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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2022
     | 2,866 views

    YOUR SUFFERINGS TURN TO A “SOUVENIR” THAT REMIND YOU OF THE POIGNANT MOMENTS THAT TRANSFORMED YOUR LIFE! Hallelujah!

    Genesis 32:24”Then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.” INTRO: I was stuck with the above scripture for several hours, I just couldn’t move, during the reading of this portion, I was going through certain deep trials in my own life, after two decades of ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Secrets To God’s Blessings

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020
     | 4,287 views

    Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them

    Secrets to God’s Blessings Scripture: Haggai 1:1-3:23, Psalm 68 Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them a word from God that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is The God Of Second Chances

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 18, 2025
     | 649 views

    In this sermon we look at three Cs Compassion of Jesus, Commitment to Jesus and the Covenant that Jesus ushers in the New Covenant

    Jesus’ first miracle: Turning water into wine (Jn 2:1-11) Story: A little girl was attending a wedding for the first time. She whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" Her mother replied: "Because white is the colour of happiness, and today is the happiest ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Reunited In God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,140 views

    The empowering of the Church began at Pentecost, and continues to this day.

    Reunited in God Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 2, 2011 Intro Begin with video: “Group Rescue of motorcyclist” (Currently on YouTube at - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gGphvejKlY) Following video: Some of you may have seen this event just a couple weeks ago (Monday, Sept. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passion For God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,271 views

    God will overthrow those who are opposed to him, his appointed leader will take his place over the people, and the rule of God will extend to the whole earth until all those who were cut off have been brought back to worship God in Jerusalem.

    As we come to chs 9 & 10 of Zechariah it might be helpful to know that the book is divided into 3 parts: 1-6: Visions God says: return to me and I will return to you I will judge the nations rebuild Jerusalem forgive your sins raise up godly leaders bring the nations ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Honor God With

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,720 views

    This sermon is about honoring God with "everything you own"

    Chris Webb in The Fire of the Word tells “A friend… told me the story of an uncle who, on retirement, decided to read right through the Bible. Twelve months later having easily achieved his goal, he reasoned that with all his spare time he had on his hands, he might actually be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2016
     | 7,035 views

    As we begin Advent season, let us not forget the God of Hope who desires to not only give us hope, but allow us to live in the hope of his joy and peace everyday of our lives.

    The peace of God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This sermon was gleamed from portions of SermonCentral thoughts and contributors. We began the Advent season looking at Jesus being the Hope for mankind. That hope had to be more than wishful thinking, but someone who we could put our trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A King-Sized Comforter

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 21, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,569 views

    Moments before Jesus' arrest, the Lord took time to explain to his disciples the coming Holy Spirit. For those followers of Jesus and for us, the Holy Spirit reminds us that God is for us, God is with us, and God is in us.

    John 14:15-21 A King-sized Comforter Jesus shares today’s scripture with his disciples over the Last Supper. He knows his arrest is imminent, that he will soon be nailed to a cross, so all of his words here carry a weighty importance. He wants to reassure his disciples, to help them to keep going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of Grace And God Of Glory Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
     | 11,333 views

    Have you ever been in a relationship with someone and it seemed like you could not please them? That’s somewhat true of God, because if you try on the basis of your own behavior to earn God’s approval or his glory, you’ll miss the target every time.

    INTRODUCTION People often say about others, “To know him is to love him!” This is really true of Jesus. To know Jesus is to love him. If you know him, you love him. If you don’t know him, you can’t love him until you do know him. I hope today you will meet him if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Men Of God And The God Of Men

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 20, 2011
     | 22,926 views

    What happens when men come face to face with God? This message introduces us to Gideon. God will do great things through Gideon's life but when we first meet him he is a timid farmer. Gideon seems to be anything but hero material. But God looked beyon

    Men of God and the God of Men - Judges 6:11-32 - June 19, 2011 (Father’s Day) How many of you here this morning are familiar with the cartoon strip, “Calvin and Hobbes”? It’s one of my favourites, mostly I think, because of Calvin’s incredible imagination. Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    There Is No God Like Our God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 25,227 views

    As we live our lives we need to remember who it is that we are calling out to and in relationship with. Nothing else even comes close to matching the God that we know!

    Since it’s been a few weeks since we have looked at Acts together I want to quickly recap what has been happening to put everything in context. If you remember, Luke opens up the book of Acts by telling the story of Jesus’ return to heaven as the disciples stood and watched. An angel appears to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Love Language

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Apr 30, 2010
     | 7,353 views

    Love God the way He wants to be loved.

    God’s love language I want to talk tonight about the very masculine subject of love languages. 
 A husband I know recently took his wife on a special get away ... to a pro wrestling championship.
 How many of you could have gotten away with that? 
 He should have read Gary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doubting God’s Provision

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 19, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,254 views

    Like the Israelites of old, we are quick to complain and grumble and quarrel, and our fight really is with God, doubting his provision, forgetting what he has done for us in the past. But God is present and at work if we will only trust him.

    Exodus 17:1-7 Doubting God’s Provision Do you wake up grumpy in the morning? No, just let him sleep! (That’s an old joke.) I went to the dentist this week, and I heard a patient in the cubicle next to me grumbling about the fee. She said, “Two hundred bucks for one tooth extraction! And it’s only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing God’s Kindness Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 6, 2022
     | 2,813 views

    David knew God’s kindness. He was not undisputed king because he deserved it, but because he of God’s kindness. What better way to respond to God’s kindness to him by showing another kindness. Mephibosheth once lived in favor in the royal family.

    The most famous story of the life of King David is the David and Goliath story. Almost every Sunday school child could tell you that story. But what about David and Mephibosheth? It is not so well known. For one thing it is easier to stay Goliath than it is Mephibosheth. Just try to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Everlasting Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,471 views

    Explore and understand God's unfailing, unconditional, and everlasting love for us.

    Good morning, beloved family. I'm so glad you're here today, because we're about to dive into a scripture that's all about love - God's love. It's a love that never fails, a love that's unconditional, and a love that's everlasting. It's a love that's summed up beautifully in Jeremiah 31:3, which ...read more

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