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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Robbing Of God And Yourself

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014
     | 14,123 views

    God gives us clear direction of what we should be doing with our money. Tithes and offerings is not giving to God, but returning to God what is already His.

    The robbing of God and yourself Malachi chapter 3:6-3:18 Introduction- This morning I want you to take out your wallets and pocketbooks and hold them up. (Wave them) I would like the ushers to come and collect them. Just kidding, that would be terrible. That would be unacceptable. If someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Nation Change Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
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     | 7,323 views

    We will get to meditate on the action taken on the part of the leadership to raise a 'Holy Nation.' The intervention of the priest and the king laid the foundation for 'Changing the Nation' for God. How many servants of God and leaders are up for this ...

    Opening illustration: In Southern Mexico lie the Cueva de Villa Luz, or Cave of the Lighted House. As you make your way to the cave you walk through a veritable paradise of tropical birds and lush rain forest. Underwater the cave is fed by 20 underground springs, beautiful watercourses which teem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Wrong With Halloween?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2013
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     | 5,980 views

    Have you ever wondered, "What's wrong with Halloween?" This message takes a Biblical examination of this holiday's origins and provides guidance on how Christians should view this "holiday".

    What’s wrong with Halloween? (Ephesians 5:11-17 & Deuteronomy 18:9-12) Introduction Small detour from the current series in Acts for this week only Right up front - this message comes from a friend of mine, Pastor Jimmy Dillon, and is used with his permission. I first heard this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Joyful Always

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 7, 2014
     | 6,113 views

    A topical sermon on joy based loosely on 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (Outline from Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/1thess/1th5_16.htm)

    HoHum: I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, Where? Down in my heart! Where? Down in my heart! I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, Down in my heart to stay. And I'm so happy, So very happy, I've got the love of Jesus in my heart, Down in my heart, And I'm so happy, So ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Out Of The Belly Of The Rock

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
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     | 5,012 views

    God is speaking. Listen carefully to what He is saying.

    Out of the Belly of the Rock John 7:37-49 Introduction We can see from what we studied last week in the sermon “What Did Jesus Say (WWJS)?” that the word of God causes controversy in the marketplace. It always has and always will. Today, we will see that this same dispute will break out again in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Melchizedek Resembling The Son Of God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 26, 2014
     | 3,043 views

    To show that CHRIST proves Himself by Himself.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS Your First and Last? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST proves Himself by Himself. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:3 (Amplified Bible) 7:3 Without [record of] father or mother or ancestral line, neither with beginning of days nor ending of life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be An Encourager Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013
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     | 16,337 views

    As Paul encouraged Timothy, we are given opportunity to encourage those we come into contact with.

    Be an encourager 2 Timothy 1:7-9 Introduction- Please turn with me to 2 Timothy 1:7-9 as we continue in the series “learning from the Apostle Paul.” Paul is writing a letter of encouragement to Timothy. It is a real good letter since Paul has been arrested and was sitting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Strongman - Pt. 2 - Demands Of Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,384 views

    Comic book character? Superhuman? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

    The Strongman - Pt. 2 The Demands of Deliverance I. Introduction Although his story only encompasses 4 short chapters in Judges, The Strongman has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. A comic book hero with Hulk like traits minus the green skin. Meek and mild one moment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good News Of God's Great Love

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013
     | 4,410 views

    The good news of God's Great love is that He wants us to live forever with Him. In a combined partnership between man and God, God will work with and through our faithfulness to Him to preserve us for eternity.

    THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD’S GREAT LOVE http://chirb.it/4scIs9 Romans 8:28-39 I. THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD’S GREAT LOVE IS OFFERED TO ALL MANKIND. 1.) The message of God’s great love was originally given Abraham, and to his descendants – the Jewish people A.) Gen. 12:2 B.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Hear... The Lord...love The Lord"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013
     | 4,546 views

    PENTECOST 2 - We hear the Lord and we learn to love the Lord who first loved us. Our loving Lord guides our lives and blesses our lives. Our Lord deserves our love.

    “HEAR…THE LORD…LOVE THE LORD” (Outline) June 26, 2011 - Pentecost 2 - DEUTERONOMY 6:4-18 INTRO: The believer knows well these words of the Lord: “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (verse 5). ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 17, 2014
     | 2,292 views

    Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

    Granted, retailers opening on Thanksgiving might not have been the most family-friendly or magnanimous gesture in relation to their employees. However, the response on the part of certain theologians and critics might have gone a bit overboard. In particular, one such condemnation intoned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Man With A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Nov 21, 2014
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     | 9,652 views

    What does your heart break for today? Change happens when people are authentically broken for the things of God.

    A Man with a Broken Heart Nehemiah 1:1-11 Rodeo Road Baptist Church August 24, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I tried ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Choose Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,522 views

    Cultivate obedience through building intimacy with God. Obedience is a choice we make.

    There is no excuse for not knowing God’s Word. Moses had spent the last 40 years teaching them what God has revealed. • If ever they strayed from God’s path, it would not be for a lack of knowledge. It would be a choice they made. Moses gave voice to the possible excuses the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Purpose Of The Law

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2016
     | 2,695 views

    To show that GOD never meant to save us by Law but He meant to save us by His Grace through faith.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you under the Law? No. I'm saved by grace. Galatians 5:4 (Amplified Bible) If you seek to be justified and declared righteous and to be given a right standing with God through the Law, you are brought to nothing and so separated (severed) from Christ. You have fallen away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Enough With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2016
     | 3,773 views

    We have all we need with Jesus for our walk with God. We don't need works or traditions along with him, just Jesus.

    1. Orange You Glad! ...the truth of the gospel, which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit. Colossians 1:5-6 As a young man, Anthony Rossi emigrated from Italy. He sailed into New York harbor, but his plans were to move to the South and become a farmer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ