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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
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     | 11,636 views

    Many of us have started out slow in our walk with God, but we can all finish strong if we desire too.(1) Forgetting what is behind (2)Straining forward (3) Having Maturity

    Running the Race Philippians chapter 3:12-3:21 Introduction- As we continue to look at the series “living for Christ”, this morning we look at finishing strong. In the beginning of chapter 3 of Philippians We saw that the confidence that Apostle Paul had was once in what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Lord Of The Joy

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 17, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,418 views

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    Lord of the Joy John 16:19-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LordOfTheJoy.html How many here are saved? How many here have joy? It should be the same exact crowd. A joyless Christian ought to be a contradiction in terms...an oxymoron. [Read text] How many know about the sorrow of v. 21? [Guys, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We’re Scared To Go Against What Everyone Else Is Saying

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2013
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     | 5,125 views

    A look at Pilate's desire to please the people and the ways that we often behave in the same way.

    AN EASY TEMPTATION: We want to satisfy the crowd. - Mark 15:15. - Most of us like being liked. We want people to approve of us. - And it is nice when everyone is backing what we’re saying or what we’re doing. - This is probably the most important phrase in our passage for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Peace Or Know Peace?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 27, 2014
     | 8,054 views

    Peace is illusive, yet God offers it to us on the basis of an assertive faith.

    1. "Peas, perfect peas"; "All we are saying is, 'Give peas a chance.'" 2. Some funny church signs: * "Tonight's sermon: Hell. Come early and hear the choir practice." * "7 Days without prayer makes one weak." * "Don't let worry kill you; let the church help." 3. Philippians 4.7-9 Barclay: "To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From 5,000 To 12! Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014
     | 6,674 views

    A sermon about Jesus and popularity (Main thought from a Christology class; outline from Jon Johnston's book, Will Evangelicalism Survive It's Own Popularity?)

    HoHum: “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:66-68. To go from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unity

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,076 views

    We can’t convert the world from its emphasis on self to a life in Christ unless we are united in purpose-unless we love one another. When we ignore the will of God in order to have our own way, the result is discord and disunity. Unity begins with us.

    Several years ago, when I was working for a local lumber mill, the company had a contest where the employees were encouraged to come up with a slogan that portrayed the company’s mission. The slogan was to be used on all of the company’s promotional material. The winning entry was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Choose Hope Series

    Contributed by Clif Mckinley on Feb 6, 2015
     | 4,423 views

    Message 2 of 7 in a series called Revelation taking practical lessons from what Jesus had to say to the 7 churches

    Revelation Week 2 “Choose Hope” Welcome: Everyone Guest Online We are in week 2 of a series called “Revelation” In the first 3 chapters Jesus is speaking to 7 churches & I believe what He said to them can really help us. So through this series we are drawing out ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Deliverance From Addictions

    Contributed by David Leach on Mar 30, 2015
     | 9,774 views

    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way

    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way Webster’s definition of addiction – To devote or surrender oneself to something (or someone) habitually or obsessively. What are some of the more common addictions? Admiration (by others), Alcohol, Anger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tell-Tale Tree Tales!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 27, 2015
     | 5,545 views

    Deriving lessons on three Christian cardinal doctrines of Justification, Evangelisation and Glorification from the natural realm...trees!!!

    TELL- TALE TREE TALES!!! OK Folks let me begin by acclaiming the universal truth that minus the trees there would be no human life on Earth. Let’s all praise the Almighty God who in His Sovereign wisdom set-up the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Greatest Psong Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,447 views

    The 23rd Psalm has been called the greatest Psalm. It is the best-loved, most-heard and most memorized.

    From Frank Sinatra to Rock-and-roll, and from country classics to Christian hymns, everyone loves some type of music. We listen to it in our cars, in our offices, in department stores, in elevators and on our smart phones. Simply stated, music moves us. The Bible is filled with music. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus And His Tests

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 25, 2015
     | 4,311 views

    Our job is to involve Jesus in any problems we are facing and to count on his presence and power. Jesus is present and ready to help in any situation of need. All we have to do is come to him in faith.

    Have you ever had to prepare a meal for a large group of people with little or no advance notice? When you prepared that meal, did you ever stop to wonder how you would do it, especially if you realized that you did not have enough food and you did not have the time or money to go to the grocery ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Discovering God's Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,970 views

    4th week of Advent sermon that centers in on God's love for each one of us.

    Discovering God’s love Luke 1:26-38 Introduction- This morning we gather for the last Sunday before Christmas. I want us to try to comprehend God’s love. The funny thing about love is unless you have something to compare it to, you cannot understand it. If you have never loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Seven Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know. Tefillah- Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2017
     | 6,855 views

    WE need to understand the nature of prayer if we are going to engage in prayer!

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • A comparison of the following book titles on the subject of prayer points up some of the tensions of the subject: • Where Is the Lord of Elijah? (Cox) vs. You Never Walk Alone (Mesner) • How Can God Answer Prayer? (Biederwolf) vs. Getting Things from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Sovereignty

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2014
     | 7,504 views

    A sermon on God's sovereignty (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 5 Sovereignly Protected, pgs. 119-135)

    HoHum: Daniel Overdorf- A few weeks ago a friend of mine came into my office. Bypassing any greeting or small talk, he jumped immediately to this question: “What do we believe about God’s sovereignty?” I delayed answering by inquiring, “Why do you ask?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Present Heaven Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
     | 5,643 views

    How and where do believes exist between their deaths and Jesus' Second Coming? (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Has to Say About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 386- 390)

    HoHum: Begin by reading Luke 16:19-31 From Rick Kallstrom- A few years ago I preached a message on hell. After the service I walked to the back of the church to shake hands with members of the congregation as they left the church. One individual said to me, “Preacher, I never knew what hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ