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  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Experience Joy In The Midst Of Trials (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,324 views

    God does not want you to downplay your trials by comparing them to the trials of others. He wants you to learn and grow through what He is allowing you to endure.

    How To Experience Joy During Trials (Part One) James 1:2 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church November 5, 2000 Introduction: This morning we’re going to begin a study of James 1:2-4. Over the next two weeks, we’re going to look at three keys to experiencing joy in the ...read more

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    Thronging Or Touching

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003
    based on 92 ratings
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    There is a difference in thronging around Jesus and really touching Jesus. There is a difference between just showing up for church and showing up with the intention of touching Jesus.

    In the beginning of the Bible, in the book of Genesis it tells us of a close and personal and intimate relationship that Adam and Eve shared with God. God would make Himself known to them in the cool of the day or the evening time. What an awesome time of fellowship that must have been when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Put Out The Spirit's Fire

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 21, 2006
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    How do we avoid putting out the fire of God’s Spirit or our spirit and being thrown off track by things life and christians put our way?!

    Do not put out the Spirit’s fire. 1 Thess 5:19, (v12-28) WBC 24.09.06pm Introduction: Joke/Ill: a man has been so touched by the HS that his dog can walk on water! Has a friend he wants to convince about this, so takes him to the beech and as they walk he throws the stick for the dog into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Invitation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
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    We have been given a great invitation to extend to th world around us

    The Great Invitation Matthew 28:19-20 September 8, 2013 Morning Service On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Asking And Believing

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 29, 2009
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    Joash’s actions, blessed by Elisha, released the power of God on behalf of Israel. This was an act of obedience, which affected the destiny of an entire nation. Victory or defeat, survival or slaughter, was determined by this apparent silly action.

    Asking And Believing 2 Kings 13:14-17 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rediscovering Our Voice - Stephen

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Apr 16, 2008
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    Look at Stephen the martyr & how we are called likewise to rediscover our voice in sharing our faith & speaking prophetically too

    2 Peter 2:1-10 Acts 7: 51-60 Summary prior to Acts reading Stephen is in Jerusalem around AD 30. He is one of the most trusted men in the Church; a very good man who the Bible says was full of both the Holy Spirit and love. The early Christian community trusted him & chose him to be treasurer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ebed Melech

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 26, 2020
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    People love to listen to cozy and comfy stuff but they rebel against commandments, rules and instructions, are you listening? God would surely take care of the ones who trust Him unconditionally!

    Ebed- Melech Jeremiah 38:2 "Thus says the LORD, 'He who stays in this city will die by the sword and by famine and by pestilence, but he who goes out to the Chaldeans will live and have his own life as booty and stay alive.' 3"Thus says the LORD, 'This city will certainly be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Portal Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 748 views

    To explore the power, strength, and enduring nature of faith and how we can apply these lessons in our daily lives.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we will anchor our hearts on a beautiful passage from Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." We will delve into the enormous power of faith, the unyielding strength of faith, and the ...read more

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    Revelation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    We are abundantly blessed when we know Jesus Christ and find our satisfaction in Him, as revealed through the words of Revelation.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into the book of Revelation, specifically focusing on Revelation 1:3. In this verse, we find a promise and a glimpse of the abundant blessings that come from knowing Jesus Christ and being satisfied in Him. The Word of God says, "Blessed is the one ...read more

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    Normal And Yet Not Quite

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
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     | 3,171 views

    This message suggests Christmas is not over on December 25th.

    Lk. 2:21-40 “Normal and Yet Not Quite” Have you taken your Christmas decorations down yet? Have you taken the ornaments off the tree and the lights and put everything back into storage for another year? Is Christmas already over for you? As Christians, we may need to be reminded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Moses - Intercessor Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,920 views

    Moses deals with Israel's sin

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT MOTIVATED MOSES? 1. Moses was in God’s presence receiving the Ten Commandments. “Joshua heard the noise . . . there is war in the camp” (Ex. 32:17, KJV). 2. Corruption by Aaron and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power That Sets The Captives Free

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025
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    This story in Luke 8 reminds us that there is no case too hard for God. Jesus crossed the sea for one man, showing us the lengths God is willing to go to rescue the bound.

    THE POWER THAT SETS THE CAPTIVES FREE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 8:26-39 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1, John 8:36, Colossians 2:15, Acts 10:38, Mark 5:1–20 INTRODUCTION: The story in Luke 8:26–39 reveals the mighty power of Jesus to break the hold of satan over any life. A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Just Like That

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 3, 2025
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    God can turn years of stagnation into moments of transformation: suddenly, instantly, and miraculously, just like that!

    JUST LIKE THAT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 Key Verse: “And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.” (Acts 3:7) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Mark 10:46-52; John 5:8-9; Psalm 126:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Well & Staying Well Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,446 views

    The answer to this crippled man’s need is not in the troubled water but faith in the person, Jesus Christ. His struggles and decisions are not unlike our own as we respond to God.

    Getting Well and Staying Well Fortifying the Foundations #12 John 5:1-15 7-13-03 Intro: As we read our text this morning I will touch on a couple of technical matters that are helpful to understand but not necessary to the flow of the message. John 5:1-15 5:1Some time later, This is a somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Meeting At High Noon

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 6, 2018
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     | 9,372 views

    Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone.

    Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 (Call to Worship - Psalm 23) Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone. I. The Holy Spirit Must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene