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    Dwell With God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2024
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    Surrender to the plans of God even if it is tough, being close to God and obeying Him is more important than other comforts which would eventually follow the faithful and obedient and steadfast follower.

    Jeremiah 40:1"He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah who were being carried into exile to Babylon." Not an ordinary person but Nebuzaradan, commander of the imperial guard of Babylon found Prophet Jeremiah "bound in chains among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Battle Begins PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm against spiritual struggles and worldly temptations.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the name of our Lord, to share in the warmth of His love, and to seek wisdom from His Holy Word. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and our minds are ready to receive the divine message He has ...read more

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    It's All In How You Look At It Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,193 views

    Attitude that determines whether we have joy in our circumstances.

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 2 It’s All In How You Look At It Philippians 1:12-20 In today’s message we note that it is attitude that determines whether we have joy in our circumstances. But by attitude we do not mean a foolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Highlight the power of prayer, God's miraculous intervention, and spiritual revival as demonstrated in the story of Peter's miraculous release from prison.

    Good morning, family. Today, we will be diving into a powerful story from the book of Acts, a story that epitomizes the power of prayer, God's miraculous intervention, and the revival of Peter. I love how Charles Spurgeon once said, "Prayer moves the arm that moves the world." And indeed, we will ...read more

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  • Steve Smith avatar

    I Want You To Know Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007
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    Paul wanted the church to know, then and now, that if we remain in Christ, our trials will actually serve to "Advance the "Gospel".

    INTRODUCTION A. Series of Phlippians 1. Book of Joy but misleading and should be “Joy Amidst Trial” 2. Paul (Acts 16.16) after expelling a demon spirit from a slave girl who made her masters money from her ability as a fortune teller, was arrested. a. Owners accused him of inciting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Matter Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019
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     | 8,017 views

    In this message the Apostle Paul will teach us how to embrace his philosophy for living... "What does it matter - what happens to me or what other people say about me." I have chosen my calling over my comfort and God's approval over man's approval.

    What Does It Matter? WELCOME – to week 4 of our (let’s be sure to kick off the new year in an awesome life-changing – God honoring way) series this year can be different. HEY – does anybody out there want this year to be different, to be better? OKAY SO HERE IS THE DEAL – if you embrace and keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Without Hindrance Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 24, 2008
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    For Lent and for Black History Month, with a focus on Africa: the purposes of God will be accomplished, though not without difficulties and sacrifice. Examples of African Christians to show this truth.

    I cannot imagine how Paul did it. Here he is, in prison, chained to a soldier, and he is talking about hope and making plans for the future. How can anyone with half a brain do that? Does he not understand how perilous is his predicament? Chained! Awaiting trial! And yet he can say, “It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Faith In Our Children Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
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     | 10,738 views

    Part 1 of the series Passing On The Faith

    Building Faith In Our Children Passing on the Faith (2 Timothy) Have you ever thought about how the Christian faith is passed along from person to person, from generation to generation, like links in a chain? Whether you realize it or not, your faith is the result of the faithfulness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Can Set You Free

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    This sermon examinces how the jailer was brought to despair and back through the earthquake and testimony of Paul. It is Epiphany Sunday celebrating Jesus’ baptism.

    January 12, 2006 Acts 16:25-34 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Apr 25, 2022
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     | 7,138 views

    No matter what you go through, prayer work....

    “In the Midnight Hour” Acts 16:22-33 By the help of the Holy Spirit, I want to talk to you from the subject, “In the Midnight Hour”. We all face times of trouble even in trying times that seems critical. But you know in spite of all that. In spite how and what life or the Devil throws ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Caged Courage Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 2, 2008
     | 4,582 views

    We can unleash our courage if we know who we are and what we are about, and if we have a proper perspective on our relationships.

    Most of God’s creatures are in some sort of cage. Animals that appear to run wild are not all that free; they have migratory patterns and other restraints on where they can go. They are caged, even when that cage is not visible. And what that cage does to their courage! The birds of the air, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There A Scrooge In You?

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,601 views

    This is an illustrated sermon using clips of the old 1950’s movie Scrooge. How our past directly effects our present and future. But with Jesus Christ love, we can forget what’s behind and reach for the prize in Him.

    Is there a Scrooge in you? Intro: This morning I want to talk about a certain man, because of holding on to his past he became Sound Crew This is the title intro of movie Cue for Clip 1 – “became” Scene - Music begins and Scrooge title appear’s Yes Scrooge - He never learn how to let go of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bringing Our Friends To Jesus (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    Examine eight ingredients that should be present as we seek to bring our friends to Jesus.

    Look at four ingredients that should be present as we seek to lead our friends to Jesus. Next week we will look at the other four ingredients. 1. In bringing our friends to Jesus we must see the person. -In our text a group of men see a cripple man that needed Jesus. -We are in the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,885 views

    The act which is mentioned in such a matter of fact manner in the gospel of Luke is the ultimate act of forgiveness

    Father, Forgive them for they do not know what they do!! (Luke 23:34) A simple, matter of fact statement made in the gospel of Luke is actually the ultimate act of forgiveness. We know the story, so I won’t repeat the story. But let us look at the concept of forgiveness in brief, based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Night Of Divine Visitation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
     | 103 views

    A night of divine visitation is a night where impossibilities are overruled and the plans of the enemy are reversed.

    A NIGHT OF DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:6-10 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Exodus 12:29-31, Genesis 32:24-30, Luke 2:8-11, Job 33:14-18 INTRODUCTION: There are nights that change the course of destiny. In the spiritual realm, nights are symbolic of seasons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God