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    Speak Lord, I'm Listening PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,200 views

    Encourages us to listen and respond to God's voice, aligning our lives with His will.

    Good morning, dear friends. I hope this day finds you well and your hearts open to the divine wisdom that is about to unfold. There's a palpable energy in the air today, a sense of expectancy, a feeling that we are on the cusp of something extraordinary. We find ourselves today standing on the ...read more

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    The Day Jesus Crashed A Pool Party

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Sep 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    Jesus showed up at the Pool of Bethesda and crashed the Pool Party to heal a disabled man. The stirred waters was no match for the Living Water!

    Theme: The Day Jesus Crashed a Pool Party Text: John 5:1-9 (King James Version) After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Resurrection Fact Or Fiction?

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    This is a brief look at the evidence for the resurrection, is it fact or fiction?

    The resurrection! 1Cor 15:1-12, History is vital to who we are, it gives meaning and purpose to life. It effects all our lives whether we choose to ignore it or embrace it. We are all part of history and each one of us will leave an indelible stamp upon it to some extent! People certainly effect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jealousy Follows Favor Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,111 views

    No matter what God has called you to be you’ll notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just follow but it hunts and runs after it because others see something in you they either want, need or used to have.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com No matter what God has called you to be it in ministry, business, government, education etc., you will notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Is Enough?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,148 views

    God is and always has been the initiator of our contact with Him.

    Theme: Priority One in our worship Thesis: Are we seeking first things first? Title: What is Enough? Text: Luke 24: 13-35 Intro illus. Hot Wheels super charger energizes, zips them around the circle again. Twice / yr Christmas, Easter Once / mo Communion Once / wk Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freed

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    We as the people of God have been healed, saved, and freed to be those who bring healing and salvation to the world

    God has always wanted a relationship with humanity. If we look from the beginning of our faith history, from the account of creation to the very end of the scriptures, in Revelation, it becomes apparent that God desires to have his dwelling with us. This is the story of the tabernacle, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Easter Evening With Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,697 views

    Doubting Thomas says it all.

    Hello, my name is Thomas. I want to tell you about an amazing time in my life. It was nothing short of a wild emotional roller coaster ride. I was up and down, and back up again. It all started while I was with Jesus while he was on earth. I was one of his twelve disciples. At first his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Give Yourself To God Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,306 views

    Man must understand to break the addiction to sin, he has to give himself to God.

    Sunday, July 20, 2008 “Give yourself to God” Text: Acts 3: 19 I pray that we are feeling ourselves getting stronger as we continue our spiritual therapy: Breaking our Addiction to Sin – 12 steps in nine Weeks. Sin is an act where you miss the mark of the high calling which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Stopped: For Zacchaeus

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 3, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 121,641 views

    We need to overcome what obstacles in our lives that might hinder us from seeking and seeing Jesus.

    WHEN JESUS STOPPED: FOR ZACCHAEUS INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: Leonard Ravenhill: “There was a time when people came to church to meet with God. Now they come to church to sing songs and hear stories about Him.” Do we believe that Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever? (Hebrews 13:8). “1 A ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Destiny Helpers Locate You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 10, 2025
     | 729 views

    Destiny helpers are God's instruments for lifting and positioning us for greatness. Without the butler, Joseph might have remained in prison; without Mordecai, Esther might not have realised her royal assignment.

    WHEN DESTINY HELPERS LOCATE YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:9-14 "Then the chief butler spoke to Pharaoh, saying: ‘I remember my faults this day. When Pharaoh was angry with his servants and put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, both me and the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Water PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,426 views

    Explore the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, emphasizing how Jesus, as the living water, satisfies our spiritual thirst and hunger.

    Good morning, everyone! It's so wonderful to see your faces in this blessed gathering. Today, we are going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of John, specifically John 4:5-42. It's a story that's as relevant today as it was two millennia ago. It tells us about an encounter between ...read more

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    “you Are Under Arrest”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,872 views

    Speaks of how Saul (Paul) is converted. The powerful things that happened in his life as he is called from sin to Salvation and perhaps to be the greatest evagelist the world has ever know.

    “YOU ARE UNDER ARREST” Acts 9:1-19 Introduction The apostle Paul refers to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Just Ordinary Men... But No Ordinary God!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,107 views

    A sermon that encourages the listener to live a life empowered by our great God.

    Just Ordinary Men... But no Ordinary God! Pastor Glenn Newton 10-16-05 AC 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. 14 But since they could see the man who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Humpty Dumpty Revisited Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,219 views

    Becoming a loving channel of God’s grace.

    Humpty Dumpty Revisited (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: We all remember the story of Humpty Dumpty that goes like this… Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. But did you know that there’s more ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Learn The Right Lessons From Every Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    Allow the Lord to teach you His will through every circumstance, relationship and personal problem.

    How to Learn the Right Lessons from Every Situation (James 2:1-5) How do we allow the Lord to teach you His will through every circumstance, relationship and personal problem? Illustration:Learning usually passes through three states. In the beginning you learn the right answers. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational