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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Ignorance Of Grace Will Lead To Death

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012
     | 3,826 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying GOD's Grace or ignoring it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that grace can be ignored but still shows his goodness to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 25:10 (New Living Translation, Second

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying GOD's Grace or ignoring it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that grace can be ignored but still shows his goodness to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 25:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Who is this fellow David?” Nabal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace Goodness As Declared By The Law

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012
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     | 2,296 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Now we are under grace, enjoy grace here on earth II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that grace is better than the law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And he sai

    I. EXORDIUM: Now we are under grace, enjoy grace here on earth II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that grace is better than the law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And he said to David, “You are a better man than I am, for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Immanuel: The Right Choice Series

    Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Dec 5, 2012
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     | 24,096 views

    As Isaiah reminds Ahaz to believe in God’s security we are also reminded by the Christmas season to trust in the Immanuel.

    Introduction Around the year 720BC, God’s chosen nation was already a divided nation: there was the Northern Kingdom, called Israel ruled by a king named Pekah; and there was the Southern Kingdom, now called Judah, ruled by an able but misdirected leader named Ahaz. There were small tribal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,906 views

    In Jesus' high priestly prayer, His prayer is to bring His Father glory.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “The Glory of Salvation” John 17:1-5 Introduction: What makes a parent proud? For some it is first steps, learning to talk, going potty by himself, obedience, having a personal relationship with Jesus, or being a consistent follower of Christ. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Support: Giving Real Support Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,267 views

    Give real support for friends in suffering by being present with them, providing them a listening ear and share the promises of God.

    What can you do to a friend who is suffering? • Support him. 2 Cor 1:3-4 “… the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Be Blessed- Part 1 - Your Frame Of Reference Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 14, 2013
     | 7,144 views

    We are blessed when we draw our framer of reference for life from the Word of God rather than the counsel, behavior and attitudes of those who don't know God, don't want to know God, and despise God.

    How to Be Blessed Part One As we begin this new year, I want to bring blessing upon our church. In the next few weeks we will be exploring the theme of obtaining God’s blessing from various parts of the Bible. God desires to bless us and has provided us with a blueprint for receiving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Seeing And Not Seeing"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    A sermon about making the decision to see.

    John 9:1-41 “Seeing and Not Seeing” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN wwww.eastridgeumc.org When Ross Perot was running for President against George Bush Senior and Bill Clinton, Perot’s running mate in the Vice Presidential debate began ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pentecost - Fear Of The Fire

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,244 views

    This is a sermon for Pentecost Sunday. It asks the question.. "Are we afraid of the Spirit?"

    Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blindness, Sight, Insight

    Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 2, 2011
     | 6,196 views

    a sermon exploring the man born blind's journey from darkness to light,

    Sermon John 9: 5-42 Blindness/Sight/Insight In the gospel of John, Light is LIFE. And darkness Is … Death. And, as to people (?) You either lived in the light, OR You lived in darkness. It’s a pretty stark contrast, I know, But John’s gospel takes us there ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    7 Spirits Of God

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,330 views

    I picked this up somewhere along the way and thought others could use it as a study help or resources.

    The Sevenfold Spirit of God Where does this concept come from? Revelation 1:4-5 (NLT) "This letter is from John to the seven churches in the province of Asia.  Grace and peace from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from thesevenfold Spirit before his throne; and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Power Of Agreeing Prayer” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2011
     | 7,560 views

    Christ calls us to pray in agreement with God and one another.

    Today, I want to speak to you about the power of agreeing prayer. Jesus speaks of the importance of agreement in verse 19 of our passage. Agreeing prayer begins with: 1. Praying in agreement with God - v. 18 In verse 19, Jesus says, “Again, I tell you.” What is Jesus referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is Our Righteousness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,041 views

    ADVENT 1 - The Lord God Almighty is our righteousness because God fulfills his promises and because Jesus is our kingly Priest.

    THE LORD IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) November 28, 2010 - Advent 1 - JEREMIAH 33:14-18 INTRO: Advent means coming. During this season of Advent believers prepare for the coming celebration of the birth of the Savior. We also prepare for the coming of Christ the King on Judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Burial: Death’s Demise Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,528 views

    In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5).

    Today we remember the sacrificial death of Christ. Yet, for Christians, there is a new reality that goes beyond mere remembrance. In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    Jesus is the ever-present King who rode along the palm laden road to the Cross of Calvary in order to bear our shame. He came to declare he’s the way, the truth, and life, and he’s calling us to change our perception of him towards God’s eternal light.

    INTRO Let’s start our time this morning with an interesting, Palm Sunday, brain tease. Listen to this account, and picture in your mind “the one” I am going to speak about. Okay, here we go… The crowds cheered and waved their hands. Many stood upon their tip-toes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    So Loved

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011
     | 3,256 views

    Let us all take out our towels from our drawers and kneel down before others, and serve them as Jesus serves us, by loving them unto the end. Let us each serve our Lord, by serving all people, in the grace of God’s ultimate and sacrificial love.

    INTRO One of the neatest gifts I’ve ever received was this little, hand towel. I was given this during my seminary commencement, and have cherished it ever since. The towel has a little saying on it: “Blessed to be a blessing” Isaiah 61:1. Isaiah 61:1-2 says: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran