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  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Advancing Church

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 10, 2016
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     | 12,593 views

    The Church has been given the authority to bind all demonic spirits that keeps the people in bondage of any kind, and those that prevent people from seeing the gospel light towards their salvation

    THE ADVANCING CHURCH Study Text: Matthew 16: 13 – 19 Introduction: - Jesus questioned His disciples concerning His identity: a. He asked who others thought He was b. He then asked who they thought He was c. Peter responded: "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." d. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Troubling Issue Takes Root In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015
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    This message looks at the trouble to the church and the solution for the church when we bring outside arguments in.

    A TROUBLING ISSUE TAKES ROOT IN THE CHURCH Philippians 4:2-5 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. 3  Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Strickland avatar

    Where Is The Right Door? Series

    Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020
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    IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, I PRAY FOR THE LORD TO OPEN UP THE DOORS .

    WHERE IS THE RIGHT DOOR IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, I PRAY FOR THE LORD TO OPEN UP THE DOORS HE WOULD HAVE ME TO GO THROUGH AND CLOSE THE DOORS THAT WOULD NOT BE IN LINE WITH HIS WILL. YET WE ARE ALL GEARED TO ASKING FOR A CERTAIN DOOR TO OPEN AND NOT EVEN CONSIDER THE FACT, OF WHETHER OR NOT THIS IS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - Year A -- Sparrows

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 4, 2020
     | 3,658 views

    SPARROWS AND STORIES OF PROVIDENCE

    In Granville, Ohio, there was a woman who was going through some difficult times. She thought that she would never experience joy in her life. However, one day when she was sitting in her kitchen crying, she noticed a small sparrow. Somehow it had gotten into her kitchen. Anyhow she opened the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Picture Of Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2024
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    Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ.

    Now we see a clear picture of betrayal and apostasy. Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ. READ v. 18-20. Here is the heartbreak of betrayal. When ANYONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of John - The Beloved Disciple Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    John, the beloved disciple, started as a zealous and ambitious follower of Christ but matured into an apostle of love and deep revelation.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOHN (SON OF ZEBEDEE) – THE BELOVED DISCIPLE, WRITER OF JOHN, 1-3 JOHN, AND REVELATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 13:23 "Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved." Supporting Texts: Matthew 4:21, Mark 3:17, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Danger Of A Lean In The Wrong Direction

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 20, 2010
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    In this sermon we discover the high cost of a simple lean in the wrong direction

    Vs 12-13 Abram dwelled in the land of Caanan and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain (and pitched his tent toward Sodom) But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly. One of my favorite songs is an old hymn of the church called ( Leaning on the everlasting arms) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Missionary Call Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 1, 2025
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     | 1,098 views

    Acts 16:6-10 teaches us that God sovereignly directs the spread of the gospel.

    Introduction On March 17, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick was born in 373 A.D. on the banks of the River Clyde in what is now Scotland. His father was a deacon and his grandfather a priest. When Patrick was about 16, raiders descended on his little town and torched his home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Wright avatar

    A Shameful Walk Series

    Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 20, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,385 views

    Adam and Eve.

    Title: A Shameful Walk Text: Genesis 3 Subject: Disobedience; Temptation Series: The Walk Series; #1 Introduction: Before cars, before roller skates, before bicycles, before boats, and even before people rode animals, people walked places. Thousands of years later, walking is still very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Battling The Bite Of Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,864 views

    Gain insight into the two main words Christ used to help his disciples avoid the temptation to quit in this sermon from Luke 22.

    “Battling the Bite of Betrayal” Luke 22:39-46 Good morning, First Family. It’s been a good month so far in Luke 22, and I hope God is using His Word to bring the right kind of growth and exposure to your walk. As we think about battling sins and conquering the secret strongholds of our life, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Meaningful Relationships Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,285 views

    Sermon #5 of 6 sermons entitled "I’m in!" dealing with the ways people participate in the life of the local congregation. This message deals with connecting with other christians, making friends, etc. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisv

    Meaningful Relationships Acts 2:44-47 CHCC: February 1, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today is the 5th week in our series that’s called “I’m In!” So far Ronnie has talked about worshipping together, and studying God’s word in community. Then I spoke about finding a place to serve and giving generously. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Living The Gospel: Speak Up!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2009
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     | 7,575 views

    We have not found our voices yet because we have low self-esteem, but Christ declares us to be light. The world is asking for light, but we must learn to read the signs and to be who we are. March 1988

    As a child I was fascinated one day by’ the fact that when you open the refrigerator, there is always a light burning. I was fascinated by it because I wanted to know whether that light was on when the door was closed as well as when it was open. And so I began to experiment. First I tried to stick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,588 views

    Are we really open to God, cna we hear his voice.

    Last week we looked at the Jeremiah scripture where Jeremiah was instructed to go watch a potter at work and he would receive a word from God for the people of Israel there. The scripture describes the potter as being in control. His has the power and more importantly a vision for what is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • John D Jones avatar

    That I May Know Thee

    Contributed by John D Jones on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,380 views

    The only thing that stands between where you are and where God desires you to be in your walk with Him is yourself. Discover 3 immediate blessings of having a deeper communion with the Lord!

    Exodus 33:9-17 The book of Exodus is a very familiar book to most of us here this morning. The title is taken from its key event. The book is a record of God’s deliverance of His people and His systematic demonstration of His power over the false gods of Egypt. For 400 years the Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev.# 15:~5:1-5 Pt2~scene Around The Throne Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    “Seven” is the number of perfection or completeness. So what we have here is the perfection with which the hidden counsels of God are securely hidden, until God Himself as here discloses them. God, whose plans will certainly and surely be carrie

    Rev.# 15:~5:1-5 pt 2~ SCENE AROUND THE THRONE -#2 7-25-09 Last time we were here in chapter 5: and we talked about these first 5 verses, but I’ll make a few more comments on the verses before we move on. Let me remind us again that Chapters 4 & 5 is a scene that we’ll witness just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist