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  • Dan Cale avatar

    Seeds That Survive Pt 2 - Softening The Soil Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012
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     | 4,922 views

    In an age when the church is becoming increasingly irrelevant to the daily life of people, when the message of the church seems to increasingly fall on deaf ears, and when the truth is mocked as meaningless and unattainable, Jesus speaks to us these words

    Seeds that Survive Pt 2 – Softening the Soil Luke 8:4-15 We started last week talking about seeds that survive. We talked about the sower and the seed last week but this week I want to start sharing with you about the soil. If the soil represents our hearts I want us to take a look at what ...read more

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    Worship On God's Terms Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2010
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    Cult is part of culture, even materialistic culture; our cult must be conducted as God wishes.

    Feast of St. Francis of Assisi October 4, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy Series By all testimony, including his own, Francis was a self-willed man. Even when he heard God’s call, we see over and over again his early actions as those of someone who is making his own way. The Francis of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Share The Gospel--What Are We Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2015
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    All the members of the People of God have become missionary disciples, but must carefully discern the Truth.

    Thursday of 11th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel St. Paul was quite successful in his divinely-inspired evangelization work. The Holy Spirit moved him to plant Catholic churches in communities throughout Asia Minor and Greece. But the evil one, even though defeated, refuses to give up ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The "L" Word Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010
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    The third message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:27-30 explores Jesus' thoughts on lust.

    Introduction As a church one of our values is a commitment to Strong Spiritual Families… We desire to encourage & equip marriages & families to grow together spiritually. Anytime we explore a passage like the one before us we must begin with God’s Ideal… I. Subject is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Makes Life Complicated

    Contributed by Mark Gil Petallar on Oct 19, 2015
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    The author of 2 Samuel carefully details the punishment of God to David. In this chapter, the author reveals to us how sin makes the life of David complicated. The life of David now is totally different than before.

    Sin Makes Life Complicated 2 Samuel 14 “Cigarette smoking is dangerous to one’s health,” so says the public signs. On the one hand, no matter how lethal it is, people still smoke. The government, on the other hand, still allows the selling of cigarettes. As a result of smoking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Transformed By Truth: Living As I Should Psalm 119:7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2024
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     | 596 views

    Psalm 119:7 encapsulates the essence of being transformed by God’s truth through learning and living according to His righteous regulations.

    Transformed by Truth: Living as I should Psalm 119:7 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through Psalm 119:7, a powerful verse that calls us to praise God with a heart transformed by His truth. Our central verse, Psalm 119:7 (NLT), says, "As I learn your righteous regulations, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hope Of His Return Hebrews 9:28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2024
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     | 680 views

    Hebrews 9:28 highlights three powerful truths: the finality of Christ's sacrifice, the certainty of His return, and the salvation He brings. Let's delve into these truths and see how they transform our lives.

    The Hope of His Return Hebrews 9:28 Introduction Today, we explore a verse that encapsulates the hope and assurance we have as believers in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:28 says: Hebrews 9:28 (NLT): "So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed By Truth: Suffering For Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024
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     | 623 views

    1 Peter 2:19 encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ.

    Transformed by Truth: Suffering for Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Introduction Today, we are diving into a challenging yet profoundly transformative truth found in 1 Peter 2:19. This verse encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Born Again - Part 1

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 21, 2016
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    A beginners guide to understanding what it means to be "born-again".

    Born Again - Part 1 Lakewood / Speaker: Pastor jonathan / 12-28-2014 Powerpoint is available by emailing jvorce14@gmail.com Intro: • John 3:16 is one of the best known verses in the entire Bible. It is frequently called the “golden text” of Scripture. • Today I want us to dissect it and see if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Go! And Live In The Hope Of Christ! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025
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     | 551 views

    1 Peter 1:3, is a verse that overflows with the hope and assurance we have in Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Live in the Hope of Christ! Introduction: Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful words of 1 Peter 1:3, a verse that overflows with the hope and assurance we have in Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3 (NLT): "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Awake, O Sleeper! Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 4, 2025
     | 2,554 views

    Spiritual slumber is one of the greatest dangers a believer can face. When a person is spiritually asleep, they become unaware of the times, insensitive to God's voice, and vulnerable to the enemy.

    AWAKE, O SLEEPER! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:14 "Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Isaiah 60:1 INTRODUCTION Spiritual slumber is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
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    Grace is the divine currency of heaven. It sustains us, teaches us, and empowers us to fulfil God's will. The God of Grace is not a distant deity, but an ever-present Father who lifts, restores, and empowers.

    GOD OF GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 Supporting Texts: Titus 2:11-12, Romans 5:17, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Grace is one of the most profound expressions of God’s love toward mankind. It is God giving us what we do not deserve—salvation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Break Forth Season Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 631 views

    A Break Forth Season is a divine moment when God takes over your battles, lifts you up, and showcases His glory in your life.

    THE BREAK FORTH SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 58:8 Supporting Texts: Micah 2:13, Hosea 10:12, Psalm 102:13, Isaiah 43:19, Acts 16:26 INTRODUCTION: There comes a season in the journey of life when limitations are lifted, barriers are broken, and long-awaited results begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Divine Partnership: Working Out What God Worked In Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 9, 2025
     | 117 views

    Paul resolves the tension between faith and works by reminding us that our effort to live a holy life is only possible because God is already powerfully at work within our hearts.

    Introduction: One of the greatest theological tensions in the Christian life is the balance between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. We often swing between two extremes. On one side, there is the "Let go and let God" mentality, where we become passive, waiting for God to zap us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Ten Bridesmaids PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
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    This sermon encourages spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and prudence, urging believers to live in anticipation of Christ's return, as illustrated in Matthew 25:1-13. Key

    Greetings, beloved family of Christ. We gather here today with hearts full of hope and minds eager for the nourishment that only the Word of God can provide. We are not here by happenstance, but by divine appointment. We are drawn together in this sacred space to engage in an intimate conversation ...read more

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