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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Finding Purpose In Your Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,559 views

    Maybe you are here this morning and you need to hear from the Lord concerning where you fit into the plan of God.

    Finding purpose in your life Ecclesiastes 1:1-1:9 Introduction- If you would turn to the book of Ecclesiastes. It is in the Old Testament right after Proverbs. Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. There are so many books written on finding purpose. How to make the most of your life. How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The God Who Loves Us Boldly

    Contributed by Justin Snyder on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    Why does God love his children?

    Title: The God Who Loves Us Boldly Today there are two questions that need to be answered, one of the questions we should all know the answer to, because every answer in this room is personal, we all have some personal testimony to this question. The first question that I’d like to talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Can Use Struggles For Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

    HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Consuming Fire Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 56,388 views

    Our God is a consuming fire.

    A Consuming Fire (Heb.12:29) I have always been intrigued by that concluding verse in Hebrews 12:29: …for our God is a consuming fire What does that mean? God is a consuming fire. Most of us are familiar with the story of Sodom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Lessons From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,613 views

    Justification--how Christ’s work on the cross has put us in right standing with God. It is by faith and not by works.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 13, 2003 Lessons from the Cross Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: The other morning I was going to make some Grandes Orange Cinnamon rolls. The cans are supposed to be easy to open. You just peal the label off and insert a spoon and the can pops ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    7 Easter B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 29, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,703 views

    Have you ever had anyone tell you they are praying for you? Jesus is praying for you asking protection and sanctification.

    7 Easter B John 17:6-19 1 June 2003 Rev. Roger N. Haugen Have you ever had someone tell you they are praying for you? Likely we all have had people pray for us, but it is different when someone tells you they are praying for you. It might happen when you are going through a difficult time with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Prays For His Disciples

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,727 views

    Jesus knew that there would be times when storms would come and cause an upheaval for these disciples that He was praying for.

    JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES Text: John 17:6-19 I read an account about a storm that came as a surprise. "The storm came roaring in from the Atlantic, and it left the city of New York paralyzed. Ordinarily such a snow fall cause little inconvenience in that city. Snowplows are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Get God's Attention

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    A brief devotional type sermon from Malachi 3

    Malachi 3:13-18 In this running “dialogue” between God and the People, Malachi pictures God as saying that the people had spoken harshly toward God. I particularly like the King James wording “stout” because it conveys that the words were not only harsh, but also strong words. The Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prospering In A New Church Plant

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 23,069 views

    How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

    HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing Our Needs Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    Recognizing our needs

    Matthew 5:3: "God blesses those who realize their need for Him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them." Recognizing our need is the first key to a fruitful relationship with our Father. The very act of recognition elicits the need to recognize the heart. The Beatitudes demonstrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    That's A Song To Sing

    Contributed by Joe W. Theus on Dec 30, 2015
     | 4,129 views

    Seeking comfort at times may come through singing songs you like. It is a part of the African American history to sing when frustrated, depressed, or even seeking decisions for life's quest

    This idea was prompted by a song of the world, as we would call it, "Only the strong Survive" by the late Jerry Butler. He talks about a love affair that went wrong and concludes that only the strong survive bad relationships. Of course, I agree and so, that's a song to sing. This Psalm by David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Commission Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 904 views

    Understanding the importance of living out the Great Commission in our daily lives and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.

    Today, we're gonna talk about living out the mission Jesus has given us. You know, going all in for Jesus. So, let's dive right in! Object Lesson: Grab a flashlight and turn it on. See how it lights up the room? That's like us when we're filled with the Holy Spirit. We can shine Jesus' light into ...read more

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    Identity Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,650 views

    We are created in God's image, designed for community, and destined to make a positive impact on our surroundings.

    Have you ever seen the movie 'The Blindside'? It's about this kid, Michael Oher, who grew up on the rough streets of Memphis. But then, this family saw something in him that no one else did. They took him in, loved him, and helped him become a star in the NFL. But what if they hadn't seen who he ...read more

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    Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 933 views

    We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

    Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

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    Wisdom For Work Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,018 views

    Work is both fundamental and difficult, but with diligence, persistence, and the strength from God, we can approach it with a positive attitude and see it as a gift rather than a burden.

    Today, we're gonna chat about something we all have to deal with - work. Whether it's schoolwork, chores, or a part-time job, we all know what it's like to work. You know, work has been around since the very beginning. Even before humans were created, God was working. He set up this pattern of ...read more

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