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    Rise And Shine: Embrace The Light SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,692 views

    Though the world may be shrouded in darkness, you don't have to be. Rise up, pray, study the Word, and engage in true fellowship with the Light. As you do, you'll find yourself covered in God's sunrise glory.

    The book of Isaiah holds great significance in the Old Testament, as it contains prophecies and revelations about Jesus Christ long before His arrival on earth. In Isaiah 60:1-2, the prophet Isaiah receives a revelation from God, where he sees darkness covering the earth and its people. This ...read more

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    The God Who Sees In Secret And Rewards Openly Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 266 views

    There are times in life when men overlook your sacrifices, ignore your prayers, or disregard your secret tears. But the God we serve is not blind to what happens in the hidden places.

    THE GOD WHO SEES IN SECRET AND REWARDS OPENLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:4, 6, 18 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 4:13, Jeremiah 23:24, Psalm 139:1-12, 1 Samuel 16:7, Revelation 22:12 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when men overlook your sacrifices, ignore your prayers, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Characteristics Of Effective Ministers (Col. 1:24–29) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
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     | 16,725 views

    Exposition of Col. 1:24–29

    Characteristics of Effective Ministers “Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Winning Attitude

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,962 views

    In this message we find the keys to Paul’s triumphant attitude despite all the hardships including abandonment of friends. I offer six suggestions of how to move past our disappointments.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com THE WINNING ATTITUDE But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) I had a dream the other night. I dreamed a large and prosperous church called ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret Of Success

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,521 views

    True success in life is not defined by what we have, but by who we are in Christ.

    The Secret Of Success Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 He's the man with the plan. When he walks into the room hearts race, palms sweat, eyes bulge, and backs straighten. He's the C.E.O., Chairman of the Board, President and General Manager, King of the hill. Top of the heap. Ruler of nations. While the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Did The Lord Say To Martin Luther?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,716 views

    I Martin Luther heard the Lord tell me that it’s by faith alone, Grace alone, Christ alone and Scripture alone that we experience and have a relationship with Him.

    What did the Lord say to Martin Luther? Thesis: I Martin Luther heard the Lord tell me that it’s by faith alone, Grace alone, Christ alone and Scripture alone that we experience and have a relationship with Him. Texts: Martin Luther’s two favorite passages. Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Coming Out Of The Darkness

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,469 views

    If you have experienced depression and despair then you are not alone. Some of God’s greatest saints have felt the cold darkness surround them and yet they found His hand lead them out of the darkness and into His glorious light.

    Coming Out Of The Darkness Psalm 55:4-7 I felt it creeping in. I hadn’t eaten all day but I felt heavy. My heart hung low within me. I couldn’t muster the energy to lift the corners of my mouth to smile. The darkness was so heavy I couldn’t lift my arms to free myself. Friends tried to console ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,763 views

    The fourth piece of armor neccesary for victory in our spiritual battles is the Shield of Faith.

    Christian Warfare - Pt. 5 We continue, today, with the fifth installment of our series on Christian Warfare. Brethren, there are few matters that we can study that can have such a crucial impact in determining whether we succeed or fail as a Christian. Whether we remain steadfast in the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God The Healer (Jehovah Rapha) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 90,728 views

    This morning our focus is on yet another name for God – Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals.

    Beth and I were out on a driving date Monday night. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We just get in the car, pick up a couple decafs and talk while we cruise the town. As we were going down one street, we saw three young women walking to their car. I slowed down because it was icy and just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Life's Challenges Iii

    Contributed by Seth Aryee on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    Sometimes, you feel that life has swallowed, buried and destroyed you and that you have come to the end of the road. Remember that because Jesus lives, you can face tomorrow and all fear is gone

    PRAYER: GOD’S DELAYS ARE NOT GOD’S DENIALS SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: JESUS, THE SOURCE OF ETERNAL LIFE JOHN 11: 1-45 TEXT: ". . . FOR HE HAS BEEN DEAD FOUR DAYS" (JOHN 11:39) Many were the attempts on the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope Fro Troubled Times And Troubled Souls

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,908 views

    This message was presented shortly after 9/11 and deals with our future hope and present help in times of fearful circumstances.

    “Hope for Troubled Times and Troubled Souls” Introduction In these past weeks, many of us have witnessed images we would rather not remember. • Burning buildings. • Falling bodies. • Panic filled streets. • Flesh laced rubble. • Commercial jets encased in skyscrapers. • Monuments collapsing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Greatest Sermon Of The Year

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    A collection of passages from the Bible that tell God’s great story in one brief sermon.

    It’s a bit presumptuous for someone to claim to deliver the greatest sermon of the year, but I make no apologies for today’s lesson or it’s claim. That’s because God’s going to do the preaching today. Sometimes, preachers get in the way of God’s powerful message of hope. So let me quit sharing my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving Thanks In Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,936 views

    Considering the thanksgiving of saints in Heaven assists us to give thanks on earth.

    REVELATION 11:15-18 GIVING THANKS IN HEAVEN “The seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.’ And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, When Are You Coming Back?

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    In the Olivet discourse Jesus gives his disciples signs and warnings concerning his second coming. May we too be looking for his appearing for these signs are truly upon us in this generation

    The Olivet Discourse (Teaching on the Lord’s Second Coming) When Are You Coming Back? Matt 24:1-14 1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Original Hall Of Fame Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 30, 2015
     | 6,223 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews 11: 17 - 40

    Hebrews 11: 17 - 40 The Original Hall of Fame 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” 19 concluding that God was able to raise him up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel