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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Stand Firm In The Faith

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013
     | 9,241 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you firm in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show or prove that our faith is the overcomer in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 16:13 (Amplified Bible) Be alert and on your guard; stand firm

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you firm in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show or prove that our faith is the overcomer in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 16:13 (Amplified Bible) Be alert and on your guard; stand firm in your faith (your conviction respecting man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Reward Of Work –ephesians 4: 28

    Contributed by Joshua Boateng on Nov 1, 2012
     | 7,569 views

    Hard work does not kill, it only refines

    In my life, I sold ice cream, chilled water, eggs, banana and bread when I was a teenager. I worked in my dad’s Pharmacy for 8 years. I did National service after Advanced levels and after university and supported my aging parents sometimes. During my National service we had just planted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    We All Have Issues (Needs Or Problems)

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 14, 2018
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    We all have Issues - What do you do with your issues? - run from them- roll up your sleeves and attack them - become anxious - run to people for help. or run to God?

    WE ALL HAVE ISSUES We all have Issues - What do you do with your issues? - run from them- roll up your sleeves and attack them - become anxious - run to people for help. or run to God? In reality we’ve all probably responded in several of these ways to our problems. Chuck Swindoll offers wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Entrance Of The Bride Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019
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     | 3,363 views

    There is a great contrast between the Prostitute and the Bride, the City of God and Babylon, this world, where we feel so distant from God, and the New Jerusalem, where we will be the habitation of God.

    CHAPTER 21 1. And I saw a new heaven, and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth are gone, and the sea no longer exists. 2. And the holy city, New Jerusalem, I saw coming down out of heaven from God, having been prepared as a bride clothed for her husband. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of The Fire

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on May 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,284 views

    We must have the Power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It's a promise from God and available to everyone! If you would like the PowerPoint presentation that I have put together for this message, email me and I will send it to you.

    SLIDE: Luke 3:15-16 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wedding Parties Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2016
     | 7,002 views

    We have been invited to share in the great wedding celebration of Jesus and his bride. This lessons looks at the Wedding Party - People as well as the Wedding Party-Celebration.

    1. Wedding Traditions Everyone is familiar with our wedding traditions like tossing the bouquet and the throwing of rice/bird seed, but what about traditions from other countries and cultures? * The Blackening of the Bride: Scotland The bride and groom are slathered from head to toe in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens To A Person’s Soul After Death?

    Contributed by James Linders on Nov 6, 2015
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    Unlike animals OUR lives does NOT end in the grave, because OUR souls were brought to life when God breathed HIS spirit into our nostrils on the sixth day of creation. We are either destined for heaven OR hell. THIS depends on God's grace and OUR faith.

    ” Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.” Some religions believe that a person’s soul goes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Health Check Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 8, 2015
     | 7,687 views

    This is the 10th sermon in the series "The Cure". This sermon ask each person to evaluate their spiritual health and gives some prescriptions that will help.

    Series: The Cure [#10] HEALTH CHECK Romans 6:1-23 Introduction: I have been to so many Doctors that when I hear that I have an appointment, all I can do is just shake my head. I don’t think that anyone likes to go to the Doctor; but it is necessary for us to be checked periodically by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Whom Has The Kingdom Of Heaven Come Near?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 26, 2016
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     | 3,732 views

    Who is Israel?

    To Whom Has the Kingdom of Heaven Come Near? Matthew 4:17-25 Last week we looked at the passage about the three temptations of Jesus. We mentioned that Jesus was re-enacting the wandering of the Israelites in the Wilderness. When we read about their journey, we discover that they were always ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Turning Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015
     | 4,827 views

    The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

    1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Gomer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,200 views

    James Montgomery Boice calls the enacted parable of Hosea and Gomer "the second greatest story in the Bible," a depiction of God's embracing, pardoning grace. In it we see that We are Gomer.

    We enact a parable of grace every time we observe the Lord's Supper. Another living parable was dramatized by Hosea the prophet. He was told by God to marry a wayward women who would prove to be unfaithful. He did so, to depict God's grace. It was not unusual for God to ask His prophets to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Becoming A Catalyst For Changed Lives (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 8, 2016
     | 4,257 views

    Many times Christ’s disregard for tradition infuriated the Pharisees. But He wasn’t about pleasing them or keeping their rules; He desired to give the Father praise and uphold His standard of righteousness. Jesus never let men’s traditions hinder His min

    Becoming God’s Catalyst for Changed Lives – Part 3 John 4 Introduction: 1. The last two weeks we have studied and analyzed Christ’s meeting and conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. 2. Christ’s actions provide believers today with a great example of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Grace At Work 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 29, 2012
     | 5,036 views

    Without humility there can be no unity.

    Dakota Community Church July 29, 2012 Grace at Work - 2 Unity Grace At Work - Part One: Unity(2) You could not get a proper understanding of Paul’s intent here by beginning to read at this point. Ephesians 4:1-16 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Don Schultz avatar

    We Are Clay In The Hands Of God

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,578 views

    God shapes us. Applying it to Christian education.

    WE ARE CLAY IN THE HANDS OF GOD. Isaiah 64:8-9: Yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter. We are all the work of your hand. Do not be angry beyond measure, O Lord. Do not remember our sins forever. I think it’s safe to say that we’re not always aware ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What's Ahead For The Christian

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    A look at four of the great things we can anticipate being in our future.

    The Big Idea: For the Christian, what’s ahead is better than what’s behind. - The specific context here is that things are going to be better for Israel. - In Romans 11 (see vv. 11-12, 28-29), Paul makes it clear that God is not done with Israel. - Those passages speak of how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist