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  • Revival & Brokenness

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    - God uses brokenness in our life to multiply our influence - When our life is broken the very life of God will flow from us

    Lk 20:17-18 17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? Psalm 118:22KJV 22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Isaiah 28:16KJV 16 Therefore thus ...read more

  • The Blessings Of Hardships

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019
     | 6,107 views

    Jesus said he came to, "send fire on the earth." This sermon takes a unique approach on this idea and uses the fire metaphor as a purging of the things inside us that hinder us from becoming who we can be through God.

    The Blessing of Hardships Since this Gospel reading is intense, I thought I’d begin by admitting something kind of funny about it. When I read it this week, I pictured Jesus at a Charlie Daniels concert singing, “Fire on the mountain run boys run.” It also made me wonder, “… how am I supposed ...read more

  • The Centurion Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021
     | 3,072 views

    The Faith That Put A Smile On Jesus' Face

    October 03, 2020 So far in our series, Jesus and…., we have explored Jesus’ encounters with Nicodemus and the Woman at the Well – both of which resulted in changed lives. Today we will consider the encounter between Jesus and The Centurion of Capernaum. There are 2 – slightly different – ...read more

  • Ignite The Fire

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 19, 2021
     | 28,978 views

    ‘But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth’.

    IGNITE THE FIRE ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: ACTS 1:8 ‘But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth’. Ignite the fire means to catch the fire, it can also mean to ...read more

  • Rest On Every Side

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 2, 2025
     | 889 views

    Rest on every side is not a myth—it is a divine reality. God wants to give you rest in every area of life.

    REST ON EVERY SIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:2-5 Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 5:4, Psalm 46:10, Hebrews 4:9–11, Exodus 33:14, Philippians 4:6–7 INTRODUCTION: Many people today are troubled—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Life is full of struggles, battles, and ...read more

  • A Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 8, 2025
     | 368 views

    The call to make disciples was the Great Commission of the Lord. Discipleship is a lifetime process. Obedience is the main trust of discipleship.

    Introduction:- This is a story of the call of the first Disciple, Peter. Peter didn’t know Jesus personally, but Jesus knew Him and made a purposeful visit to the location where Peter was weary. Often time we think we find God by our efforts. We fail to realize that its God who creates avenue and ...read more

  • Divine Guidance In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 204 views

    Effective evangelism is not driven by human wisdom but by divine direction; the Holy Spirit leads the soul-winner to prepared hearts for eternal impact.

    DIVINE GUIDANCE IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:26-40 Key Verse: “Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.” (Acts 8:29) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 30:21; Romans 8:14; John 16:13; Matthew 10:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Evangelism ...read more

  • It Can Happen Again

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    Making the most of scriptural accounts

    "It Can Happen Again" Bishop David Ibeleme 1 Cor. 10:11 As we consider the experiences of people in the Bible two questions come to mind; 1) Why did they happen? 2) Why were they recorded? Answers: 1) They happened for our example (ensample - KJV). 2) They were written or recorded for our ...read more

  • God Wants A Church For Forgiven Sinners Who Get A Jesus Welcome

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,977 views

    Saul was formerly a ’Preacher of Hate’. He was once a Religious Terrorist! After his dramatic conversion Saul, like us, was a forgiven sinner. He received a Jesus welcome into the Church from Ananias and Barnabas. That’s the Church God wants!

    He was once a religious fanatic and a religious terrorist at the same time. He was once a preacher of hate. There was a time when he was “breathing out murderous threats against followers of Jesus” (9:1). Saul! We heard last week that Saul’s conversion was as dramatic as the transformation which ...read more

  • Why Don't We Witness?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007
     | 3,156 views

    Using North American Mission Board (SBC) Statistics from 1998, this brief message challenges Christians to NOT be ashamed of the Gospel!

    WHY DON’T WE WITNESS? ROMANS 1:14-16 1998 STATISTICS 40,870 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES 15,729,000 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 407,264 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1998 412,027 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1997 4,763 LESS THAN PREVIOUS YEAR AVERAGES OUT TO ONLY ONE CONVERSION PER 38.62 ...read more

  • Holy Fisherman!

    Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,607 views

    Peter meets the Holy, and wonders what he should do.

    Welcome to round 637 of “Fights over stuff that’s not as important as everyone thinks it is.” Older translations have Jesus telling Simon he will now be a “fisher of men,” while newer ones say he will catch or fish for people. Folks who prefer the older version point to the rhythm of the words and ...read more

  • Discovering Your Purpose

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 11, 2025
     | 1,155 views

    God has created everyone for a purpose, and discovering it is the key to living a fulfilled life. Many remain unfulfilled because they fail to seek and pursue God’s plan. True purpose is found in Christ, and those who submit to His will shall walk in divine destiny.

    DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 46:10 INTRODUCTION: Many people go through life without a clear understanding of why they were created. Purpose is the original intent of God for a ...read more

  • Four Anchors That Hold

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 12, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,821 views

    Consider some of the “anchors” we can employ in the storms of life that we face.

    FOUR ANCHORS THAT HOLD "Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come." Acts 27:29 This frightening event occurred on Paul's voyage to Rome to stand trial before Caesar Nero. There are several parallels we can draw ...read more

  • Holy, Holy, Holy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,444 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 4

    HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was seized by the Nazi raiders? However, the raiders made a wrong move and decided to open ...read more

  • Holy, Holy, Holy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,161 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 4

    HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was seized by the Nazi raiders? However, the raiders made a wrong move and decided to open ...read more