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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Marriage God's Way

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
     | 426 views

    Practical marriage God's way

    Marriage God’s Way Colossians 3:18-3:25 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us both in service today and online. Last week we finished up the series life choices. Most important life choice… our relationship with Jesus Christ. Then People and the many complicated dynamics of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022
     | 2,325 views

    Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

    There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Free From The Curse!

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    Tithing in an illustrated sermon.

    (go to table and minister from there) Breaking Free Of The Curse! Look over to your neighbor, and say to them; ‘I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be cursed anymore! Today, I’m breaking the curse!’ Shout! “I’m breaking the Curse!” Take a good look at the table in front of you. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    So Much Work, So Little Help

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
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    Jesus calls all disciples, those who have accepted Him as Lord and Savior, to Go and tell someone else “the kingdom of God is near you.”

    SO MUCH WORK, SO LITTLE HELP LUKE 10: 1-21 FEBRUARY 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a guy who prayed this prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a bus when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Which Gate Should I Enter

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    What is the true way to God? Sermon describes the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. But . . . which is the true church? Both spiritual laziness and legalism are denounced, in favor of a sincere service of God, through humbling faith in Jesus.

    WHICH GATE SHOULD I ENTER? Often people ask me which church they should join. I am always tempted to tell them to join an Assemblies of God church, since I belong to that fellowship. However, I believe God needs to direct them specifically. So, I simply encourage people to join one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    Wholeness Begins Once A Relationship With God Is Established

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,576 views

    This is the second sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness.

    Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is established (John 5:8,9) As we continue this series on “We can also be made whole” I would like to offer what I hope is a key ingredient to our wholeness. That key ingredient is this, “Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    What It Takes To Be Christ's Disciple

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    Learning how to follow Jesus.

    What It Takes To Be Christ’s Disciples John 17:6-10 INTRO: Read Text ‒ What is a “disciple?” What is involved in being a disciple of Jesus? ‒ “Disciple” in N.T from the root word for “mathematics.” Means a learner, or a pupil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #3. The Arrow Of Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    Part 3 of a six part series. The third arrow has to do with being good stewards of what God has entrusted to us.

    The foundational verses for this series on the seven arrows of obedience is Psalm 127:4 and I Sam. 15:22 A powerfull warrior of God always walk’s in obedience Psalm 127:4 "To obey is better than sacrifice." I Sam. 15:22 (Pastor Gomez used a real bow and arrow and shot it at a target about 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch For Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    ADVENT 1(ILCW-B) - Watch for Jesus’ return -- the hour and time is unknown but we are to be prepared.

    WATCH FOR JESUS’ RETURN (Outline) MARK 13:32-37 – November 28, 2004 – Advent 1 32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going away: He leaves his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Intentions Are Not Enough

    Contributed by Jeff Kolk on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 127 ratings
     | 28,654 views

    Good intentions need Godly action to benefit the kingdom of God

    "Good Intentions Are Not Enough" Proverbs 16:1-3 INTRODUCTION: + In the 18th Century James Boswell is said, "Hell is paved with good intentions." Actions must be taken and followed through in order for the intention to become a reality. Boswell’s quote is a summary of human nature not to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    Not My Will But Thine Will Be Done

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,178 views

    How many of you don’t always know the will of God for situations? In this sermon, we will be discussing discerning God’s will.

    Psalm 40:7-8 Then said, I, Behold, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me; I delight to do Your will. O my God: yes, Your law is within my heart. We will examine what hinders you from discerning God’s will. THE MAIN THING IS THE CONDITION OF YOUR HEART! The will of God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Spiritual Identity Theft Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 28,351 views

    Are you the victim of Spiritual Identity Theft? Once we have been robbed of our ID, we fall prey to losing who we are in Christ! here’s ho to protect yourself!

    Identity Theft Galatians 2:20 A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bart Leger avatar

    Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

    Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Under The Influence I

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 12, 2008
     | 4,526 views

    There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

    Title: Being Under the Influence Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction The conflict between good and evil is as old as time… the earliest was a cosmic battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose Life Is It Anyway?

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,356 views

    This message shows that God owns everything - and teaches why you want it to be that way. It was a introductory message to a series on Stewarship.

    The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, he world, and all who live in it; Psalms 24:1 (NIV) Have you ever borrowed something from someone and kept it for years? After a while, it may become difficult to remember whose it is… Have you ever lent money to someone, and then tried to collect ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal