear his voice and respond.

    CAN YOU SEE WHAT I AM HEARING? NEW VISION I SAMUEL 3: 1-21 (II CORINTIANS 4: 5-12) JULY 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In More than You and Me, Kevin and Karen Miller write of the power of a God-given Vision: One couple lived in London 130 years ago. For the first 10 years of their marriage, William ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Too Comfortable?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 122 ratings
     | 18,684 views

    3 Questions: "How does Jesus disturb people? Why does Jesus disturb people? How will you respond?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In the 5th chapter of the Gospel of Mark there is an intriguing story. For many of you it is a familiar one, but let me briefly summarize it for you, & then read 3 verses from it. When Jesus & His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Wrong With Gambling?

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
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    How should a Christian respond to the gambling craze of our day? The Scripture provides insight into how we should stand.

    Definition of Gambling: Desiring the possession of another (the prize) the gambler creates a risk (losing his own) in an attempt, through, chance, to gain the other person’s possession with nothing to give in exchange. To justify gambling, many people say things like “Life is a gamble… A farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    The Trial Of Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,586 views

    The differences between trials, temptations and tests are important so that we can respond properly when faced with problems and difficulties.

    1:1a James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, There is a version of this verse which says: James, a servant of Jesus Christ, who is God and Lord. James was the half brother of Jesus. When Jesus was ministering at Nazareth some did not want to hear Him because they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Sinned And I Am Dead

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,213 views

    There will come a time when hope of Repentance is gone and life will be over, the time of opportunity to respond to the leading of the Holy Spirit will be gone.

    I SINNED AND I AM DEAD ACTS 4:32-5:14 MAY 6, 2001 INTRODUCTION: This epitaph adorns the grave of Ellen Shannon, twenty-six, of Girard, Pennsylvania: Who was fatally burned March 21, 1870 by the explosion of a lamp filled with “R.E. Danforth’s Non-Explosive Burning Fluid” Epitaph of a dentist named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold The Power Of The Potter

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    This sermon reflects on God’s power to harden the hearts of the Israelites, and how God wants us to respond in light of such judgment.

    November 27, 2005 Isaiah 63:16-17 , 64:1-8 You, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Why, O LORD, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes that are your inheritance. 1 Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Constant Care

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    Jesus is criticized for working on the Sabbath and claiming to be God’s Son. He responds and offers a challenge to His critics, us.

    God’s Constant Care John 5:17-21 INTRO.: The healing of the crippled man at Bethesda, immediately preceding this passage, is a story of man’s helplessness and God’s power. In v. 8, Jesus tells the crippled man to do the impossible and, with God’s help, he does it. You would expect rejoicing over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Christmas: What Is Your Response? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas.

    When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible, we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas. Today we find people respond to Christmas in various ways much like on that first Christmas. Some People are Preoccupied. Everyone, then, went to register himself, each to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Difference Between A Lapse And A Leap Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    44th in a series from Ephesians. How followers of Jesus differ from unbelievers in the way they respond to sin in their lives.

    In his book, Listening to the Voice of God, Pastor Roger Barrier shares the account of how he was led by God to preach a one sentence sermon one Sunday morning. The account in the book focuses more on how that was an act of faith on his part than it does on the message itself. But the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What The World Needs Now Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,453 views

    IN the aftermath of the VA Tech massacre, we need to respond by allowing the world a "Glimpse of the Love of God" through us, the church.

    “WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW” 1 John 4:7-12 The 1960’s were tumultuous at best. A lot of the cultural seeds planted in the 60’s are being harvested today. This past week we have been shocked into disbelief at the gunning down of 30+ college students who, without warning, through no fault of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Just Do It Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 23, 2007
     | 3,666 views

    How do you respond to God and His message to us in our day? Be challenge today to just do it.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Just Do It By Rev. Greg Johnson Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Attack And Counter Attack

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    Used as an introduction before Deacon ordination. It examines attacks against the church in Acts, & how the church responded. Expanded outline.

    ATTACK AND COUNTER ATTACK In Matthew 16:18, Jesus, speaking to Peter said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. How many of you have ever felt the need to claim that promise before? I felt the need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Remember The Poor

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,314 views

    The poor have a special place in God’s heart, and God expects His people to remember and respond appropriately to the poor.

    Introduction: A. As you know, I like the Peanuts cartoons. 1. In one cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a piece of paper and a pen, and says, “Here sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” 2. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,860 views

    A Biblical and logical look at arguments against Hmosexulaity and how the Christian should respond to those who choose this sinful lifestyle.

    Homosexuality Hot Potatoes that Make People HOT!!, Part 2 It goes without saying that this is not the easiest topic to talk about. For most people, just hearing the word homosexual makes them very uncomfortable. Not only is this an uncomfortable issue, but is also highly emotionally charged. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist