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  • bala samson avatar

    Growth In Christ

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,368 views

    Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

    Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For Jesus' Love 13 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017
     | 2,322 views

    Jesus power to free us is far more comforting to our hearts, minds, even our souls than the power that the fear of impending death holds over us.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 13 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    How Paul Adapted His Message To His Audience

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 17,972 views

    How Paul Adapted His Message to His Audience - Acts 22

    How Paul Adapted His Message to His Audience - Acts 22 Paul’s amazing ability to adapt His message to every audience is a demonstration of the Spirit’s power and wisdom in a humble man. The great apostle shows tact, presence of mind and an earnest desire to see people come to saving faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remembering Why We’re Here

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 185 views

    God opens doors the world closes, sending Spirit-led people to welcome all, proving His unstoppable grace when culture says no.

    Good morning, friends. Today we begin with a question: What do you do when the place you hoped would welcome you says there’s no room? That’s the question at the heart of Acts 8. > “An angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Go south to the road—the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,198 views

    Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty to con

    CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH JUDE 1:1-4 Introduction: Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Builders

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,868 views

    Jesus asks the question; On what is the foundation of our lives built?

    OR 29-05-05 Mt. 7:24-29 The Church’s one Foundation Story: From 1173 to 1350, the bell tower of a wonderful Cathedral was built -in an area known today as the “Field of Miracles”. The Tower was built just 2 metres above sea level. And even before it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,570 views

    The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

    Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Dealing With Attackers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
     | 885 views

    Many times, attacks come when we are making progress in our walk with God or stepping into new levels of breakthrough. The enemy fights hard to resist those who are determined to fulfill God’s purpose. However, the Bible assures us that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).

    DEALING WITH ATTACKERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 35:1-8, Exodus 14:14, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Ephesians 6:12, Romans 12:19 INTRODUCTION Every believer will face attacks in one form or another. These attacks may come from people, circumstances, or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Be Saved To The Uttermost - Hebrews 7:25 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2025
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     | 467 views

    Hebrews 7:25 is a powerful promise of salvation, security, and the ceaseless intercession of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord and Saviour.

    Go! And Be Saved to the Uttermost - Hebrews 7:25 Introduction Today, we continue our "Go! And..." series with a vital message titled "Go! And Be Saved to the Uttermost." Our key verse is Hebrews 7:25 from the New Living Translation: Hebrews 7:25 (NLT): "Therefore he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heritage Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 15, 2024
     | 1,041 views

    Do we know enough of our own history that we could, like Stephen, stand before a trial and explain why we believe in Jesus as our Saviour and how America is better because of the work of God?

    “Heritage” Acts 7:1-54 How important is our heritage? Webster’s 1828 = Heritage, 1. Inheritance; an estate that passes from an ancestor to an heir by descent or course of law; that which is inherited. 2. In Scripture, the saints or people of God are called his heritage as being claimed by him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    I Love You, But, I Don't Like You.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,799 views

    For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.

    I Love you, but, I don’t Like You. Psa 78:38-39 But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath. For he remembered that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Phillips avatar

    The Gospel Of Grace Applied Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    Paul show the church that we are free from the Law.

    GALATIANS 5 The first two chapters Paul defended the Gospel of Grace, in the next two he explained how grace came by faith not by the Law and now he will show how to apply this Gospel of Grace in the last two chapters. The Gospel of Grace Applied 5:1 6:18 A. Position of Liberty: Stand Fast ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Vonnie E James avatar

    Keep The Vision

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,465 views

    This sermon is an encouragement for everyone to have faith and keep their dream alive.

    Intro: “If You have the vision, anything is possible” St. George’s University 30 Years of Higher Learning on the Island of Grenada Three decades ago St. George’s was founded as a School of Medicine. Since that time the University has added a School of Veterinary Medicine and School of Arts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Risky Business Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    The church needs to understand that sharing the Gospel is a risky business.

    Risky Business part 1 Thesis: The church needs to understand that sharing the Gospel is a risky business. Main Texts: Matthew 25:14-30 ---Read from the Message "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Mat 25:13 NIV) "Again, it will be like a man going on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Heat Of The Night (Or Day) - God Is Our Preserver #1 Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020
     | 6,309 views

    No matter what is going on in our lives, no matter the fires we experience, God is our preserver. He may not rescue us from the fire today, but will rescue us from the fires of Hell in the end if we are faithful to Him.

    Introduction When we think of summer, what’s the first thing we think of? Usually the heat. Temperatures in the 90s. High humidity making it feel like it’s over 100O. We think of vacations. We think of taking time off work for a few days to get away from the hectic rat-race of our lives. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ