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  • Richard Deem avatar

    The Distant Drew Near

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to dam up the mighty Mississippi with a twig; reach the top of the magnificent Mt Everest with a step stool, or stop the laun

    TEXT: Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." INTRO: The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Universal Corruption Leaves Men Without Excuse

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,577 views

    THE CONCLUSION: UNIVERSAL CORRUPTION LEAVES ALL MEN WITHOUT EXCUSE BEFORE GOD'S CONDEMNATION The situation is worse than you think so stop trying to earn your salvation because you will never be good enough 1.

    THE CONCLUSION: UNIVERSAL CORRUPTION LEAVES ALL MEN WITHOUT EXCUSE BEFORE GOD'S CONDEMNATION The situation is worse than you think so stop trying to earn your salvation because you will never be good enough 1. Everyone (both Jew and Gentile) is in the same boat = Under Sin and the boat is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Process Of Moral Degradation

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,273 views

    1. What are some of the components of the processes toward moral degradation? We live in an age when some are trying to halt the decline of moral decay yet few seem ready to acknowledge the truth of the Bible’s warning signs.

    1. What are some of the components of the processes toward moral degradation? We live in an age when some are trying to halt the decline of moral decay yet few seem ready to acknowledge the truth of the Bible’s warning signs. Those who do not develop a saving faith in Jesus Christ and grow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Would The Real Jesus Please Stand Up Series

    Contributed by Rich Mcgahan on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    The Bible tells us that on the sixth day, “God created man in His image and likeness...” (Genesis 1:26) And every since then, man has been trying to return the favor. As a result, there are countless religions around the world.

    Will the real _____ please stand up? This familiar question originated from a game show called “To Tell The Truth” that debuted in 1956 and ran until 1978. Hosted by Garry Moore, this classic game show included a person of some notoriety and two impostors who tried to match wits with a panel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Smell? Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,827 views

    We try to imitate society from look to yes even smell. Celebrities scents is a billion dollar industry, but did you know Christ wants us to imitate his scent. Not a body odor but something way better.

    Key: Imitation is Everything Pastor Ryan Akers Part 2- How Do You Smell? Me- Always the friend never the boyfriend- someone told me to get some colgne that would make me smell nice and girls would be attracted to that. Wore too much and sister asked what that smell was. You- We try to do a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Work And Rest Finding A Balance

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    Today I want to try to address the many demands of life that keep us from addressing the necessary things of life. Things like peace and contentment, family, friends, laughter and rest. Most importantly of all, time with God

    Work and Rest finding a balance Mark 6:30,34 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

    Contributed by James May on May 21, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,082 views

    There’s a Jekyll and Hyde in every one of us. Which nature will win? It all depends upon whether we allow Jesus’ blood to cleanse us from sin, or try to defeat Mr. Hyde on our own.

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By Pastor Jim May In 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson authored a book titled, “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. The whole gist of the book concerns the way in which an individual is made up of emotions and desires that are opposite to one another: some good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Have Fallen And I Can't Get Up?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    We hear the commerical phrase, I have fallen and I can’t get up? I ponder spiritually do we want to get up? Don’t stay down, GET UP AND TRY AGAIN.

    I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP? DO YOU WANT TO GET UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I HAVE FALLEN --- WE HAVE HEARD THE COMMERCIAL PHRASE: HELP ME! I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP. A. Falling down and staying down is not a spiritual truth. B. See, in Jesus Christ ---YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Minimalism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,088 views

    We often try to get away with putting forth the least effort possible in order to achieve the greatest results. But this is far from a Biblical concept. God has a better idea in mind, as he has already shown in Christ.

    Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Intro: One of the most prevalent tendencies among human beings is our desire expend as little effort as possible to achieve our goals. 1. weight loss without diet or exercise, pill. 2. destroy Iraqi regime in a week. 3. “what do I need to do to pass this course” 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Worship Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,694 views

    The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. Tonight we will examine the 5th chapter of Revelation and try to understand what Worship i

    Prelude Tonight we will examine the 5th chapter of Revelation and try to understand what Worship is. Turn with me to our passage this evening and follow along as we take a look at Revelation 5:9-14. Scripture 9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Undercover Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    Why is Jesus going incognito? Is it for fear of His life? No. Some might try to kill Him, but He could avoid that. His hour is not yet come. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Undercover Jesus John 7:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Undercover.html Why is Jesus going incognito? Is it for fear of His life? No. Some might try to kill Him, but He could avoid that. His hour is not yet come. Might some try to make Him their King? Yes. That hour is not yet come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    Grace Of Multiplication

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,515 views

    You need to INCREASE, make PROGRESS, SUCCESSFUL and PROSPEROUS in every aspect of your life and your surrounding (Family, School, Community and Workplace). Begin to EVALUATE yourself, then try to determine what HINDERS you in making PROGRESS. Then ELIM

    Did you know that the UNIVERSE is still EXPANDING? Science proves it! But we will not focus here. If you want to know why, RESEARCH! When God said, “Let there be LIGHT”. There was LIGHT! And that LIGHT is still EXPANDING. Kolb and Turner wrote, “Since the UNIVERSE ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Breaking Down The Walls That Separate Us From The Manger Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,480 views

    Over thousands and Thousands of years, God has been trying to convey His message of love to mankind. On the first Christmas morning, He did the ultimate on this. Yet, some of us still stay away from the Manger

    Breaking Down the walls between us and the manger We are closing in on yet another Christmas season. The air is already filled with festivities, and people are thinking about cakes, candies, great food, carols, decorations, gifts, new cloths, holidays, travels, family get togethers and everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    Belief In The Resurrection Of The Dead

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    The Sadducees try to ridicule Jesus with a stupid question about what happens in heaven. The answer of Jesus is not about the how but they why. If we don't believe in a life after death, we will have no purpose for our life on earth.

    People sometimes ask stupid questions. They know it is stupid; but they ask them anyway. When somebody asks a stupid question, we can assume that either they are too naïve, or they are sarcastic. And most of the time they are not naïve; they are trying to make us look foolish trying to answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Getting To Know Him 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2010
     | 3,395 views

    Paul is asking God to give us spiritual eyes to understand the hope we have been called to. What is the hope we have been called to? Is it Sunday morning Church attendance and trying to be good people?

    Dakota Community Church November 7, 2010 Getting to Know Him - 2 Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite