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  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    His Resurrection: A Call To Walk In Newness Of Life

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 7, 2017
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    When we were saved, we became spiritually identified with Christ in His death, His burial and His resurrection. It was then that we died to our old life of sin, and we were spiritually resurrected to the new life we now have in Christ.

    HIS RESURRECTION: A CALL TO WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE Study Text: Ephesians 4:17-24, 2 Corinthians 5: 17 Introduction: - When we were saved, we became spiritually identified with Christ in His death, His burial and His resurrection. It was then that we died to our old life of sin, and we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Receive Your Blessing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Understand the power of God's blessings in our lives and learn how to receive them with open hearts and gratitude.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of Numbers that highlights the significance of God's blessing in our lives and how we can receive it. The passage we are focusing on is Numbers 6:22-26, which says: "The Lord said to Moses, 'Tell Aaron and his ...read more

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    Be Sure Your Choice Is Clear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
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    To emphasize the importance of consciously choosing to serve God, not just in words, but through our actions and decisions, reflecting our commitment to Him.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into Joshua 24:15. This is one of those verses that you probably have on a plaque somewhere in your house, or maybe even tattooed on your arm. It's a popular one, and for good reason. It's all about choices - God's choice for us, our choice for God, ...read more

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    God's Plan PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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     | 1,752 views

    This sermon encourages understanding God's purpose for us, persevering through hardships, and standing on His promises for a hopeful and prosperous future.

    Welcome, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you again, in this sacred space where we come together to seek the face of our Lord and Savior. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, an understanding of the profound purpose, the perseverance, and the promises fulfilled in ...read more

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    Don't Muzzle The Ox PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
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    This sermon explores honoring, heeding, and supporting church leaders who dedicate their lives to preaching and teaching God's word.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to another gathering where we come together to bask in the warmth of God's love, to find comfort in His words, and to strengthen our bonds as a community of believers. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we recognize our need for our ...read more

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    Pentecost 2017

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017
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    There is a dynamic difference between believers who are not fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit and those who are. We see evidence of this on the day of Pentecost.

    Please open your Bibles to Acts 2:1-13 which we will read in a few minutes. Last Sunday we took a brief look at the Ascension of Jesus to Heaven and how that act was a critical part of the plan of redemption that was put into place before the beginning of time. We took a look at how the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding God's Will

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 28, 2010
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    A sermon on God's will for our lives

    Evening Service for 9/26/2010 Proverbs 3:1-26 HoHum: Lewis and Clark expedition. This was a courageous thing. When they left St. Louis, they were going into uncharted territory without any contact with people back home. Meriwether Lewis invited William Clark along. This was Clark's response: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons Learned From A Demon

    Contributed by David Tack on Jan 30, 2011
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     | 7,573 views

    We learn things from virtually anywhere. Let's look at some lessons we can pick up from the demon found in the biblical account of Luke 4:33-37.

    Lessons Learned from a Demon Text: Luke 4:33-37: (33) And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, (34) Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth Of Salvation

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 27, 2008
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    No man is worthy of being saved

    THE TRUTH OF SALVATION 4/27/08 Romans 4:1-25 S__L__R__ 1. Live in a World that Lacks Truth a. Instead of lying we misspeak b. Obama’s Pastor – Preachers & Politicians c. Cry out as Pontius Pilate “What is Truth” 2. Hold in my hand the Absolute Truth Deuteronomy 32:4 (KJV) He is the Rock, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Excellence Over Loss-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018
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    4 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

    CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-IV—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: David & Paula Eddins were career foreign missionaries to Sri Lanka. They were commissioned on June 29, 1993. They were certain of their calling to the foreign mission field years prior to actually being accepted by the FMB. David had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Treatment Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 23, 2024
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    The psalmist saw evil, but proclaims God's comfort for the righteous

    The Treatment of the Righteous Psalm 94:12-23 Good morning, Jesus, speaking to the religious leaders of His time said… John 5:39 You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. John 5:40 But you are not willing to come to Me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gift Giver

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Feb 20, 2007
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     | 3,160 views

    The church needs to understand what are the gifts, who is the Giver, and how the church fits into this

    Gift Giver Ephesians 4:7-12 "No local congregation will be what it should be, what Jesus prayed that it would be, what the Holy Spirit gifted it and empowered it to be, until it understands spiritual gifts." John Mac Arthur Contributed by: Brian La Croix 1. The giving of spiritual gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light That Shines! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 1, 2021
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    The Light That Shines! - Acts chapter 26 verses 1-36. sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background: Meet the Cast: • (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. • (2). King Agrippa. • (3). The Apostle Paul. Outline: Three Key Points:: • (1). Paul saw the light (vs 1-16) • (2). The Gentiles need the light (vs 17-18). • (3). Festus & Agrippa rejected the light (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Is It Flooding In Your Life?

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
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     | 7,550 views

    Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

    Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proper Diet

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    PROPER DIET -- Feeding On the Living and Abiding Word of God Enables Us To Grow In Aggressively Loving Others (2:1-3) GOD’S FORMULA FOR BABY BOOMERS INTRODUCTION Spiritual Growth is very simple: Requires the Proper Exercise and the Proper Diet -- just like Physical Growth 4 Pictures: 1

    PROPER DIET -- Feeding On the Living and Abiding Word of God Enables Us To Grow In Aggressively Loving Others (2:1-3) GOD’S FORMULA FOR BABY BOOMERS INTRODUCTION Spiritual Growth is very simple: Requires the Proper Exercise and the Proper Diet -- just like Physical Growth 4 Pictures: 1) Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible