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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Earthly Copies Of The Heavenly Things

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014
     | 5,203 views

    To show that our faith and hope rests in JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Where is your hope and faith resting? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our faith and hope rests in JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:23 (Amplified Bible) 9:23 By such means, therefore, it was necessary for the [earthly] copies of the heavenly things to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salvation And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,853 views

    The dynamic of salvation and the reality of suffering in the believer’s life

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 01, 2007 Date Preached: June 03, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Salvation and Suffering Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “living A Spirit-Filled Life”

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
     | 3,949 views

    Do we really know the reality of the Holy Spirit?

    “Living a Spirit-Filled Life” OPEN: I want to speak this morning on the topic of being filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is something we Christians like to talk about a lot - but I think for some it is a matter of talk but not necessarily a matter of experience. We talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Independence Day

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,452 views

    Celebrating the the prize of independence and freedom before the reality is in hand.

    Independence Day This weekend many people are celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Many have taken extra time off from work and are traveling. Some are taking a special opportunity to visit family. Others just stay home and perhaps watch the John Wayne marathon on TV. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Eruption

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    Christmas is the reality of God’s plan for salvation for all humanity.

    “ERUPTION” LUKE 1: 68-79 DECEMBER 10, 2000 INTRODUCTION: In 1994, two Americans answered an invitation for the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glimpses Into Heaven Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    Second message looking at the reality or Eternity and joy of heaven.

    Glimpses of Heaven Series: Driven by Eternity Sunday Sermon / September 16th 2007 Intro: Last week I shared my concern of many people’s weak, uninspiring and unbiblical ideas of Heaven. I told you this week we will look into the Bible so that we could look into Heaven. God has told us many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Wait With Purpose: Bridging Ascension And Pentecost - Acts 1:4-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,055 views

    How do we bridge the gap from Ascension to Pentecost? The answer is: we wait. We wait with purpose—waiting in prayer and expectation, just as the early disciples did.

    Go! And Wait with Purpose: Bridging Ascension and Pentecost – Waiting in Prayer and Expectation Introduction Today, we stand in the gap between two monumental events in the life of Jesus and His Church. The Ascension of our Lord, the moment when Jesus physically ascended into heaven, leaving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Shall Come To Pass

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
     | 749 views

    Life is full of uncertainties, but one thing remains sure—the promises of God never fail.

    IT SHALL COME TO PASS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions." – Joel 2:28 Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Word Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025
     | 249 views

    Jesus Christ is the Living Word of God, who left the glory of heaven to dwell among humanity, revealing God’s character, grace, and truth.

    JESUS THE WORD MADE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:14 Key Verse: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14 Supporting Texts: Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Importance Of Living By The Truth

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 17, 2025
     | 221 views

    Without truth, there can be no real faith, no genuine relationship with God, and no lasting transformation. To live by the truth is to embrace the very nature of God, for the Bible tells us that God is not a man that He should lie (Numbers 23:19).

    THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING BY THE TRUTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:32 – “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Supporting Texts: John 14:6, Proverbs 12:19, Ephesians 4:25, 2 Corinthians 13:8, Psalm 51:6 INTRODUCTION: Truth is the very foundation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bobby Roger avatar

    Get Your Head Out Of The Sand Part I Series

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,955 views

    A message about the reality of God’s judgment

    THE REALITY OF GOD¡¦S JUDGMENT or GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE SAND Part I Amos 3-5 I. AMOS¡¦ FIRST MESSAGE: A WARNING OF GOD¡¦S IMPENDING JUDGMENT (chap. 3) A. The Lord¡¦s Reason 3:1-2 1. His divine choosing 2. His disciplining choice B. The Logical Reality (cause and effect) 3:1-8 1. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Successful Interpersonal Relationships

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    1. Love must be based in God's reality.

    1. Love must be based in God's reality. Love should not be hvpocritically Pharisaical. The unconditional love of God is enduring without exhibiting undue anger, irritations, or annoyance. Love has the courage to change the things it can, the serenity to accept the things it cannot change and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Treston avatar

    If God Is My Father What Does That Make Him?

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 2,898 views

    the reality of being a father as told by God the Father

    Ever been confronted with the question " what’s God like?" Now it’s not the sort of question that comes up very often but sometimes, just sometimes it might. Maybe you’ve been walking down the street and someone come up to you asked this question. Maybe it’s been at work over the smoko room ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Some Times Even I Make Me Sick

    Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,781 views

    Sin, its reality, and my dog Fido

    CHANGES For those of you who are over the age of 15 you have probably seen a lot of changes. Attitudes have changed, language has changed The meaning of language has changed One that particularly has hit me is the meaning of the word sin. Now AI am not old but it has changed so much Once upon a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Satan Demons And The Spiritual Realm

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    Basic Biblical teaching on the reality and existence of Satan

    -----------------------------------PowerPoint Available Satan Demons and the Spiritual Realm - We have an enemy - We would never believe before 9/11 a plane would be used as a bomb - America does not believe we have an enemy The Harris Poll - 48% believe Invasion of Iraq strengthen war on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist