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  • John Williams III avatar

    God Is Calling Us

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,551 views

    God calls all of us to salvation, but not all who are called will choose to comply.

    GOD IS CALLING US Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 You have heard of the term, Predestination. When you read the first chapter of Jeremiah, you cannot but help to think about how Jeremiah’s life was predestined or predetermined. Normally, when we think of the term “predestined or predestination” we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Man By The Pool Of Bethesda

    Contributed by Dr. Ope Banwo on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 185 ratings
     | 341,268 views

    Activating the healing power of God within you

    THE MAN BY THE POOL OF BETHESDA (JOHN 5:2-9) 1) “Now there is in Jerusalem near the sheep Gate a pool which in Aramaic is called Bethesda (house of olives or house of mercy).. in these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralized…” Verse 2 Observation THE SICK BY THE POOL OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whose Side Are You On

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 33,036 views

    Do you want God to be on your side?

    Let me ask you a question: Do you want God to be on your side? That’s a pretty easy question to answer. I wouldn’t be surprised if we all unanimously responded, “Yes!” Who wouldn’t want the only all-knowing, all-powerful God on their side? Romans 8:31 - “If God is for us, who can be against us?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Living In The Middle"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    When we face hardship we need to realize we’re in the middle of a story authored by God

    "Living in the Middle" I try to take some time from my professional reading to relax with a good novel. I love to read and to talk about books. When I was a hospital chaplain I found it interesting to see what patients were reading on the wards. I figured if they had a James Mitchener novel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Perfect Provider

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,063 views

    Discover the nature of God’s provision in His revelation of Himself as "Jehovah Jirah"

    The Perfect Provider Genesis 22:1-14 INTRO: 1. ILL. A pastor had received a offering for the poor and had in mind who he was going to give to. Went to her house. It appeared she was home. Windows opened, flower pots set out. Knocked and knocked, but no answer. Next morning she answered the door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Worthwhile Life

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,657 views

    Too many Christians live mediocre lives. But they don’t have to. We have within us the ability to make a difference in our everyday lives.

    OPEN: "We rarely use the word ’cure,’" said the psychiatrist to his patient. "But after 5 years of therapy it is my pleasure to pronounce you completely cured." To his surprise an unhappy look came over the woman’s face. "What’s wrong?" he asked. "I thought you’d be thrilled." "Oh, it’s fine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Matters Most? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,980 views

    Love and learning to love are the most important activities. The church is the special God-given place to learn.

    What Matters Most Purpose Driven Life #16 Cornwall November 29, 2003 Life is made up of many activities and many things we can focus on. However, there is one focus, which is the one, and only and most important focus, from God’s point-of-view. Paul said it best, as he declared in: Ga.5.14. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Most Unlikely Candidate Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,301 views

    See the remarkable workings of God in reaching one lost man.

    No one is beyond God’s reach, unless he chooses to walk away from Him. • We are going to see today the extent to which the Holy Spirit works in order to reach someone and save him. • You can never tell what the Spirit of God can do, because He can surprise you and save the most unlikely candidate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Shares His Scars Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,421 views

    Thomas, one of the twelve, who was called the Twin, wasn’t with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples kept telling him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he told them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands, put my finger into them, and put my hand i

    We’re in John chapter 20 this morning - the familiar story of ‘doubting Thomas’ - and, as I’ve noted many times before, this is one of those few passages in the Bible that the church in her wisdom suggests that we should read every year at this time (rather than every three years, which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Let's Fall To Pieces Together

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    When tough times come and we fall to pieces, we will nto survive unless we gather around each other to comfort, support, love, and model Jesus.

    Let’s Fall to Pieces Together Luke 22:39-46 January 22, 2006 There is a medium sized city in Indiana which has a Methodist Church in the heart of the downtown area. Members of the church include some of the leaders of the community: Business owners, entrepreneurs, city politicians, doctors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Come Out On The Water Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    A look at how Jesus invites us to great things if we have faith enough to step out.

    The Invitations of Jesus Come Out on the Water Matthew 14:22-32 As I was preparing sermons for this Easter Season, an old thought came to mind. Jesus was perfect and holy in every way, and yet, he was crucified for being that way. He fulfilled every prophecy of the Old Testament and yet, He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost, Holy Spirit - In You! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,895 views

    sermon on the Holy Spirit and our relationship to God through him. Includes a personal testamony and some back ground on the day of Pentecost.

    This week we celebrate Pentecost, the time when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples as they were gathered together in one place in Jerusalem. You may wonder why the dove in the power point, in Matthew 3;16 we read; “As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    "Come Now Let Us Reason Together"

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,153 views

    God is still on the throne....still punishes sin.

    Sermon Isaiah chapter 1… Chapter 1 of Isaiah is really an introduction to the rest of the book. It deals with rebellion and the sin of Israel but, I believe you could put the United States of America in the same court as God did Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Matthew

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,567 views

    This is an introductory lesson on Matthew’s gospel. It includes a lot of specific content analysis taken largely from Mark Allan Powell’s book, The Gospels. It closes with an appeal to realize the gift of God’s love in Jesus as Emanuel.

    Introducing Matthew’s gospel! The first book of the New Testament. (Not the first N T book to be written, but the first to appear in our Bibles). Matthew tells us where Jesus came from, who were his ancestors, how God caused a virgin named Mary to conceive and bear this One who is the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The End Of Faith?

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 13, 2007
     | 2,976 views

    Dear saints of God do not believe the lies that this increasingly secular culture would have you accept! In order to be a person of faith you need not abandon the mind which God gave you. And in order to be a person of reason you need not abandon faith i

    The End of Faith? Psalm 14 Introduction One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin’s Origin of Species. Surprised, he asked the ape, “Why are you reading both those books?” “Well,” said the orangutan, “I just wanted to know if I was my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church