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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Law Vs Gospel Preaching

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016
     | 2,713 views

    To show that GOD marked the transition of the old testament to the new testament through the entry of John, the Baptist, a marker and now it's Kingdom time for all of us. The Kingdom of GOD is JESUS CHRIST Himself.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who fulfills the Law in and through us? The LORD JESUS CHRIST II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD marked the transition of the old testament to the new testament through the entry of John, the Baptist, a marker and now it's Kingdom time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014
     | 6,505 views

    We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

    Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stir It Up

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 19, 2014
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     | 15,485 views

    Here is a message by Pastor Dre encouraging us to Stir Up the gifts that God has given us.

    Stir It Up - John 6:1-9 John 6:1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), Jhn 6:2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. Jhn 6:3 Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thinking About Jesus On The Cross

    Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 10, 2016
     | 5,916 views

    Considering what Jesus bore for us on the cross

    “Thinking About Jesus On The Cross” Isaiah 53 David P. Nolte What a great song! What a great truth! “When He was on the cross I was on His mind.” We are still always on His mind! But the question is, “Is Jesus on OUR minds?” Is He in our thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The 3 Fires Of Peter’s Perfecting

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016
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     | 17,582 views

    In 51 days, Peter visited 3 fires that were to transform his life & make him the man God wanted him to be. God wants us to visit those 3 fires too!

    THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING Lk. 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A social worker from Dallas recently transferred to the mountains of Arkansas and was on the first day of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life. 2. Intrigued, she went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Witness Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 18, 2014
     | 4,466 views

    Two prevailing themes are knit together throughout the Bible, God's Law and God's Gospel. The law witnesses to the perfect character of God and the sinful character of man.

    Law and Gospel: The Witness of the Law Exodus 20 “A recent survey by George Gallup Jr. revealed a startling trend in our culture. According to Gallup the evidence seems to indicate that there are not clear behavioral patterns that distinguish Christians from non-Christians in our society. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Magic Number

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 13, 2017
     | 7,608 views

    This is a sermon about the dangers of un-forgiveness and why we should forgive others. Feel free to use my personal story that is in this sermon.

    There was a married couple that had many disagreements and heated arguments, but somehow the wife always stayed cool, calm and collected. One day her husband brought this to light and stated “When I get mad you, how come you never fight back, how do you control your anger so well?” The wife said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Jesus Came To Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017
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     | 31,520 views

    Mark records what happened when Jesus came to church. The normal order was interrupted, the people were amazed, the forces of evil were disturbed, and the oppressed were set free. The same thing should happen today when Jesus comes to Church!

    WHEN JESUS CAME TO CHURCH Mk. 1:21-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FAITH BETTER THAN ATHEISM 1. I read about a rabbi who was sitting next to an atheist on an airplane. Every few minutes, one of the rabbi’s children or grandchildren would inquire about his needs for food, drink, or comfort. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Able To Keep You From Falling

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 20, 2014
     | 21,056 views

    We’re looking at the 6 ways we’re liable to sin, the 4 ways God will keep us, and how God will present us faultless.

    GOD IS ABLE TO KEEP YOU FROM FALLING JUDE 24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SENIOR MOMENT” SHOES 1. Billy had just turned 50 years old and decided to take up jogging. He went to a specialty athletic footwear store to buy a pair of running shoes. 2. When he entered the shop, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is Shebna? Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014
     | 21,766 views

    To show Shebna and what are the future of Shebna and those living like Shebna.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a parasite? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show Shebna and what are the future of Shebna and those living like Shebna. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 22:15-19 (Amplified Bible) 22:15 Come, go to this [contemptible] steward and treasurer, to Shebna, who is over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Constraints Of Restoration-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2020
     | 1,915 views

    5 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 13, 2020
     | 3,039 views

    Mark’s account of the resurrection feels abrupt. Like it’s not finished yet. There’s a reason for that. We are the rest of the story.

    The Rest of the Story 1 Corinthians 15:3-10; Mark 15:21-16:8 He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed. It is such a blessing to be with you on this Easter Sunday Morning. Please take your Bibles and turn to Mark 15. But I also would like you to put a bookmark in 1 Corinthians 15, because we are going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Ernst avatar

    Small But Mighty 2.0 - The Smallest Chapter

    Contributed by Todd Ernst on Nov 21, 2020
     | 6,584 views

    Big things come in small packages. In this 2nd part in our series, "Small But Mighty", we're looking at Psalm 117 and how you are what God says you are.

    Intro: There’s an old Latin phrase, Parvus Sed Potens, that means “small but mighty”. Today, we would say that little things mean a lot or “something small can have a big impact.” This could be good or bad. It could mean that someone is in need, they may be quarantined or sad and you stop by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Despair

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 17, 2020
     | 6,763 views

    Sometimes, even faithful people can experience heartache to the point of losing hope. God knows what we're going through and He has a plan for us all.

    Opening and Introduction In our text today, Paul has a summary of one of his travels, and how it affected him. There was a time when things were so bad, that he lost all hope, and despaired of life itself. Despair is one of those words we don’t use every day. We talk about feeling down, sad, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Daniel 1: Living In A Strange Land Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 7,638 views

    How can we thrive in an ungodly environment? 1) Stand up for who we are, 2) Excel in what we do. In exile, Daniel was excelled, without losing his identity.

    LIVING IN A STRANGE LAND—Daniel 1, 1 Peter 2:9-12 Read Daniel 1:1-20. ***My first days in a college dorm were a rude awakening, for a guy who had led a pretty sheltered life. Bob Dylan was blasting out, “Lay, Lady, Lay” on the stereo down the hall. (Yes, I am ancient!) The Beatles were singing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed