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  • Susan Blader avatar

    Does God Care? Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,605 views

    Both God’s justice and His mercy show how much He values life.

    Does God Care? A Sermon on Genesis 9:1-17 This morning we are continuing our series on Noah and the flood. Noah has been saved from the flood of destruction that the Lord brought on a wicked and disobedient world. He has floated on the ark for 150 days (Gen 7:24). And as Noah looked out on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    I Want It Now! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,637 views

    Examines the problem of materialism and unbridled consumerism in our relationship with God

    1. Title: I Want It Now! (Unbridled Consumerism, Materialism, Greed) 2. Text: I Timothy 6:3-10; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; Ecclesiastes 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 5, 2006, 7th in the series ‘A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Limits Of God's Patience Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,246 views

    We presume upon God’s patience and tolerance, but do not understand those characteristics of His love. They are central to knowing Him.

    Opening Joke: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was finally on, she had worked up a sweat. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Understand The Bible You Need The Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,619 views

    Our subject this morning is: To Understand The Bible You Need The Inspiration of The Holy Spirit. Understanding the Bible requires us to be in a place where the Spirit of God can teach us.

    To Understand the Bible You Need the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit Sunday October 29, 2000 Job 32:8-9 8 Surely it is God’s Spirit within people, the breath of the Almighty within them, that makes them intelligent. 9 But sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Don't Make Me Pull This Car Over!" Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 24, 2008
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     | 4,072 views

    Our study of James continues by looking at what true religion is according to God.

    Fracture Part 4- “Don’t Make Me Pull This Car Over” Pastor Ryan Akers James 1:19-27- explanation of title…There is a ton of good stuff in this scripture and what I want to do this morning instead of giving you point 1, point 2, point 3 is I want to unpackage it little by little so that we can get ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus' Dad

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
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    I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. Five things we can appreciate and apply to our lives as we look at Joseph.

    Title: Jesus’ Dad Introduction: Last week we talked about Mary. This week I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. And His own hometown folks didn’t understand this son of Joseph. You know, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Called To Freedom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2009
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     | 5,749 views

    Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1)To oppose the flesh, 2)To serve others, 3)To fulfill His moral law, & 4)To avoid harming others.

    In the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is experiencing a construction boom. But there is growing concern that all the money being thrown around in the chase for skilled labour has led to an increase in drug use among construction workers. So construction companies and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    False - Christians, Short And Sweet 3 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    This can be a dangerous sermon to preach. It calls sin, sin and challenges Christians to examine their relationship with Jesus. Does Jesus know you?!?

    False - Christians Jude The year was 2003 “When officials announced the vote tally on June 8, thunderous applause showered the crowd at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord, N.H The occasion: Episcopalians in the diocese of New Hampshire had just elected the first openly homosexual bishop As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prodigal Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
     | 4,076 views

    If the devil can convince you that your core identity is a sinner then you will live and act like it for the rest of your life. He knows that your actions arise from your identity, so he will try to convince you that your identity arises from your action

    Review We have been examining what it means to “be” the family of God. The past couple of weeks and this week we are looking at what it means to be a child of God. I think that we are all a bit stumped when it comes to recognizing our identity as a child of God. We are used to seeing ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Turning Back Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,981 views

    The whole point of the exodus was to establish a worldwide reputation for God. The point of the ten plagues and miraculous Red Sea crossing was to demonstrate the incredible power of God on behalf of his chosen people. The result of these great displays

    Exodus Part 15: “No Turning Back” Prayer Review We have seen 10 plagues and have seen the power of God at work. The whole point of the exodus was to establish a worldwide reputation for God. The point of the ten plagues and miraculous Red Sea crossing was to demonstrate the incredible power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Credentials For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,948 views

    As we examine the credentials of Paul for ministry, we notice that in order to be credentialed for ministry we need to have the right master, a specific office, and a clear purpose.

    Scripture Shortly after I graduated from High School I went in to the South African Air Force. After basic training I was sent to Pietersburg Air Force Base, which is in northern South Africa, not too far from the border of Zimbabwe. One night I found myself alone in the middle of the veld, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Majesty And Mercy

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,807 views

    I noticed the authors used some great words from the Bible on a more frequent basis then we do today. And I started to wonder, why aren’t those words used as often today as they were in past generations? Have they lost their meaning for this generation an

    M & M’s (Majesty & Mercy) Introduction For those of you that looked in the bulletin, you might be wondering what kind of a Sermon is titled an M & M’s Sermon. Actually it is a Sermon that started to develop some months ago when I revisited some of the older books in my library. I noticed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Citizen Of The Far Country

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,291 views

    This message focuses on the character in the Prodigal Son that is rarely spoken of, The Citizen of the Far Country.

    The Citizen of the Far Country Luke 15:14-16 KJV And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. [15] And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. [16] And he would fain have filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Permissive Society

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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     | 5,736 views

    The Permissive Society (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 13-16. Ill: • Snake who escaped from his cage etc; • He became a victim of his own appetite! • I believe our society has become the victim of its own permissive appetites; • We have become trapped, enslaved by our own sinful attitudes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Invincible Order Of The Barley Bread Eaters

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,598 views

    Gideon serves as a great example of a man who overcame the attack of an overwhelming enemy.

    Judges 7:9-15 KJV And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand. [10] But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host: [11] And thou shalt hear what they say; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal