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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Judah Vs Assyria

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2014
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     | 4,667 views

    To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST made us victorious already thru our faith in JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious in CHRIST JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST made us victorious already thru our faith in JESUS. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 8:10 (Amplified Bible) 8:10 Take counsel together [against Judah], but it shall come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Vs. Judgement Series

    Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014
     | 6,501 views

    When we can free ourselves from judging, we can free ourselves to love.

    “Free: To Love” Well good morning everyone….As always it is good to be with you this morning…today we are beginning a three week series and honestly I’m glad it is only three weeks because I only have three suits…if it was one more week…well..the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free Vs Surrender Series

    Contributed by Wilma De Waal on Feb 24, 2016
     | 4,177 views

    How can surrender set you free?

    1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. To be completely free our body, soul, spirit, mind and emotions must be completely healthy and healed. Many times when a ...read more

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    Favoritism Vs Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015
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    Some things are inconsistent with faith in Jesus Christ. Playing favorites in church is sin, plain and simple.

    My brothers, show no favoritism as you hold your faith in the glorious Lord Jesus Christ. If a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes enters your assembly and also a poor man wearing ragged clothing enters, if you look at the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Sit here in a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Hushai Vs. Ahithophel

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2015
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     | 10,257 views

    To show what a worldly advise can do to you.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you give good or godly advise? Godly advise. It's always in the WORD. Proverbs 28:26 (Amplified Bible) 28:26 He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident of his own mind and heart is a [self-confident] fool, but he who walks in skillful and godly Wisdom shall be delivered. II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dark Vs. Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 15, 2012
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     | 4,307 views

    Sermon for the fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B.

    John 3: 14 – 21 / Dark Vs. Light Intro: I want to take a survey this morning. I’m going to appoint someone to count for me. If you like milk chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you like dark chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you don’t like chocolate, raise your hand. --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hypocrisy Vs. Integrity

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 20, 2012
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     | 6,230 views

    We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs.

    Hypocrisy vs. Integrity March 18, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs. Focus Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: Then the Lord said, "Because this people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighters Vs. Flyers Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on May 31, 2012
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,886 views

    We must fight against evil and against complacency and fear. We must flee from evil and protect our kids.

    INTRODUCTION In the animal kingdom, the fight-or-flight response involves stress. Animals are inclined to fight or flee impending dangers such as predators and environmental stressors. For humans, the response is based upon an infinite number of factors, from fears to friends, from habits to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Grace Vs. Law

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012
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     | 4,065 views

    I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their

    I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their lives and you'll see shadows of grace and law ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowledge Vs Wisdom

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012
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     | 6,980 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Grow in wisdom. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference of knowledge and wisdom IV. TEXT: Proverbs 9:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wis

    I. EXORDIUM: Grow in wisdom. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference of knowledge and wisdom IV. TEXT: Proverbs 9:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth Vs. A Lie

    Contributed by Dale Rebarchik on Jan 1, 2013
     | 4,893 views

    God Himself came in the flesh to shine light into the darkness so that all might see the truth.

    The Truth vs. A Lie Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: God is all knowing (Omniscience); God is present everywhere (Omnipresence); and He is all-powerful (omnipotent). Christ, the Son of God came in the flesh, He was 100% man, but He was also 100% God. Jesus Christ has always existed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proud Vs. Humble Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
     | 9,748 views

    Pride is very subtle and crafty and loves to work or weave its way through our lives, our hearts and our minds. It wants to convince us that all the blessings come from our work, our talent our pride tells us that God did not help or intervene – you did

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving Vs. Receiving Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
     | 13,394 views

    We need to remember that God gave us the perfect gift of Jesus and we in return need to give Him the perfect gift which is our hearts!

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness Vs. Love Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011
     | 4,197 views

    A sermon on the two attributes of God's moral nature and how they are related to one another (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free", Chapter 2 "The God of Grace")

    HoHum: What is our picture of God? What images come to our minds when I say God? A God who always says “No” or “Do Not” A tyrant requiring perfection. An old fashioned guy An impersonal executive A lot of people perceive God like one person said: God is a lot like our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Abram Vs. Lot

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 4, 2012
     | 4,536 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Trans

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Lot took a long look at the fertile ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal