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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    What Does The Lord Requires Of Me?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 16, 2014
     | 9,219 views

    To show 5 requirements of GOD from us: 1. Fear the LORD our GOD 2. Walk in all GOD's ways 3. Love the LORD 4. Serve the LORD will all heart and soul 5. Keep GOD's commandments for our own good 1-3 requirements is our relationship with GOD, 4-5 is servic

    I. EXORDIUM: Does your school or company require anything from you? So does GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 5 requirements of GOD from us: 1. Fear the LORD our GOD 2. Walk in all GOD's ways 3. Love the LORD 4. Serve the LORD will all heart and soul 5. Keep GOD's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

    Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    There is no easy answer to the most taxing question of ’Why does God allow suffering?’- but we, as Christians, have the only answer.

    “Why does God allow suffering?” WBC 16/1/5pm Readings come during sermon THE PROBLEM This is, indeed the biggest problem - Though I have come to a point of peace and some understanding on it. For me. - but I don’t have a full ‘satiating’ answer to it o and you may not be able to, either o most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Where Does God Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,854 views

    What does it mean to take God seriously? What does putting God first look like? What does it involve?

    “Law & Order: SPU – Where Does God Fit In?” Exodus 20:3; 1 Corinthians 10:5-14 A man purchased a statue of Christ and placed it on his desk in his den. A few days later his wife moved the statue to a table in the living room. Their five-year-old daughter, noticing the change of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Takes A Stand

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,690 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    C.h.u.r.c.h.

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,814 views

    When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? What is the church and what is intended to be?

    C.H.U.R.C.H. Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? A man was answering questions for a national poll. When asked for his church preference, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Others Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,441 views

    What does it mean to 'BE THE CHURCH?"

    LOVING OTHERS 1 John 3:14-20 If you knew that Jesus was coming back tomorrow, what would you do different? Would you change how you live? If so what? Is there someone that you would repay? What would you do? This was asked to a Clear Creek class. One student said that he would immediately go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does America Still Trust In God?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,853 views

    Great 4th of July sermon posing a challenge to Christians to set an example of TRUST

    Does America Still Trust in God? (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and use the NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was inspired partly by the lyrics from Diamond Rio’s song “In God We Still Trust”) In the world of country music, there is a group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Jesus' Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    Message regarding Jesus’ building of His Church and how it will prevail.

    The Power of Jesus’ Church Matthew 16:13-20 February 18, 2007 When I was a guy about Lance’s age (10 years old, I was in Little League baseball in Eagle Butte. I’d love to tell you that I was the best player on the team, and that my hitting and fielding were just awesome. But the fact of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Role Distinctions In The Church

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    The Bible establishes role distinctions in the Lord’s churches.

    God’s Glorious Church Role Distinctions in the Church Galatians 3:28 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 29, 2005 Introduction (see footnote) Today we come to the last of the four messages I want to preach about women and their roles in the Lord’s New Testament churches. It has been a joy for me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace On Earth, And In The Church

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    The Angels Proclaimed that there would be peace on earth, Jesus prayed for peace in the church!

    Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 10, 2000 John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART ONE Introduction: Luke 2:1-15. It was the mission of Jesus to save lost humanity, build a family of believers, and and those believers into the world to spread the greatest message ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Family And Church Attendance

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,400 views

    A message dealing with the scriptural commands to worship in church as a family.

    THE FAMILY AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE Introduction: I believe, if ever there was a time for this message, it is now. All across this nation in Bible-believing churches where the Word of God is loved and proclaimed, there is a very sad trend taking place. It has to do with indifference by families, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation Lesson 5 - The Church At Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 29, 2024
     | 1,275 views

    This is the 5th lesson in this series.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Conflct Resolution

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,267 views

    Jesus was no fool. He knew that the Church would have its conflicts - so he gave us instructions on how to resolve them. Sdaly we so rarely believe him!

    Church Conflict Resolution Mt 18:15-20 This is the one place in Scripture where Jesus talks about Church Discipline, which nowadays is so sadly lacking. I’d like to look at one verse today 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Let's Be A "Liberal" Church Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,721 views

    Are you Giving God what is Left or what is Right? Let us explore the three R’s of giving; the Requirement, the Reason, and the Reward.

    Let’s Be A "Liberal" Church 1 Corinthians 16:1—3 INTRODUCTION Burt Reynolds starred in an old movie entitled The End. In this film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. After going under he is looking at the surface from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ