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  • William Akehurst avatar

    Jesus The King Ascended Acts 1.1-11

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 22, 2025
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    JESUS’ ascension confirms HIS Authority as KING, shifts HIS Work from earth to heaven, empowers HIS Church, and assures HIS Return. The KING reigns now - and will return in glory.

    2025.11.23 Sermon Notes. Part 4 - JESUS THE KING ASCENDED Acts 1.1-11 SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18 KEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Can Battle With The Lord?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 10, 2025
     | 135 views

    A revelation of God’s unmatched power that assures believers that no force: spiritual or physical, can successfully contend with the Lord.

    WHO CAN BATTLE WITH THE LORD? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:9-10 Key Verse: “…for by strength shall no man prevail. The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall He thunder upon them…” — 1 Samuel 2:9-10 Supporting Texts: Exodus 15:3; Psalm 24:8; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Shaking For Greater Glory

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025
     | 218 views

    God permits and orchestrates divine shakings to remove what is temporary and usher His people into a realm of greater glory and peace.

    DIVINE SHAKING FOR GREATER GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Haggai 2:6-7, 9 Key Verse: “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.” — Haggai 2:9 Supporting Texts: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Commands The Impossible To Bow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 19, 2026
     | 181 views

    God exercises absolute authority over every limitation and commands what men call impossible to submit to His divine will.

    THE GOD WHO COMMANDS THE IMPOSSIBLE TO BOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 Key Verse: “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” (Isaiah 45:2, KJV) Supporting Texts: Luke 1:37; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Lord Wants Us To Be Empowered By The Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,134 views

    How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit (I Cor. 4:19,20)Are you operating under your own power or the power of the Holy Spirit?

    How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit - I Cor. 4:19,20 Illustration:One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Convinced!

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    This salvation message takes a look at the person of Jesus Christ through the eyes of the Roman Centurion. A powerful testimony of a ruthless man of power who became a changed man of God.

    Matt. 27:54, Mark 15:39, and Luke 23:47 This morning, we want to take these three verses and try to look through the eyes of a hardened man. The centurion was a man who was dedicated to the Roman army. He was the highest ranking soldier that a non commissioned officer could achieve, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Parable Of The Leaven Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 110 ratings
     | 31,787 views

    This ’most misunderstood’ parable is one of the most telling ones for our generation today. The parallels are powerful to consider! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Leaven Matthew 13:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Leaven.html Just one verse is all it takes tonite to have a big spiritual spread to feast upon. How many have ever made homemade bread? What do you put in the dough to make it rise? Yeast. And what is the Bible word for yeast? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003
    based on 479 ratings
     | 87,495 views

    our words have the same power -- they can bring joy or cause despair. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death...”

    Taming the Tongue Several years ago, Beth and I went to someone’s house for a party. After we were done eating, a group of adults starting playing volleyball while the kids had a scavenger hunt. After their hunt, the kids divided into 3 different groups. Each group picked up a bed sheet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 299 ratings
     | 23,932 views

    CONTENTMENT COMES WHEN YOU…1. Rely upon Christ for the power to prevail over circumstances. 2. Trust in God’s power to provide for all your needs.

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 7. The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-23 June 12/13, 2004 INTRO: I have a confession to make. I hate the ice cream man. He takes a nice content moment and turns it into cravings for something my children don’t need and can’t afford – and turns contentment into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Speaking God’s Word

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,667 views

    As found in the Creation, God’s word is powerful, and when we speak His word, we tap into that power so we may glorify Him even more.

    GENESIS 1:1-3 "And God said ..." Why is it important to speak God’s Word? Because God’s Word is full of power, it’s alive and becomes fully effective when we activate it in our lives. When we became Christians, Jesus came into our hearts, and we were filled with the Holy Spirit. He came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Right Hand Of God

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,780 views

    God is still doing powerful things through His right hand. Learn how to experience the marvelous and miraculous through God's right hand of power.

    Introduction What is a new song? I’m sure you have come across the phrase in different passages of the Bible. Psalm 98:1-2 helps us to understand what a new song is and the circumstances that give rise to someone singing a new song. We are told in this bible passage to sing to the Lord a new song ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    Samson was a man with absolute power who was absolutely blinded by his pride in his power. How can we avoid falling into the same trap that took him down?

    When my dad sold his business and retired, he got bored just sitting around – so he went to work as a meat inspector for the government. They gave him a white coat and helmet and special knife, and his job was to go to meat plants (like Tyson or Indiana Packers) and inspect the meat as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For Jesus' Love 13 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017
     | 2,369 views

    Jesus power to free us is far more comforting to our hearts, minds, even our souls than the power that the fear of impending death holds over us.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 13 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Corruption In High Places Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2014
     | 7,378 views

    Corruption in high places - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON BODY: Accusation – Lawlessness Practiced (vs 1-5) Condemnation – Lawlessness Punished (vs 6-8). Vindication – Righteousness Praised (vs 9-11) SERMON OUTLINE: Ill: • Victor Hugo, wrote a number of very well-known novels; • These include, ‘The Hunchback ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 956 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of deception and misdirection, emphasizing the importance of discernment and the power of God's Word in overcoming these challenges.

    Good morning, dear church family. We are here today, gathered in unity, in love, and in faith. We are here today, not by accident, but by the divine appointment of our loving Father. We are here today, to share in the Word of God, to grow in our understanding, and to be fortified in our faith. ...read more

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