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  • Simeon Akindele avatar

    The Greatest Qualification

    Contributed by Simeon Akindele on Nov 20, 2014
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    Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to any man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all circumstances!

    THE GREATEST QUALIFICATION? Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to a man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Believe, Evangelize, Shine Like Stars

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 10, 2014
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    To show that we don't need to be believers only but also one that evangelizes or soul winners.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you evangelize? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't need to be believers only but also one that evangelizes or soul winners. IV. TEXT: Daniel 12:3 (Amplified Bible) 12:3 And the teachers and those who are wise shall shine like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Pleasing Faith.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2013
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    Everyone has faith, everyone has mustard seed faith like it or not and we cannot get through one single day without living by faith. Yet there are many different kinds of faith, and we want to home into God pleasing as that is the one that gets results.

    This sermon was delivered to both St. John’s and St. Oswald’s, Scottish Episcopal churches in Girvan and Maybole on the 11th August 2013. Prayer: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you O Lord. Amen. Introduction: Everyone has faith, everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Amazement Is Not Faith In God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2015
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    To show in GOD's WORDS that astonishment, amazement is still not faith, you have to have faith in your heart that will declare your heart's content before GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Don't be amazed just believe? John 14:1 John 14:1 DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Amazed At Unbelief

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 7, 2012
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    Sermon for Proper 9, Year B

    Mark 6: 1 – 13 / Amazed At Unbelief Intro: When I was first ordained, I lived in Indiana. Each time I returned to Fayette City, I was asked to play the organ and preach. It was interesting to me that more comments were made about my musical ability than my preaching. Several years later, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith And Works

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 27, 2018
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    Understanding what "Faith without Works is Dead" really means.

    Mid-week Message/Devotion James 2:14-26 3rd in a series FAITH and WORKS We talk about our prayer list quite a bit, don’t we? Intercessory Prayer demands strong faith. Otherwise, why are we praying at all? When we cannot respond to the hurting needs of others, we can always pray. Do we pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Labor Giant Series

    Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Apr 27, 2019
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    Christians must understand that we need to pray for God to send out laborer (workers). God is not responsible to bringing the harvest. Workers will bring the harvest.

    I. The Labor of Jesus a. Benefits are countless b. Jesus goes to the needy c. Good news benefit d. Healing benefit e. Care benefit II. The Need defined a. Jesus had compassion for those he reached b. Jesus saw how people are being harassed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ The Conqueror Of Death

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 30, 2018
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    “And when he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping’.” Mark 5:39

    Introduction: Man was created in the image and likeness of God with power to make choices. These choices determine the quality of our lives and our eternal destiny. Eve made the choice to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil rather than the fruit of the tree of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Doctrinal Test Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 18, 2021
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    First John 2:18-27 warns us about false teachers.

    Scripture In the First Letter of John, the Apostle John writes to believers in churches around the ancient city of Ephesus. False teaching has entered their churches through false teachers. These false teachers claimed that they had a relationship with God. John’s letter addresses this crisis by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Test Of Whether God Is Your Father Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2021
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    The religious leaders were proud of their heritage as children of Abraham, but that kept them from receiving what Jesus was offering. This message looks at the test of whether God or Satan is our father as well as four danger signs that we are heading in the wrong direction.

    THE TEST OF WHETHER GOD IS YOUR FATHER: The answer is found in what you do with Jesus. - John 8:42. - John 8:39b, 44. - Many focus on a generic God. - The teaching of the Kingdom is not a generic morality. - We each need to make a decision for or against Jesus. DANGER SIGNS: 1. Counting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Vs. Dark

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2021
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    We are encourage to live in the light of Christ.

    Light Vs. Dark John 3: 14 - 21 Intro: 2 gentlemen were seated next to each other on a plane. One turned to the other, “What do you do?” He answered, “I’m a pastor.” “Oh,” said the 1st man. “I don’t believe in that religious stuff. It’s for kids you know, ‘Jesus love me this I know, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Looking At Your Own Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 25, 2020
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    Paul encouraged the Corinthians to examine their own faith. What does that look like?

    WHO'S IN? There are a lot of questionable boundary markers for the Christian faith. - If you read the obituary page, you will discover some marvelous realities. Among them: a. Upwards of 90% of people are going to heaven. b. People are members of church despite the fact that they haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    So... You Say You Believe Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 20, 2022
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    A true believer in Christ orbits his life around Jesus like the earth orbits around the sun. Just as the earth needs the sun, believers need the Son of God to perfect holiness within them.

    So... You Say You Believe A. W. Tozer wrote, “Fortunately only a few things are matters of life and death, such as a compass for a sea voyage or a guide for a journey across the desert. To ignore these things is not to gamble or take a chance; it is to commit suicide. Here it is either be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Looking Forward To The Reward Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2023
     | 1,291 views

    This flesh of ours, when given the choice of visiting a prayer chapel or going to a wild party, pushes us to choose the party.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent 2023 It’s very easy for us to be so taken with today’s Gospel that we push aside the short Epistle taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Church at Rome. So let’s look at what he is telling this relatively young community of Jews and Gentiles who have believed in the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    Yes You! Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 18, 2022
     | 2,842 views

    There is a word from the Lord for you in the house. I'd like you to say that by faith, and say, "There is a word from the Lord for me".

    INTRODUCTION: There is a word from the Lord for you in the house. I'd like you to say that by faith, and say, "There is a word from the Lord for me". Now look at somebody else and say, "There is a word". Put it in the chat. Everybody in the room say it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational