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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2016
     | 7,051 views

    As we begin Advent season, let us not forget the God of Hope who desires to not only give us hope, but allow us to live in the hope of his joy and peace everyday of our lives.

    The peace of God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This sermon was gleamed from portions of SermonCentral thoughts and contributors. We began the Advent season looking at Jesus being the Hope for mankind. That hope had to be more than wishful thinking, but someone who we could put our trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Zion's Coming Salvation

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016
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     | 229 views

    Isaiah 62:6-12 shows us that God's goal is for people all over the world to enter into his joy.

    Scripture Today is Sunday, December 25. It is the day in which we particularly remember the birth of Jesus Christ. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” Isaiah ministered to a people who had drifted away ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Caricature Or Reality (Part 2)

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017
     | 5,182 views

    God is holy, not a commodity. Even though Joy is appropriate and even instructed, God must be approached with reverence before joy

    Last week we saw that the number one characteristic of God is that he is holy. We need to understand this about God so we can make sure we are worshipping him and not some caricature of him we have made up in our mind. Do you know what a caricature is? We usually think of it as a picture, such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy Days

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2019
     | 3,411 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21

    2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21 Happy Days are here again 31 Now when all this was finished, all Israel who were present went out to the cities of Judah and broke the sacred pillars in pieces, cut down the wooden images, and threw down the high places and the altars—from all Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Rekindle Your Passion

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Mar 18, 2019
     | 5,332 views

    LET GOD LIGHT A FIRE IN YOU

    REKINDLE YOUR PASSION (PSALMS 42:1-2 ) INTRO: SKIT: SATAN GOT YOUR JOY AND PASSION (1.) Two-person skit: the chained, the Devil (2.) Devil; Wraps chains around the chained (3.) Devil” I’ve got it I’ve stolen his JOY” (4.) Chained “ whoooa is me I’m miserable “ (5.) Devil “I’ve got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Longer A Slave To Misery! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 25, 2019
     | 4,962 views

    Why are some Christians so unhappy so much of the time? This sermon answers that question and explains how we can experience abiding joy that stays...even in the hard times.

    No Longer a Slave to MISERY! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 25, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn to John 15:11 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Mark Twain was a professional humorist whose lectures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Be Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
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     | 2,563 views

    Let’s just take an honest look at this verse and see what we can discover.

    Be Filled With The Spirit Ephesians 5:18 Introduction: This text has been abused and misused by “modern day perfectionists” (second blessing teachers), “modern day Corinthians” (tongues speaking is evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit), “modern day healers” (they place the physical over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    The Source Of Our Strength

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 6, 2018
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     | 11,000 views

    The Joy of the Lord is our strength. In this message we look at how to find it again.

    “The Source of our Strength” Nehemiah 8:1-10 So we come to our final message in this 7 week series on Biblical leadership. And I hope that you have gained some new insights on this topic. For me, in these 7 weeks God has shown me at least 7 big truths and I want to briefly remind you of these as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Joyous Church

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    This sermon compares what people see in the church today, and its overall lack of joy, to that of the first church is how is was filled with joy.

    A Joyous Church Acts 2:46-47 One look at human history and what we see a story of humanity’s endeavor to solve its own problems, from food to famines, from violence and war, to who’s got what and how can we get more. And seeing that there are more problems facing the world today than ever before, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Trusting God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2019
     | 11,237 views

    We become more thankful when we focus on God and not on what is happening with other people.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Over the past couple of weeks, we have been examining the topic of being thankful. • God created us to be thankful, and being thankful makes us appreciate the life and blessings that God has given to us. • One of the things that can get in the way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Teach You How To Live For God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 2,161 views

    Teaching how to live for God

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. An indispensable tool, you can’t live without it. 2. An inspired tool, (inspired means God influenced), it gives you God’s life (2 Tim. 3:16). 3. A complete book, it tells all the truth you need to know to be saved, to live for God, and to get ready for heaven (Rev. 22:19). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Are You Leaving Are Staying

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 13, 2018
     | 5,124 views

    Life and death we show the loe of God

    ARE YOU LEAVING OR STAYING Paul had a hard time deciding which was better. Go to Heaven are and work for the Lord. It would be much easer to go to Heaven All his problems would be over. No more headaches are heartaches. He thought it better to be able to witness and win others. Philippians 1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    What Does God Want For Christmas?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    What Does God Want for Christmas? Genuine Optimism

    All I want for Christmas is…my two front teeth…a laptop…a pet hamster…a power saw…to see my family… How would you finish that sentence? If I gave you ten seconds right now, I’m sure you could come up with a Christmas wish-list that’s half a page long. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Leap Year

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,886 views

    This morning I want to let you know that this is Leap Year. God is doing something right now in our midst, and when He is done working it out for you, your life will never be the same. This will truly be a Leap Year for you.

    TITLE: LEAP YEAR SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 1:41 This is a text that is ordinarily preached during the Advent Season or Christmas Holy Day period. However; the text is powerful and makes for dynamic preaching anytime during the year. I must admit when the Holy Spirit began to deal with me in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jacob Ricker avatar

    Learning To Live Beyond The Norm, Living The Life Of Joy!

    Contributed by Jacob Ricker on Sep 8, 2011
     | 4,718 views

    Knowing what it means to live a life of Joy

    I. Thomas Jefferson penned these great words: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all men are create equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” as part of our Declaration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist