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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Way Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016
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    Forgiveness is what most expect from others but is the hardest thing for us to do for others.

    The way of Forgiveness Psalms 51:1-13 Introduction- Good Morning everyone, This morning I am going off road a little bit on my sermon because most of the times I want to recruit warriors to carry the message of the cross. Today, I want you to be a bit selfish. I want you to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Growing And Operating In The Sonship

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 13, 2017
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    God expects us to grow as his sons as those who are led by His Spirit

    THEME - UNDERSTANDING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIT LESSON 4 - GROWING AND OPERATING IN THE SONSHIP TEXT - ROMANS 8:14-23 INTRODUCTION-John 14:18 The value that God has over our relationship with him is so great that only He understands it fully. He loves and protects that relationship of father and son, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lighting The World Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 21, 2011
     | 3,878 views

    Believers bear the Light of the World...Jesus! It's done through Expectations, Revelation and Anticipation.

    Secondary Draft Also He said to them, "Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. If anyone has ears to hear, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parousia

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2020
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     | 3,367 views

    Jesus will return and is in the process of returning. Are we living as expectant advent-people who are ready?

    WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE: ENTERTAINING GUESTS IN OUR HOME. HOWEVER, THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNOWING THEY ARE COMING AND WHEN THEY ARE JUST DROPPING BY FOR A VISIT. IT IS ALWAYS AN ADVANTAGE TO KNOW THEY ARE COMING TO PREPARE, CLEAN, GET GROCERIES AND BE FULLY CAPABLE OF PROVIDING MEALS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Situation Of The Church In A Context Of Peace And Sustainable Development In Africa

    Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 3, 2019
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    The church as salt and light of the world is expected to make significant influence on the lives of the people of God.

    THE SITUATION OF THE CHURCH IN A CONTEXT OF PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Obedience to God ensures the well-being of the people of God. In the Lord’s prayer Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God must come and that the will of God must be done on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Purpose Of The Parables

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020
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     | 2,924 views

    Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

    THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Of The Seven Deadly Sins PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023
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    The importance of honesty as God's expectation, the challenges to truthfulness, and the healing process from the habit of lying.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Creator, to understand His word and His will for us, and to live lives that reflect His love and righteousness. In the midst of our daily hustle and bustle, we often find ourselves wrestling with the complexities of life, and ...read more

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    Signs That You Are Dishonouring Your Body Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 28, 2025
     | 240 views

    God expects us to honour Him with our bodies in purity, holiness, and self-control.

    SIGNS THAT YOU ARE DISHONOURING YOUR BODY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Galatians 5:19-21, Proverbs 6:27-29 INTRODUCTION: Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, created not just for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Year The Lord Has Made For You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 349 views

    A message on entering the new year with joy, expectation, and trust in God’s sovereign plan.

    THE YEAR THE LORD HAS MADE FOR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 118:24 Key Verse: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-23; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Proverbs 16:3; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember What We Are To Do Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,697 views

    Jesus does not just call us to recognize him or to know him intellectually. Jesus expects us to do something with the knowledge of him. In Mark’s gospel we quickly discover what he expects us to do for Him

    A Country Church was having their annual revival meeting. On the first night the preacher preached a message about repentance and the need to return to the Lord. At the altar call, a man came down the aisle saying “Fill me Lord, Fill Me”. The next night the preacher challenged the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obedience Series

    Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Mar 7, 2025
     | 746 views

    God is not a man; He cannot lie, therefore, whenever he speaks, obedience is the only expected response.

    For centuries, "the Church" has taught “Repentance” as the focus of the Christian experience. A daily confession of all sins. But, from the beginning with Adam and Eve, God has always been much more concerned about our obedience--to His Word. “God is not a man, that he should lie…” ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Mount Up

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 53,208 views

    God does not expect His children to be in the valley or at the tail region. Rather, He wants them to be at the top.

    Beloved, our message this week focuses on the right position God wants His children to be. God does not expect His children to be in the valley or at the tail region. Rather, He wants them to be at the top. Deuteronomy chapter 32 verses 11-12 say, “As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Faith To Love Workout Program

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 29, 2012
     | 4,127 views

    “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”

    Show video “Resolve” I want to discuss two words with you today. Those two words are “resolve” and “resolution”. Resolve means, “To come to a definite or earnest decision about.” At the first of the year, we resolve to take actions to improve our ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How To Change The World

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,455 views

    We change the world by choosing to do above and beyond what is expected of us in our everyday lives.

    How To Change The World Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Test Genesis 24:9-20 We are continuing our series, “Moving Things To The Next Level”. We have looked at “How to Kill a Church”, “How to Heal The Church”, “Look At How To Build A Church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Always Working Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013
     | 5,043 views

    How much do our assumptions and expectations limit us from seeing the real Jesus?

    God is Always Working Series: Naturally Supernatural Brad Bailey – September 29, 2013 INTRO Social science has revealed a truth that can serve us well: WE T SEE REALITY AS IT IS...BUT ACCORDING TO PRECONCEIVED PARADIGMS Back in the 1940's, two researchers conducted an interesting experiment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational