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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    What God Hates

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007
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     | 9,128 views

    God hates when we misuse the body He has given us for sinful purposes. Why? Because God hates sin.

    The words hate and God do not seem to go together. Yet, the writer of Proverbs clearly declares that God hates something. What is it? Our initial instinct would be to suggest the terrible two: murder and adultery. Others would suggest drunkenness or debauchery. Not so, according to the writer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put God First

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 22, 2014
     | 15,616 views

    We put God first because that's the purpose of our lives, the worth of our lives and the only way to fulfilment in our lives.

    Matt 6:25-34 Put God First ES 23 Feb 14 1889 Our lives are driven by needs – physical, material, emotional, or social. • It ranges from the simple and tangible like food and clothing, to the intangible need for love and recognition. • Some are crucial to our survival and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worship God In Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,362 views

    This sermon aims to explore the power, priority, and purpose of worship, emphasizing the need to worship God in spirit and truth as outlined in John 4:24.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we are embarking on a journey of discovering the power, the priority, and the purpose of worship. Our touchstone for this exploration is John 4:24 which says, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." This is a ...read more

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    My Job Is A Hot Mess Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 493 views

    Our jobs, no matter how mundane or chaotic they may seem, are part of God's work. We are called to join God in His work and find fulfillment in serving Him.

    God made everything, and then He made us. He wants us to join Him in His work. This means that even if school feels like a mess, God is still at work. He's working in our lives and the lives of those around us. We need to be faithful and happy in the work He's given us. But joining God in His work ...read more

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    The God Who Translates Men From Dungeon To Palace Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 17, 2025
     | 243 views

    God has the power to lift a man from the lowest point of life and position him among princes for divine purpose.

    THE GOD WHO TRANSLATES MEN FROM DUNGEON TO PALACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:14, 39-44 Key Verse: “Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.” — Genesis 41:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Expected End PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,111 views

    Trust in God's plan for our lives, even when we can't see it, because He has a purpose for us and can do the impossible.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into one of the most comforting and inspiring verses in the bible - Jeremiah 29:11. It tells us, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This ...read more

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    Grace Has Been Given

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,632 views

    1- The power of grace 2- The people of grace 3- The purpose of grace

    INTRO.- ILL.- Earle V. Pierce tells how studying the grace of God affected evangelist Dwight L. Moody. Moody loved to study the Bible topically, and it occurred to him one day that he had never studied the subject of grace. Setting aside a day, Moody gave himself to the study of God’s grace. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "In Everything Give Thanks"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,784 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to go all out and worship God.

    27 November 2005 1 Chronicles 16:34 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS SHOULD GO ALL OUT AND WORSHIP GOD. REFERENCES: 2 Samuel 6:14-21; 1 Chronicles 13-16; James 1:17 ( Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Loving Community Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,628 views

    this is the 2nd in the series of the purpose driven Church entitled Loving community.

    A loving community John 15:1.17 /Acts 4:32 Our Church statement is that we are a Church building community where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. That will only be a reality when reqal love is expressed to one another and others around us. When Brandon Moody visited his uncles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not For Prophet Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    There is no way to prevent the unrelenting love of God from achieving its purpose

    Not for Prophet Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Introduction: (The week of August 18 to September 2, 2005) This has been a difficult week for most of us as we have contemplated the devastation that has taken place in the south because of Hurricane Katrina. We are told that as many as 10,000 people may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Overlooked Importance Of Chastisement

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    This life-changing message will surely guide us to understand the purpose of chastisement.

    Sometimes we miss many important and profitable things in life when we overlook their values and the great advantages they offer to us. Chastisement is a very good example of what we are talking about. There is always the tendency for a believer to despise the chastening of the Lord. Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Something Good Out Of Something Bad

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 10, 2016
     | 7,170 views

    God is never responsible for evil acts, but he is so wise that he uses evil acts to accomplish his good purposes. God oversees our wicked actions. No sin happens that God does not deliberately allow.

    God can take something evil and use it for his glory. Does that seem strange to you? Well, it is strange, but we must remember that God works in ways that may seem to be strange to us. In the reading we heard from the Book of Judges a few minutes ago, we heard an example of how God takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lord You Have Known Me

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,334 views

    We live in a hurry=up world where people often suffer in silence, thinking no one notices or cares; we need a better view – a vision such as Hagar affirmed, the God of My Vision who hears me.

    2nd after Epiphany Year B LORD you have known me you have known me Psalm 139__1-17 Prayer Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What I Really Need Is... Understanding Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    This is part of a series on what we need from God. This looks at understanding God by doing what God’s word tells us and exoeriencing purpose by obedience to His Word.

    What I really need is.. Purpose and Understanding Isaiah 1:2-20 Introduction- We have for several weeks looked at what we really need from God. The first week was a no brainier, it was God. It was that we needed to spiritually grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    All Things Work For Good

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
     | 10,059 views

    All things work for good for those who love God

    All Things Work for Good Romans 8:28 Introduction In the early days of our country a weary traveler came to the banks of Mississippi River for first time. There was no bridge, of course. It was early winter, and the surface of the mighty river was covered with ice. Could he dare cross over? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist