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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Reasons To Rejoice

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you rejoicing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the Person and the Reason why we rejoice. IV. TEXT: Psalms 33:1 (Amplified Bible) REJOICE IN the Lord, O you [uncompromisingly] righteous [you

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you rejoicing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the Person and the Reason why we rejoice. IV. TEXT: Psalms 33:1 (Amplified Bible) REJOICE IN the Lord, O you [uncompromisingly] righteous [you upright in right standing with God]; for praise is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear Not!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2014
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    What are you afraid of? Fears attack the most precious parts of our life and keep us from living the life meant for us. God wants to help us overcome our darkest fears as we learn to Fear Not.

    Opening illustration: (Our fearless covert evangelism in the Middle-East even when we had fear at the back of our minds of being found out and possibly face dire consequences) Introduction: We are fragile mortals, given to fears of every sort. We have a built-in insecurity that no amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Posture Of Hope

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 18, 2015
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    The original meaning of gospel hope is strongly united with Grace. In other words, when someone was in a posture of hope they were solely depending on the Lord's grace. “God, Your grace is bigger than…”

    A Posture Of Hope Second Chronicles 20:1-4NLT The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he could see his own church worship service on Sunday morning. But there was something very strange happening. The choir was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making God Rejoice Over Us!

    Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Apr 5, 2016
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    Often we think that we need to offer God our Praise, Adoration, Applauds and Rejoice but the opposite is also true. God also rejoices over us when we choose to do the right things. Here is a detailed sermon to understand this principle.

    Zephaniah 3:17; Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 62:5; Psalms 103:8-10; Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Some people have a different perspective about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Now Is The Time To Worship

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2016
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    We are to come to worship in 5 ways- Psalm 95 (Material adapted from Jack Peters at: http://www.sermonseeds.org/Poetry/Psalm%2091-120/Psalm%2095.htm)

    HoHum: A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." It is a shame that we can make a worship service a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Now Thank We All Our God

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 24, 2010
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    Even in the midst of suffering we can sing: Now thank we all our God. Let's learn why we can rejoice in suffering. Parts: A. His verdict overrules our guilt. B. His training for us in troubles strengthens our hope.

    Text: Romans 5:1-5 Theme: Now Thank We All Our God A. His verdict overrules our guilt B. His training for us in troubles strengthens our hope Season: Thanksgiving Eve Date: November 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Now-Thank-We-All-Our-God-Romans5_1-5.html Grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beating The After Christmas Blues

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011
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    Even though Dec. 25 has come and gone, there is still a reason to celebrate and live life to the full! There is good news for us that is good news 365 days a year, 24/7! We are favored by God! He is for us not against us! And His love makes all the differ

    Beating the After Christmas Blues Intro: Christmas can be such a whirlwind. There is shopping, wrapping, baking, cooking, parties to go to, family to see, Christmas programs, concerts, and who knows what else! Once it is all over and the tree and decorations all come down, some people can feel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Money Lovers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013
     | 4,190 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD lover or money lover? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our love for GOD should be more than anything or anyone in this world IV. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 (Amplified Bible) He

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD lover or money lover? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our love for GOD should be more than anything or anyone in this world IV. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 (Amplified Bible) He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver, nor he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    E Management Of Pain

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2012
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    The apostle Paul experienced a great deal of pain in his life. He recognized that sometimes Satan brings the pain and sometimes God brings the pain for our own good. He prayed for God to remove the pain, but God said, “My grace is sufficient.” God didn

    Thursday, January 16, 2003 Tom Lowe Title: The Management of Pain Text: “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.” (2 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Exception And The Rule

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 17, 2012
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    The proof of God's activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness.

    Title: The Exception and the Rule Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: The proof of God’s activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness. Introduction When he was born his mother named after gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoice In Your Suffering

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2012
     | 6,247 views

    The positive production of suffering in life.

    March 3, 2011 Romans 5:3-5 We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Believers Still See Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011
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     | 6,426 views

    EASTER 3 - Believers still see Jesus today. As believers we see Jesus because we know, believe, and confess what Jesus does. Jesus removes the sorrow of sin. Jesus restores the joy of salvation.

    BELIEVERS STILL SEE JESUS (Outline) May 8, 2011 - Easter 3 - JOHN 16:16-23a INTRO: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead on third day is only one miracle that we celebrate at Easter (and every day). Another miracle we may not always consciously think of is the miracle of faith. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mind Of Christ- Grace, A Christmas Season Message

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 8, 2018
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     | 5,311 views

    Don't Grumble, be Grateful! have the Attitude (mind) of Christ, who went to the Cross so we could have joy-Elation G-R-A-C-E

    The Mind of Christ GRACE I’d like to begin with a question: Why did God make us? Before we address that question, allow me to recommend some classic books on the subject we’re about to examine, Some books about Grace: All of Grace Charles Spurgeon The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Different Angle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019
     | 3,110 views

    Sometimes we need to strive to understand important truths more deeply. Sometimes we need to be admonished to stay true to those truths, and to interpret events through their filter. Sometimes we need to find our unity through these.

    A Different Angle Introduction to I John 1. Being well-intended does not always work. One blogger writes, “Today, I found out that shutting off the heat in the rental property my parents owned was a bad idea. The water froze and the pipes burst, causing the whole kitchen ceiling to fall down. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Chastening Complex

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018
     | 3,498 views

    This message explores the biblical importance of chastisement

    I. "BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO THOU CHASTENEST, O LORD, AND TEACHEST HIM OUT OF THE LAW" A. This is one of the great Bible truths: 1. That the natural man does not relish because it involves unpleasant experiences 2. It matters not who we are and what our claims may be toward God, chastisement comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist