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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 1, 2012
     | 12,299 views

    seven ways to please God

    “Pleasing God” May 6, 2012 Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” I know a lot of people. I am friends with a lot of people. Nate, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Knowing God's Will

    Contributed by Darin Gary on May 2, 2012
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     | 7,437 views

    God truly reveals His will when we begin to think as He thinks and live a pleasing life for the Lord.

    Knowing God’s Will (Romans 12:1-2; NKJV) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And, do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Merciful God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012
     | 5,631 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been merciful to someone else? Have you received mercy? Mercy or just sympathy? (w/ no action to help) II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's mercy is much better than our mercies.

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been merciful to someone else? Have you received mercy? Mercy or just sympathy? (w/ no action to help) II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's mercy is much better than our mercies. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:31 For the Lord your God is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Will Of God For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 6, 2012
     | 7,092 views

    Should we say "lost" is it another one of those words that are archaic and out of date? No the parable ofthe lost sheep, coin, and son show that God's heart is in seeking, desiring to find the lost. God's will for the lost is clear. His will for the c

    Intro: God’s will for the lost is that none should perish that all should come to repentance. This is 2 Peter 3.9. God’s Word translation gives a wonderfully clear picture of God’s will for people that are separated from Him by sin. “The Lord isn't slow to do what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Gardener

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 6, 2012
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     | 9,049 views

    God wants us to grow. Like plants, if we actually want to grow, we’ve got to be pruned. God’s discipline is always loving. Accepting it is the key to becoming who God means us to be.

    In Hampton Court near London (start video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxzG6C-jrwE), there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one single root which is at least two feet thick. A formidable root. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Without careful tending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 7, 2012
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    We must be ready to respond graciously to God, even when He says “no.”

    Responding to God May 6, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be ready to respond graciously to God, even when He says “no.” Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Supplemental Passage: What is man that You take thought of him, And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mothering God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 8, 2012
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    That is the kind of relationship we have with God, who compared Himself to a mother: “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you” (Isaiah 66: 13).

    Opening illustration: When I stuck my camera into the bush to take a picture of the baby robins, they opened their mouths without opening their eyes. They were so used to having mama robin feed them whenever the branches moved that they didn’t even look to see who (or what) was causing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012
     | 7,630 views

    How can you look at Christams and not talk about the love of God that came to this earth to redeem mankind.

    God’s Love Turn to John 3:16 Last week we looked at being prepared for Christmas. It was more than just buying presents, wrapping, exchanging gifts. It is more than eating and gathering with family, although that is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The God Of Hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012
     | 5,854 views

    Christmas in one word is hope. That hope is Jesus Christ.

    The God of hope Luke 2:8-2:15 Introduction- This morning we are in the last Sunday before Christmas. Tomorrow, we celebrate Christmas Eve by a candlelight service. Then everyone prepares for the big day. If you had to describe Christmas with one word, what would it be? Take away ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Born Of God

    Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 13, 2013
     | 3,009 views

    The must of a new birth

    BORN OF GOD John 1:11-13 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013
     | 5,677 views

    The eleventh chapter of Revelations reveals unto us two witnessses that will prophesy in the great tribulation.

    God’s Witnesses Revelations 11:1-14 In chapter 10 it concluded with the command of Lord unto John saying “Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.” This is the great commission that is given to the Church of God to take the gospel into all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Capturing God Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,390 views

    Dominant Thought: God is beyond being captured in a work of art or mental image

    If you’re from a Catholic or Lutheran background this morning, you may have been wondering why I’m going to preach about commandment #1 twice and about #9 and 10 together. That’s because those 2 particular religious systems split the Top 10 up differently, making the “no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Encounter With God

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jan 20, 2013
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     | 12,548 views

    We can have a supernatural encounter with God

    An Encounter With God Text Acts 2:1-4 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3Then there appeared to them divided ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Love

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 26, 2013
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     | 7,207 views

    a look at John 3:16

    God’s love John 3:16 Intro: 3:16 what is it 1: one verse a) it explains everything b) the Gospel in a nutshell c) the one thing you need to get to heaven d) the most recognized verse of any Point: you see posters at sporting events, painted on bridges and on t-shirts John 3:16 is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    For God's Sake

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 28, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    I. EXORDIUM: It's all for GOD's sake that we are saved. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD can't abandon the CHRIST who is in our lives. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 19:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Fo

    I. EXORDIUM: It's all for GOD's sake that we are saved. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD can't abandon the CHRIST who is in our lives. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 19:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For my own honor and for the sake of my servant David, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal