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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God And The Workplace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018
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     | 9,843 views

    So what does God say about work and what does He expect from us concerning those we come in contact with at work?

    God and the Workplace Prayer- I want to look at the act of working this morning. Work is a necessity for survival but for some it is their life. (Workaholics) To some they dread going to work. (Not doing what they would like to do) For a select few working is their happy place. So what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    The church exists to evangelize.

    Why Are We Here? Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Why are you here today? There could be as many answers to that question as there are people present. Some would say, "I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    May I Help You?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
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     | 30,794 views

    This is about allowing the Lord to have his way with you.

    “May I help you?” That is a familiar greeting when we walk into a store. Anyone who has ever worked in a retail environment knows that question well. When we were in Haiti, we went to an open market to look at some souvenirs. The merchants were most eager to help us with purchasing pottery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Flavored

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 27, 2009
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     | 5,370 views

    An interactive sermon for kids exploring why Jesus says we are the ’salt of the earth.’

    GOD FLAVORED MATTHEW 5:13 INTRODUCTION/ACTIVITY… Taste of Seasonings [Have small bowls for each group or an assembly line of different seasonings for the kids to taste and try. See if they can identify which seasoning is which.] Today we will be taking a look at a passage from Matthew 5, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 26, 2020
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    The goodness of God does not depend on what is happening in your life

    The Goodness of God Psalms 34 Greeting- Good morning everyone, Isn’t God good! I am Happy that you are here with us as we open His Word together on this Memorial Day weekend. We are blessed people when you think of those that gave the ultimate sacrifice so that you and I might be able to sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Jesus Knew That No One Could Ruin God's Plan

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    How to find certainty in God’s will for your life

    Terrible discouragement can be avoided if people realize nothing can ruin God’s plan for their life. God told Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) Illustration:J. Dennis Miller, president of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith To Be Strong And Weak

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 19, 2014
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    Christians and non-Christians can have defective and distorted views of what the Christian life really is. Christian's lives are NOT accident and incident-free.

    Faith to Be Strong and Weak Hebrews 11:29-38 Clearing up the Fog around Faith Christians and non-Christians can have defective and distorted views of what the Christian life really is. Studying the entire counsel of God aims to bring our views of God and his ways into line with the Truth. We do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shipwreck Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 14, 2008
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     | 9,861 views

    The Apostle Paul is thrown into (literally) a very tough spot while on his way to possible execution in Rome. Why does God allow turmoil upon turmoil in our lives and how can he use it for His (and our) good?

    Recently Margaret and I had the opportunity to spend some time at sea. At times all you could see was ocean. There were no islands or land of any kind in sight. All you had was the rolling waves. I thought what it must have been like for the Apostle Paul—on his way to Rome where he would most ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Tribute To God

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,486 views

    The question of "Why God loves us"is answered with unquestionable gratitude and reverance.

    A Tribute to the Almighty 1 Chronicles 16:8-12, 25, 34 The old Hymn, "My Tribute," says, "How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me? Things so undeserved yet you give to prove your love for me." I. How does God say "I love you?" A. With the peace you realize in times of sorrow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Am Not Happy? Series

    Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Mar 27, 2020
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    As a child of god I am doing good things , my hobbies are Very good it never hurts others. Still I am not happy ! Do it every thing for God glory , for Gods kingdom.

    Illustration: I was doing the ministry where I could not communicate directly to the he people because of the language, all of the sudden my Translater stoped , I was forced into the situation, that if I have to continue the ministry, I should learn the language and do ministry, I started leaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Will God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,677 views

    There are many people who are uncomfortable with the idea that God sends people to hell. Does He? And if He does, what kind of people does He send there?

    OPEN: Calvin Coolidge was known for his dry wit and the fact that virtually nothing seemed to upset him or disturb him. Before Coolidge became President of the United States, he was a senator in the Massachusetts State Senate. Apparently one of Coolidge’s responsibilities was to decide which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2014
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     | 12,785 views

    A study of chapter 59 verses 1 through 21

    Isaiah 59: 1 – 21 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part III 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Raymond Watson avatar

    Why The Inner Circle Fights

    Contributed by Raymond Watson on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,268 views

    Did you ever run into difficulty with those that are close to you? Did you ever think that you were the only one that this happened to. Well you are not alone, that same thing happened to Moses and the God’s Word can show light on why this happens.

    There have been many times that leaders have faced criticism from those that are closest to them. Just when things seem to be going right a left hook, out of nowhere puts things out of whack. There are many times that the leader looks to stop and give up. Others put on determination and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Punishment Does Not Suit The Crime Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,313 views

    a study of the book of Judges chapter 19 verses 1 - 30

    Judges 19: 1 – 30 The Punishment Does Not Suit The Crime And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite staying in the remote mountains of Ephraim. He took for himself a concubine from Bethlehem in Judah. 2 But his concubine played the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Others

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 6, 2012
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     | 4,754 views

    Suffering

    Text: Hebrews 11:35b-40, Title: Others, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/5/12, AM Opening illustration: Bro Howard, former pastor, who got cancer of the throat and could not preach. Complained until another pastor said, "You are not exempt." Background to passage: these verses bring an ominous but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist