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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Be Like A Father

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
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    To teach that we need to be like our FATHER GOD in all ways.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like a father to your members? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To teach that we need to be like our FATHER GOD in all ways. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 (Amplified Bible) For you know how, as a father [dealing with] his children, we used to exhort ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make The Right Choice

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 19, 2013
     | 14,439 views

    “There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her” Luke 10:42.

    Theme: Make the right choice Text: Gen. 18:1-10; Col. 1:15-28; Lk. 10:38-42 Life is all about making choices and what happens to us depends on the choices we make. The choice of what to eat and drink, the choice to go to school, the choice to take drugs, the choice of who to marry and the choice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Picture Of Abuse Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,579 views

    The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution.

    The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Cry Babies

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013
     | 6,233 views

    God is looking for cry babies... to weep over sin

    God's Cry Babies Ezekiel 9 In the previous chapter Ezekiel is given a vision of "the abomination" of the house of Israel. ... worship of idols in the Temple of God. Ezekiel is then instructed to proclaim against the people of Judah God's intention to destroy the city, the temple, the nation ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Heed Unto Yourself And Unto The Doctrine

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 5, 2013
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    Every one called to minister the word of God must first of all take heed unto himself. It is when your life is according to the will of God that your ministry can be approved of God.

    TAKE HEED UNTO THYSELF AND UNTO THE DOCTRINE 'Take heed unto thyself and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.' 1 Tim. 4:16. In remarking upon these words We shall consider four things: I. THE RESPECTS IN WHICH A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heers And Jeers Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2013
     | 4,340 views

    Palm Sunday message to understand how people had the wrong impression of why Jesus came to them.

    Crowd cheers; Jesus weeps Luke 19:28-44 Introduction- As we continue in our mini-series “journey to the cross”, I would like for us to prepare ourselves for Easter celebration. Sometimes scriptural passages lose their appeal because we are so familiar with them. I would hate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It's Time To Pray

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
     | 11,806 views

    Its time to pray

    2Ch 7:13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; 2Ch 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wrong Motivations

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2013
     | 4,636 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you motivated by His Love? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate wrong motivators and identify the correct motivation. IV. TEXT: John 6:14-15 (Amplified Bible) When the people saw the sign (

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you motivated by His Love? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate wrong motivators and identify the correct motivation. IV. TEXT: John 6:14-15 (Amplified Bible) When the people saw the sign (miracle) that Jesus had performed, they began saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Willing To Give Him The Boat

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2013
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     | 3,350 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner of the boat? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we give our lives to the LORD GOD we can accomplish things for His Glory faster. IV. TEXT: John 6:21 (Amplified Bible) The

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner of the boat? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we give our lives to the LORD GOD we can accomplish things for His Glory faster. IV. TEXT: John 6:21 (Amplified Bible) Then they were quite willing and glad for Him to come into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Feel My Heart

    Contributed by Js Collins on Aug 25, 2012
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     | 5,026 views

    Does Jesus feel our heart? Does he understand the emotions of my heart? My thinker, chooser and feeler. How far does his compassion go? What can we do?

    Feel my heart Hebrews 4:14-16 14. Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize (be touched by the feelings of our infirmities) with our weaknesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Rest Is Not For These People

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013
     | 3,050 views

    To show that we can have rest in GOD's Presence thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can have rest in GOD's Presence thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:18 (Amplified Bible) 3:18 And to whom did He swear that they should not enter His rest, but to those who disobeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This One Thing I Do Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 4, 2014
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     | 18,520 views

    A message about taking care of the one thing and then moving forward to greater things in the New Year.

    Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Biblical Perspective for having a Happy New Year Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Noble Purposes Part 2

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 23, 2013
     | 2,629 views

    To enumerate the things done for us by GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things done for us by GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:21 (Amplified Bible) So whoever cleanses himself [from what is ignoble and unclean, who separates himself from contact with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sing, O People Of God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009
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     | 6,504 views

    Advent 3(C) -- God’s people have great reasons to sing and rejoice: Our King conquers all our enemies, our Shepherd quiets us with his love, and our Savior causes us to be glad and rejoice!

    SING, O PEOPLE OF GOD (Outline) December 14, 2008 -- ADVENT 3 -- Zephaniah 3:14-17 INTRO: Our fast four weeks of Advent have been cut in half. There are only two weeks, actually less than two weeks, before the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sound And Blameless

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,623 views

    How should Christians live in preparation for the coming of the Christ?

    Sound and Blameless – 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 28 Intro: It has been particularly difficult getting ready for the Christmas holidays this year. Usually, I have the Christmas trees up by the week after Thanksgiving. That didn’t work this year because we were having new carpet installed. --- So ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed