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  • Pat Cook avatar

    What Makes God's Face Shine?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    The outline of one of Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life devotionals.

    Numbers 6:25 – What Makes God’s Face Shine? In one sermon, a pastor announced that he would preach on Noah and the Ark the following Sunday, and gave the scriptural reference for the congregation to read ahead of time. A couple of boys noticed something interesting about the placement of the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "As A Backsliding Heifer..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,372 views

    My uncle used to say, "You can’t tell how far a frog can jump by his croak!" Just because someone impresses us with words doesn’t guaruntee that they will spiritually benefit us.To have fellowship with some we’d have to backslide. Let’s examine why

    Introduction I heard a great statement made just the other day from another brother in Christ, he said, "There are some in this life for me to have fellowship with them I’d have to backslide!" What a powerful statement and true! Since we’re on the subject. what is a backslider. One 5 year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forming The Character Of Christ In Us - Part 4 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,662 views

    David then causes us to examine how God forms the Character of Christ in us as He leads us through the valley of the shadow of death in verse 4.

    “The Model for the Christian Life” Psalm 23:1-6 (4 of 6) 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) 2. COMMITMENT to Discipleship (v. 2) 3. CONSECRATED to Christ (v. 3) 4. Forming the CHARACTER of Christ in us. (v. 4) Luke 1:79; Psalm 27:1-4; Psalm 46:1-3; Psalm 118:6; Isaiah 41:10; Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whom Are We Robbing

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,288 views

    Why do we tithe and what happens if we do not tithe? A practical approach to the subject of stewardship from God’s Perspective.

    “Whom Are We Robbing?” Malachi 3:8-10 A. Robbing GOD. (3:8-9) Psalm 24:1; Leviticus 27:30 i. The CLAIM of God. (3:8) Exodus 9:29; 19:5; Deut 10:14; 1 Chronicles 29:11; Psalm 50:10-12; 89:11; 1 Corinthians 10:26, 28 ii. The CRITICISM of God. (3:9) Proverbs 3:9-10; Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:7; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All That Christ Has Received From The Father

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,813 views

    ALL THAT CHRIST HAS RECEIVED FROM THE FATHER HE HAS GRACIOUSLY GIVEN TO US Introd: (This would make a nice children's sermon for Christmas.

    ALL THAT CHRIST HAS RECEIVED FROM THE FATHER HE HAS GRACIOUSLY GIVEN TO US Introd: (This would make a nice children's sermon for Christmas. Have packages wrapped with a card inside with each of these gifts.) I. GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN TO CHRIST A. AUTHORITY over all men (17:2) B. THE ELECT ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Repentance And Faith

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    CHRISTIAN SIMPLICITY: REPENTANCE AND FAITH THE TWO ESSENTIALS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE I.

    CHRISTIAN SIMPLICITY: REPENTANCE AND FAITH THE TWO ESSENTIALS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE I. RECEIVE CHRIST JESUS THE LORD -- REPENTANCE AND FAITH A. Repentance -- obstacles = pride, independence, self-reliance have to realize you are headed the wrong direction; conversion involves turning around (not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is Right?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,686 views

    Introductory Consideration 1.

    Introductory Consideration 1. Imagine that we had a big blackboard before us. I write a heading on the board "things that are always wrong for us as Christians to do" and I ask you to tell me what I can write down. What are some of the things that you would put on the list? Then I write the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Guarantees A Return On Spiritual Investments

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    (with Dick Holden) 1.

    (with Dick Holden) 1. Spiritual Investing Requires Careful Planning (:6-7) a. Relationship of sowing to giving (implies a careful effort) 1) Sowing -- not scattering but careful planting 2) Giving -- not throwing money away but careful planning 3) Laws of nature apply to laws of giving b. Direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

    Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strange Blessings Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    Failing to make time for God during strange times might cause us to miss His blessings and instead find frustration instead.

    As we see the birth of Jesus, we see Mary’s immediate assistance coming from her faithful husband and unfailing God in the time of her distress. They had to make time for God; God had made this a unique time for them. We too might miss God’s help if we’re too busy with the details of life to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4 The Foolishness Of Laughter Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    In this fourth and final message we discover that THE FIX FOR THE LAUGHTER OF SCORN IS THE RESURRECTION!!!

    I marvel at the Awesome Wisdom of God: He gave us the Gift of Laughter! To Laugh is to show mirth, Joy or Scorn with a smile or chuckle or explosive sound. To Laugh is to find pleasure or amusement in something. Some things are Laughable, Funny. Some are Ludicrous - so absurd or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Far Will You Go?

    Contributed by Al Hood on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,293 views

    The children are ready to go into the land of Canaan. Are you ready to go forward for God?

    HOW FAR WILL YOU GO??? SCRIPTURE: DEUTERONOMY 34:1-4... INTRODUCTION: * This is the last chapter in Deuteronomy - the end of Moses’ life. * Moses was allowed to see the Promised Land, but not to enter it. * It is a picture of the Christian and our churches. * Q - How far will you go? I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of David

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    David gives us five steps of repentance in his prayer.

    I. Introduction a. David’s Sin with Bathseba b. Nathan’s rebuke of David c. Read the Superscript. d. Five Steps of Repentance II. Step One: Confession (1-4) a. Appeal to God’s Mercy “Loving Kindness” b. David knew his Sins and knew whom his sins were against. c. NO EXCUSES (4) III. Step ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacrifice Of Blood

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    A look at the Day of Attonment and the important role of the blood in sacrifice. This sermon helps to illustrate Christ as the lamb of God.

    I. Introduction (Leviticus 16:1-2) A. The Blood Sacrifice 1. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23) 2. No Forgiveness with out the shedding of Blood (Hebrews 9:11) 3. The Life of flesh is in the blood. (Leviticus 17:11) 4. There was blood from the beginning (Genesis 3:21) B. Yom Kippur ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Hess avatar

    7 Visions That Speak Life Into Your Family

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,046 views

    Getting and having a vision in life is important. This sermon explores 7 visions to help you grow in God

    7 VISIONS THAT SPEAK LIFE INTO YOUR FAMILY PURPOSE Seeking God’s purpose above your own. 2 Tim 1:9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible