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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Brought It Quickly To Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 23, 2015
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    To show that GOD provided and liberally supplied to us everything quickly. Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible) And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD brought it to you quickly? Yes. Genesis 27:20 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD provided and liberally supplied to us everything quickly. Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible) And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is A Wicked Man?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015
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    To show in the bible how GOD sees a wicked man.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked person? Before yes, but now I'm GOD's Righteousness and established in His Righteousness. Romans 3:23 (Amplified Bible) Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hell - A Bitter Sweet Expperience For Everyone Even The Wicked!!

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 16, 2016
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     | 3,223 views

    Hell is a very real place and very scary, but also ad comforting message of grace for the unjust, How do we solve the problem of all of those contradicting verses - WE CAN, LOOK AND SEE!

    With sincerity, dedication and concern, by lending out their ears, many well meaning Christians study the hell fire message out of context. The message of forever being punished in hell is a message of Love and hope and not a message of discouragement. it's not a message that should cause you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From The Book “the Power Of The Spirit" By William Law

    Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014
     | 4,991 views

    All truth about God must be revealed by God – and can only be known by a person’s heart

    "The things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God" (1Cor. 2:11). Without the present illumination of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God must remain a dead letter to every man, no matter how intelligent or well-educated he may be. The things of God "are spiritually discerned" (2:14), and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Must Know The Entreator Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014
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     | 4,361 views

    Do you really know yourself and why you are speading the message?

    You must also know the entreater. While it is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit to get people to listen and respond. We are the package for the message. This is why prosperity preachers must wear expensive suits, Rolexs and have jets and multi-million dollar homes. For them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Christians And Muslims Worship The Same God?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 11, 2016
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     | 5,370 views

    The incident at Wheaton College involving Christian professor Larycia Hawkins, points out the lack of understanding in Christian circles about the nature Jehovah versus the nature of Allah.

    DO CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS WORSHIP THE SAME GOD? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Phone Call 1. Three men wanted to make a phone call from Hell to remind to their relatives about its harsh conditions. Their Nationalities were American, Italian and Polish. So they went to Devil who is the boss. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A World Condemned Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014
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    Before one can understand salvation, he must understand why we need it! Our series is named, Salvation Why? and How? Paul lays the foundation for his treatise on salvation in chapters 4 and 5. Mankind is hopelessly lost!

    Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 4: A World Condemned November 4, 2012 Romans 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carrying Burdens

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Jun 25, 2015
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     | 9,198 views

    Authentic church community helps us when our problems become too heavy to carry on our own.

    Series: Connect the Dots
Text: Galatians 6:1-5
Topic: Carrying Burdens
 Last week we began a series titled “Connect the Dots”, where we are discovering the beauty of authentic community. Today, I want to talk specifically about how authentic church community helps us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beast From The Sea Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
     | 3,501 views

    Antichrist, The Beast From The Sea

    Back to Revelation Over the past two weeks, we have explored the prophecies from both Daniel 4 concisely and Daniel 7 in detail. The image that Nebuchadnezzar saw in chapter 4 and the dream that Daniel had in chapter 7 revealed five kingdoms: Babylon (head of gold/winged lion). Medo-Persia ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Who Is Your God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 30, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,397 views

    Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel struggled with it. Repeatedly Israel invited God’s displeasure by their dual allegiance which was and is idolatry.

    Who is Your God? 1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” - Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Roles & Responsibilities (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,641 views

    A sermon examining the roles and responsibilities in the local church.

    Roles And Responsibilities (Part I) Titus 2:1-8 In our church bylaws and constitution there is a "job description" concerning the pastor of this church. It lays out the general expectations and responsibilities of the church pastor. It reads (among other things): The pastor will give himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacrifice Of Fools

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 112,787 views

    Eccl 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. What is the sacrifice of fools?

    THE SACRIFICE OF FOOLS Ecclesiastes 5:1 Christians have nearly abandoned the word "fool," and replaced it with various synonyms. The reason is found in Matthew 5:22, where Jesus says, "...whoever shall say, 'You fool,' shall be guilty enough to go into the hell of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    A Beginners Guide To Free Will Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 9, 2017
     | 5,291 views

    This sermon is part of a series through the Augsburg Confession. Topic Free Will and Predestination. In the sermon is the acronym for TULIP. I also placed a sign over the two exit doors. One says Heaven. The other Hell. Can you choose?

    In Jesus Holy Name November 12, 2017 Series: Augsburg Confession Redeemer AC XVIII Free Will Text: Romans 8:6-8 “A Beginner’s Guide to Free Will” The issue of free will and predestination is one that has created endless conversation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Diagram Of Defection (Why Men Go Back)

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 20, 2015
     | 4,048 views

    How could such seemingly faithful and fruitiferous saints of God return to the beggerly elements of this world and the devices of the Evil One?

    Title: A DIAGRAM OF DEFECTION (Why Men Go Back) (Definition) DEFECTION: conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine)__www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defection Texts: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) "1. But there were also false ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    How To Be The Right Kind Of Employee

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 9, 2013
     | 5,562 views

    A Labor Day related sermon on principles a good testimony at work or in the public sphere.

    How to Be the Right Kind of Employee Chuck Sligh September 8, 2013 SERMON VERSION (A DISCUSSION VERSION FOLLOWS THIS SERMON VERSION). TEXT: Psalms 128:2 – For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” INTRODUCTION Out text teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist