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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Church Unity Through The Council At Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 176 views

    Doctrinal disputes should be resolved in the spirit of unity and truth through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

    CHURCH UNITY THROUGH THE COUNCIL AT JERUSALEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 15:1-29 Key Verse: “It seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us.” (Acts 15:28) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 2:2; John 17:21 INTRODUCTION: The early Church was not immune to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    How Do I Know I'm In God's Will Being A Part Of This Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,474 views

    How to discover if the church you are attending is the one you are supposed to be at.

    How do I know I’m in God’s will being a part of this church? Isaiah 2 If you look around, there are churches of all sizes, religions, denominations, and colors everywhere you turn. (Give ex. And directions) God has a place for all of us where he wants us to worship. But how do I know this is it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Ring avatar

    The Significance Of Altars Series

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 83,262 views

    Jesus as High Priest...Jesus as Sacrifice...but can Jesus also be like the altar?

    HEBREWS 13 “Altars, Sacrifices and Gifts: A Study of Hebrews 13” Part One: “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALTARS” “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not be ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Good News

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    A Simple Discription of The Gospel Message and How It Applies to Our Needs.

    Scripture: Romans 1:16 Title: “I Have Good News!” Introduction: It has been said by scholars that the book of Romans is the PRINCIPLE part of the New Testament. Throughout the centuries this Epistle has been able to furnish the impulse for SPIRITUAL RENEWAL. When the CHURCH has drifted away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Daniel Chapter 7 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,823 views

    Daniel Chapter 7 Outline

    Daniel 7 Kingdoms in Collision 1 - God turns defeats into triumphs - The temple was attacked 2 - God reveals the future - God is King of all 3 - God is the redeemer of His people - Counterfeit God 4 - God Rules over all - Reminds Nebuchadnezzar He is King 5 - God of Justice and Judgment - Vessels ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Richard White avatar

    An Open Letter Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,671 views

    In prison Paul writes his "son" Timothy and gives him final lessons in being a godly man and evangelist

    An Open letter to a Son 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The epistles called 1 and 2 Timothy are a mentors heartfelt words to a son. Paul uses these letters as further instructions to a young evangelist that he has watched grow up in Christ. Timothy was an associate of Paul’s on his second and third ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The King And A Donkey

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    The triumphant entry of the King into Jerusalem, just days before being crusified.

    These are the events of our Lord’s last week of ministry; Sunday—Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday—Jesus cleanses the temple of the money changers Tuesday—Controversies with the Jewish leaders Wednesday—maybe a day of rest Thursday—Preparation for the Passover and The Lord’s supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have Good News

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    This sermon deal with the Good News of the plan of salvation.

    Scripture: Romans 1:16 Title: “I Have Good News!” Introduction: It has been said by scholars that the book of Romans is the PRINCIPLE part of the New Testament. Throughout the centuries this Epistle has been able to furnish the impulse for SPIRITUAL RENEWAL. When the CHURCH has drifted away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Ministering In Diversity

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    The situation was tense. A disagreement that threatened to divide the early church, a personal spat that threatened to divide friends. What should we do when it happens to us?

    Passage: Acts 15:36-41 Intro: Have you ever noticed that not everyone agrees with you all the time? 1. how can so many people be so consistently wrong so often? 2. things had been going well for Paul and Barnabas. 3. church in Antioch healthy, Jerusalem council decided in favor of Gentiles. 4. in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Henry Shellman avatar

    America! Bless God!

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    It is a call for America to turn to God.

    America, Bless God! 1st Chronicles 16:11,12. This week has been one full of controversy. The ninth circuit court of the United States ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States is unconstitutional because of the words "under God". In this ruling they did not quote the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Jesus - The Way Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,515 views

    With 19 words, Jesus answered three questions that human kind have asked for centuries.

    Jesus, a.k.a. The Way A Hebrew teacher stood in front of his classroom and said, "The Jewish people have observed their 5,759th year as a people. Consider that the Chinese, for example, have only observed their 4,692nd year as a people. What does that mean to you?" After a moment of silence, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Croffut avatar

    Stirring Up The Fires

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,226 views

    This message describe what the enemy tries to do everytime that you and I stir up the fires of revival. Paul helps us by putting it all into perspective.

    Stirring Up The Fires Acts 28:1-10, “1Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. 3But when Paul had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Young avatar

    What Do I Owe My Home Congregation?

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,624 views

    To Help others come to a Full Understanding of What They Owe Their Home Congregation

    WHAT DO I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION? Acts 2:42-47 Intro: 1. Too many folks in the world tie themselves to one building. 2. When they tie themselves to one building, they tie the Lord to it as well! 3. We live in a world of individuality; a world where we want to do as we please. 4. We are free to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Unconditional Security? (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,256 views

    A two-part series; based on passages from the gospel of John and the book of Hebrews.

    Cable television mogul Ted Turner (who once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Power Of The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    An Evangelistic message for the Church.

    The power of the Church Where is the Power of the church, has it become the fear of the world, or just another religious entity? Where has your ordination come from, man or God is it paper or rock, is it a river of life or a stream of corruption? ORDA’INED, Appointed; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal