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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Do God's Will, Give Thanks In Jesus's Name

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
     | 4,084 views

    To show that GOD wills us to thank Him always and in every circumstances in our lives in JESUS's Name.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you always giving thanks to GOD? Yes in CHRIST JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD wills us to thank Him always and in every circumstances in our lives in JESUS's Name. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Amplified Bible) Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    70 Apostled

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2016
     | 8,250 views

    Let’s examine Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 and what we can learn from 70 or 72 who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission was.

    The term Apostle can refer to the twelve disciples of Christ. However, in Greek it was used more broadly. Let’s look at what God has sent us to do. Let’s examine Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 and what we can learn from 70 or 72 who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do God's Will, Give Thanks In Jesus's Name

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 4,775 views

    To show that GOD wills us to thank Him always and in every circumstances in our lives in JESUS's Name.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you always giving thanks to GOD? Yes in CHRIST JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD wills us to thank Him always and in every circumstances in our lives in JESUS's Name. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Amplified Bible) Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seventh Seal Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 16, 2017
     | 6,137 views

    God pity those who will be here upon this earth when the seventh seal is removed! Will you be here? If you are not born again, you may be. But you can be saved this moment . . .

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/13/16 Title: Seventh Seal: Silence in Heaven (Revelation 8:1) Revelation 8:1 (KJV) And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes A Fool

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 29, 2017
     | 4,740 views

    A fool is simply someone who acts independently of established authority.

    My grandfather’s favorite holiday was April 1. He would spend weeks and sometimes months planning some trick to fool somebody in the family or some friend of his. Nobody could outdo him in this area. The one I remember the most was pulled on his youngest daughter-in-law. She was as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Would The Real King Jesus Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015
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     | 6,015 views

    Palm Sunday. Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, but none of the people see Him for the true King He is.

    John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Would the real King Jesus, please stand up?” These last two weeks there have been several stories in the news ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Perfect Gift Series

    Contributed by Tim Strickland on Nov 27, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    Calling Gods people to a true relationship with Jesus this Christmas. Feel free to use any and all parts of this sermon.

    11/27/2014 Pastor Tim J Strickland Friendly Center Baptist Church The Perfect Gift It is that time of year again. Most people are in rush mode trying to find the perfect gift to give their love ones for Christmas. There will be a sense of panic in the air, as request are made and Black Friday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Is Looking -- For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2014
     | 4,969 views

    Isaiah gives us a brief description of the coming Messiah. People have been looking for him and to him ever since.

    1. Obscurities There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student's audacity. At this point the student read from the four-hundred-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
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    God runs the universe by laws and they have consequences. Bad things happen when those laws are broken.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION  Over 3,000 killed on 9-11  Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook  Cancer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,831 views

    Too often we forget that we live in a spiritual war zone. Remember, the devil will try to mislead you and will portray himself as the truth. Our spiritual battle is with the devil and his evil forces. But we who are Spirit-filled have the ability to expos

    Test the Spirits Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. - 1 John 4:1 Never just accept a prophetic word regardless how gifted or important that person may be. Not every voice we hear is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Rescues!

    Contributed by Jordan Satterfield on Jan 29, 2013
     | 11,514 views

    4 word pictures from Psalm 107. People are in real trouble...1) Stranded in the Desert 2) Sitting in a Dungeon 3) Suffering with Disease and 4) Sinking in the deep. They cry out to God & God Rescues!

    God Rescues! Psalm 107 Introduction: Warren Wiersbe told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Edward Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue 17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Word Of Mouth

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013
     | 2,883 views

    To show that we need to listen to word of mouth taken from the Bible.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you listen to word of mouth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to listen to word of mouth taken from the Bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (Amplified Bible) So then, brethren, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    False Teachers Actions Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,633 views

    Watch out for false teachers inside and outside the church.

    Let us continue to worship our God by listening to His Eternal Word given to us through the Apostle Peter. Please open your Bibles to 2 Peter Chapter 2….. Last week we noted from the end of Chapter 1 of 2 Peter, Christians are to take seriously God’s foretelling of the future. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 29, 2017
     | 6,191 views

    Based on the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" by George Bernard. Focuses on the purpose of God, the submission of Jesus and the glory of God's children.

    FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Is Power

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 5,308 views

    Prayer is powerful

    PRAYER Illus: The year was 1820 and Peter Richley was a grateful man. He had survived one of the strangest and most harrowing events known to mankind. The ship which he had been traveling on sank. He was rescued. By some strange twist of circumstance, however, this ship sank. He was rescued ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal