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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018
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    What does it mean to follow Jesus? It means that we be willing to give up everything to follow Him. The journey begins where we are at and ends where God wants us to be. It starts by way of the cross.

    The way of the Cross Mark 8:34-38 Mark chapter 8:34-38 Prayer- Introduction- Last week we looked at some of the words of Jesus to his disciples. We found that He had the nerve to eat with sinners and associate with people that even the religious thought should be avoided. We saw the setting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Wayfaring Strangers Part 7" Got Milk?' Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 27, 2018
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    Part 7 of our 1st Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 7 “Got Milk” 1 Peter 2:1-3 Today is part 7 of our on-going study of 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers We have learned that Peter was writing to the believers who were scattered because of their faith And how we As believers in a hostile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentment Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2018
     | 5,969 views

    when are we to be content and when are we to change our situation?

    We can all relate to this story of King Saul. God told King Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites. When King Saul met God’s prophet Samuel, Saul bragged about completely destroying the Amalekites. The prophet Samuel simply said, “Aren’t those goats bleating behind you from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can God Trust Me?

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 8, 2018
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    This message focuses on whether or not we can be trusted by God based on the three primary drivers for building trust: benevolence, ability and integrity.

    Can God Trust Me? Scriptures: Psalm 62:8-12; Matthew 6:28-33; 1 John 5:1-5 The title of my message this morning is “Can God Trust Me?” This is the month we decided to give God our very best and to accomplish this task it requires a lot of trust. Everyone hearing my words today, or who will read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 10 Commandments Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 2, 2017
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    An introduction to a sermon series on the 10 commandments.

    Intro: AG: Ted Turner has declared the Ten Commandments obsolete and stated, "We’re living with outdated rules. The rules we’re living under are the Ten Commandments, and I bet nobody here even pays much attention to them because they’re too old. When Moses went up on the mountain, there were no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallow The Name Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 12, 2017
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     | 5,427 views

    As part of our 10 commandment series, Pastor John teaches on how to live your life to honor God's name.

    Hallow the Name CCCAG June 11th, 2017 Scripture- Exodus 20:7 As most of you know, when I was a child, I spent most of my summer vacations in Hayward with my grandparents. My grandfather was well known in the community- He was a Deputy Sheriff for many years He was a conservation warden He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forever!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 16, 2016
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    Friend, every product of this world has an ‘expiry date’ but not that of God! Every love of this world has an ‘expiry date’ but not that of God!

    FOREVER! 1 Chronicles 28:7'I will establish his kingdom forever if he resolutely performs My commandments and My ordinances, as is done now.' Ah! God is serious! He is pretty crystal clear about what He would do, based on what we would do, are you listening? To put it in simple words, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Following God's Lead Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2016
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     | 13,553 views

    This sermon is based on Chapter 9 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, by Charles Swindoll. We discuss the fact that like Saul and Barnabas, we need to be ready to obey when God calls for the changes in our lives and ministries.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin this sermon with a statement from Peter T. Forsythe. 1. I believe he was right on when he said, “The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom, but its Master.” (Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Pub., 1991, p. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Lifted Me Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016
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     | 30,780 views

    Love is an essential character trait for the believer. The Lord loved us, so we are expected to love one another. This is easy preaching, but often a difficult practice. John reveals great truth regarding the love we should possess.

    Love Lifted Me 1 John 4: 11-16 John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. [35] By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. There can be no doubt that Jesus loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laughing At God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,687 views

    When you're tempted to laugh at God in disbelief, listen to Him anyway and do what He says.

    In 1993 FBI agents conducted a raid of Southwood psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agents had worked up an appetite. The agent in charge of the investigation called a nearby pizza place to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's Will Vs Permissive Will

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2014
     | 12,411 views

    To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt.

    I. EXORDIUM: Which one you like? GOD's will or permissive will? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Have You Done For Me Lately Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
     | 10,621 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY? NUMBERS 20 ***This message tagteam preached with Billy (layperson in our church) INTRODUCTION - VERSE 1 (ERIK) -Everyone has funny things that gets said in their house with no one else around. -For years one of our family jokes came from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How Could You Believe That? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2014
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     | 3,810 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the Christmas Series, "Out Of Your Mind". This sermon talks about the miracles of Christ's birth.

    Series: Out Of Your Mind [#2] HOW COULD YOU BELIEVE THAT? Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Through the years, I have been told some unbelievable things. I mean, you hear it and you think, “How stupid does this person think I am”? Teenagers are especially good at telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Not To Be A Killjoy Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 22, 2015
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     | 5,145 views

    A sermon that considers love as an antidote to the sin of murder that can embed itself in our hearts

    The Bible reading Exodus 20 1-22 Thou shalt not kill. How come the brief statements are sometimes the most profound? Words like _ I have a dream – For God so loved the world and – All blacks - all conjure up images for us. Thou shalt not kill evokes for us an unlikely to becrossed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "It Pays To Obey"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 10,412 views

    "It Pays To Obey"

    II Kings 5:1-17 "It Pays To Obey" I. Naaman's Position 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. (a) He was a Virtuous ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness