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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Lord I Have Questions

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
     | 696 views

    Sometimes we have questions to God about what is happening in our life at the time

    Lord I got Questions Introduction- It is great to be in God’s house today! I believe He wants to speak to us through His word. Let’s pray- Wither you are listening to this message by the internet or you are in the service, everyone has questions about the bible and a lot of times the questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Does God Want With Me? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 12,898 views

    One of these fall mornings when the temperature drops, you're going to walk outside and when you breathe, you'll see a vapor cloud. Watch how fast it disappears: That's the length of your life according to the Bible.

    INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago, I was channel surfing on my satellite radio, and I heard a pop song that kept repeating, “What do you want from me?” I tend to baptize, or biblicize everything I hear, so that phrase made me wonder if people ever stop and ask God, “God, what do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 4, 2024
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     | 4,600 views

    On this journey, we’ll look at three secrets. We see these secrets in two of Jesus disciples that were on this road to Emmaus. What they found and what we’ll find is a renewed a hope that erases exhaustion, emptiness, and enslavement.

    A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwtJr_xu1Vw With all that is happening in our world today, there are Three Basic Secrets simmering just beneath the surface that no one wants to admit. 1. We Feel Exhausted Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Lord I Got Questions

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021
     | 2,729 views

    It is not wrong to ask the Lord questions, it is wrong to assume the answer has to be what you always want.

    Lord I got Questions Introduction- It is great to be in God’s house today! I believe He wants to speak to us through His word. Prayer- Wither you are listening to this message by the internet or you are in the service, everyone has questions about the bible and a lot of times the questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Don't Look Back Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,924 views

    Put the past behind if you want to move ahead.

    Don’t Look Back Haggai 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/29/12 How many of you can remember the “good old days”? Do you find yourself longing for what used to be and lamenting how things are today? 50 years ago, the top discipline problems in high school were talking, chewing gum, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Saints Sunday - Together We Have A Future

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021
     | 1,976 views

    Exploring Revelation 21:1-6a we will see how we have a future and what this future looks like

    OPENING QUESTION FOR REFLECTION When you think about life…… Is your mind mainly thinking about the past, the present or the future? (Picture of signpost pointing in different directions past, present and future) TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT BEING FUTURE FOCUSSED Quotes about living ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pressing On

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 24,484 views

    As another year comes to a close we need to press to become more like Jesus

    Pressing On Philippians 3:12-16 January 1, 2012 Morning Message A prudent question is one half of wisdom – Francis Bacon Are you closer to Christ today than you were on January 1, 2011? It seems like such a simple question but the answer is anything but simple. The question calls into ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Godly Forgetfulness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2014
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    If not left behind us, our pasts, our mistakes and sins are ever in front of us, and we spend our time tripping over or dodging them. God wants us future- focused, not past-ensnared.

    The following is a brief homily given during a weekly mid-week event called: "The Feast" at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto, Canada. The future is a big mystery. One thing that we all share in this room is a lack of knowledge about what’s going to happen in the future. Often we think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Firm In The Lord Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,482 views

    In this message we begin (this is part one) unpacking Philippians 4:1 (and some of the verses around it) which teach us us how to stand firm in the Lord.

    Standing Firm In The Lord #PowerfulPassages Dismiss Grove KIDZ PAUL - 2000 years ago, shortly before he would be executed, (beheaded by the Romans) wrote these words to Timothy… NOW – many of us read them on Friday of this past week in our FCFH reading. BTW – a new one kicks off tomorrow… I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attitudes Toward Circumstances & Critics Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 7, 2020
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     | 4,888 views

    In Phil. 1:12-18 we get a glimpse of Paul's attitude toward his circumstances and his critics. Paul sees beyond what Satan is doing and rejoices in what God is doing. He does not allow contentious, sectarian Christians to irritate him.

    We are learning from Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Our text today is Philippians 1:12-18. Let's read that to get a general feel of what Paul is saying in the passage. “Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sacrificial Bravery PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 495 views

    This sermon challenges believers to confront complacency, embrace courage, and commit to living a life that glorifies God, following Christ's example.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. I am delighted to stand before you today, a humble servant, tasked with sharing the richness of God's word. As we gather in fellowship, I am reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who ...read more

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    Don't Get Ahead Of God! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,864 views

    When we take action or make a decision but neglect the power of God, we are actually revealing our lack of faith.

    Getting ahead of God will bring troubles! If I asked the question, do you believe in an all powerful God? Many of us will raise our hands, wouldn’t we? But if I asked, do you always take action and make decisions based on your belief in an all powerful God? Not too many of us will raise our hands, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    What Law? And What Good Is It?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2023
     | 884 views

    Is the Law of the Old Testament good toward our salvation and sanctification, or not?

    Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 Today we have an opportunity to reflect on the longest psalm in Scriptures, which is numbered 119. It’s easy to remember three psalms other than the ever-popular 22, “The Lord is My Shepherd.” Psalm 117, “praise the Lord, all you nations” is the shortest psalm, just two ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Resolutions That Last

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    A sermon for making New Year’s Resolutions.

    Resolutions that Last Philippians 3:7–14 INTRODUCTION Illustration Once a man moved into a retirement home to spend the rest of his life there. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Blessed Attitude Toward God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 22, 2006
    based on 136 ratings
     | 20,342 views

    1- We must hunger and thirst 2- We must strive for purity

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was this preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was an obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golfing. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ