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  • Larry Sarver avatar

    Worship That God Wants Part 1

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 31, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,501 views

    An Expository Message From Psalm 100 On The Characteristics Of The Worship That Is A Delight To God. The Worship That God Wants. Part 1 of 2

    Worship That God Wants - Psalm 100 Part 1 Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: Early in our marriage I gave my wife a terrific anniversary gift: a rain gauge. At least I thought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Makeover: Christ Edition Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    God did an extreme makeover so we could be changed!

    INTRODUCTION „X There are a lot of popular televisions shows we watch. There is the whole CSI genre, Miami, NY, Navy, Cold Case, Auburn. We have the ¡§who wants to marry me¡¨ shows. One of the genres that seems to be doing quite well is the makeover shows. „X These are the shows in which they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Careful Where And How You Shine Your Light

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 22, 2006
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    We are called to be "the light of the world". This message encourages us to do two things: let our light shine BEFORE others and not AT them and to let our light shine without being showy.

    BE CAREFUL WHERE AND HOW YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT Matthew 5: 13-16 1. (Appear wearing a mask) Good morning. I am Amasone Kilei from the Pacific island of Tuvalu. Your pastor invited me to come speak today. You have nice church. 2. Well that disguise and mask obviously did not fool anyone as to my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    86. Revelation 21 - The New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,788 views

    This is the final scene of the book of Revelation, the culmination of God’s purpose to create for Himself a holy people within whom He will dwell.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 86 - REVELATION 21 - THE NEW JERUSALEM 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Committed To Promoting The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 28, 2016
     | 9,278 views

    Even though Paul was in bonds, he rejoiced that the Gospel continued to be preached. He refused to allow his circumstances create despair. We too must seek every opportunity to share our faith, while rejoicing for others who are committed as well.

    Committed to Promoting the Gospel Philippians 1: 12-18 As one reads the opening verses of this letter, it is not immediately evident that Paul was bound in prison. His joy and positive attitude conceal the difficulties he faced daily. Although he was not free to move about within society, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Fear Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,941 views

    Much of our lives are spent worrying about the future and what might happen. Many times we worry more about possibilities than probabilities. Jesus encourages us to pay attention to His work in the world around us and gives us tools to fight fear.

    For more studies including an audio version of this study go to: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. A recent Time Magazine cover reads "Why We Worry About the Wrong Things." In the article it says: "We pride ourselves on being the only species that understands the concept of risk, yet we have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Feeling Conviction From God's Word

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,288 views

    God gets the glory as the Holy Spirit moves among the people and convicts them of their sinful ways.

    The passage of Scripture that we will use today is a record of one of, if not the most responded to messages of all time. Peter preaches and the response is overwhelming. And in it all, God gets the glory as the Holy Spirit moves among the people and convicts them of their sinful ways. God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,965 views

    Think back to the last time you had an “unanswered prayer.” How did you respond before God? Augustine’s mother may have been angry with God that her son went to Rome after she prayed he not go. For us, next time, let us remember David’s response.

    Augustine in his confession, writes about as a young man he was intending to travel to Rome. His mother was against it and prayed against it. She prayed earnestly that he might be prevented from going. Her reason being that she feared what effect the temptation of sin in the depravity of that big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Ways Of Looking At Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Jason Miller on Jan 25, 2011
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     | 5,410 views

    This Thanksgiving we can use these three ways of looking at Thanksgiving to make "thanks" our best word.

    Three Ways to Look at Thanksgiving Psalm 33 Rudyard Kipling, winner of the Nobel Peace prize in literature and author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about $10!] A few college students, however didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Sheep In Wolves Clothing

    Contributed by Davy Hobson on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,529 views

    This sermon is concerning the two fold nature of the child of God.

    A SHEEP IN WOLVES CLOTHING ( DOCTRINE OF THE TWO-FOLD NATURE OF MAN) TEXT: ROM. 8:1-14 INTRO: *************** ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Believing Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 7, 2011
     | 5,040 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt5- Joy in Believing Study of Philippians- letter- meant to convey life. Last week looked at v2.16- Word of Life- Jn 5:26 (NASB) “For just as the Father has life in Himself, even so He gave to the Son also to have life in Himself; We were created to drink of this same life- Jn ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Does It Mean That The Day Of The Lord Will Come?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 7, 2024
     | 845 views

    The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God and it can be applied to believers today.

    What Does It Mean That the Day of The Lord Will Come? Joel 2:12-13, 2:28-32 The book of Joel is one of warning to the people of Judah and can be applied to believers today. The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God. While underestimating God, they had become ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Called Into Righteousness

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2025
     | 1,153 views

    1) The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees 2) The Righteousness God Requires, and finally, 3) The Righteousness God Gives.

    Although we will just focus on Matthew 5:20, in Matthew 5, beginning in verse 17, Jesus explained God’s standard of Righteousness as embodied by the law of God. He said: Matthew 5:17-20.17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Present Reality

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,901 views

    OUR GOD BLESSES OUR PRESENT REALITY!

    PRESENT REALITY OT JEREMIAH 29:1, 4-7 OCTOBER 26, 2003 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it. Richard L. Evans, Bits & Pieces, March 4, 1993, p. 2. The seven ages of man: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy, Holy, Whole

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,468 views

    In a day in age where physical, financial, mental and emotional health is preached more and more, (we must be healthy) we the church must continue to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and maintain a well balanced life to make an impact in our society.

    “Healthy, Holy & Whole” “Sanos, Santos Y Seguros” 8/16/2007 - Marsing, ID, 4/5/2009 – Nampa, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com II Tim 3:14-17 “14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15And that from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic