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  • Herman Abrahams avatar

    Keep Your Promise To Serve The Lord

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,091 views

    Encouragement to believers to keep the promise they made to follow Jesus for the rest of their lives. Dangers of breaking covenant with God are highlighted.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Move On!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 35,502 views

    Maybe you have stayed too long for your ministry and God wanted you to move on in other direction or advance into a better one. This message is dedicated for you!

    (I Shared this message during Central Bible College Chapel Service, Oct. 8, 2004) Brethren, Did you know that the number one problem of the Christian churches in the Philippines today is contentment? Being contented in your life according to Apostle Paul is good but when it comes to church growth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The War Against Fear

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    “The War Against Fear” Fear is the great tool of The Enemy to bring down the walls of Christianity in America and The World. Since the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and The World Trade Center, the words of promise from 2 Timothy 1:7 has been

    “The War Against Fear” Fear is the great tool of The Enemy to bring down the walls of Christianity in America and The World. Since the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and The World Trade Center, the words of promise from 2 Timothy 1:7 has been speaking to my heart: “For God hath not given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Pass The Test?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 38,971 views

    I wonder how we would score if there were a test available that could reveal just how faithful & devout a Christian we really are - that really measured the level of our spirituality?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Not long ago I preached a sermon entitled “The Love Test” in which we mentioned that passage of scripture where Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Do you love me? Do you really love me?” And we talked about that subject. Now today, let’s go a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Axe That Swam Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,982 views

    Practical look at miracles in the Bible

    AXE THAT SWAM 2 Kings 6:1-7 Introduction: In the weeks ahead, I will be looking at some miracles in the Bible. These are well documented in the Word of God. I will put a practical application to each of these miracles. Several questions come to mind when dealing with this subject. First of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got Mail: Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,513 views

    The third in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Pergamum in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Pergamum Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL For those of you just joining us, we’ve spent the past couple of weeks camped in the Book of Revelation. Rather than trudging through the more puzzling prophetic passages, though, we’ve been pouring over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Grace To Nineveh

    Contributed by James Jack on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,693 views

    We don’t like our enemies receiving mercy, but God is gracious to all who repent.

    Jonah 3 When we read of the prophet Jonah many of us go away thinking, “what a fool!” What a selfish fool!” But what many of us don’t realise is that our reaction to the prospect of our enemies getting away with it is exactly the same as Jonah’s. There was one kid in my class at primary school ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,931 views

    Psalm 1. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Principles of happiness (verse 1) (1). Right Decision (verse 1 (2). Right direction (Verse 2) (3). Right Desire (verse 2b (B). Profile of happiness (1). Planted. (vs 3a) (2). Fruitful (vs 3b) (3). Un-withered (vs 3c) (4). Prosperous (vs 3d) (C). Picture of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who's Who

    Contributed by Lamont A. Higginbottom on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,146 views

    The Wheat and The Tare

    Matt. 13:24-30 Who’s Who In the thirteenth chapter of Matt, Jesus gives no less than eight parables. In these earthly stories with heavenly meanings, Jesus speaks about God’s plan of salvation, the work of Satan, the fickle nature of the human heart and the greatness of the Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I’m Doing Fine!”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 17, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,379 views

    With all the confusion about the coronavirus, & the political turmoil going on in our nation, how can any of us say, “All is right with the world”? Well, I have an answer to that question.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: John 13:31-38 A. When I greet you before the service each Sunday a number of you ask, “How are you feeling?” And most of the time I answer, “I’m feeling fine.” In fact, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sin In The Church

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 28, 2025
     | 641 views

    Every one of us needs to understand that we’re all susceptible to sin. But also everyone of us also needs to know that there is hope if we leave that sin – because we can be restored.

    Alba 4-27-2025 SIN IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 5:1-13 There was a flock of wild ducks headed south for the winter. One of the ducks looked down and sees domesticated ducks in a barnyard and the easy life that they have. He decides to leave the wild ducks to spend some time with the domesticated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God, Old Men, And Old Ladies Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,187 views

    God loves multi-generational churches and He proves it in the Book of Titus as He specifically addresses the blessing and influence of the young and old. How can godly older people help my faith grow strong?

    One of my favorite country songs is a song written by Toby Keith. It was featured in the movie “The Mule.” The title is: “Don’t Let the Old Man In.” (Any of you ever heard the song?) The song was inspired by a conversation that Toby had with Clint Eastwood. Toby met Clint at a celebrity golf ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuilding Faith - Identifying With God's Word Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,852 views

    The Rebuilding Faith series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith. The series is 7 sessions and the series diagram can be downloaded at www.michaelrhodge.com.

    Session Focus: Identifying with God’s Word Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 8 Session Introduction Consider starting this session with an interactive dialogue. Invite your group members to share about someone they dreamed of being when they were growing up OR someone their kids/grandkids ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carrying The Light Of Christ

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    Uses the theme of the 2002 Winter Olympics "Light the Fire Within" to show how the Light of Christ shines in the people of God.

    Carrying the light of Christ Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. There’s something special about an Olympic year, especially when our country is hosting the Olympic Games. There seems to be a special excitement in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Howard avatar

    God Events

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    This even, teh birth of Christ, was a God event.

    Matt 1:18-25 God Events (Christmas) Read Texts Matt 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 - It is that time of the year - When we as a society get into the spirit of the season - We go about celebrating Christmas - By putting up decorations - Lights, trees, wreaths - All over our homes inside and out - We seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist