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  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    77. The Book Of Revelation Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
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     | 4,955 views

    The Book of Revelation gives us a heavenly insight into what is going on behind the scenes in the flow of history.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 77 - THE BOOK OF REVELATION This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Will Complete What He’s Started In You

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 28, 2023
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     | 5,102 views

    Many Christians can't see the working of God in their life. We know it’s a good work because a GOOD GOD began it! He’s set out the good plan He has in mind for us -- He’s creating, developing, training, pruning, purging, & building us up.

    GOD WILL COMPLETE WHAT HE’S STARTED IN YOU Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNCHANGED? 1. A parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. The duck preacher spoke eloquently of how God had given the ducks wings with which to fly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent: Embracing Peace In The Midst Of Chaos Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 7, 2023
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     | 5,145 views

    As we gather on this second Sunday of Advent, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and noise, the promise of peace holds profound significance.

    Advent: Embracing Peace in the Midst of Chaos Introduction: As we gather on this second Sunday of Advent, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and noise, the promise of peace holds profound significance. Listen to the words of Psalm 46 God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seed In My Hand PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
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     | 957 views

    This sermon encourages us to find hope, satisfaction, and rewards in God's promises, emphasizing the spiritual benefits of living in righteousness and faith.

    Good morning, dear family of God. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our Scripture today comes from the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 12. It says, "For the seed shall be prosperous, the vine ...read more

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    Sanctify Today, Wonders Tomorrow PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,749 views

    This sermon explores the lifelong journey of sanctification, setting ourselves apart for God's service, and the wonders He promises to those committed to this path.

    Good morning, beloved, and welcome to this beautiful day that the Lord has made. I am thrilled to be here with you and I am excited about what God has in store for us today. Our focus this morning is on a powerful verse from the book of Joshua. Joshua 3:5 says, 'Joshua told the people, 'Consecrate ...read more

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    Robed In Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering God, as seen in Moses' radiance and Jesus' transfiguration, and its relevance to our Lenten journey.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in this grand narrative of faith. We are here, not as casual observers, but as eager seekers, ready to encounter the divine in a fresh and profound way. We are about to embark on a ...read more

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    When God Destroys Death

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,018 views

    This sermon assures the believer that God will one day obliterate man’s ultimate enemy for ever.

    Introduction: Paul in our text declares what is the very heart of the gospel, that death, man’s last enemy will one day be destroyed. Death, the cessation of human life. The grim reaper. The disrobing of our human vestures. The crumbling of our earthly tabernacle. The broken shell and the deposited ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,087 views

    Jesus is the light of the world who through his birth brought new hope to the world.

    Today is the fourth, and final, Sunday of Advent. Very shortly we will be celebrating Christmas – the festival which bears our Saviour’s name. Each year we seem to move further and further away from the religious ideals of Christmas and nearer and nearer to an orgy of conspicuous consumption. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Accepting Life’s Seasons Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 20, 2017
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     | 15,662 views

    We need to embrace life and the human experience with God at our side.

    Accepting Life’s Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) 1. She’s only in her 40s, but my friend Mary has bounced back from cancer, heart problems, even a stroke. Through it all, she and her husband, Mark, have kept their sense of humor. One day she said, “You know what kills me … ?” Smiling, Mark teased, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wanted Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
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     | 6,970 views

    A Parable of Preparedness

    WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE The Bible is a book about relationships and love. Christ is the friend who “sticketh closer than a brother.” God is Father. Christ is the bridegroom and we, the church are His bride. Right now Christ is physically “absent” while He is preparing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Deep Longing For God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,427 views

    Do you have a heart that longs for God? Do you want to see Him, to be with Him, to enjoy Him forever? The psalmist expresses this blessing in 3 beatitudes.

    A Deep Longing for God Psalm 84 1. We rejoiced to hear that the trapped Chilean miners were rescued this past week. An AP article summarizes matters: SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth were hoisted one by one to freedom Wednesday, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Following up on His teaching in Matthew 24, Jesus gives an illustration from normal life about being ready for His coming or not.

    Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The crisis in Japan has kind of faded into the background for us, though not for them. 1. fears of “the end of the world” have faded, as they invariably do. 2. other disasters, like tornados in SE. 3. but when we think about the end of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 4, 2012
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     | 2,677 views

    When he comes--what wll you do with Him?

    The Coming King Dr. Elmer Towns Palm Sunday April 1, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION 1. The predicted coming. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Purpose Of Preaching The Cross?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 8, 2025
     | 148 views

    The Lord gives us what we need to do His Will. It is not of ourselves.

    What is the Purpose of Preaching the Cross? Acts 3:12-26 It is not our words, it is not our strength, nor is it our own person that has any power in the work that we do for Christ. But it is the power of God through Christ that we are enabled to do what we do and how we do it. The sermon that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Greatest Homecoming Of All

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 2, 2025
     | 421 views

    Celebrate the joy of reunion and the hope of heaven! This inspiring message points us to Christ’s promise of an eternal homecoming and challenges us to be ready with our names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

    The Greatest Homecoming of All Text: Revelation 21:27 (KJV) And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life. Introduction – Earthly Homecomings Point to a Greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God