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  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Honoring Others Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    Authorities will show us if we truly understand honor.

    INTRO: Football practice was over, and Denny was sore from head to toe. Slowly he climbed the graffiti-laden stairway of the aging apartment building. Suddenly, his mother’s chilling screams pierced the cold, still air. He had heard the sound many times before. Still, a sickening knot formed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Truth About Freedom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 856 views

    The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers in society, and God's sovereignty over all things, so that we can live out our faith with courage, conviction, and humility.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into three powerful passages of Scripture that will help us understand the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers, and God's sovereignty over all things. As we explore these truths, our hearts will be stirred to live ...read more

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    The Lord's Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 17, 2019
     | 2,960 views

    We are impatiently waiting for His rule to be consummated

    Maybe most of you are more patient than I am. When something is decided upon, I want to get it done A.S.A.P. Red lights should be replaced by green lights at my arrival at the intersection. Over the years God has painstakingly, progressively, patiently helped me cool my jets when waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Reigns

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 520 views

    Jesus reigns over creation, nations, the Church, the forces of darkness, and eternity. No power can overthrow His throne. His kingdom is not of this world, yet He governs every aspect of existence.

    JESUS REIGNS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." – Revelation 19:16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 93:1-2, Matthew 28:18, Philippians 2:9-11, Daniel 7:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:25 INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sacrificing Our Rights

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    We may have our rights, but our freedom to exercise them are governed by their impact on a weak brother

    1 Cor 8:1-13 – Sacrificing our Rights Ministry Breakup Party  Here’s the scenario – true story  Our ministry network had a breakup lunch at the Gulls Restaurant last month  At the luncheon are Baptists, Pentecostals, Uniting Church, and Church of Christ ministers  I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When Ordinary People Give

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,192 views

    Here are four principles that should govern the way ordinary people like you and me give to the Lord.

    1 Chronicles 21:18-25 When Ordinary People Give Today in our service I want to share with you four principles that ought to guide your giving. Our services are going to be a little different this morning because during the course of the sermon you will be hearing some personal accounts from some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stages Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,830 views

    We will close out this chapter looking at the stages of faith as seen in the life of a government official of Jesus’ day.

    Tonight we will finish up chapter 4 of John. We’ve now gotten away from the story of the woman at the well. Last week we talked about how we show evidence of our faith when we honor Jesus, when we welcome him into our lives, and finally when we receive Him. Tonight we will close out this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Legacy

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,365 views

    Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ.

    A MOTHER’S LEGACY 2 Timothy 1:5 Sermon Objective: Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ. INTRO Indira Ghandi once said, “If you give me good mothers I will give you a good nation.” Her comment is not unique. Many world ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Do People See The Face Of Christ In Us?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2018
     | 3,598 views

    What do you do when you are being ground between the wheels of governments mired in error?

    Ss Philip and James 2018 Reformation/Revolution There’s a beautiful icon from the early part of the last millennium that shows a visualization of the Trinity. The Father is pictured looking to His left, and the Son is pictured looking to His right, and the Holy Spirit is right between. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Securing Divine Help Through The Mind (Right Thinking) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2026
     | 140 views

    Divine help is accessed and sustained when the mind is aligned with God’s truth and governed by right thinking.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH THE MIND (RIGHT THINKING) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 Key Verse: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” — Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,462 views

    Just as there are laws of nature that govern the universe, there are also moral and spiritual laws that God has written into His creation.

    Sowing And Reaping Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease. God has established some natural principles in His universe that are unbending. Certain things happen with consistency. When Isaac Newton observed ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Our Dual Citizenship

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 2, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    As children of God we have dual citizenship: as citizens of our native country and as citizens of the Kingdom of God.

    OUR DUAL CITIZENSHIP So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone. Ephesians 2:19-20 Then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Christ The Lord Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018
     | 3,798 views

    Jesus is the Messiah Lord who has double power and authority. He could use this power and authority completely for himself, yet he uses his power and authority completely for us. To give us Shalom.

    Note that this message was preached at a Christmas service ... so is shorter than the rest in the series. Message Luke 2:11 Name Above All Names - Christ the Lord Today on this Christmas day we are continuing to look at the names of Jesus in the early. We have been looking at these names through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Current Crisis In America (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,240 views

    In a time of high emotion and turbulence Christians must carefully anchor their decisions in biblical principles. This message addresses how we must fight the current cultural battle and where the focus of our efforts must be.

    Introduction America is in a serious time of crisis. Most of us can easily see that. The crisis poses a serious question as to what we should do now. A lot of energy has been expended in recent months by both liberals and conservatives in the political process. As conservatives, we are disappointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Principles Of Biblical Prosperity

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,207 views

    PROSPERITY IS NOT A SIN. IT IS THE MANIFESTATION OF GOD'S GLORY AND AUTHORITY HERE ON EARTH

    TOPIC: PRINCIPLES OF BIBLICAL PROSPERITY LESSON: INTRODUCTION DEUT 29:9 Jos 1:7•8, 3Jhn 1:2; Job 36:11 Ps 35:27; Zech 1:17. To prosper is to thrive, do well in every area of life, get on, grow, flourish [Ps 1:1-3) to be well off, affluent, rich, successful. The first thing you need to known ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal