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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Forging Our Faith

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 4, 2025
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     | 316 views

    "Forging our Faith" involves the ways in which trials, demands, delays, and daily dependence on God shape and reinforce our reliance on His promises and power. Faith is not developed in a vacuum but in the context of real-world challenges ...

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Imagine a blacksmith forging a sword. The process begins with raw, unshaped metal. The blacksmith must heat this metal to extremely high temperatures, making it malleable enough to be hammered, shaped, and ultimately refined into a strong, sharp blade fit for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flourishing In Faith: The Transformative Power Of God's Word Jeremiah 17:7-8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2024
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     | 2,576 views

    Jeremiah 17:7-8, is a passage that offers timeless truths for the Christian journey. Let us delve into this Scripture to uncover the transformative power of God's truth and the promise of flourishing despite life's challenges.

    Flourishing in Faith: The Transformative Power of God's Word Jeremiah 17:7-8 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom found in Jeremiah 17:7-8, a passage that offers timeless truths for the Christian journey. Let us delve into this Scripture to uncover the transformative ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great White Throne Of Judgement - What Is It? – Part 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2025
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    The two future judgements that are coming individually on people are not well understood. One of these is the Great White Throne. This is examined in a 4 Part series. This is the first Part. After that we will be doing the Judgement Seat of Christ in 3 Parts. This series will be challenging.

    THE GREAT WHITE THRONE OF JUDGEMENT - WHAT IS IT? – PART 1 of 4 We have a dual study coming up of the two great judgements of mankind still future. The first will be THE GREAT WHITE THRONE and the second is THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST. All human beings are going to be at one or the other of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Stand Strong In The Lord - Ephesians 6:10-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2025
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     | 1,083 views

    We live in a world filled with challenges, temptations, and spiritual battles. Every day, we face struggles that are not merely physical or emotional but deeply spiritual. There is an unseen war raging—a war between the forces of darkness and the Kingdom of God.

    Go! And Stand Strong in the Lord - Ephesians 6:10-11 Introduction: The Battle We Face We live in a world filled with challenges, temptations, and spiritual battles. Every day, we face struggles that are not merely physical or emotional but deeply spiritual. There is an unseen war raging—a war ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All Will Be Well

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
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    The phrase "All will be well" is not just a hopeful wish but a divine assurance from the Word of God. It is a message of hope and confidence that regardless of the challenges we may face, God's plan is for our ultimate good.

    ALL WILL BE WELL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 3:10 – "Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds." Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28 Jeremiah 29:11 Psalm 34:19 2 Kings 4:26 John 16:33 INTRODUCTION: The phrase "All ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul: Advancing While Chained

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025
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    You may feel confined by life’s challenges—financially, emotionally, physically—but like Paul, you can still advance. Your chain may actually be God’s chosen platform for your greatest impact.

    PAUL: ADVANCING WHILE CHAINED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:12-14 “But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Life's Battles Through Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,527 views

    The intensity of God's power within us often attracts greater challenges. The higher the anointing, the fiercer the conflict. The brighter our destiny, the more severe our adversaries. However, through persistent prayer, we can overcome these afflictions.

    The Bible clearly states that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). One of these works is affliction. In this eye-opening message, we will explore the power of God to turn around our situations, deliver us from affliction, and empower us to overcome our enemies. Affliction may ...read more

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    God's Promise Of Purpose Romans 8:28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 13, 2024
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     | 1,601 views

    Explore the comforting truth found in Romans 8:28, a verse that offers hope and assurance in the midst of life's challenges. Let us delve into this passage to uncover the transformative power of God's promise to work all things for the good of those who love Him.

    God's Promise of Purpose Romans 8:28 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the comforting truth found in Romans 8:28, a verse that offers hope and assurance in the midst of life's challenges. Let us delve into this passage to uncover the transformative power of God's promise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cross Training Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
     | 4,160 views

    Is it possible to be technically correct but biblically wrong?

    Cross Training 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis The seminary environment is one that fosters discussion as part of the learning process. Part of the reason I recall my seminary days with such fondness is in large part due to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Do You Trust Me? Malachi Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,343 views

    Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of God.

    “Do You Trust Me?” Malachi Chapter 3 – pt. 4 Thesis: Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul’s Ministry In Thessalonica Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 8, 2024
     | 865 views

    Society is no different today than it was in the 50AD … they too need Jesus! The challenge for us to see today is will we be the ones who are faithful to share Him also? The early Church left us a great roadmap of obedience to follow, if only we will be so bold right now.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 25 Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Dare You To Dream Again!

    Contributed by Caron Wheaton on Jun 13, 2008
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     | 11,292 views

    Often this Christian journey begins with a new found respect for God’s purpose and destiny for our lives, but in the midst of the day to day grind we loose focus. I pray this sermon will challenge alls those who’ve wanted to give up that their Dream does

    I Dare You to Dream Again… 1 Samuel 1:4-11 6And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. 7And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. 8Then said ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David VanHeuvelen avatar

    Much To Be Thankful For

    Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,089 views

    What would happen if we changed from saying, “Poor me” to “Thank you, Lord”? In this sermon I led our congregation to realize that they can Give Thanks for Everything. We can give thanks to the Lord for all things and in all circumstances. I challenged th

    Much to Be Thankful For! Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 November 18, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from saying, “Poor me” to “Thank you, Lord.” Main Point: I Can Give Thanks for Everything What is the one thing I want my audience to know? We can give thanks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Still And See The Salvation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 6, 2020
     | 9,346 views

    Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite the resources and people around us. Our ordinary life is disturbed and more pressure mounted upon all of us. All sectors of life challenge us to cope up. Hope amidst despair is with God.

    Text: Exodus 14:13-31 Theme: Be Still and See the Salvation Introduction: The Lord is good; His love endures forever. God willing, we will meditate on the theme, HOPE AMIDST DESPAIR, throughout August. Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite resources and people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Creates A Servant Heart

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    It would be interesting to revisit Gomer later in life? What does love look like when it reaches maturity? We saw what sin can do, but what does love look like when it is complete? What does life become when love has captured it? How many positive chan

    Message preached by Scotty Killingsworth to the Evergreen congregation Sunday morning September 22, 2002 Love creates the heart of a servant from Philippians chapter one Last Sunday we discovered through the life situation of Hosea that you may break God’s heart, but you can’t make him stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist