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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Where Can I Hide From God? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 29,859 views

    This sermon speaks on the subject of God’s omnipresence

    NTRODUCTION  When you were a kid, did you have secret hideout? This was a place that only you and a very select few friends knew about.  This hideout was a place that you could go to escape the worries of your young world. It was a place where you thought you could do things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Have Good News For You This Christmas

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 9, 2015
     | 6,533 views

    This message was connected to a Christmas Drama and used on Christmas Eve. It focuses on how often we have to wait for God's timing. All of us hate to wait, but we must remember that God has something good for us. We need to trust Him.

    I have Good News Isaiah 9:1-7 / December 5, 2010 / Dr. Marty Baker Good morning I am Marty Baker and I would like to welcome you to Stevens Creek Church! I am so excited to have you here today. We are beginning the new series, “Christmas with Hope.” The sermons and the drama sketches ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Darkened - Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,328 views

    Second in the series of 21 states of man apart from God. This one covers the five Ds, darkened through disobedience.

    21 States of Man without God (Second in series) In the continuation of our series about the 21 states of man without God we will look at the five Ds of our condition that cause us to live apart from God. These five Ds are: darkened, dead in sin, deceived, defiled or filthy, and disobedience. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
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     | 976 views

    Explores our divine assignments as Christians to be the "salt of the earth" and "light of the world," embodying these roles in our daily lives.

    Good morning, cherished family of faith. What a joy it is to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and worship. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    Jesus- The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    What are the implications to us of Jesus being the Light of the World

    NR 08-08-04 The theme of this morning service is Jesus’ words “I am the Light of the world” (Jn 9:5) Story: About 12 years ago I went on a training conference when I was working as a Patent Attorney for a Swiss multinational company called Sandoz. And one of the conundrums they set us to test ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of Song Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 30,166 views

    In society songs reflect everything. Both Lyrics and the style of the music combine to give voice to all kinds of emotions. Happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love, hate etc.. It’s the same in the scriptures there are songs of lament as well as songs of

    Because of the theme we are covering the fruit of these messages should be seen in our worship life as a community. Please do not be caught in the enthusiasm of a moment and forget the truths we are receiving and the changes to us those truths should be bringing. (We have covered: Restoring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Speak Lord, For Thy Servant Heareth" Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,807 views

    But Samuel was grown up on prayers, even the result of his being was a prayer from his mother Anna –

    "SPEAK LORD, FOR THY SERVANT HEARETH" I SAMUEL 3:1-9 A. SETTING OF OUR TEXT 1. It is a painful circumstance when God has to by-pass his minister, or prophet: a. Eli had been informed of the misconduct of his sons, yet he was unable to put an end to it - b. They were sinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Resurrection And New Life

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,015 views

    Without the Resurrection, Christians would be the most hopeless of all people!

    APRIL 20, 2001 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 5:12-16 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 ·Gospel John 20:19-31 REFLECTION According to Scriptures (e.g. 1 Cor 15:14-19; 1 Pet. 1:3), had the LORD Jesus not risen from the dead, the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are They Getting The Message? Matthew 5:14-16

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 19, 2009
     | 12,130 views

    Over 70% of our communication is non-verbal so when Jesus said ’let your light shine’ what does this say about the message our lives communicate to others?

    17.5.09 COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL Matthew 5:14-16 INTRO How skilled are we at communicating? Perhaps not as skilled as we think. It is easy to send the wrong message without knowing it. Examples There is a famous example of a message that was sent in WWII ‘Send reinforcements we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,837 views

    A sermon looking on the "Shalom" God wants for his world.

    Introduction I am not known as a great Christmas card writer. I usually write one per year, to my wife. I leave her to do the rest! Look at this one with “peace on earth” on the front. We think nothing of such declarations of peace today. But the declaration of saviour who would bring peace was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prelude To Change Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
     | 4,537 views

    EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR LENTEN JOURNEY WILL BE HEIGHTENED BY EXPLORING THE STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION IN JOHN'S GOSPEL.

    The Prelude to Change March 6, 2011 Introduction What is Easter all about? Eggs, a bunny, a tomb, a cross, lilies, candy, the resurrection. EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR EASTER ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Can Spiritual Stuff Be So Scary? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2019
     | 2,662 views

    Mary was "greatly troubled" by the appearance of the angel. Many are in a similar spot - "greatly troubled" by all things spiritual. What can help them take a step forward?

    “GREATLY TROUBLED”: Spiritual stuff can be scary. - Luke 1:29. - An angel shows up to speak to Mary. On the one hand, the angel is light and not wielding a sword, so there is a sense in which he shouldn’t be scary. But, of course, we don’t see angelic beings very often and I’m sure his presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Went Down A Winding Road Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 8, 2019
     | 2,529 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus (Yahshuah), My brothers and sisters, giving honor to those who fought the good fight, in yester year and even yesterday’s battles, on the frontline for the saving of souls, for righteousness sake. I

    I Have Been Down A Winding Road by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.” (I Samuel 27:10, King ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Choose Life And Goodness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2024
     | 1,414 views

    The way of sin vs the way of life.

    Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2024 Today we begin our solemn preparation for the Pasch–the annual commemoration of the Passover of Jesus. He gave Himself freely up to an unjust death for our redemption, and left us sacraments in His assembly–His Church–for all who would believe in Him. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Awakening To Righteousness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 293 views

    Awakening to righteousness is a personal decision that requires intentional separation from sin and commitment to godly living.

    AWAKENING TO RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:34 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 5:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 INTRODUCTION: We are living in times when the line between righteousness and unrighteousness is becoming increasingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God