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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Loving God

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2014
     | 8,176 views

    True love for God demonstrates itself when we exalt the savior (not ourselves) and give everything we have.

    In the Broadway play My Fair Lady, Eliza is courted by a man named Freddy, who writes her love letters every day. But that’s not enough for Eliza. Take a look (show video clip from My Fair Lady, “Show Me” song). Eliza's cries out in frustration: “Words! Words! I'm so sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Is With Us

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,504 views

    A Christmas sermon that considers the wonder of the incarnation and the implications for the way we live for God

    Welcome and opening prayer – I John 1:1-3 read offstage What's the Big Deal? Why an angelic announcement? Why shepherds worshiping? Why Magi traveling from the East? Why all of Jerusalem stirred by the news of Him, and then a plot to kill Him? The subject we look at this morning is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is God's Will

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 5, 2015
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    GOD'S WILL IS TOP PRIORITY.

    WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? OBSERVATION: GOD’S WILL IS TOP PRIORITY. INTERPRETATION: ROMANS 12: 1-2 (NKJV) I BESEECH YOU THEREFORE, BRETHREN, BY THE MERCIES OF GOD, THAT YOU PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD, WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE. AND DO NOT BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2015
     | 7,504 views

    We can Discern the Will of God through 1) Providence (v. 22), and 2) Planning (vv. 23–24)

    Events over that past week have derailed many plans. For the people of Suncor, Target, Sony and others, mass layoffs have radically changed family directions. For a provincial and federal standpoint, fallings prices of Oil have meant the readjustment of budgets and plans. From individual families ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God With Us

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015
     | 13,449 views

    Jesus to bridge the gap between mankind and God had to come to this world because the world had no other way to get to God

    God with us Matthew 1:18-1:25 Introduction- Here we are again, last Sunday before Christmas. Next Sunday some will be wearing their now wrapped unknown gifts. This Sunday is anticipation of Christmas, Thursday in a blink of an eye will be done, and next Sunday anticipating the New Year. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015
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     | 11,277 views

    The difference between what is in your head and what is in your heart is the longest 12 inches known to man.

    Think, Act, Be like Jesus Knowing God Colossians 2:6-8 Introduction- This morning we begin a new series Think, Act, Be like Jesus. It came to me as I read a book by the same title by Randy Frazee. So if this helps you, it is a combination of God’s Holy Spirit, God’s anointing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Salvation Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015
     | 4,147 views

    We are saved by grace and do service out of love for the Lord.

    Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Salvation of God Ephesians 2:8-9 Introduction- Last week we began a series called Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus. What I desire and I ask you again is to be honest where you are at and allow God to change the things that need to be changed so you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living In God's Will Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2015
     | 6,342 views

    The Apostle Paul knew the 1) Priority of (Romans 15:25–28) & 2) Prosperity of (Romans 15:29 ) Living in God's Will.

    Open Doors International released its World Watch List earlier this month, ranking the top 50 most dangerous and difficult countries for Christians to live in. “We have seen the sharpest jump in violent attacks against Christians in the modern era,” says Curry, estimating that upwards ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Glory Of God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 11, 2015
     | 9,181 views

    Glory of God is difficult to define or explain, one has to experience it! I pray this devotion would take you into the glorious presence of God and you feel His tangible presence!

    Glory! 2 Chronicles 7:1”As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.” “I repeat the glory of the LORD filled the temple!” Glory! This word is so often ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mysteries Of God

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 18, 2011
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     | 8,431 views

    There are people happy with shallow faith and shallow understanding of who God is but God wants to reveal to His beloved children more and more of His character and beauty and of His plans with mankind. These deeper things of God, the mysteries of God are

    Preached on 17th of July 2011 Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1 The mysteries of God. Bible readings: Colossians 4:1-6 & Mark 4:1-11 Dear sons and daughters of the Almighty, loving God. Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth: “This is the way you should consider us: as the servants of Christ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Able

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,145 views

    Do you believe that your God is able to meet your needs and care for your life? Is your God trapped in a box that you attempt to keep Him in? Normal is what you do everyday- God is bigger than that!

    God is able Ephesians chapter 3:14-20 Introduction- The title of the sermon this morning is God is able. I purposely did not finish that sentence. I want you to finish it this morning. God is able…to meet all my needs according to His riches in glory. God is able… to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Expect God

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,540 views

    The life of a Christian is a life lived by faith, and living by faith is,in everything, expecting God.

    Good afternoon, I hope you all had a wonderful day on Friday and that you had a nice time celebrating the birth of our Saviour with your family. Another Christmas has passed and another year is coming to an end. And normally at this time of the year people tend to sit back and reflect upon the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cheating On God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,375 views

    We need to realize that when we cheat on God we do a lot of damage to ourselves. James shares with us how to cheat-proof or relationship with God

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The issue we will examine this morning is not a particularly fun one or a comfortable one to talk about. I pray it will open our eyes to the potential problem it can become in our relationship with Jesus. • For those who are married, do you remember your wedding day? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Palatino avatar

    Be A Messenger Of God

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,684 views

    We as God’s missionaries He wants us to go where God is neglected and our part as His mouthpiece is to introduce Him as God.

    “Be a messenger of God” Jonah 1:2 He said, "Go to Nineveh, that great city, and speak out against it; I am aware of how wicked its people are." Introduction: The Assyrian history, as far as it has yet been discovered, is very bare of events in regard to this period. We have as yet the names of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appreciating God

    Contributed by John Perry on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,193 views

    Do you ever really take time to do nothing more than appreciate God?

    Bunbury Sun am 14/08/2011 “Appreciating God” Intro: *** One night some months back now I was standing outside the church building waiting to go home after doing some work. It was a warm night, a gentle breeze was blowing & in the quiet I could hear a multitude of birds chirping as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal