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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Backslidden Peter Experienced Jesus For Return To Ministry Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023
     | 803 views

    Good intentions are not enough to keep us faithful to Christ.

    A. WHY DID PETER BACKSLIDE? 1. Cause boasting. “I will lay down my life for Your sake” (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. “Jesus answered him, ‘Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times’” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In God's Plan - Message 1 Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,588 views

    we are going to look to God’s Word to discover what His intentions were for His church, rather than what man’s intentions might be

    IN GOD’S PLAN - Today we being a brand new series – Church As God Intended. - In this series we are going to look to God’s Word to discover what His intentions were for His church, rather than what man’s intentions might be. - In other words, we want to dig deep into the Bible and define who we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025
     | 770 views

    God’s plan for your life is intentional and filled with hope. Walking in divine purpose requires faith, trust, and perseverance. Even when the path is challenging, God’s guidance is sure, and His strength is sufficient.

    WALKING IN DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 37:23-24 INTRODUCTION: Every believer is created with a divine purpose, a unique calling that God has designed to fulfill in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Distractions Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022
     | 5,730 views

    This sermon looks at the story of Martha and Mary and prioritizes the value of "being with Jesus" over "doing for Jesus."

    Please open your Bibles to Luke 10:38. If you have been here for a while, you know we have been going through this series called “Do not conform. Be transformed.” The series is based the passage out of Romans 12:2 that says “Do not be conformed to the pattern of the world but be transformed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Keys To The Kingdom-Binding And Loosing

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 18, 2011
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     | 6,680 views

    FOCAL POINT: THE INTENT OF THIS STUDY IS TO ADDRESS BINDING AND LOOSING.

    KEYS TO THE KINGDOM-BINDING AND LOOSING PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES MATTHEW 16: 18-19 FOCAL POINT: THE INTENT OF THIS STUDY IS TO ADDRESS BINDING AND LOOSING. EXPOSITION: MATTHEW 16: 19 YOU MUST UNDERSTAND SCRIPTURE IN CONTEXT YOU MUST ASK WHO, WHAT, WHEN AND WHY. SCRIPTURE TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Increasing Capacity For Advancement

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025
     | 327 views

    Advancement is not accidental; it is the outcome of intentional preparation and capacity building.

    INCREASING CAPACITY FOR ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:2-3 (KJV) "Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Altar Of Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025
     | 388 views

    Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit.

    THE ALTAR OF INTIMACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:7-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 6:12-13, Psalm 91:1 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit. One of the most powerful biblical symbols of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking In God's Mirror

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jul 27, 2021
     | 5,282 views

    James compares the Word of God to a mirror because you look into a mirror to be able to see yourself in effort to make changes to your appearance. Looking in the Holy Scriptures is like looking in a mirror. It reveals to us as God sees what’s in us.

    James 1:22-24 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Elements Of Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 31 ratings
     | 59,937 views

    Love is not simply a component of life but love is an intent, a purpose, that causes thoughts, words & acts of everyday life. This intent to love was the need of the Corinthians, & this is still our need today.

    [LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-6a THE SPECTRUM OF THE ETERNAL GIFT OF LOVE [Galatians 5:22-23] Perhaps you’ve seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he’s going to be a doctor. “You, a doctor?” She asks. “How can you be a doctor? You don’t love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022
     | 3,739 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 1. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

    Ephesians Chapter 1 Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (KJV) 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Angels And Heavenly Beings - Part 3 - Warnings About Angels Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,381 views

    The Bible mentions Angels over 300 times and reveals that God created them, along with all things "visible and invisible" (Colossians 1:16). This study will look at Angels, both Faithful and Fallen, Heavenly Beings, and warnings about them.

    Every Born-Again Christian has been commanded to focus totally on Jesus and not on any other created thing - including Angels. Good Angels are subject only to God. There is a growing interest in summoning Angels. Some people have placed them amongst the ranks of the saints of old as idols of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Being A G.o.d.l.y. Father Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    A message that uses the acronym "g.o.d.l.y."to show how all fathers can reclaim their rightful role as the spiritual leader of their family.

    AN ARTICLE IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEVERAL YEARS AGO PROVIDED A DEEP PICTURE OF GOD’S FATHERLY LOVE FOR HIS CHILDREN. AFTER A FOREST FIRE IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, FOREST RANGERS BEGAN THEIR TREK UP A MOUNTAIN TO ASSESS THE INFERNO’S DAMAGE. ONE RANGER FOUND A BIRD LITERALLY COOKED SOLID IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    How To Share Your Faith Without Being A Jerk Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 26,653 views

    Four important principles for sharing our faith in Jesus without being obnoxious about it in a postmodern context.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Nail The Pagan). The reason we laugh  at satire is because there’s an element of truth in it. Sometimes in our enthusiasm to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others we can tend to come across like outreach commandos. We can come off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Gift Of All Time: Being Known By Someone

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,566 views

    In a day and age where people evaluate each other by what they know, God has revealed to men and women the privilege of being known by someone.

    The Greatest Gift of All Time: To Be Known By Someone Subject: Friendship Theme: Friendship with God and Others Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 Time: Sunday Morning March 11, 2001 Question: Have we realized this Greatest Gift? Introduction: In Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s novel The Brother’s Karamazov, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Staying Upbeat When You Are Being Beat Up Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,388 views

    WHEN OUR ENEMIES HAVE THE UPPER HAND, WE CAN AVOID DEPRESSION BY FOCUSING ON OUR GOD

    BIG IDEA: WHEN OUR ENEMIES HAVE THE UPPER HAND, WE CAN AVOID DEPRESSION BY FOCUSING ON OUR GOD 4 WAYS TO FOCUS ON OUR GOD: I. (:1-4) CRYING TO GOD (EVEN THOUGH WE ARE BEING CRUSHED) A. Asking for Answers 1. Listen “Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications!” 2. “Answer me” 3. Based ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible