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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Coming To Faith

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 1, 2016
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    Theme: Coming to Faith - Isaiah, Paul and Peter come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their sinfulness 3. Accepting God's purifying touch 4. Partnering with the LORD JESUS

    Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10; Luke 5:1-11; [1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Acts 9:1-19] - Epiphany 5 Theme: Coming to Faith - All three individuals (Isaiah, Paul and Peter) come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Confidence Of God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    One of the ways that we live in the light of Easter is by living in the confidence of God.

    1. Today, we continue our April series, Living In the Light of Easter,” by examining the second I am of our identity, as Neil T. Anderson says, in Christ, “ I am secure in Christ.” 2. Last week we looked at being accepted in Christ. And we are accepted on the basis of our faith and trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Knowing God's Will

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Dec 9, 2014
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    Three (3) Divine ways in knowing God's Will 1. Divine Dedication 2. Divine Isolation 3. Divine Transformation

    Read Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV In order to do God's will we must first know his will. In order to have real satisfaction, rest, and contentment in the Christian life -- and there is no true rest outside the Christian life -- we must have the full assurance that we are doing the will of God. The soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God’s Equation For Peace

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 31, 2012
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    Peace has been aggressively sought after by humanity ever since Adam and Eve were driven from Eden. God offers peace, yet only when certain qualifications are met. His Way + His Will + His Work = His Peace.

    God’s Equation for Peace Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Politician’s promise it, beauty pageant constants propagate it, and world leaders promote it. Humanity has searched for this seemingly elusive precious commodity since Adam and Eve were dragged, kicking and screaming, from the Garden of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Lesson In Fishing"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,684 views

    There is no acceptable excuse for a church to die.

    John 21:1-14 “A Lesson In Fishing” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel Lesson for this morning takes place in Galilee, near the place where Jesus fed the five-thousand another meal of bread and fish. Seven of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Purge Out The Old Leaven Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    All behaviours are not acceptable in the Church.

    Get Rid of the Leaven! March 17, 2001 The Globe and Mail has been running some rather controversial and attention grabbing advertisements of late. In one that I hear on the radio, the idea is that a CEO is promoting someone to a vice-presidency, I believe, and states: “Jones is over 6 feet tall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 16, 2010
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     | 8,450 views

    Accept the risks; reap the benefits.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] YOU WILL NEVER REAP IF YOU NEVER SOW Several times in Ecclesiastes, the Preacher states that life is unpredictable. We never know when tragedy might strike. I was reminded of this fact last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Our Attitude To Imitate Christ - Philippians, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 20, 2022
     | 1,826 views

    We are called to develop an attitude that reflects Jesus in everything that attempt. Accepting it and serving as Christ did is our only job today and tomorrow!

    “Developing our Attitude to Imitate Christ” - Philippians, Part 4 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 4 Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    What Is It That Pleases God? Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2018
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    When Micah wrote these verses, Israel’s southern kingdom, Judah, had become corrupt. The people there were faithfully bringing sacrifices to the Lord, under the false impression that this would satisfy His demands. However, God corrected His people . . .

    11-25-03 Title: What Is It That Pleases God? Text: “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8). Bible Reading: Micah 6:6-8 6 “With what shall I come before the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust --- Can God? God Can!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2025
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    Today could be the day of your miracle. Check your attitudes: CAN GOD? or GOD CAN! God knows how to deliver His people.

    TRUST? CAN GOD? GOD CAN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. I am told of an upper level Biology class at a big university. Seems the students were studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What About Transgender? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,019 views

    Addressing today's transgender movement by acknowledging the fact that God has created you, accepting the form that God has created you and accomplishing the feats for which God has created you

    WHAT ABOUT TRANSGENDER? I want to talk today about a subject that we all know is a difficult issue in our nation today. We are continuing in our series Choose Life and I want to look at the issue of the transgender movement. Back in 2012 the words gender identity and gender expression were added ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Ticking Time Bomb Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,596 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of anger, primarily acceptable/unacceptable forms of it.

    Ticking Time-bomb Jonah 3-4 Text: 4:4 "Have you any right to be angry?" (NIV) ANGER – who has not known its unleashed fury and witnessed the devastation left in its wake? Like a tornado with no predetermined path, it sucks into its violent vortex absolutely anyone or anything that creeps across ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    From Shame To Glory

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 135 views

    Just as God turned the shame of biblical characters into stories of glory, He will also turn your story around.

    FROM SHAME TO GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:7 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Romans 10:11, Zephaniah 3:19-20, Psalm 34:5, John 8:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Life’s painful seasons often come with shame — disgrace, rejection, public ridicule, and internal torment. But God never ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Acknowledge God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010
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     | 16,765 views

    To seek after God, to follow His ways, means we must believe that His is – ever present, all knowing, all powerful.

    Acknowledge God ACT up part 1 12/13/09 AM Text: Philipians 3:13-16 INTRODUCTION In our lesson last Lord’s Day we considered “our year in review”, and the need to conduct or look back over this year almost past through the filter and standard found in the Word of God. And there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Jones avatar

    We Are Fully Forgiven

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,103 views

    In most cases we do not understand what that means or do not accept the fact that God loves us that much. Our minds cannot comprehend unconditional love. We cannot understand how or why God could possibly love us that much that we could be fully forgive

    WE ARE FULLY FORGIVEN Last week in our bible study we discussed being fully forgiven. In most cases we do not understand what that means or do not accept the fact that God loves us that much. Our minds cannot comprehend unconditional love. We cannot understand how or why God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal