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  • James Jack avatar

    Peace On Earth And Peace With God

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,429 views

    Christmas is often thought of as a time of peace. But what sort of peace does Jesus really bring?

    One of the favourite sayings on mass-produced Christmas cards is “peace on earth and goodwill toward men”. Christmas is the season of peace and goodwill, it is said. It is the time of year to put aside our conflicts and disagreements and to – well to be nice to each other temporarily. A famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What God Expects

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,650 views

    God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners.

    What God Expects August 30, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Supplemental Passage: (Micah 6:8 NASB) He has told you, O man, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Big God

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,876 views

    This sermon explores the greatness of God and the hazards of seeing God too small.

    A Great Big God I Kings 17:8-16 My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there¡¦s nothing my God cannot do! Those are the words to a children¡¦s song but words that you and I should pay heed to. Let me ask you a question this morning ¡V How big is God? Have you ever given that any thought? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Barriers To Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
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    Knowing God deeply requires intentionality and the removal of every barrier that hinders our relationship with Him. Ignorance, sin, worldly distractions, unforgiveness, and fear are common barriers, but by God’s grace, we can overcome them and press into a deeper knowledge of God.

    Title: BARRIERS TO KNOWING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 4:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 1:21-23 INTRODUCTION: Many people desire to know God but often face barriers that hinder them from deepening their relationship with Him. These barriers can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of Complete Holiness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025
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    God’s holiness is not just one of His attributes—it is the very essence of His being. Holiness defines God’s nature, distinguishes Him from all created beings, and sets the standard for all moral purity and righteousness.

    GOD OF COMPLETE HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 6:1-5 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 11:44-45, Revelation 4:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, Psalm 99:9 INTRODUCTION: God’s holiness is not just one of His attributes—it is the very essence of His being. Holiness defines God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God-Enhanced Heart Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,654 views

    We receive from the Lord a God-enhanced heart. God takes what we are like and enhances it - some to destruction, like Pharoah, some to incredible compassion and mercy, like Moses. What kind of heart do you have?

    Remember Steve Austin – the Six Million Dollar Man? “We have the technology; we can rebuild him – faster, stronger, and a better actor!” Well maybe that last part was beyond the technology of the time – but that fictional story involved giving a man enhanced body parts to make him better than he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Love Slaves

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
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    Jesus’ time of crucifixion was drawing near and here he sat, with his leadership team for the future who still didn’t get it – talk about a desperate and seemingly fruitless reality. Since none moved, Jesus did it. The towel that Jesus wrapped around him

    Most of you will be familiar with the term and concept of servant-leadership. It is not a new concept of course. Corporate North America didn’t come up with it and the bright minds of the world didn’t phrase it as a new discovery. One of the Army’s earliest references to servant-leadership is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Thanskgiving God

    Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    A look at why God should be praised at Thanksgiving

    A Thanksgiving God Psalm 103:1-5 Open: What a wonderful time of the year. Everybody loves thanksgiving, a time for families to gather and spend time with one another. Have a great meal, just like what we are going to share in today, after church. The sad thing is though to most Americans that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Calling Of God

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    When God calls we must have the courage to obey

    The Calling of God Acts 9:10-19a March 29, 1998 Morning Service Introduction 1. The Statue of Christ: Strasbourg was bombed during WWII, a small church was destroyed during the bombing, the people went to inspect the damage, they saw a great deal of broken glass and rubble, the roof had caved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    From Joseph’s experience, we learn that God is with us in major decisions of life.

    Intro: Joseph experienced a great dilemma with the news of Mary’s pregnancy. He deliberated long and hard as to what to do. When the angel appeared to him in his dream, he made a decision to follow God’s direction in this matter. We too have dilemmas in life requiring much deliberation. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Son Of God

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    O’ The Love that the Father has Lavished on us...

    Son of God MT 26:63 But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, n the Son of God." MT 26:64 "Yes, it is as you say," Jesus replied. "But I say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Will #1

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 167 ratings
     | 3,312 views

    This sermon will help a person find God’s will for their Life.

    "The Will of God Part #1" (The Good Will of God) Rom. 12:2 Every Person can be in "The Good Will of God" by taking these 4 Steps. 1) A Step of Conversion 2Peter 3:9 1A) Relize you’re a Sinner Rom. 3:23 1B) Recognize The Savior Jn 14:6-7 / Jn. 3:16-18 1C) Repent of your Sin Luke 13:3 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will #2

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    This sermon helps the beliver find God’s Will for their Life.

    "The Will of God Part #2" (The Acceptable Will of God) Rom. 12:2 Intro.: There is a man sitting on top of a moutain thinking, another man strugling to climb up this mountian, to ask him one of the most thought provoking question’s of all time. Why am I here and what am I supposed to be doing? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will #3

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 123 ratings
     | 2,947 views

    This Sermon helps the beliver find God’s Will for their life.

    "The Will of God Part #3" (The Perfect Will of God) Rom. 12:2 Note: No man can tell you what the Perfect Will of God is for your Life. The only person that can is the Holy Spirit which lives in you. (1 Cor. 6:19-20 & 1 Peter 1:18-19) The Lord will make sure that you know the Perfect will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Comfort

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 304 ratings
     | 103,369 views

    Isaiah spoke of an everlasting comfort that came from the everlasting Word of God, resulting in an everlasting strength.

    The book of Isaiah is divided into two parts. The first 39 chapters deal with impending judgment, and the second part deals with forgiveness and deliverance. The first 39 chapters deal with sin, but the last 27 chapters deal with a Savior — 66 chapters in all. Many people see Isaiah as a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist