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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Essentials Of Faith

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 4, 2023
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    In this exposition of Hebrews 11:1-6, the nature of faith (v. 1), understanding by faith (v. 3), and essentials of faith (v. 6) are explored. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Therefore, the subject is of supreme importance.

    We take our text today from Hebrews 11: the great faith chapter. We will begin by reading the first six verses. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Daniel Richins avatar

    A God Big Enough To Save You From Yourself

    Contributed by Daniel Richins on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
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    No matter what condition your life is in, you can be made whole, because there’s a God big enough to save you from yourself.

    John 5:7-8, 14 Jonah 1:11-12, 17 I. Dismal Life Of Paralytic A. found at Pool of Bethesda – “house of grace and mercy” B. Must have resided near the Pool – probably crawled there daily C. He would wait for the angel to trouble the waters D. He had no one to help him to the water, but yet he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Worship God Rejects – Worship God Accepts”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 15, 2001
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    We have seen a revival of patriotism and Americans praying for God to lead and bless America. But we as Christians need to be praying that fellow Americans will understand that God is more than a national God, He is a personal God. He is a God that long

    Intro: A pastor who took a new church soon learned he had his hands full with two of his members who were twin brothers when they began to second guess every decision he made and disagree with all his sermons. Then he learned from other members that these wicked brothers ran off the last pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Dr. Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 7,369 views

    How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

    Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "I”s Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Jun 8, 2006
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     | 3,765 views

    The core of sIn is “I.” Paul lists the “slippery slope of sin” in this section and explains how humans descend into the absolute corruption of sin. In essence, “God gave them over.” However, we are “without excuse” because at the root we have “suppress

    Romans 1:18 – 32 The “I”s of sin. The core of sIn is “I.” Paul lists the “slippery slope of sin” in this section and explains how humans descend into the absolute corruption of sin. In essence, “God gave them over.” However, we are “without excuse” because at the root we have “suppressed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Mighty Meekness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 2, 2005
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    Meekness as demonstrated by Jesus Christ is a key part of the character of a Christian. If meekness is not for wimps, then what is it...really?

     CATM Sermon - October 2, 2005 - Mighty Meekness J. Upton Dickson was a fun-loving fellow who said he was writing a book entitled Cower Power. He also founded a group of submissive people. It was called DOORMATS. That stands for “Dependent Organization of Really Meek And Timid ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 23, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,535 views

    This is the sixth sermon in the series on "The Fruit of the Spirit." The thesis is: "Disciples can make a difference in the lives of others by being kind."

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS KINDNESS—GALATIANS 5:22-26; HOSEA 2:14-23; AND LUKE 6:27-36 As soon as I began preparations for today’s message, the Lord called to my mind the lyrics of Glen Campbell’s song “Try a Little Kindness”: If you see your brother standing by the road With a heavy load from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Lord, When Did We See You Hungry?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2014
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    A sermon about "being" Christian.

    "Lord, When Did We See You Hungry?" Matthew 25:31-46 One day a student asked anthropologist Margaret Mead for the earliest sign of civilization in a given culture. He expected the answer to be a clay pot or perhaps a fish hook or grinding stone. Her answer was "a healed femur [bone]." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Does God Exists? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 12, 2011
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     | 7,580 views

    This message offers evidence for the existence of God through the arguments of Movement, Minute Design, Morality, Miracles and My Life.

    DOES GOD EXIST? Imagine a family of mice who lived all their lives in a large piano. To them in their piano-world came the music of the instrument, filling all the dark spaces with sound and harmony. At first the mice were impressed by it. They drew comfort and wonder from the thought that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When There Is Persecution Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 22, 2020
     | 4,089 views

    Persecution, and the emotions which come when we think about persecution, do not naturally cause us to feel blessed. Yet, when we stand firm in Jesus, we can hold on in strength to Jesus who is sovereign when we are persecuted.

    Jesus Is Still Sovereign Matthew 5:10-12 When There Is Persecution These past months of COVID-19 have initiated a whole range of conversations and topics – one of those topics has been persecution of Christians. A QB church this week noted with irony … and with a subtle reference to persecution … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Imitators Of Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2018
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     | 10,429 views

    A sermon about seeking to adopt the attitude of Jesus.

    “Imitators of Christ” Philippians 2:1-10 A mother was making breakfast for her two little boys—Kevin and Ryan. The boys starting arguing over who was going to get the first pancake, and so their mom saw this as the perfect opportunity for a moral lesson. “Now boys, hold on a minute. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    "the Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1:1"

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 2, 2021
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     | 3,471 views

    When we stop to meditate on the first verse of Holy Scripture, we see not only the majesty and power of Almighty God in action, but if we look deeper, we also see the beginnings of scientific thought and the real explanation for the origin of life and the universe.

    "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1, KJV). Consider for a moment how solemn, powerful and wondrous these opening words of Holy Scripture are. They present the work, thought, and exactness of Almighty God. You are probably saying to yourself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sylvan Finger avatar

    God Pours His Spirit Into Us

    Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 29, 2024
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    The story from Ezekiel is an original story about things coming to life. As this passage has been trending lately, how ought it to minister to the Christian's heart?

    Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Can you remember a time when a picture you saw come to life? Maybe it was when you had a color television in your home for the first time. Maybe it was when you had a black and white photo restored in color, or when you saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Something Is Wrong! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
     | 6,315 views

    The culture uses logic to disprove God. Christians try to defend God using a worldly vision and experience and lose the discussion.

    Something is wrong! 1 Peter 1:3-12 A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we were going to take a look at a few of the basic troubles with Christianity. We talked about how the culture believes that Christianity and religion in general are exclusive. The religion is the reason for a lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Darrell Coats avatar

    The Incognito Christ

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    Christ comes to us today in the guise of the poor.

    The Incognito Christ Matthew 25:31- 46 Introduction: The point of our scripture reading for today reminds me of an ancient legend about one of the early saints. St. Lawrence was one of seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist