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  • Don Aldrich Tamayo avatar

    Thanksgiving At Midnight (Lesson From Paul And Silas Inside A Prison Jail)

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,305 views

    Let’s look at Paul and Silas. These two men were beaten, chained, and thrown into prison—not for doing wrong, but for doing right. Yet, in the darkest moment of their lives, they didn’t complain. They didn’t wallow in self-pity. They worshiped.

    Expository Sermon: “Thanksgiving at Midnight” (Lesson from Paul and Silas inside a Prison Jail) Text: Acts 16:16-40 Theme: Thanksgiving isn’t just for the good times—it’s the key to unlocking God’s power in the hardest moments of life. Key Text: Acts 16:25 – “But at midnight Paul and Silas were ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Pentecost Day Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 1,490 views

    The coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost shows us the importance of spiritual empowerment for Christian living and ministry.

    PENTECOST DAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:11, Galatians 5:22-23 INTRODUCTION: Pentecost is one of the most significant events in the New Testament, marking the birth of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Complete Picture Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025
     | 138 views

    A sermon explaining how the members of the Triune Godhead work together in the church.

    The Complete Picture 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG 11-23-25 Scripture:1 Corinthians 12:1–11 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION – WHEN A BODY FIGHTS ITSELF Everyone here has heard about diabetes. Everyone here knows someone too sweet for their own good, or you are one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Difference The Resurrection Makes

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,200 views

    The resurrection of Christ makes a powerful difference in the daily lives of every believer.

    THE DIFFERENCE THE RESURRECTION MAKES John 20:8 4/7/96A BBC Each year at this time, Christians around world gather in services as this to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yet, when we leave it quite obvious that it makes little difference in our daily lives. To most, if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Got You Covered PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,439 views

    Through our relationship with Jesus Christ and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, we are free from guilt and condemnation, and can live in the freedom and power that God has intended for us.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a message of hope and love. It's a message of the incredible power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives, and a message about the freedom we have in Christ – the freedom from condemnation. In the words of George G. Bloomer, "The Gospel is not ...read more

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    We Can!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,895 views

    We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

    Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Invisible Thread

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on May 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,910 views

    A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit to unite Christians in the Church.

    Pentecost Day 2013 May 19, 2013 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Acts 2:1-11 “An Invisible Thread” They lived just two blocks from each other, but they couldn’t be more different. He was 11 years old, with an abusive father, a drug-addicted mother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Baby Changes Everything

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 13, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,410 views

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    A Baby Changes Everything Isaiah 1:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BabyChangesEverything.html A man and a woman marry and start a life together. They are young and immature, and understandably, are fairly self-centered in their lifestyle. And then a baby comes along, and changes everything! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1division Can Be A Satanic Trap Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,094 views

    We know there is great power in unity and love, but we must consider the power that can be released in division and disagreement.

    DIVISION A SATANIC TRAP --- OUR ENEMY WANTS TO STEAL --- KILL --- OR DESTROY. By wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a three part series. Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? July 22, 1988 at 3:30 AM on Friday morning I had a dream and I got up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Believes In Resurrection

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,126 views

    The stress points in life are an invitation to climb into the arms of a loving God. There is no power on earth that can compete with resurrection power.

    God Believes in Resurrection Psalm 46 April 3, 2005 When our kids were young, one of their favorite books was titled, “Alexander and the Terrrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” It seems as though Alexander had one of those days when nothing went right. It all started as soon as he woke up ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Hidden Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    God’s work and power are not always obvious, however, his is working and in more powerful ways that we understand.

    I am one of those people who would like for God to show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Help For The Hurting Heart

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    Through this message we discover God’s helping power for the hearts that are hurting from the destructive power of sin.

    Text: Proverbs 4:23 Help For The Hurting Heart A. The pathway of sin will lead you to… a. Dangerous places b. Destructive places c. Deadly places B. Therefore God’s children should pray daily for Him to… a. Purge their hearts from sin b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Come Forth

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,800 views

    JESUS WANTS TO DO SOMETHING POWERFUL FOR HIS FOLLOWERS, HE WANTS TO DO SOMETHING POWERFUL FOR US TODAY.

    COME FORTH JOHN 11 INTRO: THE MIRACLE AT BETHANY 1: LAZARUS A) THE BIBLE SAYS HE IS THE BROTHER OF MARY AND MARTHA B) HE WAS A FRIEND OF THE LORD C) WHEN HE WAS SICK HIS SISTERS SENT WORD TO JESUS SAYING THE ONE WHOM THOU LOVEST IS SICK POINT: BETHANY WAS ONLY A FEW MILES OUTSIDE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Saviour Of This Broken World Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 20, 2012
     | 10,878 views

    We have a Saviour who gives us a powerful calling, and powerful support, to be His servants in this broken world.

    You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 1:1-20 The Saviour of This Broken World. How many of us enjoy reading a good novel? Now, if you are like me, that novel needs to get your attention within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Inconceivable Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    How powerful is your faith? A better question: How powerful is WHO you place your faith in?

    Is this logic true…. I believe I am successful – therefore I am successful. I believe I will prevail – therefore I prevail. I believe in God – therefore there is a God. If I believe in something strong enough, does my belief somehow shape the resulting situation, reality, event? We have all seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational