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  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Power Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 24, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,612 views

    Life is filled with trials and challenges that can often leave us feeling defeated and overwhelmed. However, as believers, we have the assurance that even in the midst of our darkest moments, God's grace is sufficient to help us rise from defeat.

    Title: Rising from Defeat: The Power of God's Grace Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to reflect upon the transformative power of God's grace in our lives. Life is filled with trials and challenges that can often leave us feeling defeated and overwhelmed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Romans 1:1-7 The Calling Of God With Grace And Peace To All – Romans Message 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023
     | 2,554 views

    Paul’s letter to the church is momentous and sets out what might be called, “The gospel according to Paul”. Today we look into the introduction to the letter and see words like grace and peace, and beloved, saints, and the exalted Jesus Christ our Lord.

    Romans 1:1-7 THE CALLING OF GOD WITH GRACE AND PEACE TO ALL – Romans Message 1 [A]. BONDSERVANT AND APOSTLE {{Romans 1:1 “Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.”}} Romans has been called the Gospel according to Paul and I love that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Stand For The One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,080 views

    "Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel

    Go! And Stand for the One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Introduction Today, in our "Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Find Hope In The Brokenness - Psalm 34:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 377 views

    Have you ever had your heart broken? Perhaps it was the loss of a loved one, the betrayal of a friend, the collapse of a dream, or the weight of guilt from past choices. In those moments, life can feel like it’s crumbling beneath us.

    Go! And Find Hope in the Brokenness - Psalm 34:18 Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” (NLT) Introduction: A Message for the Wounded Have you ever had your heart broken? Perhaps it was the loss of a loved one, the betrayal of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Back To One Lord, One Faith, And One Father Over All

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 16, 2025
     | 232 views

    The most valuable moment in time is found at the Cross of Christ. His death, burial and resurrection not only redeemed us by the blood of the Lamb but also made us a new creation. Its time to Let Jesus make us new all over again.

    READ IT OR WATCH IT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pRy6WSGtDQ If you had an OFF switch how many ways would you want to use it? What attitudes and actions would you want to escape? How many bad choices in life would you want to leave behind? How many ways would you want to separate from ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Unto Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2025
     | 876 views

    Nearly 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah proclaimed a message of hope that we still hold tightly to today, a truth that shapes not only our holiday season but every moment of our lives. This miraculous child, Jesus, has changed everything.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1962, missionaries Don and Carol Richardson encountered the Sawi people of New Guinea, a tribe still practicing head-hunting and cannibalism. Amidst cultural clashes, the Richardsons faced considerable challenges, including witnessing 14 tribal conflicts right outside their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Sermon: The Blessed Hope Of The Believer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 874 views

    The passing of a loved one is a reminder of how fragile life is. Even though we know death is inevitable, it still leaves us stunned and sorrowful. Grief is real, but God’s Word offers strength, comfort, and reassurance in moments like these.

    FUNERAL SERMON: THE BLESSED HOPE OF THE BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Inspiration

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 17, 2014
     | 7,214 views

    In 2 Peter 1:16–21, the apostle references both his own 1) Eyewitness Experience of Revelation(2 Peter 1:16-18) and God’s 2) Supernatural, Written Revelation(2 Peter 1:19-21) to define Biblical Inspiration.

    If you have been following the current Winter Olympics in Sochi, you most likely have heard commentators of the artistic events, describe the performances at times as being particularly inspired. This is usually a comment on a situation where an athlete shows some particular creativity, choice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Is Church? The Essential Business Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,029 views

    Listen to the words of Jesus. “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. “ Our Savior defines for u

    Last week we introduced the question, “What is church?” and the answer last week was, “the church is a people group.” This week we are continuing to ask the same question, “What is church?” but this week we add to the answer, “it’s a people group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,399 views

    Compassion must be owned personally, and we must know that we do have the resources to meet needs. However, it will be costly to do so.

    If we suppose that the essence of being compassionate is simply to have mushy feelings about somebody, we are dead wrong. If for us the word "compassion" suggests nothing more than feelings of sympathy and maybe the willingness to dole out a few dollars of welfare, then we’ve missed it. We’ve not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Is Better Than Miracles Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,156 views

    You’ll be like the Christmas tree that you remove from your house after the holidays. It is planted in a metal tree holder, the needles will fall off the moment you try to pick it up. The person who hasn’t experienced the love of Christ is nicely decorated but falls apart when handled.

    Ron and Patti had been married for twelve years and have two children. Patti had grown up with believing parents as they attended church where she grew up in the area. Ron was born in Ada, Oklahoma to hard working parents. His father had served in the Vietnam War and neither parent felt church was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,212 views

    In this message we will talk about how those who live in Jesus' Kingdom: mourn in their loss, mourn for their own sin and mourn for this lost world.

    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4 OKAY – I would like to read a few passages of Scripture that will set the stage for our conversation this morning. AND REMEMBER – to lean in, because what you are about to hear is God breathed! The first passage is from John 11… Jesus good friend Lazarus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marcus Rosa avatar

    "How In The World Did I End Up In This Mess?"

    Contributed by Marcus Rosa on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    A look at the choices Lot made over his lifetime - resulting in him eventually sleeping with his daughters.

    One of the most disgusting events that I’ve ever read is found in our passage of Scripture this morning. Read Genesis 19:30-38 How in the world did this family end up in such a mess? How in the world did they end up living in a cave in fear? How in the world did Lot have such a dysfunctional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Heaven Invades Earth - Pentecost!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 21, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,328 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on Pentecost and asks three questions - 1. Did you know Heaven Has Invaded the Earth? 2. Has Heaven Invaded Your Earth? 3. Is Heaven’s Invasion Still Happening In and Around You?

    Scripture: Acts 2:1-4; Mark 1:9-11; Mark 15:33-38 Title: Heaven Invades Earth – Pentecost INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! All three of our scripture passages have one major thing in common; they all speak of an invasion. Each one of them speaks of a time when Heaven invaded Earth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Submission To The Boss

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 83 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    SUBMISSION TO THE BOSS IS : THE ONLY WAY TO GLORIFY GOD THE ONLY ANSWER TO UNFAIR TREATMENT THE ONLY WAY TO FULFILL OUR CALLING TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST Theme verse for this section: 2:12 - Commendable Conduct will be further defined as submission in the various realms in which we liv

    SUBMISSION TO THE BOSS IS : THE ONLY WAY TO GLORIFY GOD THE ONLY ANSWER TO UNFAIR TREATMENT THE ONLY WAY TO FULFILL OUR CALLING TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST Theme verse for this section: 2:12 - Commendable Conduct will be further defined as submission in the various realms in which we live - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible