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  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    God's Restoration Of The Lost Years

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Jan 10, 2016
    based on 13 ratings
     | 35,199 views

    This sermon encourages us to trust God during the 'dry seasons' of our life with the confidence that He will bring restoration into our life and Ministry

    GOD’S RESTORATION OF THE LOST YEARS (Isaiah 54, Joel 2) INTRODUCTION – One of the historical wonders of my country Sri Lanka is the complex rock fortress, Sigiriya, and the palace built on it by one of our former Kings, Kasyapa, many centuries ago. It is an amazing place to see & ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Still Working On Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    To give the assurance of God's ongoing transformative work in believers, the security of their salvation in Christ, and the anticipation of seeing Christ face to face.

    Good morning, church family! Isn't it just an incredible blessing to be gathered here today, as a community under Christ, sharing in His love and learning from His Word? We're going to dive into a compelling topic today: God’s Work in Our Lives, the Security of Our Salvation in Christ, and the Day ...read more

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  • John Dobbs avatar

    There Is One God Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 12, 2025
     | 510 views

    What is one of the key truths about God that can bring a diverse group of believers together in unity?

    Seven Foundations of Fellowship: There is One God Introduction What is one of the key truths about God that can bring a diverse group of believers together in unity? For the past six weeks we have studied the “Seven Ones” - the foundations of fellowship found in Ephesians 4. Each one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving God; Loving God's People

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,025 views

    2 greatest commandments Love God, love people. In thaat order we will have and keep a healthy relationship with God and with the people we come in contact with everyday.

    Loving God; Loving God’s people Matthew 22:37-40 Matthew 22:37-40 Loving God, Loving God’s people- that is a command from the Lord. It is not a suggestion. It is a commandment. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    How To Pray For Your Friends

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,712 views

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s som

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s some bigger plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Undeniable God Centered, God Powered, God Miraculous!

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    How God uses ordinary people to perform miracles.

    I admit that more times than not, I have stood in this position confessing my favorite scripture passages, but beyond a shadow of a doubt, this is one of my very favorites. This story is undeniably God centered, God powered, God miraculous! Jesus Christ takes what little we have…a simple lunch ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    02 The Power Of God, The Righteousness Of God And The Wrath Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Mar 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,011 views

    This is the 2nd of 30 Studies in the Book of Romans

    Romans 1:16-32 Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace For The Pleasure Of God

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2026
     | 248 views

    Knowing our identity, We can live fearless, free and full of confidence that we are who God says we are and we can do what God says we can do and can be what God says we can be. We can live with purpose and fulfil God’s plan.

    Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace for the Pleasure of God Scripture - Ephesians 1:1-15 “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. May God our Father and the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Kingdom Of God: "God’s Pattern For Kingdom Living”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,084 views

    In the third chapter to the Philippian Church Paul gives God’s model for Kingdom Living, a pattern we can live our lives by, a pattern for successful living in the sight of the Lord. In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul said, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”

    The Kingdom of God “God’s Pattern for Kingdom Living” Philippians 3:12-16 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbrnYa9PU7w There are a lot of books in today’s market dealing with the topic of success and how to be successful in business, relationships, marriages, and in life. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Listening To Both God And Gods' People Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2016
     | 4,129 views

    The challenge is to engage the listener, but to do so with the clear goal of bringing them closer to the transcending love of Christ.

    Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2016 The prophecies were quite clear. The Messiah would be born of a virgin. He would be of the line of David, born in Bethlehem, the city associated with David. He would be king, and rule over all the earth. The expectation of the Jewish people was also very ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,924 views

    With God center in our lives, seeking to conform ourselves to the image of His Son, seeking to serve His will as Christ’s Ambassadors we will fulfill His purpose for our lives.

    God’s Purpose For Our Life 11/11/07 PM Reading: Luke 4:16-21 Introduction How would you describe your life if you were to use just one word? Frantic? Fatigued? Frustrating? Maybe some of us would say Fun? Fulfilling? I wonder if any of us might use the word "Focused?" Focused is a word we can apply ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Call On God

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,878 views

    God wants us to call on Him when we are in trouble.

    CALL ON GOD Text: Psalm 55:16 Who brought their cell phone tonight? Americans love their cell phones. Remember when phones were just for calling people? Now you can take pictures and movies with your cell phone, you can play games on your cell phone, or even use it to surf the net. For young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Confession, Prayer, And God’s Mercy Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2025
     | 313 views

    Isaiah demonstrates a very unique position in chapters 63 and 64 as he pleads with God to hear, forgive, and rescue His people. Why? Because he knew that there is no way we (as a creation) could be forgiven without God’s (the Creator's) direct intervention.

    Isaiah, Part 26 Confession, Prayer, and God’s Mercy Isaiah 63:1-19; Isaiah 64:1-12 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’ve come to worship today - Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery (9 and under) - Continuing our series in Isaiah; 2 msgs left in this series – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God-Attentive Life

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,041 views

    A sermon on the importance of living within God's Will that comes by way of being attentive to Him not simply during morning devotions, but throughout the entire day.

    Outline: 1. Opening thoughts about how we are all distracted, especially as it relates to God 2. John 5.16-19 Context 3. Jesus operated totally within His Father’s Will, which means he was God-attentive 4. We need to be God-attentive, throughout the day 5. Examples of people who were God-attentive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,617 views

    This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

    God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist