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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    All Enemies Of The Lord Will Flee

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015
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    To prove that GOD will fight our enemies and they will be scattered because of GOD's Presence in our lives.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Yes. Luke 6:35 Luke 6:35 But love your enemies and be kind and do good [doing favors so that someone derives benefit from them] and lend, expecting and hoping for nothing in return but considering nothing as lost and despairing of no one; and then your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Deeper With Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 9, 2015
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     | 6,135 views

    This is a deeper study to go alongside of the Sermon on Learning How to Forgive. It can be used as a handout with a small group as you discuss how to learn better and exercise the grace of forgiveness.

    Going Deeper "Caring For God's People" "FORGIVENESS" "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you." - Ephesians 4:32 (ESV) “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” ― Lewis B. Smedes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Leadership Style Of Jesus: Is It Your Style?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 6, 2015
     | 5,408 views

    Many people love harshness in a leader, but Jesus was loving and forgiving. People desire to be leaders but few qualify, only those who rule as Jesus deserve authority.

    The Leadership Style of Jesus: Is It Your Style? By Kelly Durant 9-6-15 Matthew 11: 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Alliance Forbidden

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2011
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     | 4,645 views

    Why should I not marry a non-believer?

    Alliance Forbidden! by Sis Bala Samson Website: www.worshipjesusministriestrust.com Email contact: bala@worshipjesusministriestrust.com This message has the following headings: a) Conversion is not enough, you need commitment. b) Follow commandments of God instead of commandments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seven Abominations Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 23,977 views

    Man conceives of God as "one such as himself" who looks at sin with indifference. It is not so. God is not nearly so neutral as man is concerning sin. There are actually sins which God absolutely hates.

    PROVERBS 6: (12-) 16-19 SEVEN ABOMINATIONS [Psalms 133] Man conceives of God as "one such as himself" (Ps. ) who looks at sin with indifference. It is not so. God is not nearly so neutral as man is concerning sin. There are actually sins which God absolutely hates. This familiar list of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength To Stand Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,692 views

    God wants you to stand your ground and He will give you everything you need to do so.

    Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-13 Intro: In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    On The Edges Of Timnah Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,748 views

    How close to the world can you get without getting into trouble? Samson finds out and the results are less than pleasant. Learn about how to keep your purpose pure as you live in the world as a Christian.

    There’s an old saying that goes: "when you journey through the vineyards, you’ll eventually eat the grapes." I’ve wandered through a vineyard or two, watched them harvest the grapes about this time of year. They sure do taste sweet. But what if along with the sugar came warfarin, an anticoagulant? ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Final Appeal Of The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today.

    The Final Appeal of the Lord Isaiah 1.1-20 God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today. The church has two things in common with Judah. 1—The condition of the church today is similar to the condition of Juday in the day of Isaiah. 2—Judah was God’s chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Happiness

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,468 views

    Psychologists say that people need 3 things to make them happy. 1. Something to DO. 2. Something to LOVE 3. Something to LOOK FORWARD TO!

    TRUE HAPPINESS John 14:1-21 Psychologists say that people need three things to make them happy. 1. THEY NEED SOMETHING TO DO.. 2 THEY NEED SOMEONE TO LOVE 3. THEY NEED SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. However, to be truly happy and satisfied we must make sure that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Only Sin

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,379 views

    The only sin today is to call sin "sin." If you do, you are labeled as intolerant. An expose of homosexuality and other sexual perversions from God’s perspective. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Only Sin Romans 1:18-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlySin.html The only sin today is to call sin "sin." If you do, you are labeled as intolerant. A man may be sick but he’s not sinful, he may be weak but he’s not wicked, he may be ill but he’s not evil, and even if he were to tell people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Knees That Bent

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,368 views

    Nehemiah had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared, and feet that went.

    Knees That Bent Last week we began to dig into the book of Nehemiah, and we discovered that he was a man that had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared and feet that went. I talked about how those four things need to be kept in a somewhat equal balance for success in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stumbling Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 41 ratings
     | 48,858 views

    Jesus uses a child to point to His spiritual kids and the importance of not causing them to stumble. To avoid stumbling we are to guard others and discipline ourselves.

    “Stumbling” Matthew: King and Kingdom FCC – March 4, 2012 Text: Matthew 18: 6-10 Introduction: Turn in your Bibles to Matthew 18. This chapter is one of four major sermons of Jesus in Matthew. Matthew 18 has been called by many the “Discipleship Discourse.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Turning Away From Sin And Its Enslavement - Test #2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
     | 6,211 views

    The fact is if you are enslaved by some habit of sin, and you knowingly continue in that sin, you cannot truly love God. If you did, you would work at getting through that sinful habit.

    Do you really love God? We need to be sure if we really love God the way God expects. And I have to ask the question “Do you consistently turn from sin or do you find that you have some little habits that are sinful and you just can’t seem to break away from them? Are you enslaved by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2012
     | 6,136 views

    When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God always

    Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Job 2:9-13 (KJV) 9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the fooish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Man And Jesus Can Live Together Long

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 28, 2015
     | 2,330 views

    To show that we need to live with JESUS and have close and long fellowship with Him here on earth. Example: Enoch Genesis 5:22 Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God after the birth of Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. Ge

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying the LORD JESUS? Yes. Jeremiah 8:22 Jeremiah 8:22 Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people restored? [Because Zion no longer enjoyed the presence of the Great Physician!] II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal