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  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Change

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,308 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to trust God even when they don’t understand the events taking place in their lives.

    Isaiah 43:19 (NKJV) Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. I. CHANGE IS INEVITABLE Isaiah 43:19a (NKJV) Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Ecclesiastes 3:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Covenants

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,218 views

    A look at the meaning of "Covenant" and a few examples from scripture. Understanding Communion and it’s significance to the New Covenant

    Dakota Community Church February 10, 2008 The Covenants From the Hebrew word - berith it is translated in English as: "will", "covenant" and "testament," and comes from the word meaning "to cut". It is mentioned approximately 300 times in Scripture. A covenant is not an “IF” you do this “THEN” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Remember The Sabbath (Part 1 Of 8) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 24,131 views

    The Sabbath is the most misunderstood of the 10 commandments. To understand this command and all commandments, it must be viewed through the cross of Christ.

    The Ten Commandments from a New Testament Perspective Most of us have heard the Ten Commandments: 1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 2. Thou shalt not make for thyself an idol. 3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. 4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. 5. Honor thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Type Of Church Are We? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    A message to bring to light the type of local church we have and to understand what God desires for us to be.

    What Type of Church Are We? Revelation 2-3 (the free powerpoint can be found at www.hueytownbaptist.com on the pastor’s sermon page) > The first time we hear Jesus mention the church is in Matthew 16. His words are, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To A Happy Life

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    Paul encourges Timothy to understand what really makes for happiness in life. He calls it "godliness combined with contentment."

    The Secret to a Happy Life I Timothy 6:6-19 September 30, 2007 What is most important to you? Have you ever thought about it? For what would you sacrifice? What in the world would you go out of the way in order to attain? I wonder… and I don’t know the answer to this…but I wonder what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Can Run But You Can't Hide

    Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 39,646 views

    This sermon is designed to help you understand that God is everywhere, and if he gives us a command, we should follow.

    Text Jonah 1:1-3 (NIV) The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Ammitia Go to the great city of Ninevah and preach against it because its wickedness has come up before me. But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish went down to Joppa where he found a ship bound for that port. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice, Don't Worry, Pray

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2008
     | 3,096 views

    St. Paul gives the key to joy, but first we must understand God’s mercy and His wrath.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2008 14 December 2008 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. The Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn. . . and like a garden the Lord God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christmas "P's"

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,689 views

    The are five powerful words that all begin with the letter "P" that can help us better understand the story of Christmas.

    Christmas P’s Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: Last week we looked Christmas from somewhat of a non-traditional viewpoint by seeing the Christmas isn’t “A” word it is “THE WORD” Jesus Christ. Today I want us to look at the Christmas story as told in the Gospel of Luke, and after we read it together I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Tongues, Interpretation And Prophecy

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,374 views

    What is the gift of Prophecy? Tongues? Interpretation? This clear and concise message brings clarity and understanding of the Holy Spirits gifts

    THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Gift of Prophecy, The Gift of Tongues, and The Gift of Interpretation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. The Gift of Prophecy The gift of prophecy is the most predominate of the Gifts of the Spirit in that it is the gift manifested most often. In Acts 2, Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Brings Good From Evil Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 29, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    God points us through the cross to the wonder of his glory in order to understand evil and suffering in this present world.

    Scripture Introduction Who killed Jesus? The Apostles’ Creed says he “suffered under Pontius Pilate.” Or maybe the blame belongs to the soldiers who drove the nails? Or should we condemn the Jews who demanded freedom for the criminal Barabbas and death for this one called, “Christ,” and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rapture Of The Church/Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,592 views

    The study of end times. Understanding that the rapture of the church and the second coming of Christ are two seperate end times events.

    Rapture of the Church/ Second coming of Jesus Christ Selected scriptures Introduction- I want to talk to you a moment about some of the things that are happening in the world today. I want to take a moment to look what the Bible says about the end times. I had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living A Holy Life

    Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 40,661 views

    Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

    LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Book For Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,691 views

    This sermon looks at the Bible as our foundation of faith. It also helps us know how to read and understand scripture.

    This second message in our series “Building a foundation for Life” deals with the Bible as our book for life. The Bible that you have in your hands is like no other book in the entire world. This is because there are only two things in this world that are eternal – God’s Word and people. Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Going Forward Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2009
     | 6,220 views

    We must work to understand what God has revealed, but it takes determined people to put that truth to work.

    Going Forward (Acts 11:19-30) 1. Sometimes in life we want to do something, but we feel awkward about it. 2. At a funeral, we sometimes have a sharing time; I usually say, "Nobody likes to be first, so who will be second?" 3. And sometimes we simply don’t make the changes we need to make because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Missing Element

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,564 views

    This powerful message will help you to understand why you need the Holy Spirit and how to receive the Holy Spirit!

    “The Missing Element” I. Introduction A missing element can make a world of difference. When something crucial is missing it can have devastating effects. If you don’t believe that ask: a. A Chemist b. Your mother when she is trying to make bread and discovers that the recipe calls for yeast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal