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  • Richard White avatar

    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    In order to understand Christmas, and to have abundant life we must draw near to God.

    Draw Near to God AS 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Creating Revival Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 9,459 views

    Revival in the church starts with believers who understand the true purpose of the church - evangelism of the lost!

    1. Introduction A. REVIVAL is defined as a reawakening of religious fervor; a resurgence, or renewal, of commitment and purpose. B. It has been suggested that the church is “flat”, and in desperate need of revival. We won’t debate that point tonight, we will assume we can agree on that C. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Promises Kept Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    Three facts to help us understand why the nation of Israel rejects Jesus as their Messiah.

    Note: This sermon was introduced by the drama "The Perfect Bonds of Love"). God has a plan. It’s a plan that started at creation, and it has continued even when human sin corrupted God’s wonderful creation. It’s a plan that’s taken lots of twists and turns along the ways, a plan full of surprising ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Patience Primer

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    We talk about patience, but often do not understand what patience really is.

    Patience Primer (topical) 1. The nurse told the doctor that a man with an unusual condition was in the waiting room. 2. “He keeps shrinking, even before my eyes. He’s an inch shorter than when he came in 15 minutes ago,” she explained. 3. “Well,” responded the doctor, “I’m busy. Tell him it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Bell avatar

    Stage-Hands In The Drama Of Redemption

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,213 views

    We need to understand what the Bible has to say about the NATURE & FUNCTION of Angels.

    INTRO: With the increased interest in the paranormal these days there has recently, been an increased interest in the subject of ANGELS. Some time ago, ago, a dear church passed along a magazine to me about angels. Among the so-called "revelations" that this book contains are: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

    WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Battles And Blessings

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,065 views

    To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

    Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 7,656 views

    EVERY BODY NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING THIER WAY BACK FROM FAILURE.

    Prayer for Revival (Psalm 51) 1 ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.>> Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Better Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,893 views

    Enjoying a better life in Christ begins with an understanding of who the Bible says we are.

    Ephesians 1:1-6 A Better Life in Christ Introduction Are you looking for a better life? You are not alone. People everywhere today are looking for a better life. Politicians know this, because in every presidential election, candidates declare how they will lead our country so we can all have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Who?

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    A look at understanding the difference between knowing who Jesus is and believing who Jesus is.

    Jesus Who? 6-2-02 Matt. 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of The Living Not Of The Dead

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    We have to understand that even if we die we are still alive in Christ Jesus

    GOD OF THE LIVING, NOT OF THE DEAD (Mk. 12:26-27) 26 Now about the dead rising—have you not read in the book of Moses, in the account of the bush, how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? 27 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    " I Never Knew You.."

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 55,874 views

    This sermon seeks to help us understand the danger of taking our relationship with the Lord for granted..

    “I Never Knew You..” Of all the scripture that comes to mind, perhaps the saddest one of all is found in Matthew 7 and verse 23. Here, Jesus tells us that at the second coming, there will be some people who will fully expect to ascend to heaven with Him in the clouds of glory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Larry Horn avatar

    Prayer Changes Things

    Contributed by Larry Horn on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 49,292 views

    This sermon helps us understand that if we live for God, Prayer is an effective way to overcome.

    God is Still on the Throne and Prayer Changes Things  In today’s modern world sometimes it is hard for us to realize the power of prayer.  Man has accomplished so much that often we look for solutions to life’s problems in the natural world before even seeking God.  I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Core Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    A short study of six very important terms that help us to understand the core of the gospel.

    TEXT: ROMANS 3:21-31 TITLE: “THE CORE OF THE GOSPEL” INTRODUCTION: A. Bill was lonely and decided his life would be more interesting if he had a pet. He went to the pet store and told the owner he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Shirley Maclaine Was Wrong; How To Really Dance In The Light

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    Helping people to understand what it means to see the Light of Christ in their lives and to live with that knowledge.

    Some of you may remember Shirley MacLaine’s book from the mid 1980’s. “Dancing in the Light”. Shirley MacLaine was wrong in her premise at least when viewed through the lens of scripture. Shirley believed that Light could be defined by the collective knowledge of all of our various personalities ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist