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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Righteous Are Not Forsaken

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2015
     | 7,820 views

    To prove in the bible that the LORD cares for us during youth and up to our old age, we are forever blessed.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you forsaken by GOD? No. Hebrews 13:5 & Deuteronomy 31:6 Hebrews 13:5 Let your character or moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Can't Disown Himself

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2013
     | 3,327 views

    To show the reasons why CHRIST can't disown us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST Faithful to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the reasons why CHRIST can't disown us. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:13 (Amplified Bible) If we are faithless [do not believe and are untrue to Him], He remains true (faithful to His Word and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Source Of Hope

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
     | 6,963 views

    Servant hood is God’s way of making us great. • Because God created us to be happy • He created us to be fulfilled, and at peace, • And this happens when we learn to serve others

    OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Our Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 1, 2014
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     | 12,255 views

    In the introduction to the letter to Titus Paul states his reason for living. Paul lived for the faith of believers and to give them the knowledge of eternal truth. The purpose of our life also needs to be defined if we desire to be focused

    TITUS 1: 1-4 OUR LIVING HOPE How would you like to be personally discipled by Paul the Apostle? Obviously Paul can't physically disciple us, but he did disciple others. Titus is one of Paul's disciples and Paul wrote a book to him to help disciple him. As we study this letter to Titus, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,739 views

    We are all individuals but joined together, united by the Holy Spirit as part of God's church.

    UNITED IN SPIRIT Reading: Ephesians 4v1-16 Recap on last time: The Christian family We Belong; Children of God; Children of Light; Heirs of the Kingdom. Read again: v3-6 People are different! But as social people, we need each other. We all definitely need each other's company, support, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Christian And Suffering

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2020
     | 3,895 views

    Suffering can make us bitter but it can also make us better if we give it to God, asking him to use for our good, for the good of those we love and for the kingdom work of the church.

    THE CHRISTIAN AND SUFFERING Message 1 THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING - The “What Now?” of Suffering “We rejoice in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope. “(Romans 5:4) “In all things God works for the good of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Your Passion In Christ

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019
     | 4,347 views

    The Big Idea: Intimacy with Christ changes our perspective

    Legend holds that near the end of the 19th Century, a Swedish Chemist and Industrialist named Alfred awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local paper. It read: “This great scientist, the inventor of dynamite, died yesterday. His innovation made it possible to efficiently kill more ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    It's Not Over Until It's Over Series

    Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020
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     | 6,777 views

    There is a spiritual war which started in heaven and was transferred to this earth. In this sermon we learn more about this war.

    Chapter 1 - It’s not over until it’s over Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese soldier who fought in World War II which ended in August 1945. He did not surrender until 29 years later as he thought that the war was still going on. It had to take his former commander to travel from Japan to Lubang Island ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Perfect The Good Work During Lent Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 15, 2021
     | 3,253 views

    But the keys are fasting and prayer. A desperate situation demands desperate measures of intensity, earnestness, and authority for prayer with fasting. Fasting breaks the bondage of sin and loosens the hold of bad habits and their rulership over your life.

    Theme: Perfect the Good Work Text: Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction to Lent: The word 'lent' refers to Springtime or spring. Christians observe 40 days as Lent from Ash Wednesday to Easter, excluding the Sundays. Lent means give up and have self-denial for all that you love to do in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,613 views

    How God changes a coward to a conqueror, a fearful man into a rock in His kingdom. Transformation is the difference between our faith and most religions of the world. As a continuous process, perfected on the day of the Lord.

    More often in the church we hear testimonies of men and women saved by grace. In various ways we all joyfully testified of what God has done for us. On the other hand to speak of what God is doing in our life at any stage is hard to tell. Therefore the single, most important discerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Crowd At The First Communion”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2018
     | 8,279 views

    When Jesus told His disciples one of them would betray Him,

    Without a doubt, the best known representation of the Last Supper is Leonardo da Vinci’s painting: “The Last Supper.” It represents the exact moment that Jesus said, “One of you will betray me.” It shows the effect of that word, “betray” upon the twelve men most closely associated with Jesus during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 20, 2022
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     | 7,424 views

    Godliness is a necessary condition to enjoy the blessings of the kingdom of God. Every believer must make conscious efforts and discipline to live a godly lifestyle.

    Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness Study Text: 1 Timothy 4: 7 - 8 Introduction: - As Christians, our priority must be kept on eternal things which cannot be seen, and not temporal things which are seen. - Paul tells Timothy that the same work and commitment that others put towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Godly Dads

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 581 views

    We honor fathers who not only gave us life, but who also show us how to live.

    Opening illustration: While waiting for an eye examination last year, I was struck by a statement I saw in the optometrist’s office: “Eighty percent of everything children learn in their first 12 years is through their eyes.” I began thinking of all that children visually process through reading, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mother's Day - Woman Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 7, 2022
     | 3,578 views

    She was concerned about her family’s needs. She was punctual in feeding them and leading them to bed. She made sure of these important lifestyles.

    Wise Woman - Mothers’ Day Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy Mother’s Day. (All mothers could stand and others can appreciate with a round of applause for their role). Joke: Two mothers were discussing: The first mother asked: How do you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025
     | 893 views

    In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

    Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible