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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By God's Rejoicing Love Zephaniah 3:17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024
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    Explore the transformative power of God's rejoicing love as revealed in Zephaniah 3:17. May this sermon inspire us to live transformed by the truth of God's rejoicing love, confident in His unfailing affection towards us.

    Transformed by God's Rejoicing Love Zephaniah 3:17 Introduction: The book of Zephaniah, nestled within the Old Testament as one of the Minor Prophets, presents a powerful message of judgment, repentance, and hope. Zephaniah, the prophet, ministered during the reign of King Josiah in Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Man Fully Alive"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,264 views

    "The glory of God is man fully alive" St Ireneaus

    “…I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly.” “The glory of God is man fully alive.” - Saint Irenaeus I had gone off to a quiet place to relax for a little while and read. I was sitting in the shade, a view of the mountains in front of me. It was not quite mid-morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Celebrating God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,322 views

    As we’ll see this morning, even though God’s people faced the daunting task of building the Temple, it was a time of jubilant joy and unparalleled unity.

    Celebrating God’s Provision Almost every pastor I know either gets excited about a building program or dreads it like the plague. Some feel very inadequate to the task. Others complain that it takes too much extra work. Many don’t like the tensions that arise related to cost, size, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Kids Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 17, 2005
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     | 3,577 views

    Part 2 of series, "Succeeding Where Success Matters Most," this series offers a tongue-in-cheek list of seven ways to make sure children lose interest in spiritual things as they grow up.

    Succeeding Where Success Matters Most, prt. 2 Your Kids Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 19, 2005 You may recall that last week I said that of all areas where it’s important for us to “succeed,” one of the most important is with our spouses. So I placed it first in this series. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Love Is Kind Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 21, 2013
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     | 13,395 views

    In this sermon, we explore how to love others through kindness.

    A. One day a minister who was a very kind man and loved to serve others noticed a young boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. 1. Because the boy was so little and the doorbell was so high, he couldn’t reach it. 2. After watching the boy’s efforts for a moment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020
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     | 6,039 views

    This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

    Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Third Journey Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 20, 2023
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    Paul’s second journey had barely concluded when he set out again to strengthen and encourage the churches. In his third journey, we find a few interesting stories from which we can learn about how we ought to live as Christians today.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey - Graphe This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his journeys as recorded in Acts. We started by joining Paul and Barnabas on their first journey as they traveled throughout the province of Asia, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crooked Things Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 9, 2022
     | 4,419 views

    Dallas Willard: "Faith in God is not just believing that He exists. Faith in God is believing that He is right."

    WISE LIVING: CROOKED THINGS Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 7:1-29 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Crooked Tree Story, english-for-students.com/The-Crooked-Tree.html [ADAPTED] I read an old English story this week that I thought was interesting. It seems a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, & Anger

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 4,618 views

    1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength.

    1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength. 2. Remember the promises of Jesus who said, "THESE THINGS ARE WRITTEN TO YOU (OBEY MY COMMANDMENTS) SO THAT MY JOY MAY BE IN YOU & YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL." - JOHN 15;11 3. Pray and praise and rejoice knowing that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Joy Is A Fruit

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    What is the fruit of joy and how can we get it?

    Introductory Considerations 1. Today we look at the second fruit of the Holy Spirit. Of all the fruit this is the one that seems a little different - for the fruit represents the character of God. 2. While we may think of God as faithful etc. we seldom think of joy as a character of God. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sherry Proskine avatar

    In His Presence My Cup Runs Over

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    We all want to be happy. We try hard to hold onto happiness. But, happiness is dependent on happenings. There’s something far more outlasting available to us--Joy.

    Open: Ever notice when your cup of happiness is full, someone always bumps your elbow? You’re no longer happy. Maybe even a little wet! That little action just stole your Happy away. Why? Because happiness is dependent on "happenings". What goes on around you--circumstances—they dictate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Little Cantata

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    Victory in Jesus!

    THE LITTLE CANTATA. Psalm 98:1-9. The Psalmist is calling us to sing of the mighty acts of the LORD whereby He has gotten Himself the victory (Psalm 98:1), secured our salvation, and demonstrated His righteousness (Psalm 98:2). This reaches back to the Exodus, when Moses and Miriam celebrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying God's Word Over You - Praying Scriptures

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,738 views

    We should learn to Pray for others using GOD's WORD. This is a Single Compilation of GOD's WORD that I have sent to those in need of prayer. GOD's WORD will not return void, so praying HIS WORD will accomplish it's purpose whether or not HIS purpose is known.

    This is my prayer for you today. William Akehurst, HSWC Each morning, I direct the words of my breath… Psalms 5:2-4 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surprised By Joy

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 12, 2018
     | 2,418 views

    I would have more joy if ________________.

    Christmas 2018 Surprised by Joy I would have more joy if ____________________. Isaiah 9:1-3a NIV “Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those where in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Napthali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All In Series: The Power Of A Committed Soul PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 780 views

    This sermon explores loving God wholly by understanding our soul's state, identifying its sustenance source, and surrendering it completely to God.

    Warm greetings, beloved. As we gather today in the fellowship of faith, let us turn our hearts and minds to a passage of scripture that calls us to a profound and personal relationship with our Creator. It is a passage that beckons us to a deeper understanding of our own souls and our relationship ...read more

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