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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Blessings Of Being In Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 7, 2008
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     | 3,660 views

    God has given us everything we need. God has redeemed mankind and he has sealed the believer with the power of the Holy Spirit.

    THE BLESSING OF BEING IN CHRIST EPHESIANS 1:1-23 INTRO- GOD HAD BEEN DOING A NEW THING.HE HAS ALLOWED US TO GET INTO HIS PRESENCE. HE HAS ALLOWED US TO SEE THAT HE DESIRES TO BE WITH US AND HE WANTS TO USE US FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. APOSTLE PAUL IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being The Greatest

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003
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     | 12,724 views

    In this message we will look at the discipline of servanthood – and as we do we will see tha it is much then just doing a job at church. The Life part 11)

    Being The Greatest The Life – part 11 The Practice Of Servanthood Read Mark 9:30-35 PICTURE – the scene… Jesus has just told the disciples about what was going to happen to Him in Jerusalem. HOW - he was going to be betrayed in to the hands of men, HOW - they would kill Him and how after 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Avoid Being Frustrated

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 11, 2020
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    Frustration is nothing new. We must remember that it is our faith in God that will bring the victory. So, we patiently wait for God's plan to come about.

    Getting tired. Getting bored. Getting uneasy. Tension is growing. Anxiety has our hearts stirred. You can't wait to go on vacation but you’re uncertain of how to do it. How to go about it safely. Does any of this describe your feelings right now? All this frustration is nothing new. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Be-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009
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     | 13,153 views

    This message will cover the first four be-attitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

    The Jesus Code: Part 1 “Be-Attitudes” Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: Today we begin a new sermon series that I have titled, “The Jesus Code.” No, this is not some new conspiracy fashioned after a fairly famous fictional novel and Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Blameless

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
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    Titus 1:6

    BEING BLAMELESS TITUS 1:6 This morning I would like begin my sermon by telling you somewhat of a tragic story. There was once this elderly women named Wilma. Now Wilma loved her pet dog very much. One day Wilma awoke to find her dog on the ground not moving and a little stiff. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Are You Being Decieved? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,743 views

    We cannot listen to the Enemy when we are walking with God. He is filled with deception and dillusion. We must listn to God’s Word!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2009 Date Preached: March 11, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Are You Being Deceived? Sermon Text: 1 John 2:18-23 18 Little children, it is the last hour; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can This Be?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
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    Abraham questioned God’s plan to give a child to him when he was 100 years old, even as Mary wondered about God’s plan to give her a son when she was a virgin.

    December 9, 2001 Heb. 11:11-12; Gen. 15-16 “How can this be?” INTRODUCTION Do you know what the three most feared words at Christmas time are? “Some assembly required”. Oh, there are lots of good words at Christmas. Words like “Joy to the world”, “Merry Christmas”, “50% off sale”, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Overcomers Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 29, 2024
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     | 1,874 views

    The struggles and hardships of life, and our sinful failures, can bring us to a point where we don't feel like overcomers. John calls us not to trust our feelings, but to trust Jesus who truly calls us overcomers.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:1-12 “Being Overcomers” Through his Epistle John has gone to great lengths to ensure the readers understand who Jesus is … and the eternal security we can have when we put our faith in Jesus. John continues to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Forgiver Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010
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     | 3,395 views

    What it takes to be a grace giver - kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness.

    Introduction We have come to the end of a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have received in Christ Jesus. Chapter 4 addresses the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Upside Of Being Down

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007
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    The up side even when we are down is that we are called and appointed by God.

    GENERAL INTRO Jesus has set us free to be ourselves... Comparing to others Not good at that Gifs, talents, I cant sing like and I cant – but Preach Everybody has things they are good at and everybody has things they are not good at. WE HAVE TO GET OVER BEING BOTHERED BY IT We have to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Being With The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2011
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     | 7,067 views

    In Chapter 17, Babylon represents a false religious system that we guard against by being with the Lamb.

    Although we’ve certainly come across some difficult passages in our journey through the Book of Revelation, there is little doubt that the passages that we’ll examine over the next two weeks in chapters 17 and 18 are the toughest to deal with. There are so many different opinions about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of The Living Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
     | 344 views

    We serve the God of the living—a God who is active, powerful, and present. He breathes life where there is death, hope where there is despair, and revival where there is dryness. No situation is beyond His power to restore and revive.

    GOD OF THE LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 22:31-32 Supporting Texts: Luke 20:37-38, Romans 6:9-11, John 11:25-26, Hebrews 11:17-19, Exodus 3:6 INTRODUCTION: Many view God only in the context of ancient history or spiritual rituals, but the Scripture declares clearly that He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building And Being Built

    Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015
     | 13,050 views

    God's Building Plan

    Building and Being Built Psalm 127:1-2 I Peter 2:5 Colossians 2:6-7 This morning, you are on Holy Ground…in a sacred place where God touches people and heals broken hearts; where the Holy Spirit washes sin stained people, breaking addictions and restoring their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Equipped To Deal With Evil

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    God is not just protecting us from evil, He also makes it possible to shine His light among evil

    How do you cope with evil and the difficulties it causes? When problems arise in your life, what do you do, how do you respond? Jack Handey in his book Fuzzy Memories tells the story of a teenager who was being bullied everyday at school and was forced to hand over his lunch money. Eventually he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Prepared "At All Times"

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    At all times I will 1. Trust Him 2. Praise Him 3. Love him 4.Be Holy 5. Desire Him

    Psalm 31:15 KJV 15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. What do you carry with you at all times? What do you have in your car at all times? What do you come to church with at all times? Be prepared for emergencies • Locate a safe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist