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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Learning From God's People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

    Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turning Hearts

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2018
     | 2,074 views

    What we need in this world is reconciliation of God and man, and of man to man.

    Thursday of the 11th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Look closely at the words of the Lord’s Prayer and you will see, as the Church Fathers taught, the whole of the Gospel summarized in these petitions. Think of all the problems we face in our world today, and all that we have faced in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Turning Information Into Adoration Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019
     | 4,889 views

    Genuine faith moves me from information into adoration

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Gilford avatar

    Six Warning Signs Of Drifting Away

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 319 ratings
     | 42,208 views

    This sermon tells about the symptoms of drifting away from God.

    Hebrews 2:1 I had an old Pastor that would tell me “Warning comes before destruction.” What he was saying is that before God sends down a judgement against a people. He always sends a warning as in the case of Jonah, and the city of Nineveh. I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Turn On The Power

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,300 views

    Amazing events happen when you do that! When you lift up the name of Jesus and leave God in charge and believe God will supply the results, amazing things still happen!

    Turn on the Power Today we celebrate Worship! We celebrate the act of having church! Today is Pentecost Sunday, today is church history! The day the Holy Spirit descended upon those who tarried and waited for the promise of the Holy Spirit to be fulfilled, is the beginning of the church as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Repent - The Call Of A Prophet

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    The call of John the Baptizer still rings true in the 21st century. Our culture seeks to do away with sin by calling it a "privacy" issue. The scriptures call our acts of disobedience againts God and our fellow man....sin.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 3, 2005 Text –Mark 1:1-4 Advent I – Redeemer Lutheran “The Call of the Prophet—Repent” Christmas is coming! People are shopping! Decorations are being hung. Christmas trees are purchased. Dinners are being planned. In the early part of the 19th ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come Away With Me!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    Peter and the disciples are struggling across the lake on a cold stormy night. They are tired, worn out from rowing, their muscles are aching, they are cold and they feel like a dirty beaten rug. In that moment of fatigue they see something walking on the

    Sermon - Come away with me! Thesis: Peter and the disciples are struggling across the lake on a cold stormy night. They are tired, worn out from rowing, their muscles are aching, they are cold and they feel like a dirty beaten rug. In that moment of fatigue they see something walking on the water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Grant Adams avatar

    2. The Futility Of Running From God Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020
     | 2,964 views

    We cannot run away from God. We all try sometimes. We all try to make our own choices do our own thing. We never seem to learn the futility of it all.

    I. A Deliberate Choice 1. The Ship 2. Life is made up of choices. Hebrews 11:24-25 3. Jonah made a deliberate choice to rebel against God. a. Tarshish was the farthest point that he could flee. As much as 1,600 – 2,000 miles b. Jonah refused to surrender his will to God’s will. 4. The idea was, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernest Canell avatar

    Anchor Away

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,198 views

    four anchor we need to leave in the sea and one we need to pick up

    God will lead us to Him if we listen and obey. Acts 27:27-44 Why did the Author write this story? Was it to show that God will pull us through the storms of life? Or was it to show us how God provides for us and will lead us to safety if we will listen and obey? Background Paul was brought before ...read more

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  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Away In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 26, 2017
     | 7,686 views

    The message of the manger. What is the significance of the manager for us today.

    No Christmas song is more loved than this tender children’s carol. For some time “Away in the Manger” was titled “Luther’s Cradle Hymn.” It was thought to have been written by Martin Luther for his own children and then passed on by German mothers. Modern research discounts this claim, however. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Falling Away

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 9, 2012
     | 4,977 views

    We must take captive every thought, attitude and action to remain faithful to Jesus.

    Falling Away October 7, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must take captive every thought, attitude and action to remain faithful to Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 3:12-15 Supplemental Passage: They went out from us, but they were not really of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God's Open Invitation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
     | 387 views

    Isaiah 55 is a powerful invitation from God to humanity, calling people to receive His grace, experience spiritual satisfaction, and turn away from sin.

    GOD'S OPEN INVITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 55:1-9 (KJV) "Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Giving It Away Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012
     | 4,575 views

    Sowing and Reaping is permanently and proportionately connected.

    Are You Ready for Some Fun in the Son! 1 Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, 2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. 2 Corinthians 9:1-2 This is the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Anchors Away!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,926 views

    After becoming a Christian it becomes too easy to become complacent about our daily walk with Christ.

    First Baptist Church February 3, 2002 "Anchors Away!" Colossians 3:12-17 It is rare that Debbie and I get to watch a movie or a program that we like. Our time to watch something on television occurs at about 10:30. There are not many spiritual things you can take out of some of the movies Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    The One That Got Away

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,011 views

    REACHING THE LOST IS GOD’S PLAN!

    THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY LUKE 15: 1-10 AUGUST 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: At times we probably feel it would be so much easier if we could be like Lucy in the old Peanuts cartoon: Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "I would have made a great evangelist." Charlie Brown answers, "Is that so?" She says, "Yes, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist