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    Your Name On God’s List PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 787 views

    Explore and understand Revelation 20:15, emphasizing the importance of God's justice and mercy, the judgment of nations, the blessing of the saved, and the eternal security of the redeemed.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into Revelation and the deep, sometimes daunting prophecy of John—specifically Revelation 20:15. This is a verse that speaks of judgment, but also of blessing and eternal security for those redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. The Bible says in ...read more

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    The Focus And Ministry Of God’s Messiah Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 18, 2025
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    God gives us a very clear, very distinct picture of the Messiah's purpose, relationship to Him, and what He will be responsible for doing. The challenge for us today is: will we receive this completed work to restore our relationship with a God who has never stopped loving us?

    Isaiah, Part 17 The Focus and Ministry of God’s Messiah Isaiah 42:1-9 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us! - Last week, we saw a unique proclamation challenging us about who God is -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is The Only True And Living God

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 21, 2025
     | 370 views

    We have a God that is the only true and living God, sitted on His throne in Heaven.

    In the world that we are living nowadays, with so many evil things happening that is unimaginable we can still hold on to the fact that our God is living and real. And God is the creator of the universal and everything in it, and he is not surprised with everything that is going on. God is a Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Trust In God’s Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,080 views

    1 Corinthians 10:13 reassures us of God’s faithfulness in the midst of our struggles.

    Go! And Trust in God’s Faithfulness Introduction Today, we turn to one of the most encouraging and practical promises in all of Scripture, found in 1 Corinthians 10:13. This verse reassures us of God’s faithfulness in the midst of our struggles. Let’s begin by reading the text ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Hand In The Critical Moment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025
     | 826 views

    There are moments in life when we face challenges that seem insurmountable—critical moments where the outcome seems uncertain and the path forward unclear. However, it is in these very moments that God’s hand of deliverance is most evident.

    Title: GOD’S HAND IN THE CRITICAL MOMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:21-22 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, Daniel 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when we face challenges that seem insurmountable—critical moments where the outcome seems uncertain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Synergy Of God’s Design For Marriage

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 1, 2025
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    Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners.Their duties are different, yet perfectly balanced—like melody and harmony in a song.

    The Synergy of God’s Design: Husband and Wife Molded Together I. God’s Perfect Design for Marriage From the beginning, God declared: “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18). Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners—two complementary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Grace Sustains Us Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,072 views

    God's grace is sufficient for us, even in our weaknesses. Our weaknesses keep us humble and reliant on God's strength.

    Today, we're going to be talking about God's grace. We all have those times when life just seems too hard, right? Maybe it's school, friends, family, or just feeling down. But guess what? God's got your back, no matter what. Object Lesson: Bring out a backpack and start loading it with heavy books, ...read more

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    My God's A Big Ol' God!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    A sermon describing various implications of God’s power.

    My God’s a Big Ol’ God Various Scriptures Aberdeen Area Promise Keepers Fall Rally September 27, 2001 Introduction When I asked Ron what he wanted me to speak on, he said that the theme was basically revival. Well, I thought that’s about as good a theme as we could get, especially in light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Knowing God - #2 - The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,880 views

    Third in a series on attributes of God and how we are to reflect them.

    KNOWING GOD - #2 The Glory of God Various Scriptures Introduction This is the third in our series of messages dealing with the attributes or character qualities of God. Two weeks ago we looked at the love of God, and last week we looked at how we reflect the love of God in word, action, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Knowing God - #6 - God Is Holy Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,147 views

    Last in a series about attributes of God and how we can reflect them to others.

    KNOWING GOD - #6 God is Holy 1 Peter 1:15-16 Introduction I like white shirts. I like them a lot. Part of the reason is that they go with everything. No matter what color of pants you are wearing, no matter what color tie, no matter what color shoes (I go for black most of the time), a white ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Finishing God’s Plan Strong Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026
     | 5 views

    God’s ultimate desire is not only that you start well, but that you finish His ordained plan with faithfulness, strength, and eternal reward.

    FINISHING GOD’S PLAN STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Acts 20:24; Hebrews 12:1-2; Matthew 24:13; Philippians 3:12-14; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where God Guides, God Provides

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 13,250 views

    This sermon shows the provisions of God and His guiding hand on our lives as we persue new levels of faith.

    Scripture: Gen. 22:1--- Title: "Where God Guides, God Provides" Introduction: There’s not a day when we are not faced with challenges. The challenges come in different sizes, but they come every day. How we deal with these challenges determines how we grow in our relationship with God. Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Essence Of God (God's Nature Or Character) Series

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,747 views

    This lesson teaches the ten essences (divine attributes) of God, and how we as believers can use this knowedge as a problem-solving rationale.

    THE ESSENCE OF GOD: A Biblical Rationale for Knowing God and Solving Our Problems (Rom. 1:19-20) [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/essence.html] [HTML formatted outline for this sermon is located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Open Door—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,823 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.

    GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Open Door—2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,974 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are

    GOD’S OPEN DOOR-II—Revelation 3:7-13 Father’s Day—2002 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist