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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Impact Of Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 695 views

    When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

    Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does God Believe In Atheists?

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    Looking at seven reasons why atheism is a difficult stance to take.

    Does God believe in atheists? Intro: There’s a story told about a Professor of biology who was an atheist. Every year he began his lectures on evolution by asking if any of the students were religious. When they identified themselves he boasted that by the end of his course they’d all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Marriage Really All About? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 18, 2014
     | 4,342 views

    We cannot fully understand or appreciate what marriage is really all about until we see a picture of the way things really are.

    “Getting A Clue: What’s Marriage Really All About?” Mt. 19:1-12; Eph. 5:22-33 Sometimes, to fully understand something we need to see a picture of how things really are. For example, we know our heart pumps life-giving blood that keeps us alive. But it’s only when we see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am Under Construction

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 114,576 views

    Depending on who you talk to, construction zones are not the places of peace and contentment. They are chaotic and dangerous. Most people will say that they are messed up places, dangerous places, and oftentimes unsightly places to look at. Please be pat

    I AM UNDER CONSTRUCTION by Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. TEXT:- Philippians 1:1-6 “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Persevering Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,681 views

    Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

    Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment To Finish The Race Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025
     | 299 views

    The Christian journey and ministry demand steadfast devotion, perseverance, and focus on the goal of finishing the race faithfully and joyfully before God.

    COMMITMENT TO FINISH THE RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 20:22-24 Key Verse: “Neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy.” (Acts 20:24) Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Care For One Another Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 28, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,353 views

    God has placed you to live out your purpose in this place for His pleasure.

    The Bible lists 59 “One Another” statements, showing how God expects us to behave toward other believers. In fact, it’s impossible to live this out unless we are in community with Christians. In a culture filled with vitriol and anger, Christ-followers are to live and love like Jesus. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "sown To Rise: The Seed Of Resurrection"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,619 views

    The Grain of Wheat parable reveals the transformative power of sacrifice, resurrection, and divine rewards. It highlights Jesus' mission and acts as a guide for believers, encouraging them to embrace a life characterized by selflessness and obedience while strengthening their faith.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 12:24) "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit." [25] He that loveth his life shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The 10 Commands – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020
     | 2,137 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 20:12-14. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

    Sermon Series “Exodus” Exodus 20:12-14 “The 10 Commands – Part 2” Pastor John Bright Exodus 20 “12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. 13 “You shall not murder. 14 “You shall not commit adultery.” Last week we covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stay Connected PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    This sermon explores our relationship with Christ, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to Him to live a fruitful, purposeful life.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers united by the grace and love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word of God, to grow in our faith, and to deepen our understanding of His divine ...read more

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    Step Three - Pursuing Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,367 views

    Someone who sits idly without a purpose is an easy target for temptation. We are easily drawn away when we don’t have a purpose we are reaching for. When we are reaching ahead, we have to stop and change directions in order to sin.

    Step Three - Pursuing Your Purpose The final step I want to focus on in overcoming sinful habits is your purpose. Each of our lives has been created by God for a purpose. As long as we are living outside of that purpose, there will be emptiness and a desire to crowd our lives with pleasures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Say About Marriage?

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 10, 2024
     | 677 views

    According to Esteban Ortiz-Ospina and Max Roser (Our World in Data), “Marriage, as a social institution, has been around for thousands of years.

    According to Esteban Ortiz-Ospina and Max Roser (Our World in Data), “Marriage, as a social institution, has been around for thousands of years. With things that are thousands of years old, it is easy to assume that they can only change slowly. But developments since the middle of the 20th century ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty From Ashes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,297 views

    Encourage faith and trust in God's goodness and control, even in the midst of tragedy, with the assurance that He can bring good out of our most painful circumstances.

    Good morning, family. Today, we gather here not just as a congregation, but as a community, seeking comfort, hope, and joy in the midst of life's storms. It's in such moments we need a word of assurance, a whisper of hope, something to hold onto. When it feels like the world is falling apart around ...read more

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    Authentic New Testament Community

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,306 views

    New Testmanet Church dynamics and authenticity in principle and practice.

    AUTHENTIC NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY Acts 2:41-47 Pray - Read There are many intriguing things that catch my eye, many clever ideas that engage my mind, many well thought through presentations that grab my ear. Very few of them, if any, will change my thinking or affect my living. Much to my shame I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Worshiping God As Creator Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,402 views

    First in a series on worship - this message focuses on worshiping God because He is the Creator.

    That’s Why We Worship - Worshiping God As Creator "Worshiping God As Creator" Creation Joke: There were these three professionals sitting around a table talking about the oldest profession. The Doctor says, "well, the Bible says that God took a rib out of Adam to make woman. Since that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ