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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Faithfulness Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011
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    Faithfulness in the series Fruit of the Spirit . God is faithful and He desires for us to be faithful to Him and to each other.

    The faithfulness of God Galatians chapter 5:22 Introduction- Galatians 5:22- We continue to look at the series “Fruit of the Spirit.” We have determined that love; joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control are characteristics of God. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Where Is God?

    Contributed by John Newbaker on May 15, 2016
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    Have you ever gone through a time in your life when you asked yourself “where is God?”

    Where is God? Psalm 13:1 A couple 5th grade boys known for getting in trouble at school was accused of stealing the teacher’s cell phone she left on her desk. The principle called the boys to his office. Wanting to question them separately he brought them one at a time. Without coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2014
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    God is speaking to us through our worship, in the songs we sing, the Scriptures read and the message delivered. What you will walk away with will be determined by how well you listen to God. What is necessary to listen well?

    Listening to God I Samuel 3:1-10 Charles Stanley in a sermon from Nehemiah once asked, “How is it that two people can sit in the same pew, hear the same sermon about the same portion of Scripture, and walk away with two different reactions? One is joyful and the other unaffected.” God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of God Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014
     | 5,998 views

    Forgiveness. Real forgiveness. What’s done is done; but God works to restore and to heal and to bring good out of it all.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: The Work of God Scripture Text: Genesis 50.14-21 INTRODUCTION This week I read a story about former-basketball-coach Bob Knight. Bobby Knight became a stand-out coach with the University-of-Indiana ~ …coaching almost 3-decades, …winning 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Man Of God

    Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 28, 2011
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    Jacob was a man who by worldly standards was questionable, yet God blessed him.

    The Man of God by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:17 Obadiah 1:17 (New International Version, ©2011) 17 But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. Intro: Last Sunday we talked about the Godless man named Esau, you remember Jacob’s twin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God And The Lost

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008
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    Man tends to get lost from time to time. All along the way God wants us saved and continues to search for us.

    GOD AND THE LOST Luke 15:1-32 Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Luke 15 is a beautiful chapter, sometimes called the gospel in the gospels. 2. It depicts man’s plight and God’s right in such vivid detail that no one can possibly misunderstand God’s longing for us. 3. The Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A "Sticky" God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 7, 2010
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    Description – The third message in the 2010 Lenten series and communion meditation for March 7, 2010

    Today I begin with a confession. (Sorry, nothing juicy.) Last week I gave you this set of questions to prepare for today’s sermon. (Slide 1) 1. How do times of distress affect my prayer life? 2. How fervent am I in prayer when life is going well? 3. How does distress re-orient my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Cheating On God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 29, 2011
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     | 16,297 views

    We need to realize that when we cheat on God we do a lot of damage to ourselves. James shares with us how to cheat-proof or relationship with God

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The issue we will examine this morning is not a particularly fun one or a comfortable one to talk about. I pray it will open our eyes to the potential problem it can become in our relationship with Jesus. • For those who are married, do you remember your wedding day? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Conversation With God

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 14, 2023
     | 1,870 views

    Moses had a special relationship with the Lord. Do we seek this?

    A Conversation with God Exodus 33:12-23 Moses was an extraordinary person who lived in extraordinary times. The nation of Israel was in great danger. Unlike the situation that Modern Israel faces today, it was not the invasion of its territory by its neighbors. It was under threat by Yahweh ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fear God!

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jan 22, 2024
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    King Solomon, the wisest person that ever lived , after he had pondered on life and its meaning declared in the Book of Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “ Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

    King Solomon, the wisest person that ever lived, after he had pondered on life and its meaning, declared in the Book of Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    God Love.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 11, 2024
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    Love is a verb, it’s a word of action. The actress Joan Crawford once said “Love is a fire but whether it warms your heart or burns your house down, you can never tell!”

    God Love. Psalm 103:8-13 The reason I named this, God love, is because you have to know God love, before you can love God and others appropriately. If you’re ‘one’ that says, “I know God loves me but….” Until you truly understand that nothing can separate you from Gods love, confusion dominates. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reconciled To God

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 14, 2023
     | 1,358 views

    It is amazing that God purposed to reconcile man unto Himself before man or woman was created.

    Reconciled to God by Joe Mack Cherry I. Opening A. God’s Word needs no embellishment. 1. As an aspiring songwriter years ago, I used to constantly work on hooks. 2. Hooks are catchy phrases or clever word spins used to get the attention of the listener whether it be a publisher, an artist, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God Exhales

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,364 views

    God invites the believer to be filled with His Spirit and walk in the fullness of His Spirit

    God exhales Greeting- Introduction- Good Morning Church! If you would flip to Ephesians 5:15-18, we are going to look at our text in Ephesians and then we are going to use some other verses in Ephesians to help us understand the text. First let’s pray over God’s Word. Prayer Ephesians 5:15-5:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Is Mighty

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Aug 8, 2021
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    God is an awesome God and mighty in power.

    The word of God records the truth about who God is and it is also written in the same word that it's only the fool that would say that there is no God - Psalm 14:1. God is real and alive and there is definitely no other God than our God. He alone created the universe and all that we are seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marc Phillips avatar

    If God Is Sovereign...

    Contributed by Marc Phillips on Jan 26, 2021
     | 2,357 views

    Hope in the current world situation.

    The Sovereignty of God We hear about the sovereignty of God frequently don’t we? To be sovereign means to have ultimate or absolute power. We know through scripture that God is omnipresent, Psalm 139:7-12 says Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God