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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Fasting To Know God Intimately Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
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    If you are going to become intimate with God, you must get close to God.

    A. GOD TOUCHED 8,000 PENTECOSTAL PREACHERS 1. Ed Silvoso of Harvest Evangelism invited me to del Plata, Argentina to speak to approximately 8,000 pastors, the largest gathering of Pentecostal preachers I had ever addressed. 2. The preacher before me motivated the crowd, there were shouts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Curse Of The Law Does Not Lead To Salvation

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 7, 2015
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     | 2,844 views

    The presence of the Holy Spirit is the start of a new age. It points to the future, and it also points to courage, strength and power that we need to live as Christians in our sin-filled world.

    In the reading we heard from Galatians 3:1-14 a few minutes ago, the apostle Paul is chastising the Galatians in love for wandering away from the truth of God’s Word. He calls them foolish (or having a lack of wisdom) for living by the world’s rules instead of living by God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    As For Me And My House: Why Everyone Needs A Christian Family Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 8, 2025
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     | 986 views

    At creation God created the first institution; the family. Why does God love the family so much? Why do we all need a Christian family?

    One of the strangest things that happens in the insect world is that a desert spider named the Stegodyphus lineatus sacrifices herself for the welfare of her young shortly after they hatch. This practice is known as matriphagy. Here’s what the April Journal of Arachnology (who know there was such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Money Matters

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    I was asked to speak about why Money Matters to us so here is some of what I preached about that day. Money matters in the Christian life. Stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to us reflects how much we trust and treasure God. Neglecting money

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Exist ? How Can We Know ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    On the existence of God

    Answering Those Who Ask Part 2 Theme Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 What We Believe About God And Why ! Genesis 1:1, Psa 14:1 Joke: A couple had two little boys, ages seven and nine, who were excessively mischevious. The two were always getting into trouble and their parents could be confident that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should He Love Us So?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 14,140 views

    On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why R U? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012
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     | 7,400 views

    Why am I the way I am? Why did this happen? Why did they do this to me? Why did God do this to me? Why? Why? Why?

    Why R U? Jeremiah 1:5 (NLT) (Preached By Matthew Goldberg) This is the infamous question that riddles the minds of many, many people… Why am I the way I am? Why did this happen? Why did they do this to me? Why did God do this to me? Why? Why? Why? What is the question that people always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Is There Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,042 views

    Science recently found the 1st and smallest planet they think "might" have water and possible life. But their discovery’s weaknesses only highlight the uniqueness of the world God created for us. Why did God create our world, and what does that mean to us

    OPEN: Back in London’s Hyde Park in the 1940’s, there was a “”Speaker’s Corner” where different people could speak in the open air. One of the regular speakers there was a Catholic author and publisher named Frank Sheed. On one particular day, Sheed had spoken on the beauty and majesty of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Are We Told That God’s Thoughts And Ways Are Not Ours?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 18, 2025
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    God's ways and thoughts are unique in relation to the thoughts and ways of man.

    God's way is unique in relation to man's way. The Gospel is God's direction. It is not man-made. There is no way that any man could have ever come up with it or at any point devise it. Paul stated, “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do You Know God Exists? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    What will you say if someone asks you "Why do you believe God exists and does it really mean anything?"

    Before we study Ephesians, we will do a 5 week series on apologetics. Apologetics is the word for defending what you believe. What would you say if you were asked the following questions? How do you know God really exists? Why do you trust the Bible as God’s Word? Why is Jesus Christ God and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When God Is Silent

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,342 views

    Has anyone ever asked you how you were doing and you said, “I’m fine” when you didn’t mean it? I know I have. Today we may say “I’m fine” but honestly that may not be the case. The author of Psalm 130 was willing to admit that things were not fine.

    Purpose: To show how God gives peace in a difficult circumstance. Aim: I want the listener to trust God’s love when life is hard. INTRODUCTION: Has anyone ever asked you how you were doing and you said, "I’m fine" when you didn’t mean it? I know I have. A farmer named Joe made that mistake ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Brown avatar

    Fatherhood - Why Is It Important

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Aug 6, 2019
     | 4,310 views

    God pointed me to study His Word on fatherhood by showing me scary statistics about children who grow up in homes without their father being present. Statistics listed in the sermon

    Fatherhood – Why is it Important? “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. ” Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) Statistics of families without fathers In 2014: 24% (17.4 million) children live in a home without a father living in a single-parent home doubles the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Say About Hearing God? Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,572 views

    What Does the Bible Say About Hearing God?

    What Does the Bible Say About Hearing God? John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Difference Does Christmas Make?

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,827 views

    Christmas is God’s gift to mankind.

    Have you opened your christmas presents yet? Did you get what you were hoping for? In recent years Christmas has become more and more commercial, and for many it’s become no more than a reason for a family dinner or gathering with little or no thought for the reason for the season. What difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does God Have A Wonderful Plan For Your Life?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,547 views

    This sermon looks at two of the common misinterpretations of this verse and two ideas that can help us understand it accurately.

    - One of the most misinterpreted Scriptures is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” - It’s usually used as a Superman verse. Any obstacle I face I can bat aside in the power of Jesus’ name! Any struggle I can end with a powerful word of prayer! Any need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist