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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Freedom – In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    Does our birth / lineage / descent determine from where we came, who we are and our eternity? Born in the USA – does it really mean liberty / freedom / living the American dream?

    Illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone booth with 2 other guys, 2 miles below the surface of the water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    Seize The Opportunity!

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,304 views

    Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life.

    Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life. For if, we remain idle, indifferent, illogical, and illusive to divine opportunities that occasionally become afforded to us from God, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focus On What Is Ahead

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    A sermon on how a Christian can concentrate walking towards the direction God has set for us.

    “Focus on What is Ahead” Heb. 12:1-2 (God’s Word) Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Liberation

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,583 views

    As Christians who have been set free by Christ, we are called to be liberating people

    As we bring our series of sermons on life rhythms to a close, we think of the role of liberation in our lives, and when we think of ’liberation’ we think,usually, don’t we, in terms of freedom; of ’setting free’ Now, I think you’d all agree that freedom is an important ingredient in life. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    From Small Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016
     | 7,212 views

    A sermon showing how a church can start small and grow from there.

    Introduction: Look at this picture of these two kids. See the difference in their sizes. It is hard to believe that just two years ago the one on the left was the size of the one on the right. Little by little they grow, so little that it is hardly noticeable from day to day. The day after Hannah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wait

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 11, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,063 views

    Patience is a virtue, possesses it if you can. Found seldom in a woman, but never in a man.

    Hunters wait for the kill Pregnant women wait 9 months for the birth Husbands wait on their wives while they shop Kids who have been bad wait on their dad to get home Teenagers can hardly wait until they can drive Somebody estimates most of us spend from 45-62 minutes waiting on something every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Rely On God's Unfailing Love! - Psalm 33:4-5 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 799 views

    Trust is essential in life. Every day, we place our trust in people, systems, and routines—whether driving a car, following medical advice, or even sitting on a chair. But the most important trust we can have is in the Lord.

    Go! And Rely on God's Unfailing Love! - Psalm 33:4-5 Introduction: The Foundation of Trust Trust is essential in life. Every day, we place our trust in people, systems, and routines—whether driving a car, following medical advice, or even sitting on a chair. But the most important trust we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayer Of The Righteous Availeth Much

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 14, 2024
     | 1,505 views

    This sermon talks about what it means to be righteous, the nature of fervent prayer, and how such prayer can bring about significant change in our lives and the world.

    Beloved, we gather today to reflect on the profound truth found in the book of James 5:16, which states, "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." The verse, though simple in its wording, carries an immense weight of spiritual significance. It reveals the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A God Who Hears: The Power Of Prayer And Love In Psalm 116 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,731 views

    Psalm 116:1-2 is a beautiful expression of the psalmist’s personal experience with God’s love and attentive ear. These verses reflect a deep and intimate relationship with God, filled with gratitude and confidence in God.

    A God Who Hears: The Power of Prayer and Love in Psalm 116 Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we will explore Psalm 116:1-2, a beautiful expression of the psalmist’s personal experience with God’s love and attentive ear. These verses reflect a deep and intimate relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Life Of Gratitude, Proclamation, And Testimony - 1 Chronicles 16:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,501 views

    1 Chronicles 16:8 offers us a blueprint for a life transformed by truth.

    A Life of Gratitude, Proclamation, and Testimony - 1 Chronicles 16:8 “Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.” (1 Chronicles 16:8, NLT) What a joy it is to open the Word of God together. Today, we explore a verse that, although brief, carries ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Makes Your Enemies Confused Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 18, 2025
     | 420 views

    God’s power to defend His children is unmatched. When the enemy gathers to destroy you, the Lord has countless ways to intervene.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES YOUR ENEMIES CONFUSED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:19-25 Key Verse: Deuteronomy 28:7 – “The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Wholehearted Search: The Unbreakable Promise Of A Findable God

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 29, 2025
     | 203 views

    This sermon unpacks the glorious promise of Jeremiah 29:13, revealing that we are guaranteed to find God at the very moment our casual seeking becomes a wholehearted search.

    Introduction: The Universal Search Good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters. Deep within every human soul, there is a search. It is a restless longing, a hunger for something more. We see this search all around us in our bustling city. People are searching for security in their jobs. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    Murder Or Mercy: The Death Of Potential

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025
     | 241 views

    Because of the deep place murder holds in the heart, most of the time we tend to even ignoring God’s forewarnings.

    “Murder or Mercy” The death of potential I find the simplicity of this statement striking, especially in how it contrasts murder and mercy. Today we are focusing on the contrast between personal choices and God’s mercy. We will also be connecting this idea to how people often take their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Cramer avatar

    H.o.p.e Hanging On Patiently Every Day. Romans 12:12

    Contributed by David Cramer on May 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 608 views

    Learning to be hanging on patiently every day in our lives with the Lord. Teaching from the Lord of how to live life with your priorities with order.

    Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Real Truth Is Traded For Lies

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 17, 2025
     | 500 views

    We live in a time where "truth" is increasingly viewed as subjective—flexible depending on personal preferences, emotions, or convenience. Today we have “My Truth”, “Your Truth”, and Their Truth”. But Scripture is clear that there is only one “TRUTH” – God’s.

    Introduction: We live in a time where "truth" is increasingly viewed as subjective—flexible depending on personal preferences, emotions, or convenience. Today we have “My Truth”, “Your Truth”, and Their Truth”. But Scripture is clear that there is only one “TRUTH” – God’s. And it is when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist