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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Peace And Love Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 8,661 views

    Advent message on the hope and love of Jesus Chrst. In a time of celebration, there can also be the peace of God to a world that doesn't know peace.

    The Peace and love of God Psalm 121:1-8 Introduction- Today, Josh and Michelle lite the first candle of Advent. The candle of hope. The 4 weeks of Advent point us to Jesus Christ. Hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Security Is In God

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 3, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 24,810 views

    The assurance and security of those who make God their refuge and tower

    Our Security Is In God Psalm 91:1-11 Introduction •The consideration of the past month with S.A.R.S here in Toronto •The perplexity of the medical profession •The worry and fear among the elderly •The announcement of World Health Organization (Read Travel Advisroy) •The general worry and anxiety ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Comforts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 482 ratings
     | 50,952 views

    This is a funeral message based on 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

    The God who Comforts Funeral Meditation II Corinthians 1:3-5 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Power, Not Ours

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    “AND GOD WAS PERFORMING EXTRAORDINARY MIRACLES BY THE HANDS OF PAUL, 12 SO THAT HANDKERCHIEFS OR APRONS WERE EVEN CARRIED FROM HIS BODY TO THE SICK, AND THE DISEASES LEFT THEM AND THE EVIL SPIRITS WENT OUT. 13 BUT ALSO SOME OF THE JEWISH EXORCISTS, WHO WENT FROM PLACE TO PLACE, ATTEMPTED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God's Healing Touch

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,432 views

    God Touches our lives, just like he touched the leper--breaking down restrictions and taboos--to accomplish miracles and work God’s will.

    Luke 5:12-16 “God’s Healing Touch” INTRODUCTION One of the byproducts of the Korean War was an overwhelming abundance of orphans. The orphanages were bursting at the seams, and there was no possibility for the staffs to adequately care for the all of the children. Consequently, the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Embracing God's Opportunities SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    God knows how to open the door of opportunity to us to do his work. And though there are many that oppose his work, none can impede it. Even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it! I Cor 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries."

    In his letter to the Corinthians from Ephesus, Paul expresses his desire to reunite with the Corinthian converts and spend significant time with them. However, he acknowledges that he must wait until God completes His work in Ephesus, where a great and effective opportunity has been opened for him. ...read more

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    The Work Of God Thrives

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2024
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     | 994 views

    If it is not growing, the work is not His and you may as well shut the doors.

    So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 1 Corinthians 3:7 KJV Psalms 127:1  A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Security Of Trusting God

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 9, 2024
     | 1,774 views

    This sermon explores the comforting assurance of God's protection, His role as our refuge, and His unwavering promises amidst life's uncertainties, as depicted in Psalm 91.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather with you today, our hearts intertwined by the common thread of faith, our spirits united in the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we gather in His name, let's pause for a moment, allowing the clamor of the world to fade into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting God To The Test

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 21,542 views

    This sermon seriously deals with actually putting your faith into practice at God insistence or encouragement.

    Scripture: Malachi 3:1 – 10 Title: “Putting God To The Test” Introduction: There are some very interesting verses of Scripture located at different places in the Bible. In Malachi in the Scripture we have just read in verse 10, “Prove Me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Message To Us Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    Without the divine intervention of God in the death of Christ, and His resurrection, man would be destitute spiritually, and following Christ would be little more than a glorified Boy Scout Troop. So here in these verses, Paul seeks to explain what it is

    GOD’S MESSAGE TO US 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 INTRODUCTION: As we have previously discussed, the Apostle Paul is concerned about one thing and one thing only – the gospel of Christ portrayed out in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. This pervasive biblical truth is central to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of God's Message

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,167 views

    Some messages bring joy and some do not. I remember a 13 year old boy standing in his mothers front room and looking out her window at the weather, it was late November or early December and watching it rain and snow, sleet and thinking what a gloomy day

    The Joy of God’s Message Some messages bring joy and some do not. I remember a 13 year old boy standing in his mothers front room and looking out her window at the weather, it was late November or early December and watching it rain and snow, sleet and thinking what a gloomy day. Suddenly a green ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spending Time With God

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 24,691 views

    Stresses the importance of making a commitment to a daily time with God in prayer and Bible study

    Spending Time With God Luke 5:16 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to set aside daily time with God. President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perceive The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 24, 2019
     | 2,305 views

    In what ways we could appreciate the grace of God? Could we grasp it only when good things happen in our life?

    “Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living. The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. And the LORD God said, ‘The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Shut The Door Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021
     | 11,515 views

    Once the time was right for the flood, God gathered Noah and his family and all the animals into the ark and God shut the door to the ark.

    I am going to begin a new series of messages today. I think from the picture you can figure out what the theme is going to be – doors. I began researching doors in the Bible and discovered the word door is used around 260 times. Many of those times it refers to an actual door or doorway, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Armor Of God Part 5: Salvation And The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 26, 2020
     | 3,094 views

    Looking at the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. All Bible quotes are from the NASB 95 update.

    We are all in a spiritual war, every day, every hour, and every minute. We considered the enemies we fight, whether it be the devil, the world, or even ourselves. But the word tells us: Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist