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  • David Welch avatar

    Our Infinitely Loving God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 5,444 views

    Thirteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on God's love.

    Knowing God Series #13 “Our Infinitely Loving God” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,872 views

    God’s heart is for harmony in the church.

    Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to an NFL championship after the 1971 season and was voted Super Bowl MVP, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of frustration for him. Coach Tom Landry sent in every play from the sidelines. The coach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 12, 2013
     | 7,200 views

    Real faith leads to real action.

    Real faith leads to real action. When I was going to university I often came home to my hometown on holidays. During one Christmas break, a young man started attending the church. I recognized him. His name was Alan and he was in my grade in the local high school we attended together. My friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving Your Soul

    Contributed by Bob Gomez on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    A fuzzy faith won’t help you on the day of judgement... even demons believe in God and tremble in fear.

    Saving Your Soul Bob Gomez James 2:17-20 The X Movement A free copy of this message on video can be obtained at www.xmovement.net. Introduction: A. Turn with me in your bibles to James, chapter 2. 1. We’re going to look today, at what it means to have real, saving faith. a. This is such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personal Resolution In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,786 views

    Mastery of Godâs Called A.

    Mastery of Godâs Called A. Following the prize (12) 1. Refutation of completion (12a) 2. Continuation of intention (12b) C. Forgetting the past (13) 1. Repudiation of the past (13a) a. Good b. Bad 3. Concentration in the present (13b) a. ÎReaching forthâ - The Greek word points out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Certain Return At An Uncertain Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    Jesus' prediction of the time of His return.

    Certain Return at an Uncertain Time Matthew 24:32-41 I. A Parable (32-33) A. Discernment 1. Observation 2. Knowledge B. Disclosure II. A Promise (34-36) A. Permanence of Israel 1. ‘Generation’ – nation, or nationality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clint Carr avatar

    God's Love For His People

    Contributed by Clint Carr on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,189 views

    This outline shows how God’s people hurt Him, and how God responded.

    If there is one thing that I have learnt over this summer, it is that there is No life apart from God! If you don’t have Jesus, you don’t have anything! I am just a college student, but luckily God has opened my eyes to his beauty. He has shown me that you can have all you want in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Greater Glory Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,929 views

    Part five of the Symbols of the Covenants. The New covenant experience, from lesser to greater glory.

    Symbols of the Covenants V: Greater Glory I. Review of past topics, Hagar and Sarai, Earthly and Heavenly Sanctuaries (Law on the Stones vs. Law in the Heart). The Tutor: the law added because of transgression to bring us back into a relationship where God can work with us. Finally Children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Dead Flies

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 19,024 views

    There are some characteristics of even those who are Christians that will cause the Spirit of God within to be ineffective.

    DEAD FLIES IN THE OINTMENT By Rev. James May Ecclesiates 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor. THE DEATH OF A TREE IT STARTED AS A SEEDLING ON THE SLOPES OF THE MOUNTAINS AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    Nicodemus made the message of grace so complicated he couldn’t understand it. We sometimes do the same thing. Yet, the message is as simple now as it has ever been. Christ is received by grace through faith.

    John 3:14-21 Paonia United Methodist Church March 30, 2003 As we continue into our Lenten season, I am called to remind you of what Lent is about. Lent is the time, when we as a church Are reminded of own sinful nature and humanity. It is a time when we remember that we will Return to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Guarding Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,892 views

    Introduction: What is one of the most common complaints among spouses in today’s marriages? I read a People magazine article and the number one complaint is communication. Women say men don’t understand or listen and men say that women don’t understand us

    James 1:19-27 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: (20) For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. (21) Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Right Connection"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,187 views

    When Christians remain in fellowship with Christ, we produce the fruit of the vine.

    John 15:1-8 Galatians 5:16-26 “The Right Connection” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Shortly after I was saved, I was hanging out with my teenage friends, and a group of them were being really mean and bullying to a kid who happened to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Stir Up The Gift

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,798 views

    God has blessed us in many ways and some have decided to just sit on the blessings of God. We need to use what he has given us.

    Stir Up The Gift Scripture Reference: II Timothy 1:6 (KJV) 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. -We need to stir up the gift that God has blessed us with. -Many people are looking for something new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Attractions And Objections Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    Faith or unbelief determines what we see when we look at Jesus. Jesus brings us to the valley of decision where we either become his followers or his enemies.

    (Begin by reading chapter one as if you are a messenger from Mark. Better yet, memorize it and share it as if you are Mark himself). In chapter two of Mark we have four more vignettes in Jesus’ life recorded for us. In each of these Jesus expresses his authority in both freeing and disturbing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    God's Word Leads To A Paradoxical Lifestyle

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    God’s Word Leads to a Paradoxical Lifestyle 1) It separates us from the world 2) It sends us to the world

    I’ve always been fascinated with paradoxes. You know, seemingly contrary statements that are nevertheless true. For example the statement, “Standing is more tiring than walking.” is a paradox. Sarah and I were reminded of how true that statement is just a few weeks ago when we had to stand for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran