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  • Stephen Becker avatar

    Joy In Suffering: Only The Redeemed Will Walk There

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    A Christmas sermon of longsuffering and trust in God, through good times and in bad. A look at Christian suffering and how our walk with Christ changes our perspective, especially in light of Jesus’ suffering for us.

    Joy In Suffering “Only the redeemed will walk there” Isaiah 35 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA 3rd Sunday in Advent December 16, 2007—Evening Contemporary Worship In my secular job—my job outside of the church—I train people how to use some very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Judgment Is Revealed Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,550 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage an honest look at oneself in light of the judgment you pass on others; for when you criticize negative traits in others you are revealing the things which you dislike in yourself.

    In his introduction to this passage, Greg Herrick relates someone has once joked that the definition of a jury is: “twelve people chosen to decide who has the best lawyer.” And with the current state of law suits in America, it’s no wonder that people are skeptical about truth and justice in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tale Of Two Cities Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,978 views

    Ninth in a ten part series in Revelation, this sermon features a view of the new heavens and the new earth. The new Jerusalem is examined carefully as it is made of materials that reflect and clarify God’s beautiful light.

    An Apocalypse for the Church A Tale of Two Cities, Part 2: Jerusalem Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”1a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away,b and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City,c the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,d prepared as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Role Of Women In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,062 views

    What does the Bible say about a woman’s role? Is she to be a pastor or what? In this message, Pastor Steve examines a woman’s role in light of 1 Timothy 2:11-12

    1 Timothy 2:11-12 says, “A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.” When Paul gave these instructions to Timothy, he gave three principles regarding women’s ministry in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Glory Of The Lord Shall Be My Rereward

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 24, 2014
     | 9,453 views

    To show that JESUS is guarding us from behind, His Presence rewards us more by increasing our light, health and righteousness. When you have JESUS you are healthy, wealthy and righteous.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS guarding you from behind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is guarding us from behind, His Presence rewards us more by increasing our light, health and righteousness. When you have JESUS you are healthy, wealthy and righteous. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Clothed With Power Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,889 views

    The first in a series about living in the light of the resurrection. How did it feel to be a disciple of Jesus who followed Him, loved Him, lost Him, and then experienced His resurrection and the promise of the Holy Spirit?

    Clothed With Power - April 12, 2015 Sermon - Luke 24:33-49 It’s the first Sunday after Easter, and I’m going to ask us all here today to use our imaginations, to engage our minds and hearts and souls as we consider what it means to live in the light of the resurrection of our Saviour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Love Revolution Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,700 views

    God has called us to let our lights shine before people so they can see our good works – acts of loving kindness and goodness – and glorify God.

    BACK TO SQUARE ONE #2: THE LOVE REVOLUTION OPENING TEXT: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matt. 5:16, NKJV). • It’s time to arise and shine and let God’s light shine through us so people will ...read more

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    The Ills That Befall

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,593 views

    "Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, sickness, and trials in light of who they are in Jesus Christ.

    The Ills that Befall September 3, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: "Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grease The Wheels!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,252 views

    1. Focus on being a People of Agape Love 2. Focus on being a People Living in Light of God's Ultimate Judgment. A message on how to confront tough issues and possible disagreements in the Body of Christ.

    Scripture: Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 and Call to Worship (Psalm 114) Title: Grease the Wheels! 1. Focus on being a People of Agape Love 2. Focus on being a People Living in Light of God's Ultimate Judgment. A message on how to confront tough issues and possible disagreements in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Feast Of Dedication Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 29, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,111 views

    The Feast of Dedication of the Altar or the Feast of the Purification of the Temple (Hanukkah, as it is most commonly called today) occurs in December and lasts eight days. A candle is lighted each day in observance of this celebration, which is also....

    Jerusalem Lesson: Feast of Dedication (Psalm 82:6) John 10:22-39 (John 10:22) And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. The Feast of Dedication of the Altar or the Feast of the Purification of the Temple (Hanukkah, as it is most commonly called today) occurs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Give What We Have Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
     | 5,919 views

    In light of Mother's Day, we must depend on God to do what only God can do, but we also must give what we have if we are to truly join in the process.

    Intro On this Mother‟s Day we are reminded of the profound role of a parent. I believe that a mother is nothing less than a mediator of God‟s love. A mother is role that is by nature giving… sacrificially giving of life. They give nourishment from their own resources… and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning The Lost

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018
     | 5,970 views

    We have a responsibility as a believer to share our faith and experiences of God. We are to be disciples to those we live around, work around and have relations with. We are to be the light to a darkened world.

    Winning the Lost Jude Scripture Introduction- Good Morning, I want to speak to you about winning the lost to Christ – You know that is for each one of our responsibility of those who profess Christ. It is not for the elite, those chosen few, those that have no trouble speaking, those that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Your Dreams Are Crushed?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 30, 2023
     | 1,593 views

    The older brothers said in a negative light: HEAR COMES THE DREAMER... It took 13 long years to see the dream become a reality. WE NEED DREAMERS TODAY. Not day dreamers, but DREAM AND DO.

    WHEN YOUR DREAMS ARE CRUSHED… ? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 13 LONG YEARS OF DASHED DREAMS… JOSEPH WAS 17, HE IS NOW 30. 13 YEARS OF CRUSHING… I HAVE A DREAM…THAT ONE DAY EVERY VALLEY SHALL BE EXALTED, EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW… I DREAM WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Do You Explain All The Terrible Things That Are Happening In The World? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,355 views

    The existence of terrible things happening in the world is a complex and challenging aspect of our human experience. We seek to understand this in light of our beliefs about God, the fallen nature of humanity, and the presence of evil.

    How do you explain all the terrible things that are happening in the world? The existence of terrible things happening in the world is a complex and challenging aspect of our human experience. We seek to understand this in light of our beliefs about God, the fallen nature of humanity, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Evangelism Through Acts Of Kindness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 16, 2025
     | 425 views

    Evangelism is not only about preaching; it is also about demonstrating the love of Christ through acts of kindness. In a world filled with pain, our good works shine as a light, leading many to glorify God.

    EVANGELISM THROUGH ACTS OF KINDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:17, Galatians 6:9-10, Luke 6:35, James 2:15-17, Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God