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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    To Praise His Glory! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 27, 2013
     | 5,593 views

    WE have plenty of reason to wake up and praise our great God!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We all need a reason to wake up in the morning. We need something to get our heart pumping. • I know when I get up to go riding on the bicycle I need something to get me out of the bed to go workout. • We need purpose! • We need a reason for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Forever

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 8, 2013
     | 2,707 views

    Shows how the power of the will determines our destiny

    “Following Forever” October 6, 2013 Mark 1:16-18 “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living With No Regrets

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2013
     | 8,345 views

    Life lived without regrets is lived with the awareness that our choices matter and make a difference in this life and the afterlife.

    Title: Living with No Regrets Text: Luke 16:19-31 Thesis: Life lived without regrets is lived with the awareness that our choices matter and make a difference in this life and the afterlife. Introduction: I talked with a man this past Thursday evening whose wife is dying of terminal cancer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Life For God: For His Glory Or Ours? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 14, 2009
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     | 9,962 views

    This message is intended to help us come to the understanding that we are to live for the glory of God and that our future rewards, or lack thereof, are dependent on how we do.

    OUR LIFE FOR GOD: FOR HIS GLORY OR OURS? Colossians 3:23-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Folks, you are here this morning to bring glory to God! 1. That is what life is all about – God’s Glory! 2. I hope you do, but if not don’t worry, hopefully by the end of our time together you will. B. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep In The Game

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 15, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,017 views

    The game of baseball has many jargons that go along with the sport. I have found three that I believe we can take in and gain a lesson from that will inspire us to “Keep in the Game.”

    Keep in the Game Scripture: 2 Timothy 4: 2-4 Purpose: To share that we need to hear the word of God and not what our itching ears desire. We need to get into the game get off the bench. I love this time of year. It is a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Hudson on Feb 13, 2010
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     | 8,173 views

    A message on prayer based on one of Jesus' prayers, Matthew 7:7-11.

    Prayer This morning I would like to talk to you about prayer. To do this we are going straight to the source, we are going to look at one of Jesus’ teachings. Our scripture this morning is Matthew 7:7-11. These verses are part of Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. "Ask, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gethsemane - "Not My Will"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,099 views

    Message about Jesus’ time praying at Gethsemane and His ultimate surrender to the Father’s plan.

    Gethsemane – “Not My Will” Matthew 26:36-46 August 16, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I can be rather selfish and self-seeking at times. Okay, a lot of times… I like having my way most all the time. I can be honest here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Redemptive Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009
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     | 9,225 views

    The sermon is intended to remind all of us that despite our mistakes and errors Christ redeemed us from our sin and gives us a new beginning. This is most evident in the birth of the Christ.

    It is a special time of the year, a time when we focus on the gift of God in the person of Jesus Christ. For many while this season is intended to bring joy and renew hope in humanity this season can be difficult for many. It can be difficult to get into the season, to get the Christmas spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2011
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     | 3,058 views

    3 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. What is the tragedy? The tragedies of unrepentance are a Lost...

    THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-III—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why don’t I have the relationship to God that others seem to have? Where is the power of God in my life?....Does God even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Jesus: Joseph Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
     | 4,154 views

    When God asks you to step into the unknown, you may ask him for assurance.

    Joseph couldn’t sleep. He had thought he would drop off immediately, after nearly twelve hours of travel through the rocky desert country south of Bethlehem. They had tried to get as much distance possible between them and Herod’s soldiers. But after he had made sure that Mary and the baby were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Good Measure Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

    Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Choice Changes Our Choices

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 14, 2011
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     | 7,692 views

    As we enter a new year, God's choice from before all years began changes how we make our choices. A) God chose us in Christ. B) God chose us according to his good will. C) God chose us to live for us glory.

    Text: Ephesians 1:3-6 Theme: God's Choice Changes our Choices A. God chose us in Christ B. God chose us according to his good will C. God chose us to live for us glory Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 2, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is This Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 15, 2016
     | 4,898 views

    What does the Word of God say about the nature of Christ?

    July 17, 2016 Morning Worship Text: John 1:1 Subject: The Deity of Christ; Part 6 in the Inspired Word of God Series Title: Who Is This Jesus? I want to return to our series on the inspired Word of God. Haven’t we come to that conclusion? Don’t we know that every word contained in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Do We Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,512 views

    Why do we and should we study the Bible? Check out Hebrews 4:12 to learn why.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • 1. Where is the first tennis match mentioned in the Bible? When Joseph served in Pharaoh’s court. • 2. Which Bible character had no parents? Joshua, son of Nun. • 3. What kind of man was Boaz before he got married? Ruth-less • 4. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repentance That Lead To Revival Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on May 30, 2016
     | 6,220 views

    We all have the potential to take the blessings God gives us and show enough ungratefulness to operate in that responsibility that we can loose it… Esau – sells his birthright for what? A bowl of stew… why because he didn’t honor what God had bestowed upon him.

    Rev It Up pt. 2 Repentance That Leads To Restoration Daniel 4:19-22 Last week we talked about Resolutions that lead to revival… Resolve Not to defile myself (Daniel refuses to eat the kings food), 2-resolve to daily diet on what is healthy (he determines to eat only what is healthy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal