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  • John Harvey avatar

    Unwrapping God's Peace Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,248 views

    As the shepherds were told by the angels of the birth of Jesus, they had to make a decision to act on the information. We too must look for God in everyday events, know that God’s plan is for peace and then do what God tells us.

    “Unwrapping God’s Peace” 12/19/04 Intro: Only 5 shopping days left until Christmas! Are you finished? Do you have to face the crowds at the mall? How about the traffic? What parties do you still have left to buy a “white elephant” gift for? Sometimes it seems like Christmas will never get here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 1:10-24 - Message 3 – Paul Resorts To Personal Testimony Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 3, 2023
     | 1,466 views

    Those engaged in ministry must not be men pleasers or compromise the gospel through fear or laziness. Preach the true gospel of grace as honest ministers. Doctrinal stability must be maintained. Paul had to restate the gospel to the Galatians using his own personal testimony.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 1:10-24 - MESSAGE 3 – PAUL RESORTS TO PERSONAL TESTIMONY We are going to continue our meditation in this first chapter of Galatians. Last time we looked at reason why Galatians was written, looked at the people, and looked at the importance of the purity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith's Foundation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 31,542 views

    Without Faith, it’s impossible to please God... but how did such a religious community as Nazareth misplace its faith?

    OPEN: A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 29, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 14,206 views

    The once for all delivered faith must be kept and contended for if the church is to remain pure and pleasing to God. Jude shows the way.

    Jude – Defending the Faith What would you agonize over? What would you fight for with all the resources at your disposal? Today’s study is about doing just that. This little letter of Jude falls in order as the next to last book in our New Testaments. It has a singular focus although it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Writing Is On The Wall

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,330 views

    Pride and blasphemy mean to continue in sin, and to do as one pleases, leaving God out of certain areas of our lives.

    The Writing on the Wall Mar 18, 2012 Dan 5 Intro: There is a fairly common English idiom, you’ve probably heard: the writing is on the wall. It is a portent of doom or misfortune (Wikipedia) – something bad is going to happen; you should be able to see it coming because the writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2013
     | 8,935 views

    “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14.

    Theme: Peace Text: Is. 9:1-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke. 2:1-14 Christmas day is a time to focus on the birth of Christ and the love and generosity of God as we exchange gifts with joy and thanksgiving. If the angels could rejoice singing “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Is A Matter Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 15, 2025
     | 353 views

    Faith is key to the believers life. Faith is part of our DNA as a follower of faith. Without faith it is impossible to please God.

    Title: It is a Matter of Faith – Our DNA Theme: To show that faith is priority in the life of Christian. It is part of our DNA Text: Hebrews 11 Opening Scripture Joh 4:46-54 So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman whose son was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    More Than The Cry Of A Desperate Man SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 1,131 views

    The experience of anyone struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit’s help.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we come together today, we are drawn to a topic that is as old as humanity ...read more

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    The Rewards Of Failure PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
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     | 733 views

    This sermon encourages perseverance in failure, adopting Christ's mindset, and avoiding complacency, to live a life pleasing to God and beneficial to others.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous occasion to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and learning, and to lift our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. For in His infinite ...read more

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    God’s Name Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,602 views

    An application of the third commandment not to take up God’s Name in a worthless or false way, but rather to honor God’s name by what we say and do.

    God’s Name (Exodus 20:7) Just a little over 10 years ago (1997), a 14-year-old student, Nathan Zohner, circulated a petition to ban the use of dihydrogen monoxide. According to Zohner, dihydrogen monoxide “may cause severe burns, accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, and has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Understanding God’s Will

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 177 ratings
     | 25,213 views

    SEEK it, SURRENDER to it, and STAND in it. It’s REAL, can be REFUSED, but it’s always RIGHT! Link included to formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint.

    Understanding God’s Will Romans 12:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWill.html We usually look at this passage and talk about surrender...but surrender to what? The will of God in the end of v. 2! Or we talk about separation...but separation unto what? The will of God! And that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Forsaking God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012
     | 6,185 views

    What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

    Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God`s Exhuberance

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 2,853 views

    Something new about the story of the Prodigal son?+

    We`ve heard the story of the Prodigal Son so often that it`s hard to find something new to say about it. Well, I have a friend who`s full of quirky ideas which make you think. One day he asked "Who do you think was most like Jesus in this story?" - what do you think we said?..... "The Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In Faith”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 18, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 697 views

    In our series to elevate discipleship, we’re beginning a mini-series based upon the top three attributes of 1 Corinthians 13:13. This message centers upon the attribute of faith and the type of faith that pleases God from Hebrews 11, God’s Hall of Faith.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Faith” Hebrews 11 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJoFiEwozGk As we enter this series “Elevate to the Next Level,” which we began the other week with “Living in the Holy Spirit,” I want to move into a mini-series within this ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Chiseling Away At God

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 11,819 views

    For most people, their image of God is too small. A proper view of God controls your obedience, your faith and your peace.

    June 4, 2000 Exodus 20:4-6 “Chiseling away at God” INTRODUCTION Every time that I go into Wal-Mart, I am reminded that there is a major group of American soldiers that does not yet have a memorial in Washington, DC. This group is composed of the men and women who served our country so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist