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  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    The Benifits Package Of Justification Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL IS NOT TO GIVE US BLESSINGS, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST TO RECONCILE US TO GOD. THIS MESSAGE OPENS UP FOR US BENFITS SOME WHICH ARE EXPECTED OTHERS MAY BE UNEXPECTED BUT NECESSARY.

    ROMANS 5:1-5. THE BENEFITS PACKAGE OF JUSTIFICATION. I REMEMBER APPLYING FOR A JOB AT THE TOYOTA CAR PLANT IN DERBY AFTER GO THROUGH A RIGOROUS TESTING PROCESS I WAS ACCEPTED ONTO THE STAFF, AS A RESULT I WAS INCLUDED INTO A COMPANY WITH OFFERED GOOD COMPANY BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDED : ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Changes Things Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,889 views

    You can’t crowd the Holy Ghost into a tiny little corner in your life and expect that you’re gonna get all the things that God has in store for you.

    by Bishop Charles C Jones D.D. Text: Acts 4:31 When you try to do something without praying, what happens??? But have you ever noticed the difference of what happens when we pray first??? Before prayer it seems that we can do little but after we have prayed it seems as if we can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Well In Everything And Everyplace Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2021
     | 3,306 views

    How was your 2021? and What do you expect in 2022? For some, the year 2021 could have brought news on death, ailments, sickness, failures, hardships, and vulnerability. Look for the best in 2022.

    Theme: “Do well in everything and everyplace” Text: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 46 Introduction How was your 2021? and What do you expect in 2022? For some, the year 2021 could have brought news on death, ailments, sickness, failures, hardships, and vulnerability. It could have been days of hopelessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Advent Hope: A Light In The Darkness - The Promise Of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024
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     | 4,777 views

    We often see hope as something uncertain—a wish for better days ahead. But biblical hope is different. It’s not a wish; it’s a confident expectation rooted in the promises of God.

    Advent Hope: A Light in the Darkness - The Promise of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings hope in the darkness. Key Verse: Isaiah 9:2 – “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Soars! Fear Crawls.

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 15, 2022
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    Many Christians have settled for survival existence; they’re not expecting the abundance or the supernatural of God. They have been crippled by anxiety, disappointments, or fears. God commands us to wake up to faith.

    FAITH SOARS! FEAR CRAWLS. 2 Tim 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of things in our lives that cause us to worry. Rick Majerus, men’s basketball coach at the University of Utah, recently captured a common concern: “Everyone’s worried about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are Destined For Greater Heights

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
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    Being destined for greater heights means you are not permitted to settle in comfort zones or be defined by past achievements or failures. God has planted greatness in you and expects you to keep pressing forward.

    YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREATER HEIGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 4:18, Psalm 18:33 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with hills and valleys, but God’s desire is for His children to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Servant King

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 11, 2025
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    This is good for Palm Sunday or any other Sunday. Jesus rides into town a humble King when people were expecting a conquering king... But Jesus conquered not through force but by being a humble servant..

    INTRODUCTION (Walk slowly onto the platform with a thoughtful look. Pause.) If you knew your death was only days away, how would you spend your final week? Would you be hiding? Crying? Maybe you would be trying to bargain with God? Not Jesus… He rode into Jerusalem… And He didn’t ride in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Answer, But What Was The Question?

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 19, 2025
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    Jesus travels to the Jordan River to inaugurate His ministry by being Baptized in the Jordan River. This is not what John the Baptist expects, as John's Baptism is a baptism of Repentance. Why was Jesus Baptized?

    Based on a Sermon by Kevin Judd There’s a story about a pastor giving a children’s sermon. He decides to use a story about forest animals as his starting point, so he gathers the kids around him and begins by asking them a question. “I’m going to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Impartation For Incredible Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
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    Impartation is the divine transfer of grace, power, or spiritual ability from God or a vessel of God to a believer. Incredible increase is the supernatural enlargement of one’s capacity, resources, or influence beyond human expectations.

    Title: IMPARTATION FOR INCREDIBLE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:12-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 115:14, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, John 10:10 INTRODUCTION: Impartation is the divine transfer of grace, power, or spiritual ability from God or a vessel of God to a believer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,929 views

    When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry plants always bear strawberries.

    Fruits of the Holy Spirit Psalm 1 1. Galatians 5:18-26. 2. John 15:1-5 First of all, a fruit plant or tree will only produce one kind of fruit. When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Proper Place Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 737 views

    Living a life free from fear and anxiety is possible when we learn to trust God completely, giving our fears and worries to Him and expecting His peace to fill our hearts.

    So, you know how we all have that one drawer or closet in our room that's just full of random stuff? It's like a black hole, right? You throw in all the things you don't know what to do with, and they just disappear. But the thing is, they don't really go away. They're still there, cluttering up ...read more

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    Our Greatest Hope Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,264 views

    This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.

    The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more

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    Repent At Christmas

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2021
     | 1,796 views

    Does the Christian meaning of Christmas get lost? Purpose: What can we do to make it more meaningful? Plan: Let’s see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming in Luke 3:7-18.

    Prelude Does the Christian meaning of Christmas get lost? Purpose: What can we do to make it more meaningful? Plan: Let’s see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming in Luke 3:7-18. Vipers Luke 3:7 “So he began saying to the crowds who were going out to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Be The Judge Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2007
     | 2,975 views

    One of the most often quoted bible passages outside of church is from Matthew 7. Does this mean that Jesus expects his followers to never, ever make any kind of judgment of anyone or anything? Let’s find out.

    Probably one of the most quoted scriptures in our culture is “Do not judge.” This is usually used in the context another determining that what someone else says or does is wrong. But is that really the intention of the passage or has the verse been sort of “proof-texted?” You know—I have a point ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Beyond The Myths Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
     | 5,131 views

    Beyond the Myths of Marriage

    Beyond the Myths of Marriage Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 17, 2017 – Brad Bailey Focus: Marriage is less about personal fulfillment and more about personal growth… a truth which frees the unmarried and married alike from false pursuits and expectations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational