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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Supernatural Lifting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 984 views

    Supernatural lifting is the act of God elevating an individual beyond human comprehension or effort.

    SUPERNATURAL LIFTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 75:6-7 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:7-8, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Isaiah 60:1-2, Genesis 41:39-44 INTRODUCTION: Supernatural lifting is the act of God elevating an individual beyond human comprehension or effort. It defies natural laws and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Who May Come To Worship Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    Today God will give Moses the requirements of the Nation to come before HIM in proper worship. Just as the nation of Israel was required to be Redeemed, Cleansed and Anointed so are we as New Testament believers required to be prior to entering the prese

    Who May Come to Worship God The redeemed The cleansed The anointed DBF Sunday Sermon, Exodus 30, 3/16/03 Many of us belong to groups of people who are united for differing purposes. Even here in Bristol Bay there are lots of groups to belong too. Some may be in unions, schools, fraternities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should We Change The Way We Do Church?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 23, 2023
     | 3,563 views

    The decline in North American Christianity is prompting various efforts to revise the way we do church. Some of these efforts are clearly counterproductive. Acts 2:42-47 reveals eight practices that must be incorporated in any church model.

    Should we change the way we do church? That question is being asked by a lot of people in America. Something is not working as it should. Almost everyone agrees on that. For the first time in U.S. history, church membership fell below the majority according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Teamwork Among Church Workers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
     | 271 views

    The church is not built by one person but through the united efforts of many who faithfully serve together.

    THE POWER OF TEAMWORK AMONG CHURCH WORKERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, Nehemiah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: The church is not built by one person but through the united efforts of many who faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Christ Our Comming King Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    Christ is comming. How is he comming. WEll no one no for sure but lets give it a honest effort.

    Christ Our Coming King Introduction A. This is a subject that has causes many different reactions among Christians 1. Some will look forward to discussing the idea. 2. Some will dread it 3. Very few will remain natural B. Before we get into the different aspects of the Coming King, I need to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 24, 2014
     | 9,626 views

    The blessings from God require faith on your part.

    January 26, 2014 Morning Worship Text: John 3:1-21 Subject: Faithfulness Title: Blessed to be a Blessing Part 3 If you were with us last Sunday morning and evening you’ll remember that we were talking about how God wants to bless us. Proverbs 28:20, A faithful man will be richly blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Love Believes All Things Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2025
     | 252 views

    Love requires us to think the best of other people

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1- MAIN SLIDE - Have you ever been betrayed, tricked, or lied to? - I would imagine all of us could sadly say yes to that. - When we observe the world around us and watch the media, we notice that everything is often portrayed in the worst possible light. - That is unless what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paving The Way For Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,960 views

    Making a difference in the world around us requires staying power!

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Five—Paving the Way for Perseverance Hebrews 12:1-3 Sunday, August 19, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read 12:1-3 Key verse: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 A young fellow wanted to be a star journalist but lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Listen Up! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,944 views

    Listening to God requires absolute, coourageous obedience to Christ.

    “Renewable Energy: Listen Up!” Luke 9:28-36 There are many ways to say “Listen!” For example: “Shh! Listen!” - a whispered command so as not to disturb someone. Or “LISTEN TO ME!” - a loud command to get attention in as noisy place. Or “OK. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    A Call To Corporate Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,196 views

    This sermon defines the requirements and results of corporate prayer in the local church.

    Corporate Prayer Acts 1:14 Ill- On February 24, 1991, a lightning ground offensive was launched by the U.S. and allied forces in the Persian Gulf War. Its effectiveness shattered the defending Iraqi forces. Within days the world’s fourth largest army was crushed, tens of thousands of prisoners of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    We Cannot Worship Without Gratitude

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 11, 2015
     | 7,856 views

    Gratitude is required if we will worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

    "You have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Foundation Of Following

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    This Bible study from Luke examines the basic requirements for discipleship

    The Foundation for Following Luke 14.25-35 Midweek Bible Study November 5, 1997 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers or sisters - or even life - more than me, he cannot be my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Holy Spirit Guides The Church

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2018
     | 2,915 views

    The Council was critical to the defense of the faith and the worldwide evangelical effort that was already beginning. It was truly a work of the Holy Spirit.

    Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The words of Jesus today are so poignant that most of us have probably memorized them sometime in our lives. A yoke is the implement an ox or other draft animal wears between head and body. Slaves might be made to wear such ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,959 views

    How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation of the Summer Urban Church Planting Efforts

    How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation of the Summer Urban Church Planting Efforts Of Jos Evangelical Churches of West Africa in Nigeria Seminary Students In 1988 Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how seed families can help start urban churches. 2. The students ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    How To Receive New Wine In 09 Pt1 (Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,718 views

    To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer.

    Series: How to receive New Wine in 09? Step #1: Perseverance in Prayer Thesis: To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer. Introduction: Our theme this year is New Wine in 09 – We talked a couple of weeks ago about the importance of being willing to change so that we can drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational