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    Revival PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,282 views

    Highlight the power of prayer, God's miraculous intervention, and spiritual revival as demonstrated in the story of Peter's miraculous release from prison.

    Good morning, family. Today, we will be diving into a powerful story from the book of Acts, a story that epitomizes the power of prayer, God's miraculous intervention, and the revival of Peter. I love how Charles Spurgeon once said, "Prayer moves the arm that moves the world." And indeed, we will ...read more

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    Don't Celebrate Eve's Misdeed

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 27, 2010
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     | 2,263 views

    Some Apostates Contend The Fall Of Man Was Actually A Leap Forward

    Ever since Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve were forced to confront God for their disobedience in consuming the Forbidden Fruit, mankind has sought to excuse his errant deeds (those actions once known as "sin" in a less politically correct era). Perhaps the most metaphysically ambitious excuse is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Slippery Slope

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012
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    A course of action that once taken it will lead to additional actions until some undesirable consequence results.

    A course of action that once taken it will lead to additional actions until some undesirable consequence results. Do Or Die – Requiring supreme effort to avoid the dire consequences of failure Event Horizon is the point at which the gravitational pull becomes so great as to make escape ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things Are Possible

    Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Oct 3, 2018
     | 6,352 views

    What you ve been crying about for more 10 years will only take the Spirit of God less than a second to change

    In Mark 9, a man was so helpless and came to Jesus. His son had been taken over by an epileptic spirit. The man, desperate and in dire need of help, told the Master, “…often times it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "why Sit Here Until We Die?" By Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 23, 2025
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    The lepers recognize their hopeless state, stating, "Why sit here until we die?" This acknowledgment reflects the human condition when faced with insurmountable challenges

    "Why Sit Here Until We Die?" Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8 Introduction: In 2 Kings 7:3-8, we encounter four leprous men at the entrance of Samaria during a severe famine caused by the Syrian siege. Isolated due to their condition and facing imminent death from starvation, they ponder their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Is On Our Side Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
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    BECAUSE THE LORD IS ON OUR SIDE, WE ESCAPE BEING DEVOURED BY OUR ENEMIES

    BIG IDEA: BECAUSE THE LORD IS ON OUR SIDE, WE ESCAPE BEING DEVOURED BY OUR ENEMIES I. (:1-2) THE LORD MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN ANY BATTLE As powerful as David was, he had a large number of close calls where it was clear that only the protection of the Lord had enabled him to escape with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living In Hope

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 24, 2009
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    HOPE THAT IS ALIVE.

    LIVING IN HOPE 1 PETER1:3-12 FOCUS: WE HAVE LIVING HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. INTRO: WHAT IS LIVING HOPE? 1: VIBRANT A) ENERGETIC, B) FULL OF LIVELINESS C) ENERGY POINT: LIVING HOPE IS EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS IT IS, IT’S ALIVE IT’S LIVING AND BREATHING, GROWING AND SPREADING. THINK OF IT THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pastor Who? Pastor You!

    Contributed by Joshua Hill on Jan 24, 2004
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    This is a short form of a sermon on the priesthood of all believers.

    Pastor Who? Pastor You! January 24, 2004 Statistics show us that there are more than 2 billion professing Christians in the world. This staggering number is double that of those practicing the Muslim faith. The number of Christians worldwide is even greater than the number of the rest of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It''s No Bother To The Father

    Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019
     | 2,810 views

    God doesn't mind you "bothering" him with your problems.

    It’s no bother St. Luke. 8: 41-42 & 49-56 This man, who undoubtedly believed in Jesus, came to the only possible source of help available for his only little girl. Perhaps she wasn't his only child but at the least she was his only little daughter lay dying. Matthew tells us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Short Prayers

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Oct 6, 2015
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    I used this as an informal message on a Sunday evening; letting the congregation guess what the situation was as I gave out the 'hints' one by one.

    THREE SHORT PRAYERS: Some of the best prayers we pray are prayers that come from a desperate heart. • Jesus warned against praying just to be seen by other people: • Matthew 6:5, “When you pray you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pursue Something Bigger

    Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Mar 21, 2024
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     | 1,730 views

    Change will always require stretching, but that’s where power to Breakfree from status quo is generated. No change that is positive and profitable comes by trying to hold steady when God is saying you should stir things up.

    It is time to break status quo! I don’t know what it means to you. But this is the Word so strong in my spirit for someone this season! You have dwelt so much in the arena of status quo. You have overstayed your welcome in the valley of coping and indecision. We never grow during status quo! It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Operations Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,368 views

    Whenever the Holy Spirit is given permission to work, the result is peace, wholeness, harmony, and unity, the supernatural becomes normal, and the blessing of God follows us.

    For our God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints (1 Cor.14:33) Why are there so much church split, in-house fighting, competitions, division, chaos, anger, and bitterness among the Saints of God? Why is it that the sick and diseased are not healed, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unmerciful And Unforgiven

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 3,411 views

    We must shew forth mercy if we hope to obtain mercy.

    Unmerciful and Unforgiven Matthew 5:7 Matthew 6:9-15 During Christ's sermon on the mount a number of key character traits were addressed. He makes a point to deal with commitment, character, and conduct. Each are of dire importance as building blocks in the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perfect Peace: Trusting In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,482 views

    Perfect peace is a gift from God to those who trust in Him and fix their thoughts on Him. In a world filled with chaos, may we be known as people of unwavering trust and minds fixed on the One who offers us the peace that surpasses all understanding

    Perfect Peace: Trusting in the Lord Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) - "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" Share the context of this verse, emphasizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conseiller

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on May 29, 2011
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    Who is Jesus, He is our Concelor !

    CONSEILLER ! Esaïe 9 :5, Jean 14 :26 INTRODUCTION : Nous sommes dans une époque dont la technologie toujours plus sophistiquée, aurait provoqué des malaises de suffocation à la génération de nos arrières grands-parents, s’ils avaient pu contempler les raffinements de notre temps. Mais ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God