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  • Bishop Emma Omon avatar

    Fasting & You

    Contributed by Bishop Emma Omon on Apr 22, 2017
     | 11,984 views

    An inspiring teaching on the purpose and power of fasting from the New Testament perspective. It also features a helpful guide for effective fasting.

    A few weeks ago I received a call from a young minister of the gospel who wanted to know my view on the subject of fasting. He explained that he attended a Christian conference recently where the guest preacher got him confused about fasting. According to him the preacher made a mockery of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020
     | 4,218 views

    In Acts 2, the disciples were baptized by the Holy Spirit. And these are some things that we must know about the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

    The Baptism of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining things that are related to the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Living Stress-Free In Uncertain Times”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,449 views

    The lesson today is for anyone and everyone who desires to live stress free in a stress filled world. David the sweet psalmist of Israel gives us several the keys in Psalms 37. David is not a novice. He has an earned degree in finding contentment.

    Living Stress-Free in Uncertain Times Text: Psalms 37:1-9, 25 Introduction: I want to talk about a subject today that affects everyone in the room. It doesn’t matter, what your age, gender, or economic status, it affects us all. Today’s message addresses the subject of stress and worry. Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Beginning: Easter 2014 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,504 views

    Third in a series on New Beginnings, this Easter tie-in is a three-point expository sermon focusing on broken hearts, burning hearts, and buoyant heart.

    A New Beginning (Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/20/14 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time visiting, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Power Of Purity In The Bride - 1

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 8, 2016
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     | 5,818 views

    The bride’s purity is the foundation of this joyful relationship with the groom. The key thing here is “purity.” This is the overwhelming factor in the bride’s relationship with the groom.

    William Bower came to our church a very discouraged, retired pastor who had been abused throughout his pastorates. I knew the background story and when his wife died, he sank into a great slough of despond. When he came to the church, he drug his depression along with him. Nobody ever really saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    All Things Work Together For Good - Short Homily

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 28, 2016
    based on 60 ratings
     | 27,670 views

    Romans 8: 28-30 shares with us at least two truths: Our bad things, which are bad things, work together for good, and Our good things which are transforming cannot be lost. Full Message - "All Things - Work Together For Good / Predestined To Be Transformed " July 2020.

    If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know.... .....that your life should be filled .... Filled to overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ..... in spite of .... The circumstance. The Scriptures clearly teach us.... that the joy of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "An Audience With The King”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Aug 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,021 views

    We need an Isaiah 6 moment. Let us also consider Isaiah’s situation our condition. Let us have a rediscovery, our own transformation and a revival for us and our family and our nation as well. The Lord allow us to have an audience with Him today

    1In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3And one cried ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cup Of Salvation

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
     | 8,661 views

    What causes the psalmist to break out in his expression of love? The salvation of the Lord. Close to death, the Lord delivered him.

    Psalm 116:1-19 The Cup of Salvation 4/20/00 Introduction Some of you may have picked up in the order of service that we are going through the six psalms of ascent sung by pilgrims making their way to Jerusalem for the Passover. As would have been traditional, Jesus and his disciples most likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,909 views

    This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE

    Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022
     | 1,632 views

    This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE.

    Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In The Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,820 views

    Live your life as your spiritual nature directs you. Then you will never follow through on what your corrupt nature wants. There is a war going on inside of you, but the Bible teaches that you can have Holy Ghost Victory!

    Galatians 5:16-18 (NKJV) Walk in the Spirit August 4, 2022 Intro: Verse14 & 15 - For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019
     | 4,343 views

    Apostle Paul wants us to experience the love of Christ and to show the love of Christ.

    The Work of Christ Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction/ Greeting Good morning again, we are in the first week of the New Year … how is that going? The holiday meals are eaten The presents opened Hopefully time has returned to semi-normal. You have made your New Year’s resolutions… still on track ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ready For War PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,244 views

    Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare, understand the necessity of preparation, and embrace the power of God's armor to stand strong against the forces of darkness.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that is absolutely essential for every believer: spiritual warfare. We often hear about this, but do we truly understand the gravity of it? Are we prepared to face the battles that are waged in the unseen realm? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

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    Holy Habits #4 - Perseverance Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2025
     | 245 views

    Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient endurance.

    HOLY HABIT #4 PERSEVERANCE Introduction We’ve been exploring the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:5–7—what we’re calling Holy Habits—virtues we’re called to develop intentionally as followers of Jesus. Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nehemiah Inspects Jerusalem's Walls PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 995 views

    This sermon explores Nehemiah's faith and obedience, encouraging believers to persevere in God's work, trusting in His promises, power, and faithfulness. Key

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of our shared faith, united in our love for God, and our desire to know Him more deeply, to serve Him more fully. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

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