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    Wrestling And Embracing

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,757 views

    A sermon about revival

    WRESTLING AND EMBRACING Habakkuk 1: 1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. Habakkuk’s name means to wrestle or to embrace 1. The meaning of his name is about all we know about him 2. From the book’s message that bears his name, we know that he lived in the days shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Failure And Loss

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    God is greater than any problem, failure or loss because He is sovereign in all situations

    How to Handle Failure and Loss Rom. 8:26-38 Many people struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustomed to success. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set of circumstances often sink into depression, anger or isolation. Hopelessness often creeps in to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elements Of A Fruitful Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 14, 2009
     | 4,741 views

    In this sermon we look at how to have a fruitful personal ministry through the words of Paul in Colossians 1:24-29

    Paul’s Elements of a Fruitful Ministry “How to Glorify Christ in our lives” Colossians 1:24-29 October 11, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and review: In Colossians 1:15-19 the apostle Paul showed us the preeminence of the God/Man Jesus Christ! In Colossians 1:19-22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered By The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,504 views

    We live in a world obsessed power: political power, military power, racial power, monetary power etc. However, God has an overcoming, victorious power available to every believer through presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In the midst of the dar

    Empowered By the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be £witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 2:1 - 4 (NKJV) 1When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Proud, The Powerful, And The Squandering Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 26, 2021
     | 2,669 views

    Wisdom helps us recognize corruption, avoid corruption, and work around corruption.

    The Proud, the Powerful, and the Squandering (Proverbs 29:1-4) 1, A little girl asks her father: "Daddy, what is corruption?" -- Go bring me a beer and I'll tell you. -- But mommy said you should stop drinking! -- Get yourself an ice-cream too while you bring me that beer. -- Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
     | 582 views

    The life of a believer is meant to be filled with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. The command to "be filled with the Spirit" in Ephesians 5:18 is not a suggestion but an essential requirement for victorious Christian living.

    BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:18 "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit." Supporting Texts: Acts 2:4, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:14, John 7:37-39, Isaiah 44:3 INTRODUCTION: The life of a believer is meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Releasing Past Pain To Embrace A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 9, 2026
     | 84 views

    This sermon teaches the necessity of letting go of past pain, disappointments, and regrets to step into the fullness of God’s plan for a greater tomorrow.

    RELEASING PAST PAIN TO EMBRACE A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformed By Truth: Casting Our Burdens On The Lord Psalm 55:22 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,138 views

    Psalm 55:22 encourages us to cast our burdens on the Lord. This verse, rich with promise and comfort, invites us to experience transformation through trusting in God's sustaining power.

    Transformed by Truth: Casting Our Burdens on the Lord Psalm 55:22 Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Psalm 55:22, where we are encouraged to cast our burdens on the Lord. This verse, rich with promise and comfort, invites us to experience transformation through trusting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
     | 397 views

    To become a true Christian, one must follow the path laid out in Scripture: repentance, faith in Christ, transformation by the Holy Spirit, and a commitment to follow Christ daily.

    BECOMING A TRUE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:1-7 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:9-10, Acts 2:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Luke 9:23 INTRODUCTION: While many people identify as Christians by culture or background, Jesus was clear that becoming a true Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing For Truth In A Perverted Generation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 444 views

    This is not the time for passive Christianity. It is a time for bold, Spirit-led believers to rise up and stand for truth in love.

    STANDING FOR TRUTH IN A PERVERTED GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 1:18-32 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 5:20, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Jude 1:3-7, John 17:17, Ephesians 5:11 INTRODUCTION: We are living in an age where the line between right and wrong has become blurred. Truth is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    It is the "blessed hope" because: 1. God is in control. 2. There will be final justice. 3. We have hope. 4. We have the power to overcome.

    I remember sitting in an auditorium listening to a woman who was supposed to be an expert on the second coming of Jesus Christ. She had charts and a very large painting of Jesus returning to the earth. She was explaining how the church (the believers and followers of Jesus) would be “raptured” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2024
     | 827 views

    In the beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of a servant leaving us a clear picture of the heart attributes and actions that will enable us to be a servant like Jesus.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? Most, if not all of us, right? 1. When you visit an art museum, do you run through the gallery, or should you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do As I Do

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2021
     | 5,542 views

    Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. I can swear but if I hear you do it you're in trouble. Contrast that with what we see in the bible and we realize the right thing to be able to say is, 'do as I do'.

    DO AS I DO Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. That's our response when we hear, 'but you do it' or, 'but you say it'. I can swear up a storm but if I hear you do it you're in big trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Act In Church

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,864 views

    Exposition of 1 Timothy on the relationship of the nature of the church and our Christian conduct.

    How to Act in Church 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Don¡¦t act that way in church! Ever said that? Been told that? I¡¦ll bet you have. Especially some of our kids. Take your hat off. Stop running. Don¡¦t talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020
     | 5,485 views

    The mark of the church is reality. What is said and done is a true reflection of what they are inwardly.

    President Harry Truman enjoyed telling the story about a man who was hit on the head at work. The blow was so severe that he was knocked unconscious for an extended period. His family was convinced that he was dead. The funeral home was called, and the undertaker picked him up at the hospital. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist