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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Who God Uses Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 19,868 views

    Do we have to be obedient to God for His will to be accomplished? Far from it. God doesn’t depend on us for anything. Even though we can never expedite or stifle God’s plans, our level of obedience will determine our reward.

    1. God uses kings to keep His Word (1-4) 2. God uses His people to keep His Word (5) 3. God uses other people to keep His Word (6) EZRA 1:1a There are so many questions in life, aren’t there? For at least 3000 years, philosophers have worked on trying to answer only two questions—what is real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come ... Together

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,236 views

    Live out the unity we have been given. [This message was given in the context of an inner city and a suburban church meeting together for worship.]

    COME…TOGETHER! Galatians 3.28 S: Unity C: Racism Th: Come…Together Pr: Let’s stop just talking about racism; let’s do something about it… LIVE OUT THE UNITY WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN! Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Change your attitude • Be more than friendly; be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High And The Mighty

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    Consider these thoughts about the high and mighty of all ages: 1- They throw their weight around 2- They portray themselves as great 3- They seek the praise of men 4- BUT...They are no match for God

    INTRO.- ILL.- During the 1964 Presidential campaign an elderly woman was said to have told a reporter that she intended to vote against Senator Barry Goldwater because “he’s the guy who’s going to get rid of TV.” “But, madam,” said the reporter, “I think you’re making a mistake. Senator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will The Son Of Man Find Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,413 views

    On this Intrernational Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, when Jesus comes, will He find faith on the earth?

    When the Son of Man Comes, Will He Find Faith on the Earth? Luke 18:8 Rev. Brian Bill 11/11/07 Today is Veteran’s Day. Could I ask those of you who have served our country to please stand? Some of you have a son or daughter or spouse or parent in the service right now. Could you please stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Integrity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,775 views

    Three benefits of integrity, and four ways to build greater integrity

    Building Integrity,Extreme Makeover: Heart Edition November 3, 2007, Kevin McCarthy, Discover Church Clingstone is a house that was built in 1905 on a peninsula in the Narraganset bay near Newport Rhode Island. It was constructed with heavy mill type framing, It’s shingled inside and outside, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007
     | 13,105 views

    Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

    Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Need To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,496 views

    Things we need to give thanks for

    WHY WE NEED TO BE Thankful Lamentations 3:1-57 The book of Lamentations describes Jerusalem’s destruction not only for its own sake but also for the profound theological lessons to be learned from it. The horrors of 586 B.C. are not overlooked, of course: 1. Wholesale devastation and slaughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Behind Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 23, 2007
     | 1,766 views

    A sermon that takes some time to establish our value before God and the importance of Grace before discussing God’s command to forgive.

    RO 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thanksgiving Continued... Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,825 views

    In rejoicing over the Philippian church’s monetary gift, Paul showed his thankfulness and his understanding toward them, his contentment in spite of them, and his recognition of Christ as the source of all.

    1. Confront people with care 2. Confront circumstances with contentment 3. Confront all things with Christ PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 A young mother of two opened up the kitchen pantry one afternoon. She knew that she had two cookies left and was planning on setting them out for her two boys when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Want?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,431 views

    We struggle over knowing what God wants. We ask for signs. Some in scripture have an advangage, sort of, they get to speak to God or atleast hear God’s voice. What about us today?

    What does God want? Hebrews 11:8-19 You know, I have a pretty hard time knowing what I want some times. I can get caught up in all kinds of simple dilemmas; it can be a simple as choosing something for lunch when there are lots of interesting to try. In more important situations perhaps some ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Advent: Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,263 views

    The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.

    Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Financial Giving

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,696 views

    The motivation for giving is love.

    2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Ministry of Financial Giving OPENING ILLUSTRATION: What did you get for Christmas? Of course someone gave you something for Christmas. You gave someone else a gift for Christmas. We accept the fact that we exchanged gifts with one another. Let me tell you what I got for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alpine Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,237 views

    Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

    In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Our Unity In Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    Our unity tells the world that they need Jesus.

    Our Unity in Our Faith Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 2 John 17:6-19 For the past couple of months, there has been this new advertising campaign entitled “Du bist Deutschland” (You are Germany). It has been a cooperative public service campaign that was designed to inspire confidence in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,469 views

    Abraham, Pt. 8

    THE FATHER OF FAITH (GENESIS 22:1-18) At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible