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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Your Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 6,605 views

    When we pray Your kingdom come we are saying, “Lord rule us by Your Spirit”. Luke shows us how we allow this rule to take place.

    Message Luke 17:20-21 “Your Kingdom Comes” History has such a powerful impact doesn’t it. In Australia 26th January 1788 is celebrated as Australia Day – the day our nation was born. But for some people, especially those with an Aboriginal heritage, the day is also known as invasion day. Whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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     | 8,244 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years because there was much work to be done there. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Push Past Your Limitations

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 19, 2015
     | 8,053 views

    Some of us want rosy terrains with no boulders and terrors! Doesn’t work that way! Push past the hindrances! I said push past!

    Push past your limitations! Philippians 3:13”But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” You know what, I love to read the experiences of people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Angels Of The Internet And Social Media PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,111 views

    This sermon explores navigating the digital age with a Christ-like heart, using digital platforms for God's glory, and applying Scripture in online interactions.

    Greetings, beloved friends and family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we can pause, breathe, and lean into the presence of God. We live in a time where our world is connected like never before. Through the click of a button, we can reach across continents, ...read more

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    Some Reasons For Paul's Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,894 views

    True Success is Found in Following Paul as He Imitated Christ

    Some Reasons For Paul’s Success (Acts 20:17-36) Illustration:Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. "I get up when I fall down," said Harvey. Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. Characteristics of Paul’s Successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living As A Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
     | 175 views

    Peacemaking is not weakness; it is spiritual strength in action. It flows from a heart transformed by the Prince of Peace and expresses itself through forgiveness, humility, and love.

    LIVING AS A PEACEMAKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:9 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18, Hebrews 12:14, James 3:17-18, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Proverbs 12:20 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ, in the Beatitudes, declared, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Removing The Wall-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 26, 2018
     | 3,731 views

    2 of ? God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

    REMOVING The WALL-II—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Attention: We usually avoid the beach except morning & evenings because of the sun. However, we also may go to the beach at midday. In order to remove the barrier of midday beaching(the effects of the brutal midday sun) we may use ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Faith One People Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,743 views

    The oneness we find in Christ Jesus obliterates the social constructs that we have developed to define who is in and who is out ... who is part and who is to be left out ... who is like us and who is different for He makes us one. Connection to "Woodlawn"

    One year ago, racial tensions had stirred to the boiling point in Ferguson, MO. Riots had overtaken this St. Louis suburb in the wake of what was portrayed to be an execution of Michael Brown by a white police officer. As momentum built behind the movement it seemed to no longer matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Insiders And Outsiders Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2014
     | 6,970 views

    God destroys the barriers that divide us. In Him there are no insiders or outsiders.

    EPHESIANS # 4 Last week I took the text for the message from Ephesians 2:1-10. That passages hinges on two words in v. 4 – “But, God...” With those words darkness is turned light, hopelessness is thrown aside for favor, a desperate situation is changed to one of amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Healing And Grace Beyond Pride And Power

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Oct 21, 2024
     | 688 views

    Pride and Ego can become barriers to blessing.

    2 Kings 5:9-14 "So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house. Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, 'Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be cleansed.' But Naaman went away angry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 26, 2020
     | 2,960 views

    Temptation is the bridge that leads to sin should be choose to cross it.

    Temptation Matthew 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Reader’s Digest. He was shopping in a mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a very short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his gaze followed her. Without looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Go! And Wait With Purpose: Bridging Ascension And Pentecost - Acts 1:4-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 827 views

    How do we bridge the gap from Ascension to Pentecost? The answer is: we wait. We wait with purpose—waiting in prayer and expectation, just as the early disciples did.

    Go! And Wait with Purpose: Bridging Ascension and Pentecost – Waiting in Prayer and Expectation Introduction Today, we stand in the gap between two monumental events in the life of Jesus and His Church. The Ascension of our Lord, the moment when Jesus physically ascended into heaven, leaving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love That Never Gives Up Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,943 views

    Learn how God’s unfailing love can inspire us to love others persistently, hopefully, and powerfully, even in the midst of challenges and hardships.

    Introduction: Dear friends and families, "Love and Family" - are two concepts that often go hand in hand. We often hear phrases like "blood is thicker than water" or "family is not defined by blood." These sayings remind us that love is at the core of any family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Absolute Love Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 18, 2013
     | 6,028 views

    God's absolute love for us removed every barrier that keeps us from Him, and He calls us to love others by removing barriers.

    Have you ever heard a preacher say something that made you wince about his correctness (kind of like fasting)? Well, I am going to say something to make you wince. I am going to say something about the love of God. Then, when you are picking up stones to stone me, I am going to tell you why I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational