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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Gods Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 1, 2018
     | 12,528 views

    God loves us enough to make His presence known and desires for us to reach out and respond to Him. God's love is to be shared with those that we come in contact with.

    God’s Love 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction- Good morning everyone; Rosedale last week had a great Easter presentation. We peeked at the cross through the eyes of witnesses that were there. We saw the Lord do some amazing things in people’s life. Now what? We have expressed the joy of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Whose Fruit Is It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 30,083 views

    Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

    OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    No Prison Doors Can Hold Me Down

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,409 views

    There Are Many Iron Gates, Chains, Darkness, Prisons, death threats, fears, that hinder and imprison believers. Some are Self-righteousness, Pride, Worldly pleasure, The approval of the world, Doubt, Weariness in our labor for Christ, Discouragement.

    NO PRISON DOOR CAN HOLD ME DOWN ACTS 12:1-19 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "A Father's Gift" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,350 views

    A father’s day sermon, stressing the importance of father’s being involved, so that their sons and daughters can find security, value and self esteem, and thus transfer love for their earthly father to their heavenly father.

    In Jesus Holy Name June 15th , 2008 Text: Luke 8:40-42,54-53 Redeemer “A Father’s Gift” The story of Jairus is a wonderful story about a father’s love for his daughter. His daughter was about 12 years old and she was dying. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The 7 Stages Of The Spiritual Journey From Birth To Death: Beginning, Prevenient Grace, New Birth, Growth, Holiness, Death, & Eternity

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 6, 2022
     | 2,233 views

    You were born into the world, a crying baby, in a hospital most likely, with no knowledge of anything in the world around you. We are born in many ways a blank slate, however, we are born into a particular mindset, of self-interest.

    1. Birth into a crazy world: Imago Dei / Corruption You were born into the world, a crying baby, in a hospital most likely, with no knowledge of anything in the world around you. We are born in many ways a blank slate, however, we are born into a particular mindset, of self-interest. We are born ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Jesus Is Great Enough To Sanctify (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,253 views

    Sanctification (becoming like Jesus in our attitudes, desires, and actions) is built on the facts of what God has done for you. The starting point of sanctification is your faith in Christ and your focus on Christ.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! If you're interested in knowing more about holiness definition, This truth about holiness is covered more thoroughly at ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Joshua's Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 22, 2016
     | 10,709 views

    Joshua’s Story and life reminds us that success in this life depends on obedience to God’s Word and a desire in your heart to become a God Chaser.

    Opening Video: Joshua and the stones - Video Bluefish.tv Introduction: Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the eternal realm of God. Quote: Stories are powerful. Stories give meaning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Two Ways

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,771 views

    The same crossroads that mankind had to choose from in Paul’s day are still with us today. The world is standing at the crossroads today, Will people choose the path of human justification and self-righteousness or will they take the path of God’s mercy

    The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 11Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John D Jones avatar

    That I May Know Thee

    Contributed by John D Jones on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,334 views

    The only thing that stands between where you are and where God desires you to be in your walk with Him is yourself. Discover 3 immediate blessings of having a deeper communion with the Lord!

    Exodus 33:9-17 The book of Exodus is a very familiar book to most of us here this morning. The title is taken from its key event. The book is a record of God’s deliverance of His people and His systematic demonstration of His power over the false gods of Egypt. For 400 years the Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marcus Naugler avatar

    Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    God desires to see His children become like Him in the way they make decisions, the way they speak to each other, the way they act when no one is around, and the way they share His Word.

    Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4, The Call) Illustration of last night’s water heater fiasco and no towels. Okay, so it’s about 8:00 and I’m working on some homework, getting gall the things down that I needed for today, checking everything twice. Checking my sermon notes, thinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Seek The Kingdom Matthew 7:7-8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,143 views

    Matthew 7:7-8 speaks directly to our relationship with God and His heart for us - For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

    Go! And Seek the Kingdom Matthew 7:7-8 Introduction Good morning, dear brothers and sisters! It is such a blessing to gather together in the presence of our Lord to worship, learn, and grow in His Word. Today, we will focus on the powerful and encouraging words of Jesus in Matthew 7:7-8. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Beatitudes Of Psalm 84

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 12, 2023
     | 3,449 views

    This exposition of Psalm 84 examines the psalmist's passion for the presence of God, the strength that God supplies to those who rely on him, and the abundant provision for those who serve him with consecration and sincerity.

    Intro This message will illustrate the harmony of Jesus’s Beatitudes with other beatitudes in Scripture. While expounding Psalm 84, we will identify consistencies in the beatitudes declared by the psalmist with some of the beatitudes pronounced by Jesus in Matthew 5. Three beatitudes are announced ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Second Coming Part Ii

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 13, 2011
     | 2,679 views

    Nothing clears away the emptiness of everyday life like learning about Christ and then sharing that with someone else. God has created us with an automatic desire to share good news.

    Part II Purpose: To encourage believers to live in the light of Christ's soon return. Aim: I want the listener to be challenged to do the work of discipling because Jesus is coming back. REVIEW: Vs.1-3 I. The Unsaved and the Second Coming Vs.1-2 A. Their fate is sealed 1. The time of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Christian Atheist: Shame Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,623 views

    what do we do? How do we break through shame and come out the other side? How do we smash out of self-recrimination and move on with our lives basking in the forgiveness of God?

    This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: SHAME PSALM 51:1-12 INTRODUCTION… Smack in the face (p) Last January, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Ritualism Versus Spiritual Reality Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,541 views

    God desires to curb the trend toward formalism in religion which is satisfied with meeting external observation. To obey the moral precepts & principles of the word is infinitely more important than ceremonies & man-made traditions.

    ZECHARIAH 7: 1-7 RITUALISM VERSUS SPIRITUAL REALITY [Ezra 6:1-11] The seventh and eighth chapters are the third distinct division of the prophecy. In the first portion was the call to national repentance and turning to the Lord for His Covenant blessings. After a national turning to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist