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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    If, Then, When!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    Three steps to willing obedience

    “A young boy was about 12 years old when a new preacher came to his church. I would always go in late and slip out early. But one day the preacher said the benediction so fast I got caught and had to walk out with the crowd. I could feel every eye in church on me. Just about the time I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Getting To Know God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    This sermon focuses on how Paul revealed God's heart and desire at Athens

    INTRODUCTION * To know God biblically means to know him as the Bible reveals him, not as we imagine him or as someone portrays him * The importance of knowing God biblically: Proverbs 9:10 = knowing God helps us understand life better than if we do not know him biblically * The paradox of knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Driven God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,961 views

    This message looks at how God's purposes will not be thwarted

    INTRODUCTION * God’s purpose, plan, will, etc., is mysterious, but important - God has a purpose for each person, a plan for every person’s life - God has a specific desire in what he wants to accomplish in your life * The question is not if God has a plan for our lives, but (1) do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart Like Joseph

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 25, 2012
     | 4,024 views

    This sermon calls all believers to demonstrate behavior like Joseph in time of stress.

    A Heart Like Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Circumstances have the potential to change us. Traumatic events have a lasting effect on our lives. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Maybe: The divorce of our parents. A sudden loss! A difficult upbringing—a the trial of one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living As Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,867 views

    We have an obligation to live as children of God if indeed we are. Our "Papa" gives us all we need to stay connected with Him and live a life that honors Him.

    Living as Children of God Romans 8:12-17 12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation-- but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Who Really Needs Help? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,885 views

    Christ will act towards you on his terms, not yours.

    There is a scene in C.S. Lewis' children's book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in which the children of the story are learning about the great lion king Aslan from Mr. & Mrs. Beaver. One asks the question, "Is he safe?" Mr. Beaver replies, "Safe?… Who said anything about safe? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Bringing Home The Bacon Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2011
    based on 36 ratings
     | 22,581 views

    1- Please bring home the bacon 2- Please don’t beat mama 3- Please do go to church

    INTRO.- ILL.- Anne Carlson wrote: My 16-year-old brother, Ryan, was out late with friends one night. Suddenly he realized it was Father’s Day and he had neglected to buy a card for our dad. After much searching, Ryan located an open store, but was disappointed to find only two cards left on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Here And There

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    God is not only with us through the Spirit, he is holy, wholly different and apart from us; and we should not take our access to him for granted.

    As you all know I flew to Minneapolis between Christmas and New Year's. And since the terror alert is at orange, inspections are more thorough and lines are longer. Also both the Minneapolis and Philadelphia airports have X-ray machines for the checked baggage. Fortunately the standards aren't ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    A Gps For Life’s Journey Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 29, 2011
     | 9,331 views

    We live in a security conscious age. What security is there for our journey through life now and in the future?

    “Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A GPS for Life’s Journey” John 14:4-6 1,630,000,000. That’s the number of internet sites that deal with security. Is there any doubt we live in a security conscious age? But how do we know that number is significant? I googled two other terms and discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do We Really Listen To The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,875 views

    How do we discern the will of God in our lives. I suggest five indicators

    Do we really listen to the voice of God JOHN 10:22-30 I would like to focus on one verse this morning: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me” (Jn 10:27) There are many committed Christians who ask the question “How can I know the will of God for me. Where does he want me ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Portrait Of God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,046 views

    If we would know what God is like, we must discover the Triune nature He has revealed through His Word.

    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” You have undoubtedly heard the story of the little boy who was colouring at the kitchen table. When his mother asked him what he was drawing, he informed her that he was drawing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Family!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,433 views

    Faith family - second birth into a family where the blood really is thicker than water.

    Galatians 3:23-29 23 Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Enduring Chastisement

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,277 views

    God disciplines us well and for our growth -- how should we behave in these times?

    “Enduring Divine Chastisement” Text: Hebrews 12:5-11 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Context: In the prior passages in Hebrews 11 and 12:1-4 – (1) Hebrews 11 gives us the ‘Hall of Faith’ – many faithful believers to whom we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Raquel Martinez avatar

    Hombres De Valor

    Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 48,924 views

    Cria hijos no es facil, pero la Palabra nos da instruccion y ejemplo para seguir.

    Hombres de Valor Marcos 5:21-24 y35-43 Introduccion. Criar hijos no es fácil. Es una responsabilidad grande, no solo en proveerles ropa y comida, sino en la enseñanza y el cuidado que requiere. No importa cuantos libros se leen sobre el tema o cuantos consejos recibas, criar un hijo es una ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    # 4~ Trinity Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 27, 2012
     | 6,773 views

    One God manefest in three Person's

    # 4~ TRINITY BIBLE DOCTRINE 7-28-12 Today we'll continue with our study on Bible Doctrine and talk for a little while about "The Trinity". * THE TRIUNE GODHEAD PRESENTED IN the SCRIPTURES. >The FATHER is called Creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist