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  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Praying For Boldness For The Preaching Business

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 1, 2024
     | 1,096 views

    God has given every believer a Great Commission to preach the Gospel. We need to pray for Boldness to do the work.

    Praying for Boldness for the Preaching Business Study Text: Acts 4:29-31 Introduction: - The Bible encourages Christians to pray in very many places. But in the New Testament we don’t actually have many examples of the prayers Christians used. Here is one of them. - They didn’t pray that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rewired By Christ Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    Through Jesus, we can overcome temptations and hardships by responding with scripture, relational trust in God, and self-control.

    Today, we're going to talk about how we can overcome temptations and challenges in our lives. You know, sometimes it feels like our lives are a tangled mess, like these wires here. But the good news is that Jesus can help us untangle and rewire our lives for victory. Jesus can help us untangle and ...read more

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    Where God Guides, God Provides

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 13,270 views

    This sermon shows the provisions of God and His guiding hand on our lives as we persue new levels of faith.

    Scripture: Gen. 22:1--- Title: "Where God Guides, God Provides" Introduction: There’s not a day when we are not faced with challenges. The challenges come in different sizes, but they come every day. How we deal with these challenges determines how we grow in our relationship with God. Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are God's Masterpiece

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    Christianity is a contact sport! There are no spectators – or benchwarmers – in the kingdom of God! “All that is necessary for evil to prosper is that enough good men do nothing.” (Edmund Burke). Let’s get busy doing good and making a difference in our wo

    YOU ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE OPENING TEXT: “4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the ...read more

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    Compassion In Action: Reflecting On Modern Applications Of Jesus’ Example Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 987 views

    Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment?

    Compassion in Action: Reflecting on Modern Applications of Jesus’ Example Intro: Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment? Scripture Mark 6:30-34. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The dual image of Jesus as depicted in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Securing Divine Help Through Endurance In Trials Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2026
     | 73 views

    Divine help is activated in the life of believers who endure trials with faith, patience, and perseverance, emerging stronger, wiser, and fully aligned with God’s purpose.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH ENDURANCE IN TRIALS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Key Verses: "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    “the Dynamic Impact Of A Good Deacon”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 19, 2014
     | 8,082 views

    In Acts 6, we see what kind of positive impact the effective ministry of the deacon can have on a local church.

    The early church was experiencing phenomenal growth, marvelous miracles, pulsating power, and unlimited blessings. Then, right in the middle of this success story, dissension arose. The Greek speaking widows were being neglected in favor of the Hebrew speaking widows. The Apostles said that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prophetic Pioneers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 863 views

    This sermon explores the importance of pioneering new territories, persevering in faith, and the power of prayer in our journey towards God's promises.

    Good morning, church family. It's a blessing to be here with you today, in this gathering of believers, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to learn from His Word. Today, we're going to take a closer look at Joshua 3:1-6. But before we do, I'd like to share a quote from a man who has ...read more

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    Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    Our ministry is depended on our effectiveness. Some instructions to improve our ministry to the needy in the community.

    Minister effectively, Acts 3:1-7 1. Find a prayer partner. Acts 3:1 1 NOW PETER and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour (three o’clock in the afternoon), Jesus had Pater, John and James. Paul had a Silas, This Cripples had too- but for the wrong purpose… 2. Get ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Defeating The Enemy: David's Determination SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,631 views

    David's Determination

    Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to reflect upon the Word of God. We are here to immerse ourselves in the wisdom of the scriptures, to seek ...read more

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    Got Rocks

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,794 views

    When you have giants, you use hat you have and what you know. Mainly you remember who is with you.

    ( When I gave this message, Holy Spirit took over this basic text and gave several powerful connections which really grabbed the congregation, I pray God will do he same for you. The actual scripture read was using lectionary Year B - June 22nd) Got Rocks? So to paraphrase this long scripture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    It Is Not Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,912 views

    Explore God's promise of strength and victory, and the power of unwavering faith.

    Good morning, church family! It's a beautiful day to gather together and dive into God's word. Today, we're going to explore a powerful passage from the Book of Joshua, a passage that reminds us of God's promise of strength, the power of faith, and the hope of victory we have in Him. Before we get ...read more

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    Love Bears All Things Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 2, 2025
     | 659 views

    Love bears all things and shows us that true love protects others.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1- SERMON TITLE - Today we continue on our quest to learn to love better. - Throughout this series, we have been on a track to learning to love those in our church family better, along with those in the community. - Love is not only a feeling; love involves action and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 735 views

    As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength In The Heavenly Perspective Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,449 views

    As we open our hearts and minds to the profound truths of His Word, let us explore a topic that resonates deeply with our theme of Visionary View "Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength in the Heavenly Perspective."

    "Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength in the Heavenly Perspective" It is a privilege to stand here this evening, in the presence of our Almighty God, and delve into the depths of His Word with you. As we open our hearts and minds to the profound truths of His Word, let us explore a topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal