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  • Danny Nance avatar

    The Powerful Word Of God

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,204 views

    A sermon focusing on the power of God’s Word to change our lives.

    The Powerful Word of God Hebrews 4:12-13 “The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me. I stand alone on the Word of God, the B-I-B-L-E!” Remember that chorus from your childhood? I do. I don’t remember ever attending V.B.S. without hearing that song. As Baptists, we have proudly declared that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of The Whirlwind: Born To Trouble Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,206 views

    What job encounters in our text this week is a god who overwhelms and transforms him, even in the depth of his pain.

    There’s nothing wrong with once in a while leaving the place of worship awestruck. It would become tiring on a weekly basis, but now and then, it is good to tremble at the threshold of the throne of God. I wonder this morning Wesley Does anyone come to worship expecting to encounter the living ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Heartbeat Of God

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 18, 2014
     | 4,230 views

    God wants us to become aware of Him

    THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD (Play cd with heartbeat on) What a sound, something alive, something real. WOW. To hear that sound we have to be pretty close. Like lying on one’s chest. Then how much closer does one have to be to God. You cannot just go around and ask ‘can I listen to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Of Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 77 views

    The fire of God symbolises His presence, power, purity, and passion. From the burning bush that called Moses, to the fire on Mount Carmel, to the cloven tongues of fire at Pentecost, God's fire reveals His nature and demands.

    GOD OF FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:29 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:2-5, 1 Kings 18:36-39, Acts 2:1-4, Leviticus 6:12-13, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Our God is not only loving and merciful—He is also a consuming fire. The fire of God symbolises His presence, power, purity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stepping Into A New Season

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 376 ratings
     | 318,664 views

    We serve a God of seasons. This sermon addresses three main points that saints encounter when we step into a new season of God.

    Introduction This morning I want you to look around you. Look over this building, and the faces of those sitting around you. You see, this is a different place than you walked into this morning. And those of you who came into this place this morning are different, because you just stepped into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Divine Fire Of The Holy Lord

    Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    In this sermon, we look to one of the greatest texts in the Scripture and discover how Isaiah’s encounter with a holy God must become ours.

    The Divine Fire of the Holy Lord Is. 6:1-8 PSCOC 2/11/07 Introduction: The perils of idealistic youth. When I was a young preaching student I was full of zeal for serving the Lord. The problem was is that I was also full of pride. I remember a particular song that I really identified with by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Owe ... Others Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 11, 2020
     | 4,129 views

    This is part of a three sermon series - We Owe ... This sermon focuses on what We Owe Others - a. A Personal Encounter with God b. To be An Example of Holy Living 3. To Share a Positive Message

    Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13; John 7:38-39; Luke 19:11-27 Title: We Owe Others Proposition: There are three things that We Owe Others 1. An Encounter with the LORD 2. An Example 3. The Message of Good News* Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! N. T. Wright made ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Getting A Fresh Start With God

    Contributed by Charles Fuller on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 251 ratings
     | 27,428 views

    You can have a brand new start with God if you will obey Him, acknowledge Him, and follow Him.

    Luke 5:1-11, Getting a Fresh Start with God Limestone Baptist Church, December 31, 2000 Chuck Fuller, Pastor INTRODUCTION I remember so well playing outdoor games in my childhood with my little brother and all the guys in our neighborhood. We had a rule that superceded all other rules when were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacred Space

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,279 views

    Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God.

    Title: Sacred Space Text: Exodus 3:1-15 Thesis: Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God. Introduction In The World’s Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins plays the part of Burt Munro, a New Zealander who set a number of world speed records in the 1960s riding an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sometimes, You Have To Climb A Mountain! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,044 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering Christ, applying His teachings in everyday life, and sharing His message in the modern world.

    Beloved congregation, there is a certain, undeniable warmth that fills our hearts when we gather together in this sacred place, a sanctuary where we come to seek God's face, to hear His voice, to know His will, and to be transformed by His Word. We find ourselves standing on the precipice of ...read more

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    The Favor Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,070 views

    God gives us grace to forgive our sins. But how many of us miss out on His favor for daily living because we ignore His promises and principles revealed in the Bible. We need to see God clearly and apply His truths daily.

    Intro: I remember my brother in law Curtis coming up with the best app of all time. There was a bug on the wall and he grabbed his phone and said “I got an app for that,” and proceeded to smash the bug with his phone. With the introduction of the I Phone, I Pad and all the smart phones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smeared With The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    God’s presence in our lives is a vital necessity for living according to God’s standard.

    Smeared With the Presence of God Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: I want us to focus in on that phrase: "I am with you always" for a time today. The promise of God to all who follow after Him is "His presence." More than anything else in this world, we need God’s presence surrounding us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Encouraged; Live For God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 8, 2015
     | 5,054 views

    John concludes his first letter with wisdom and affirmation that each of us can use today. We must keep ourselves from the things that are ungodly (idols), yet live purposefully showing Christ to all we encounter.

    Be encouraged; Live for God 1 John Bible Study, Part 13 1 John 5:13-21 Introduction - If you accept God’s testimony and believe on it for yourself (v9) -- You have internal assurance of what God has done and consider it true -- You cannot believe something without knowing and accepting it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Place: Finding God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 233 views

    The secret place is not a mystical idea—it is the real, living presence of God that we can experience daily. It is where our spirits are nourished, our minds are renewed, and our hearts are transformed.

    THE SECRET PLACE: FINDING GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:6, Exodus 33:7-11, Psalm 27:5, Luke 5:16, Isaiah 26:3 INTRODUCTION: The "secret place" is not merely a physical location—it is a spiritual dimension where divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Your Name? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,202 views

    Explore Jacob's transformative encounter with God at Peniel, and emphasize the significance of struggle and wrestling with God in our own spiritual journeys.

    Good morning, church family. Isn’t it amazing how God reveals himself in the most unexpected ways and places? Today, we're turning our attention to an encounter that strikes us with its intensity and its significance. It's a story of wrestling, of struggle, and ultimately, of transformation. We're ...read more

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