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  • William Lock avatar

    People Of Faith Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    We should Look to people of Faith as a source of encouragement for the future.

    HEBREWS 11:1-40 “Faith…this is what the ancients were commended for.” (NIV) FAITH Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. HEBREWS 11:1 PAST HEREOS OF FAITH The Examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah The Faith of Abraham The Faith of Moses The Faith of Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Characteristics Of An Alive Church (Colossians Sermon 1) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 16, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,948 views

    Do you meet the characteristics of an alive, dead or sick church?

    Characteristics of an Alive Church Colossians 1:1–14 Introduction If we read carefully the opening verses of Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, we can see seven characteristics that mark an alive church even today. Payday Someday A little boy was reading a book. His father walked past the door ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Thoughts About Jesus

    Contributed by Philip Gunther on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 10,299 views

    Many will follow Jesus half-way, but not the other half.

    The Parable Of The Fox, The Funeral And The Furrow “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” (Martin Luther) A Different Breed America Under Attack – America At War – Siege On America – The Day That Shook America – The Day The U.S. Stood Still, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Gospel In A Nutshell Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    What you have to know about Jesus Christ

    The Gospel in a nutshell Text: 2 Timothy 2:8 Today we begin a series of messages on the “the basics we need to know” Can God be found? The Bible seems to be a rather big book with many pages, is God really in there? There seems to be hundreds of ways to God in our marketplace. So why place our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lead Me To The Rock Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,896 views

    The importance of seeking God when we are overwhelmed

    Lead ME to the Rock CCCAG March 5th, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 61:1-3 Intro- Beginning small series of messages about being “hidden in God” beginning today with studying Psalm 61. Background on this Psalm- (Why Chronological bible reading is important) It is written by King David of Israel. David had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David's Lament For Saul And Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    Second Samuel 1:17-27 gives us a written lament for someone who has died.

    Scripture The Book of Second Samuel opens with David hearing of Saul’s death. The Philistine army defeated the army of Israel on Mount Gilboa. Among the dead were Saul and three of his sons, including Jonathan. An Amalekite came to David with the news of Saul’s death. David was in the Philistine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Is Your God Story? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 958 views

    Following the lead of Psalm 18, this sermon tells 3 "God-stories" where God is glorified (rather than the teller of the stories receiving glory). Do you have a God-Story?

    There’s a powerful song by “The Old Paths Quartet” Called “Who Better Than Me” (Play from 0.01 thru 0.59 mark of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQEeUbB6H_A) I really like that song because (like Psalm 18) that song declares “You’ve heard sermons telling what the Lord can do. Read the stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marvin Walker avatar

    Living By Faith In Hard Times

    Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 36,168 views

    Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

    I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Affirmative Action Plan

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    The 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan: Reason, Reconciliation, Revelation, Reality and Response

    When I was young my grandmother used to speak to me about the importance of the 3 R’s. When I was old enough to spell I pointed out that from Reading, writing and arithmetic only one was actually spelt with an R! Today I want us to think about the 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan – and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Expecting More Than People Can Give

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 7, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    We were given a hunger for God by God.

    Expecting More Than People Can Give Psalm 42:1-2 Have you ever wished that you could start all over? The Associated Press this week reported out of Georgetown, Texas that Molly Daniels pleaded guilty to charges of digging up a woman’s corpse, and staging a fiery car accident to fake her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Driving Force Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    1. Without the resurrection, the story of Christ would be just a beautiful story with a bad ending. 2. Without the resurrection, it would have meant that Evil had won. 3. The resurrection is the prelude to the second coming.

    Former NFL player Pat Tillman’s name has been in the news a lot lately. He played football for Arizona State University and then the Arizona Cardinals. But he had voluntarily enlisted with the Army Rangers following the terrorist attacks on September 11; turning down a $3.6 million contract with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Accept No Substitutes Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 30,340 views

    Why would the Israelites accept stale stagnant water rather than the living water God offered them? Did they just wake up one morning and say "I don’t want to follow God"? Consider these intriguing thoughts.

    OPEN: How many of you have ever bought “generic” products? Many of us do. We’ll go to the pharmacy and we’ll ask for the “generic” version of the medicine the Doctor has prescribed. Or, we’ll go the grocery store and purchase the store version of whatever product Kellogg’s or Seyfert’s or Land ‘o ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Pride Goes Before A Fall

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,012 views

    The Edomites believed some things about their nation that God found to be false.

    Obadiah 3-9 Pride Goes Before A Fall Introduction Before we look at our text in Obadiah, I want us to consider some of what the Proverbs have to say about pride. Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 15:25 The Lord will destroy the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rules In The Service Of Relationships.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.”

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.” Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan in response to a lawyer’s question regarding the meaning of “neighbor” in the great commandment “Love your neighbor.” THE LAWYER’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Johnny Chase avatar

    How To Hear From God!

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,039 views

    Did you know that every believer can hear from God? Not only can we hear from God but we should hear and recognize his voice speaking to us regularly. I have heard people say, “I pray but God doesn’t speak to me.” I have known many who have been frustrate

    How to hear from God 1 Samuel 3:1-11 The LORD Calls Samuel 1 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God