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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    I Will Laugh Before The Lord Who Chose Me

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 17, 2016
     | 3,399 views

    To show that the LORD JESUS has chosen and Leader in you and all you have to do is rejoice before the LORD GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you accept your leadership roles? Yes. It came from the LORD GOD. I accept it by grace through faith. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS has chosen and Leader in you and all you have to do is rejoice before the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wedding Clothes

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002
    based on 585 ratings
     | 65,873 views

    When you take off your wedding clothes, what are you going to put on? How does one dress for success in a marriage? What are you going to wear to ensure that yours will be enduring and satisfying?

    Herb Hoppe / Jacqueline Helston Wedding 21 July 2000 Dressing For The Marriage Colossians 3:12-17 Well. Here you are, Herb and Jacquie, all dressed in your wedding finery. You are a very attractive couple on this most significant day of your lives, a couple I like very much -- each of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Caught In The Act

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023
     | 1,282 views

    If what Peter and John and the others claim is true, what will happen to the religious establishment? They'll have to kill the movement to survive themselves.

    Good morning. This is Hannah Batyoel from Inside Jerusalem, reporting on a breaking story that began late yesterday afternoon when two Galileans were arrested for creating a disturbance in the temple precincts. But first, a backgrounder from our religion correspondent, Shlomo Yehudi. Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Justification By Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    We see 1) what true biblical faith does, 2) what works cannot do. and 3) Positive Hope in Jesus Christ

    In the final days of US President Bush’s term of office, he has been trying to reconcile warning factions in the Middle East. Conflict between the Israelites and their neighbors has been hostile from their first existence. Many negotiators and presidents before them have tried and failed to broker ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,288 views

    Sermon #2 Using Steve Deneff’s book "Whatever Became of Holiness" as a guide, we look at sin is, and how to truly repent.

    What Ever Happened to Sin? G.K. Chesterson once said the doctrine of original sin was the one belief that empirically validated by 3500 years of human history. But the doctrine of sin has fallen on hard times lately. Not because we have bettered ourselves, nor even because we have denied it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Up And Down The Ladder

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,549 views

    To be a real success in life, we need to climb down the ladder of success, just as Jesus did when He humbled Himself. (this sermon uses a ladder on the stage)

    Up and Down the Ladder Philippians 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 (this sermon uses a ladder on stage. This is not an original idea, but I can't recall where I heard of this.) We’re always trying to get ahead. There's always a ladder to climb (get ladder) and the higher up the ladder we go, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gratitude For The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,677 views

    The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

    The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect Things To Change In Your Favor Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,106 views

    using the word of God, this sermon is meant to encourage, uplift and excite us into believing what God has said about us is true

    Sunday January 9th, 2005 Sermon: Expect things to change in your favor Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 Just in case anyone thinks anything differently, God’s thoughts, plans and actions toward you are good, not evil. Have we forgotten that it is a spiritual war and we are in the war zone wherever we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Giving What We Are Able

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,535 views

    Stewardship is an issue of sincerity that depends more upon what is in our hearts than what is in our wallets.

    IN HIS BOOK “THE DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE,” RICHARD FOSTER WROTE: “SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE COMES THROUGH HUMAN EFFORT. TRUE SERVICE COMES FROM A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVINE OTHER DEEP INSIDE. SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE IS IMPRESSED WITH THE "BIG DEAL." TRUE SERVICE FINDS IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    N.o.w., Or What? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 9, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    The aim of this sermon is to give some Biblical direction as to the spiritual relationship between men and women and to encourage us to respect and honor the women in our lives on Mother’s Day and everyday.

    1 Corinthians Mother’s Day N.O.W. or What? 1 Corinthians 11:3-16 May 11, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Three men were talking over coffee. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would Jesus Say? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    Sermon 4 of 4: What would Jesus say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

    Revelation 12:1-5 What Would Jesus Say? Introduction The year was 1809. The international scene was looking bleak. Napoleon was sweeping through Austria; blood was flowing freely. Nobody then and there cared much about babies. But the world was overlooking some very significant births. It always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harry Wood avatar

    What Shall America Do?

    Contributed by Harry Wood on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    A positive reaction for us after the September 11th horrific events. Please read and pass this on!

    We have just seen one of the greatest unbelievable things happen to America. I want to make some very strong statements that will be a test of my own strength as a born again, Bible believing Minister of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we have now seen the horrific events that has touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes You Alive? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 16, 2011
     | 7,320 views

    Week two of our health check series, we are looking at the marks of being dead or alive.

    Good, you’re sitting down, I have some bad news for you, some of you are dead. Now it’s not as bad as it sounds, it might be reversible, if we catch it in time. The title and theme of our services from now until the middle of February is “Health Check” and our focus will ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Working With What You Have PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 189 views

    God values faithful stewardship of whatever we’re given, no matter how small, and calls us to trust Him and courageously use our gifts for His glory.

    Some of God’s best work begins with something small. A seed the size of a freckle. A lunch packed by a mom. A shepherd boy with a sling. A widow with two coins. Our Father loves to place grace in small packages and watch courage unwrap them. You may feel your life is “just” a handful of minutes ...read more

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    What About Other Religions? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,550 views

    Our society values diversity and recites the mantra of religious tolerance. Jesus made it clear that that only way to heaven is through Him. His teaching, by its very nature, was and is, very exclusive. In order to help us know how to live and minister

    What About Other Religions? Rev. Brian Bill 5/13/01 As has been the tradition for the last seven years, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia, agreed to host their community’s baccalaureate service again this year. But this time, the organizers wanted to include speakers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist