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    People Need The Lord And Each Other!

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 11, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 7,799 views

    God is here to bring healing through relationships with God and each other.

    Retell the story of the man who was paralyzed. I wonder: What conversation did they have that day? Did they get up that morning planning to see this Jesus they’d heard about? Was it a spontaneous action? Had he and his friends tried other ways for him to be healed that had failed? Had his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Recharging Your Spiritual Battery

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 53,307 views

    In these most trying times, we need to know we can "recharge" our spiritual life with God’s saving power!

    RECHARGING YOUR SPIRITUAL BATTERY Eph 3:14-21 Introduction: 1. Do you ever feel spiritually drained? 2. Have you ever feel that the “spirit” has just been exhausted in your life? 3. We all feel this way from time to time; but an energetic Christian knows the cure! a. We have to RECHARGE our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    Paul teaches us how to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and truthful speech in the face of stiff criticism

    How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers (Acts 23:1-5) Illustration:Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Character Counts!

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    Don't forget who you are: a child of the King!

    He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. The unstated premise of this verse is that personal security is great blessing. It is a blessing to be able face the world directly, hold your head up high, and not be burdened by the worry of regularly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And The Occult Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    The occult is all around us. It invades our homes via entertainment, lures power-seekers, the superstitious, escapists, and thrill seekers. A solid Biblical foundation is the best inoculation against this lure.

    The Christian and the Occult (intro) (topical) 1. I do a lot of review for Amazon.com, so I am flooded with requests to review books, products, etc., often in exchange for a free copy/product. 2. But I like to set my own agenda as to what I read; my time is precious, and doing one thing means not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Appetites And Fears Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 15, 2015
     | 5,455 views

    david was hungry and scared which caused him to lie

    Open your Bibles to 1 Samuel Chapter 21…. We have noted from Chapter 18 of 1 Samuel that David became a well-known hero in Israel after defeating Goliath and many Philistine armies. We also noted that King Saul was jealous of David. At the end of 1 Samuel chapter 20 David had to run away because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Transforming Love 1 John 4:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 916 views

    1 John 4:9 encapsulates the essence of Christianity — the sacrificial love of God demonstrated through the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ

    God's Transforming Love Text: 1 John 4:9 (NLT): "God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him." Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the transformative power of God's love as revealed in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guarding Your Heart Against Sin Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025
     | 629 views

    The heart is the control centre of a person’s thoughts, desires, and actions. It determines the course of our lives and is a prime target for sin. Therefore, guarding our hearts is essential for maintaining a pure and holy walk with God.

    Title: GUARDING YOUR HEART AGAINST SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Supporting Texts: Matthew 15:18-19; Psalm 119:11; Philippians 4:8; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Timothy 2:22 INTRODUCTION: The heart is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Escaping The Snare Of The Enemy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 316 views

    This message reveals how the enemy sets snares and how we can escape them through spiritual vigilance, divine intervention, and obedience to God’s Word.

    ESCAPING THE SNARE OF THE ENEMY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 124:6-7 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 2:26, Psalm 91:3, Proverbs 6:5, Luke 22:31-32, Isaiah 54:17 INTRODUCTION: The devil is a master strategist who lays traps and snares to capture the destiny of God's children. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing Firm In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 542 views

    To stand firm is to be rooted, unwavering, and resolute in our walk with God, regardless of the challenges.

    STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Jude 1:3, Philippians 1:27, Hebrews 10:23 INTRODUCTION: In a world full of shifting values, spiritual compromise, and increasing opposition to truth, standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Combating Cultism And Occult Practices Among Youths Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 289 views

    The rise of cultism and occult practices among youths is a serious spiritual crisis that demands urgent intervention through the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.

    COMBATING CULTISM AND OCCULT PRACTICES AMONG YOUTHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 18:10-12, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 19:31, Ephesians 5:11, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 8:19, Acts 19:18-20 INTRODUCTION: In our generation, the involvement of youths in cultism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Handling Life's Tests Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,294 views

    When you face a crisis, don't depend on your own strength; depend on the Lord. "Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation."

    A recent (2013) Super Bowl ad, featuring the Mercedes Benz CLA, packs a powerful message. Take a look (show Mercedes Benz 2013 Super Bowl commercial). The ad starts with a thirty-something man sitting in a cafe. As the waitress serves him a cup of coffee, the man looks out the window and sees two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Life Turns Bitter, Instead Of Better

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 21,786 views

    Learn the lessons of that bitter place called Marah. Let God reveal His place as Healer in our lives.

    “WHEN LIFE TURNS BITTER, INSTEAD OF BETTER” Exodus 15:22-27 INTRO: 1. ILL. 8 Ways you can tell it’s going to be a rotten day. 1) You see the “60 Minutes” news team in your office. 2) You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. 3) You turn on the news and they are showing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love May Bring Heartache, But It's Worth It

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    A sermon on love from 1 Corinthians 13

    Sermon for 3/1/98 Love May Bring Heartache, but it’s worth it! Introduction: "We become vulnerable when we love people and go out of our way to help them." That’s what the wealthy industrialist Charles Schwab declared after going to court and winning a nuisance suit at age 70. Given permission ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming Vigilant PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,154 views

    This sermon encourages vigilance and perseverance in the face of addiction, emphasizing the freedom and strength found in faith and God's armor.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with anticipation, not because the message is easy, but because it is necessary. It is a message about a battle we all fight, a struggle we all face, and a victory that is available to us all. It is about addiction, ...read more

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