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  • Roy Fowler avatar

    What Is Hope?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020
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    Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

    May 17, 2020 From the Pastors Desk: Hope – is a well grounded and confident expectation of who God is. Illustration: A woman that had boarded a plane to visit family struggled to wedge her suitcase into the tight overhead bin. Eventually triumphantly closing the door and taking her seat. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Trials And Tribulations Never Stop

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 23, 2018
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     | 3,999 views

    As an evangelist or a supporter of evangelists you shall be attacked every now and then. It never ends

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS NEVER STOP Acts 17:10-15 King James Version (KJV) 10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prayer Unlocks The Glory Series

    Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015
     | 6,132 views

    The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians.

    The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians. As a child I heard my Mom minister at a women's prayer meeting saying, Prayer is the main artery of a believer. Once it get cut off, you will die ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Reactions Of The Believers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020
     | 2,671 views

    ‘One heart and one mind’ – was their motto and goal. Dr. Luke described the life of the community with the expression of the were together. Read further to know the life of first-century church life.

    Acts 4: 32-37 Reactions of the Believers 4: 32-33 Graceful Community 4: 34-35 Sharing Community 4:36-37 Sacrificing Community Acts 4:32 Sharing Community The first-century believers had enjoyed the goodness of God. They had oneness of heart, and there was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When God Remembers: The Turning Of Tables SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,721 views

    In the face of adversity, God's remembrance can turn situations around for good. Haman's plot against Mordecai backfired because God had opened a book of remembrance for Mordecai.

    When we think of a king, we often associate wealth, power, authority, and grandeur with their position. However, it is important to note that in the life of a king, there are also challenges and difficulties. In the book of Esther, we see how God works in the life of a king to bring about His ...read more

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    The Power Of Vision SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,498 views

    Solomon, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, wrote in Proverbs 29:18, 'where there is no vision the people perish'. The NKJ translates it, 'Where there is no revelation the people cast off restraint...'

    In the book of Proverbs, King Solomon, known for his wisdom, wrote, "Where there is no vision, the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18). This verse emphasizes the significance of having a clear vision in our lives. Without a vision, we lack direction and purpose, leading to a state of aimlessness and ...read more

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    The Joy Of Gratitude SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,675 views

    Many individuals are experiencing hardship because they failed to give all the glory to God, or they did not consider it important to thank God for every blessing they received.

    Gratitude is a spiritual force that empowers you to reach higher levels in life. Without gratitude, it is difficult to experience positive change. In the story of Jesus healing ten lepers, only one returned to express gratitude. This act caught Jesus' attention, highlighting the importance of ...read more

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    Imagine A World Without Christmas SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,139 views

    What if there were no Christmas?

    Today, let's consider the significance of Christmas and what life would be like without it. Imagine a world where Christmas did not exist. No family gatherings, no holiday traditions, no Christmas gifts, carols, decorations, or trees. The absence of Christmas would mean no cherished memories and no ...read more

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    Anyone Can Serve... Can't They? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,475 views

    Nadab and Abihu were born to great privilege as servants of the Living God, they reached for more, leading to death. Though He is patient, God does not play games with rebels. Let the people of God hear the Word of the Living God and take heed.

    “Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it and laid incense on it and offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, which he had not commanded them. And fire came out from before the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord. Then Moses said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 2: Do Not Sell Your Birthright Or How Not To Lose Your Identity

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,404 views

    Destiny helpers are people placed in your life by God to help you reach your destiny. Destiny Killers are people assigned by the devil to kill God’s plan for your life. Your destiny killers must change or God will trouble them, take away their peace & give them assignment they cannot complete.

    SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 2: DO NOT SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT OR HOW NOT TO LOSE YOUR IDENTITY 1. Genesis 25: 20 Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah as wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan Aram, the sister of Laban the Syrian. 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Being A Follower Of Christ Is More Than A Career.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 12,369 views

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.”

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.” As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Your Resume Is Great, So What?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,591 views

    Great resume, but still an unprofitable servant. Don't sweat it!

    Having been in ministry of some form since 1975 I have seen a few things. Some have been great and others not so great. I have had some victories and fallen on my face. Yet, I have always had the desire to serve the Lord and have pressed on looking for His grace and wisdom to lead me on though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor Comes To Those Who Honor

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,824 views

    We are to honor authority, relationships, and God. In return we will receive honor.

    Romans 13:7 “Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.” Honor. I am not sure we understand the meaning of the word. A pastor visiting Korea for the first time asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Revival Kings #4 Hezekiah Series

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,809 views

    Part 4 in a 5 part series on the OT revival kings of Judah

    THE REVIVAL KINGS #4 HEZEKIAH II KINGS 18:1-8 & II CHRON. 29:2 The king who measured up to God’s standard Introduction Of all the Revival Kings: Asa, Jehoshaphat, Joash, and Josiah --- Hezekiah was perhaps the greatest. The only king of Judah who was greater was David. Remember, David was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 5 Of 7! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    A sermon affirming that all things came by,through and from the Living Word of God.Thus all things living and non-living can hear,obey and submit to the Word of God.If problems,storms, demons, sickness , etc arises Just speak they will hear!

    “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” mark 4:39 Just speak they will hear! Your words have creative and authoritative power. All we see today came as a result of the spoken words. Many times people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal