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    An Outline For Acts 18:1-17

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 7, 2023
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    This outline covers Paul's early ministry in Corinth. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads.

    Introduction: Acts 18 has three major topics. The first several verses record Paul’s ministry in Corinth; the middle section, Paul’ brief first ministry in Ephesus with Aquila and Priscilla; and the final verses describe the ministry of Apollos, and how Aquila and Priscilla helped him. 1 Paul as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire For Service Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
     | 787 views

    The fire for service, fueled by the Holy Spirit, is essential for effective ministry and impactful service in God’s Kingdom.

    FIRE FOR SERVICE Main Text:  Acts 1:8  Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro INTRODUCTION The call to service in God's Kingdom is empowered by the Holy Spirit's fire. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would empower ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discipleship In The Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, And Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025
     | 671 views

    Today we are going to look at Elijah and Elisha and note their potential influence upon the life and ministry of Jesus.

    Discipleship in the Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, and Jesus Parallels between Jesus’ ministry and that of Elijah/Elisha (I Kings 19:1-9, 15-16 compared with Matthew 4:1-11) When Protestants have visions, they usually have visions of Jesus. When Roman Catholics have visions, they often ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Breaking Generational Judgements Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 261 views

    Some of the battles we face are linked to unfinished matters of the past—whether in our families, ministries, or nations.

    BREAKING GENERATIONAL JUDGEMENTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 34:7, Galatians 3:13, Ezekiel 18:20, Lamentations 5:7, Numbers 14:18 INTRODUCTION: In 2 Samuel 21, a famine plagued Israel for three consecutive years. David, being a spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leadership Pain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2025
     | 203 views

    Leadership pain is the school of personal growth and ministry growth – you will enroll in it when you start leading!

    Topic: My topic today is Leadership pain – I knew we would have a lot of young people going into the ministry and the number 1 lesson I feel you need to hear is on this subject! My message is based out of three books today – I highly encourage you to read all three of these books to prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practical Keys To Serving God With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 375 views

    Serving God with excellence requires deliberate commitment, discipline, and an excellent spirit in every area of life and ministry.

    PRACTICAL KEYS TO SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 6:1-4 Key Verse: “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.” (Daniel 6:3) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
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     | 1,004 views

    This sermon explores how to motivate Christians for mission, mobilize momentum for spiritual growth, and manifest maturity in ministry.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be gathered together in this sacred space, united by our shared love of the Lord and our commitment to His service. We are here today to find inspiration and guidance in the Word of God, to seek His wisdom as we strive to live out our faith in ...read more

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    The Importance Of Kindness In A Believer's Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,694 views

    This sermon explores kindness as a cornerstone of Christian living, deeply embedded in love, and vividly exemplified in Jesus's ministry.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, under the banner of His love, to reflect and learn about a virtue that is as timeless as it is transformative. A virtue that weaves through the tapestry of our faith, knitting together the teachings of the Old Testament with the revelations ...read more

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    Mop Bucket Attitude Mba

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,728 views

    A sermon on how to serve the ministry of the church (Material adapted from Rick Warren’s "The Purpose Driven Church")

    Sermon for 9/30/2009 MBA- Mop Bucket Attitude Introduction: Dave Thomas, Wendy’s Hamburgers, “I got my MBA long before my GED. I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit; a knee length work apron. I guarantee you that I’m the only founder among America’s big companies whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dry Bones

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 13,586 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage the hearers to move away from a backsliding stage of life to accepting God’s invitation for New Life & Spirit.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. True Saints C.O.G.I.C. Bamberg, Georgia Scriptural references: SPP (Suffering; Profit; Pleasure); EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) Rom. 12: 1 ( I Beseech thee …my the mercy of God …); Romans 15: 15:1 (We then that are strong …); 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Am I Pleasing To God? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,898 views

    An Expository Sermon from Romans 8:5-9 concerning the certainity of God’s approval and acceptance for the Christian. Romans Series #34

    Romans Series # 34 April 17,2002 Welcome to New life in Christ. We are currently going through the book of Romans verse by verse. I believe all of us have found this book of the Bible to be challenging to understand at times but also very instructive and encouraging. Tonight we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Insult Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 14,261 views

    People refuse to accept God’s authority. We don’t want to be tenants in God’s Vineyard. We want to be the owners.

    "Stick and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!" You’ve no doubt heard that little rhyme, and you’ve probably even used it at times. When I was growing up it was the standard playground retort to an insult. But of course we all know that those words were simply a bluff. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Elijah: The Weatherman.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    There were only 7000 of all the millions in Israel who had not bowed to this false God. But truth is truth whether people accept it or not.

    Elijah: the weatherman. 1st. Kings 17: 1. 05/02/04 I want to talk to you about a man we find in the Old Testament that was a no-nonsense type of personality. There are several things we could say about this prophet but one thing I want you to know is there was no middle ground with this man. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    This sermon attempts to provide a biblical basis for why God created marriage and rebuts the idea of the acceptance of homosexual marriages in our culture today.

    Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From? 3/11/2004 Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:22-33 Suppose you brought you a shiny gold brand new Lexus. You’re looking real good going down the highway. But when you get home, you notice this funny sound when you stop. The next day you notice this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Putting On Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    It is both difficult and easy in accepting Christ. Once done we begin to grow and finally after much study begin - "Putting on Christ "

    Putting on Christ While our natural hearts desire is to have our own way - being centered on money, ambition and pleasure our hearts as Christians hope to acquire - Integrity, Honesty, Chastity and and the good Christian Principals that Christ so inspired us to possess. Through Christ’s own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational