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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Divine Opening Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025
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     | 772 views

    A divine opening is a supernatural opportunity orchestrated by God to grant access, breakthrough, or fulfilment of His promises. It signifies a door opened by God's power that cannot be hindered or shut by human effort.

    Title: DIVINE OPENING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:8 “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22; 1 Corinthians 16:9; John 10:9; Acts 16:26; Psalm 24:7 INTRODUCTION: A divine opening is a supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sign Of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2025
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    The Pharisees kept clamoring for a sign that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. Jesus in turn saw this request as a waste of time and effort. Nothing He would do or say would ever make them believe.

    Beginning in Matthew 12:38-42, we read that the Pharisees won’t leave Jesus alone. Now they wanted to see a “sign from heaven” that would provide visual evidence of His Divinity. Consider what has happened so far in the ministry of the Lord Jesus. These same religious leaders had seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Stronger Marriages By Pst. Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024
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    But building a strong marriage is not always easy. It requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice. It requires a willingness to put the needs of our spouse above our own, to love them unconditionally, and to forgive them freely.

    Building Stronger Marriages Today I want to talk to you about the importance of building stronger marriages—marriages that are rooted in love, strengthened by faith, and sustained by the grace of God. In the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 24, we find these words: "Therefore a man shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Absolute Certainty Or Mere Sincerity? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 27, 2022
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    Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. These were certainly sincere in their efforts, but they were not found worthy to gain access to the kingdom.

    Absolute Certainty or Mere Sincerity? Matthew 7: 21-23 As we continue to study the Sermon on the Mount, we come to the portion of the message where Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. As we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Water To Wine

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 20, 2019
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    In his first miracle in a little town called Cana, Jesus shows that God moves in the ordinary parts of our lives to bring about the extraordinary, all in an effort to build our faith in him.

    Water to Wine John 2:1-11 January 20, 2019 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] I love the fact that Jesus did his first miracle at a wedding in a small Galilee town called Cana. Verse 1 introduces the story by stating, “On the third day a wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Regaining Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
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     | 9,231 views

    If a church has lost its purpose, then that congregation will be deprived of direction and momentum. Understanding our purpose will enable us to stay on the right path, in order to remain faithful and fruitful in our kingdom efforts.

    I wish to begin by sharing a verse from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 29:18 wisely cautions, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The American Standard Version says it like this: “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint.” Vision, or rather purpose, establishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passions Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2020
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    When you uncover the things that people are passionate about… and see the things that they ‘willingly’ give their – time, energy, resources and efforts too, you will learn a lot about that person. Same is true of Jesus.

    The PassionS Of Christ I Want To Know Christ!!! – week three THIS MORNING – I want to start off our time together by reading a several New Testament passages that are basically doxologies… NOW - the word doxology comes from a combination of the two Greek words, doxa meaning glory, honor or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hoping In The Lord's Mercy

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 30, 2014
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    To show the difference in Old and New Testament, in Old, according to performance of the person, that's why it's lacking; in New Testament, it's according to Divine effort of the LORD JESUS CHRIST on the cross of calvary.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is it according to your human effort or divine effort? Divine effort II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference in Old and New Testament, in Old, according to performance of the person, that's why it's lacking; in New Testament, it's according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Isa 53: 3 Jesus Was Despised Series

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 15, 2024
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    In Theology, if something is duplicated in the Bible, we can assume that God is making an effort to get our attention on the issue. So it’s interesting that the word “despised” is repeated twice in this verse. So we can say that God wants us to know that Jesus was despised.

    There is a general rule in Theology that if something is duplicated in the Bible, we can safely assume that God is making a determined effort to get our attention on the issue. And so it’s interesting that the word “despised” is repeated twice in this verse. So we can say that God wants us to face ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Sato avatar

    Comforting Kingdom

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    Have you ever heard of “Happy Hour?” This is a time where we try to distract ourselves from all the problems of the world and try to cope with the reality of real life…..I think one of the reasons that “Happy Hour” was created was in an effort to cope wi

    Opener: Have you ever heard of “Happy Hour?” This is a time where we try to distract ourselves from all the problems of the world and try to cope with the reality of real life…..I think one of the reasons that “Happy Hour” was created was in an effort to cope with our sorrows. This topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 8,228 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

    1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
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     | 2,950 views

    This sermon ties together Exodus 34:29-35 and 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 in an effort to deal with the things in our lives that keep us from fully experiencing the glory of God.

    Do Not Lose Heart Exodus 34:29-35 / 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 Intro: Many times I’ve heard it said that a woman who is having a baby has a certain “glow” about them. It is certainly true that most people express their emotions, both positive and negative on their faces. We know when we see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Abcs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
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    Growth is expected in our spiritual lives but unlike physical growth, our spiritual growth does not just happen, we need to give effort and consideration if we are to move from milk to solid food.

    ABCS of Spiritual Growth 06/30/08 AM Text: Various, 2 Peter 3:18 Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction It’s not uncommon to speak of the “ABC’s” of a topic when talking about the basics of that topic. When we see a book titled “The ABC’s of Child Development” we can pretty much guess that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Report To Headquarters Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    The Great Commission Jesus left his followers is about discipleship. Making disciples, baptizing disciples, and teaching disciples the whole counsel of God is the particular way the church is to focus her efforts to glorify God.

    Report to Headquarters (Acts 14:21-28) 1. Many Americans do not take honesty seriously. A boss asked one of his employees, 'Do you believe in life after death?' 'Yes, sir,' replied the new employee. 'I thought you would,' said the boss. 'Yesterday after you left to go to your brother's funeral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Appropriating God's Promise

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2007
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     | 5,046 views

    The promised land is God’s gift to Israel, but this gift did not come without human efforts. The people needs to trust God and be obedient to His Law. This is the key to appropriating God’s promise in life.

    Moses has died. Joshua has taken on the task of leading Israel. - In this speech, God announces that Israel is going to finally take possession of the promised Land. - This was God’s promise to Abraham - remember in the Sunday School, we learnt of God’s promise of a land, a seed and the blessing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible