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  • Norman Bernad avatar

    The Joy In Giving To God Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021
     | 3,124 views

    The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy.

    The Joy in Giving To God 1. Philippians 4:15-19 2. Mark 12:41-44 Psalm 138 The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy. In this letter Paul expressed joy in numerous ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God In Me...the Hope Of Glory

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    Did you know that God put himself in you? God wants to use you to fulfill His purposes on the earth.

    Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Letter To The Ephesian Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 5,700 views

    The danger of being dutiful and pure without love for Christ Jesus.

    Verse 1 - The message is sent by the One Who walks among the congregations and Who supports and holds accountable the leadership of the congregations. Verse 2 - Jesus begins with the statement "I know". Because He walks among the congregations, He knows everything about each congregation. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Generous Love

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,984 views

    A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 A sermon about the last and the first getting the same wages

    18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Matthew 20:1-16 "God’s Generous Love" 1* ¶ "For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2* After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3* And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Lange avatar

    We Must Crucify Our Old Nature Series

    Contributed by David Lange on Sep 30, 2013
     | 10,200 views

    Christ has redeemed us, but we must crucify our old nature.

    WE MUST CRUCIFY OUR OLD NATURE When God draws us to himself, He enables us to respond to His call by repenting and making Him Lord. If we repent, something awesome happens! We become born again. John 3:5-6 To be born again is to receive a new nature, a new mind, and the Holy Spirit. But what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God, Are You There? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,624 views

    This sermon is the first in a series dealing with tough questions. This one deals with God’s existence and whether or not He cares about our lives.

    March 7, 2004 Hebrews 11:1,6 “God, are you there?” INTRODUCTION Two young brothers had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do. They finally decided to bring the boys to their pastor, one at a time, and see if he could help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,602 views

    In the first message, I preached on having a Happy Church. We saw that the first thing we have to do is recognize the purpose of the church.

    WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH? Many folks have many different ideas about what the purpose of the church is. For example: (1) Some seem to think the purpose of the church is for us to come together and see if we can build a more beautiful church building than the church down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    God's Peace

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 17, 2021
     | 4,303 views

    There are all sorts of things around us that can put worry into our lives. Whatever it is in our lives today, God has a plan to restore our peace.

    Opening and Introduction Our Gospel lesson today starts with words that set the tone for todays’ message. It starts with, “the doors were locked for fear of the Jews” (John 20:19, ESV). Fear is something that’s been around us for this past year as we all had to adjust to a virus run rampant ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stewardship - Conduits Of God's Grace

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 15, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    The purpose of this study is to take the focus of tithing off money and obligation and put it on trusting God and thankfulness. What is the purpose of God’s blessings and the motive of our giving?

    Stewardship – Conduits of God’s Grace Genesis 14 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. 19 And he blessed him and said: "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 And blessed be God Most High, Who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Miracle Of Incarnation

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 791 views

    This is one the most important doctrines we can study. The miracle in Bethlehem was the miracle in the manger which was nothing less than the miracle of the Incarnation, God coming in human form to be that perfect sinless sacrifice.

    “The Miracle of Incarnation” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTwqQm8HMOw This is more of a teaching than what I’ve done for Christmas, but it is one the most important doctrines that we can study, with the exception of the Jesus’s death and resurrection, especially as ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Audacious Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2025
     | 417 views

    Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.

    Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Is The Judge Who Demotes And Promotes

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016
     | 4,145 views

    To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the insignificant one? Yes. GOD entrusted to me the Kingdom of Heaven II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 75:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Religious Freedom In Jeopardy? A Look At The First Amendment And What The Bible Has To Say.

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,174 views

    During the current global viral Pandemic, it was apparent that some churches were not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens.

    During the current global viral Pandemic, it is apparent that some church Pastors are not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens, and some have even vowed not to permit "any dictator law" to stop services, and have encouraged worshippers to meet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Struggle With Authority Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,030 views

    God puts us in this world with a small subset of the human race to begin relating to. Our parents are the first representatives of fallen humanity that we meet and our first model for authority figures that we’ll meet later in life.

    Introduction Jesus said that the commandments are summed up in the dual command, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and your neighbour as yourself." Well today we come to the fifth commandment. This seems to be about loving your neighbour, but it’s one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God’s Plans For You

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2021
     | 7,271 views

    It’s a happy thought that God is constantly thinking about you! God was thinking about you before the first mountain was formed.You’re the apple of God’s eye, His own dear children. He says, “The very hairs of your heads are all numbered.”

    GOD’S PLANS FOR YOU Jer. 29:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT FORGIVING, GOING FISHING 1. A boy went to the grocery store with his mom. He’d already gotten in trouble for touching things, and she said, “Don’t touch anything on the shelves!” 2. When his Mom wasn’t looking, he bumped a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God