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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Navigating The Valleys And The Mountain Tops

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023
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    Who would not like the Lord to help us navigate the highs and lows in our life?

    Navigating the valleys and Mountain tops of our life Hinds Feet and High Places Psalm 18:33, Habakkuk 3:19 Introduction and greeting- Good morning, we are glad that you have joined us! Please turn to Psalm 18 as we begin this morning- Prayer- I have titled the message- Navigating the valleys ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Victorious In A Foreign Land (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2021
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    Regardless of who we are, or where we live, we all face seasons of comfort and ease countered by seasons of trials and difficulty. There is one constant in life regardless of the season we must face – the presence and help of the Lord.

    Victorious in a Foreign Land (Part 1) Esther 9: 1-19 The emotional roller coaster for Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within the kingdom of Persian continues. They have experienced a series of highs and lows. It seems as if they really didn’t have time to enjoy a victory before being confronted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thing Behind The Things Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 4, 2023
     | 1,524 views

    The terrible things of this life will happen. Jesus Christ directs our hearts to repentance in all cases and for that to be our heart’s default setting. Repent.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE The Thing Behind the Things LUKE 13:1-5 #justJesus STORY 1 Mr. Deer was just like all the other deers in the forest. He liked making lots of bucks at his job in the leaf jerky factory. He liked to go stag to the dances in the forest without a date. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Double Standard Or Higher Calling?

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023
     | 1,629 views

    Delivered on 6 May 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation in Katy Texas. The instructions given to Moses in the Law had much more stringent requirements for the priests than for all others. Seems like discrimination.

    20230506 Parashat Emor – Double Standard or Higher Calling Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 21:1-8 Haftarah Ezekiel 44:15-23 Brit Chadashah Matthew 26:59-66 The thirty-first reading from the Torah is called Emor, a title that comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Better Is One Day In Your Courts

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2023
     | 3,958 views

    One day in God’s courts is better than a thousand elsewhere because it’s where we meet with God, because of the pleasures and benefits it gives, and because it's a symbol of better things to come.

    BETTER IS ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS Ps. 84:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thessalonians Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 2, 2022
     | 2,617 views

    Paul's emphasis on the 2nd Coming of Jesus

    January 01, 2022 After spending an uncomfortable period of time in Philippi, Paul, Silas and Timothy went to Thessalonica, the capital of Macedonia. Thessalonica’s wealth was built on a booming import-export trade, made possible by its natural harbor and location on the trade route between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Found Joy

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 5, 2024
     | 949 views

    Joy found in Jesus

    Joy can only be found in Jesus – Sunday, November 22nd Opener: Well Good morning everyone! So nice to see everyone here this morning! We are just so thrilled to be having service and enjoying God’s Presence here this morning. This morning, the title of our message is “Joy can only be found ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The First Sermon In The New Testament--And It Was Unusual! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,772 views

    The nation of Israel hadn't heard a true prophet bringing God's message in nearly 400 years. When John the Baptist came preaching, people noticed some unusual things about his message.

    The first sermon preached in the New Testament (Based on a sermon preached 1-15-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: John the Baptist, son of Zechariah the priest, was the first true prophet to Israel in nearly 400 years. Not since Malachi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Made The Difference

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 24, 2024
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     | 2,454 views

    The Cross of Jesus made a difference for BARABBAS, for THE DYING THIEF, and for the CENTURION. It changed their lives, their direction, and gave them a vision of eternity. Has the Cross of Jesus made a change in your life?

    THE CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COMING UP SHORT 1. A man retired from British royal service. Three years later he was invited back to a party. He saw a woman across the hall that he recognized. 2. Suddenly her eyes fell on him, she smiled and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don’t Play With Ghosts, Witchcraft Or Mediums

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 23, 2024
     | 1,003 views

    The Halloween Season seems innocent and as something laughable, but under the veneer is a real danger. God, who's much wiser than us, warned us to stay away from all witchcraft, necromancy, spirits, and satanism. Warn your friends of this menace.

    DON’T PLAY WITH GHOSTS, WITCHCRAFT OR MEDIUMS Deut. 18:9-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. This reminds me of the two old baseball players, Abe and Jake, who made a deal. Whichever one died first, he would come back and tell the other guy if there's baseball in Heaven. 2. A few months later, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Have Seen Strange Things Today! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2025
     | 351 views

    A very sick man was confined to a pallet but still wanted to find Jesus so he could be healed. There were four friends who did take him to Jesus--and the sick man was healed!

    We have seen strange things today (Disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, on February 2, 2025; not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This story is one that’s told by both Matthew and Mark, as well as Luke. The main points are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gentleness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
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     | 1,103 views

    This sermon explores the concept of strength through gentleness and grace, as inspired by the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, everyone. It's a joy to be with you today. We gather here, in this place of worship, not just as a community, but as a family. A family bound by love, faith, and a shared belief in the goodness of our Lord. We are here to talk about strength. Not the kind that flexes its muscles, or ...read more

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    Finding Peace With Missing Pieces PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,008 views

    This sermon encourages trust in God's promises and plans for our lives, emphasizing hope, peace, and recovery even in times of adversity.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father has ordained this moment, this message, and this fellowship. We are here because He has a word for us, a word that is as timeless as it is ...read more

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    Citizen Of Kingdom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 952 views

    This sermon explores our elevated yet humble status as citizens of God's kingdom, emphasizing the transformative power of grace, peace, and divine citizenship.

    Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we seek solace and strength, wisdom and warmth, from the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has something to say to us today, something we need to hear, something that will ...read more

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    Anxiety

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020
     | 4,503 views

    A biblical view of anxiety

    INTRODUCTION Everyone is familiar with anxiety; it is a problem of epidemic proportions. The truth is that worry is like a rocking chair it will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere How should the Christian approach the problem of worry? What can we do about it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational