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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
     | 1,182 views

    Forgiveness is a powerful act that reflects the heart of God. It frees us from bitterness, restores relationships, and enables us to live in peace and harmony. However, forgiveness is often challenging, especially when the hurt is deep.

    Title: THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,463 views

    A controlling habit is something you find yourself doing even though it is destructive. The top 10 are: Materialism, Pride, Self-centeredness, Laziness, Anger, Bitterness, Sexual Lust , Envy, Gluttony, Lying.

    BREAKING FREE OF CONTROLLING HABITS! Galatians 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill objected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,386 views

    This is part 2 of ’fruit and the fig tree’. Jesus is looking for fruit: of character (part 1) and His presence going to the gentiles (part 2). This sermon looks at the tearing of the temple curtain as a) us having access to God’s presence b)God’s presenc

    The presence of God. WBC 15 Aug 2004 am. Readings: Ex 26:31-35, 1KI 6:14, -19, MK 11:15-17, MT 27:50-51 We go in – we have access In the OT- God is presented as omnipresent and loving - but not incredibly accessible o only to the few. Mainly in a ‘national sense’  = because of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    You Are A Chosen Vessel Of Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 37,903 views

    “You did not chose me but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in my name He may give you” John 15:16.

    Theme: You are a chosen vessel of Christ Text: Acts 10:44-48; 1 Jn. 5:1-6; Jn. 15:9-17 The root of many problems in the life of believers is the lack of knowledge concerning their identity and their abilities. Adam yielded to sin because he did not know who he was and what he was capable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seeds Of The Mouth

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 21, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,858 views

    This picture in Proverbs 18:20-21 of planting seeds in our lives from our mouths. We are given the choice of either planting bad seeds which planting bad seeds which produce poisonous fruit or good seeds which produce good fruit.

    SEEDS OF THE MOUTH PROVERBS 18:20-21 ILLUSTRATION… Planting seeds with your mouth (p) As we begin our time in God’s word this morning, I’d like you to use your imagination to act out in your mind the Bible passage that we will be focusing on… so put on your imagination ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    Face To Face With Grace

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 91 ratings
     | 9,218 views

    This sermon describes the day Nicodemas came face to face with Grace.

    FACE TO FACE WITH GRACE John 3: 1-3; 7 1:14; 16-17 Intro: ILL- During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world were discussing whether any one belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C. S. Lewis wandered into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    7 Christlike Qualities

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 14, 2025
     | 367 views

    1. FAITH 2. FATHERLY LOVE 3. FRUIT 4. FORGIVING NATURE 5. FULFILLING THE COMMISSION 6. FELLOWSHIP 7. FINISH

    7 CHRISTLIKE QUALITIES OUTLINE 1. FAITH 2. FATHERLY LOVE 3. FRUIT 4. FORGIVING NATURE 5. FULFILLING THE COMMISSION 6. FELLOWSHIP 7. FINISH *********************** 7 CHRISTLIKE QUALITIES 1. FAITH John 11 : 39 - 45 39 “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Praying A Promise Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 24, 2020
     | 3,342 views

    The subject we are looking at is not the miracle that God performed with Hannah and her husband Elkanah, nor is it about the maltreatment from another family member that led to bitterness. Both would be great subjects. Today I would like to look at the subject of “Praying A Promise.”

    Discovering The Precious Promises Of God “Praying A Promise” I Samuel 1:9-18 4-24-2020AM We have in our text today a familiar passage that has been preached by many preachers. I am not here to top what they have said, but to bring out a truth that has been on my heart. The subject we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Is Christ's Gift To The Church

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,369 views

    “He who has my commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him” Jn. 14:21.

    Theme: The Holy Spirit is Christ’s gift to the Church Text: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pet. 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 The word Church does not refer to a physical building composed of wood and stone. It refers to the building of God composed of believers as living stones. It is the Holy Spirit who makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    His Gentleness

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,350 views

    We consider the fruit of gentleness and how we struggle with this. Moses show us what gentleness is.

    1. It had been a tough couple of days for Moses. It was not easy to lead such a large group of people. 603,500 men over 20 years of age, plus their wives and families. 2.They had just complained about their hardships and that had angered God. He showed His anger by sending a fire that consumed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Abiding In Jesus Means: Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 5, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Jesus, the vine and the Father the vinedresser and the Holy Spirit the witness all work to help us bear fruit that will last

    John 15 Abiding in Jesus means: 1. Bearing fruit 2. Answered prayer 3. Obeying the commands 4. Facing opposition from the world 5. Holy Spirit witness In the Bible we see that stories have principles. The Jews called this the haggadah and the halakah. The haggadah is the story or narrative ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    5 Easter B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    Pruning is essential in gardening and in life. We are created to love and a pruned connection to the true vine results in the fruit of love.

    5 Easter B John 15:1-8 18 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I have a brother who helps out in a vineyard near Victoria where he is learning about the wine business. He tells me that in the fall they prune the vine aggressively, down to just a main vine and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Have Faith In God

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,566 views

    The call to faith requires us to renew ourselves to God’s concern for the nations, bringing in the fruit of life, not death.

    Have faith in God Mark 11:12-25 12The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14Then he said to the tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

    Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

    “Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Prepared As A Faithful Servant Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,288 views

    How can we be prepared for Jesus’ return? This message looks at the importance of being a Faithful and Fruitful servant for the Lord.

    Being Prepared for Jesus’ Return as a Faithful Servant Matthew 25:14-30 Intro.: A. I can remember when I was about 17 and my parents were going away for the weekend and so they sat Darlene and I down and explained their expectations to us and reminded us that they would be coming Home soon. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist