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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    God Is Dad!

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    The Great, Almighty God, the infinite Creator of the universe, takes great delight and unsurpassed joy from our relationship with Him.

    How do you think people imagine God to be? Is He far or near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man? Is He a kindly grandpa-type? Is He listening? Does He care for people individually? Can He really help? During the late 1960’s and through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    This sermon takes a look at the Jewish beliefs surrounding the Day of Atonement and then shifts to the fact that Jesus atoned for all of our sins.

    Title: The Day of Attonement Text: Leviticus 23:26-32 Date: September 22, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Jews all over the world celebrated, Yom Kippur, this week. Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement, was and still is considered the Holiest Day of the Year for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Gilbert avatar

    3-D Christianity

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    What does it take to be a True Disciple of Christ. How can we express our faith in ways that are real and relevant?

    3-D CHRISTIANITY Adding Depth To Your Wak of Faith INTRODUCTION: Have you ever looked at a paintin that was unrealistic and 2 dimensional? They fail to communicate depth and look fake and superficial. THis is especially the case when children draw pictures. Everything seems to bhe suspended on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Job: A Man Tried And True

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,829 views

    Using the life of Job as a backdrop, this message asked the question: "What would it take to make you stop serving God?"

    JOB: A MAN TRIED AND TRUE Copyright © July 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Job 19:25-27 I. JOB’S CHARACTERISTICS A. He Was A Godly Man. B. He Was A Great Man. II. SATAN’S CONTROVERSY A. God Questions Satan. B. Satan Questions Job’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transformation Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 5,681 views

    Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

    Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    7 Things God Hates (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,957 views

    Looking at the character of man that is not pleasing to God. It is in our best interest to allow the Lord to take these things out of our lives.

    7 Things that God Hates(Part one) Proverbs 6:16-19 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to a moment about what proverbs 6 calls the seven things that God hates or the 7 abominations of God. 1.Pride 2. Lying 3. Shedding of innocent blood 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Unusual Worship Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    Isaiah went to temple but it was an unusual day. What takes place in worship...Encounter with God, Change the destiny....New Revelation...

    Encountering God, experiencing change 1 IN THE year that King Uzziah died, [in a vision] I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and the skirts of His train filled the [most holy part of the] temple. 2 Above Him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two [each] covered his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 45,996 views

    This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment.

    Subject: Christian Discipleship Scripture: Luke 14.25-33 Sermon: “Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans” Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. Summary: To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    The Yielding Years

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,806 views

    How long should it take for us to bear fruit and mature in Christ? Here is a little insight from the book of Leviticus.

    THE YIELDING YEARS Leviticus 19:23-25 Today, I would like to jump back into the Book of Leviticus to check out a passage of Scripture that paints an incredible picture of the life of a believer. Typically, most people kind of shy away from the book of Leviticus (as its name states) it is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise In Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    While testing is an everyday part of the Christian life, we can take comfort in the promises God has given us.

    1. God promises His perfect provision—God is always good. (17a) 2. God promises His permanent position—God never changes. (17b) 3. God promises His purposeful plan—God has a plan. (18) Two brothers were left alone in the kitchen. The older brother pulled the egg carton out of the refrigerator. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The All-Sufficient Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    This sermon is a very personal take on the theme of The Sufficiency of Jesus Christ. It was written in the wake of the death of my brother from cancer.

    Sermon for CATM - June 24, 2007 - The All-Sufficient Christ “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    From Silence To Song

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,078 views

    The silence in heaven was complete and heart-breaking when God asked for a worthy one. But then a Lamb steps up and takes the scroll...

    Passage: Revelation 5:1-10 Intro: PP (butterfly out of focus, then in focus, then out again) 1. dissatisfaction, satisfaction, dissatisfaction. 2. for centuries we have celebrated Palm Sunday, Easter. 3. we have looked at the story of the crucifixion of Jesus millions of times. 4. but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Hosanna

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    Do we take the events of Palm Sunday and Easter for granted and not fully understand or appreciate their full significance in our lives?

    Mark 11: 1 – 11 / Hosanna Intro: “HOLD THE PICKLE, HOLD THE LETTUCE, SPECIAL ORDERS DON’T UPSET US – ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU LET US HAVE IT YOUR WAY.” Recognize this little jingle? --- People flocked to Burger King because they could have a burger the way THEY wanted it. We love customization, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Completion Of A Good Work

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,569 views

    What will it take to liberate us from our prisons and lead us into circumstances where we experience unending joy?

    Completion Of a Good Work – Philippians 1: 3 - 11 Intro: Michaelangelo Buonoarti was one of the world’s most talented sculptor. Many have enjoyed his work in pictures or photos. Others of us have seen the real thing. There is a set of 4 sculptures Michaelangelo done around 1453 that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom's Enemies Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2009
     | 5,150 views

    This message encourages believers to stand firm in their freedom by staying away from the law and the legalist who would take it away

    Freedom’s Enemies (Galatians 5:1-12) One morning, during an adult Sunday school class, a pastor in San Angelo, Texas, picked up the podium and walked back and forth with it. When someone asked, “What are you doing?” he replied, “Well, sometimes you just need to take a stand.” (Rebecca ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free