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    God's Fulfilment Of His Promise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,237 views

    Explore and understand God's unwavering faithfulness and His steadfast presence in our lives, as demonstrated through His promises and their fulfillment.

    Good morning, church family! Do you know what's more reliable than the rising sun, more constant than the North Star, and more dependable than gravity? It's the faithfulness of our God in keeping His promises. As Jerry Bridges once said, "The promises of the Bible are nothing more than God’s ...read more

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    "The Raising Of Lazarus"

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 29,573 views

    The message deals with the Power & Authority of Jesus over physical death as well as spiritual death.

    This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Isyour Name

    Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    A name identifies who you are.

    What Is Your Name? Acts 4:10-12 (KJV) “10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Being Enlarged In His Life

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,321 views

    And perhaps a more comprehensive statement of the feelings with which the gay people of the world regard Christians cannot be found than in this expression, "as sorrowful." True, they are not free from sorrow. They are tried like others. They have peculia

    Being Enlarged in His Life 2 Cor. 6:10 As made sorrowful yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many; as having nothing and yet possessing all things. As sorrowful, Grieving, afflicted, troubled, sad. Under these sufferings we seem always to be cast down and sad. We endure afflictions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obedience: The Evidence Of His Love

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2017
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,003 views

    Obedience which does not proceed from genuine love to Christ has no reality in it; it is not the genuine offspring of the heart, the real act of the soul. It lacks the essential motive and inspiration of all Christian deeds.

    OBEDIENCE: THE EVIDENCE OF HIS LOVE Study Text: John 14: 15 - 21 Introduction: - Jesus said, "If you love me, you will obey what I command”. Three motives for obedience exist: We can obey because we have to; we can obey because we need to; or we can obey because we want to. - A slave obeys because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord, My King Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,458 views

    The absolute supremacy of Christ means we are safe in his arms.

    We all like to feel safe and secure. When I was a young lad, I had this dream that has stayed with me for 45 years. I dreamt about a large house with a flight of external stairs. For some reason I was scared, I couldn’t work out why. Then I felt compelled to climb the flight of stairs—step by scary ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overtaking Those Ahead Of You By Divine Speed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025
     | 644 views

    No matter who seems to have gone ahead of you in life, when divine speed comes upon you, you can overtake and even surpass them by God's grace.

    OVERTAKING THOSE AHEAD OF YOU BY DIVINE SPEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46 "And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel." Supporting Texts: Amos 9:13, Isaiah 40:31, Joel 2:7, Psalm 18:29, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Epiphany Is The Season Of Illumination.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,098 views

    Epiphany is the season, in which we celebrate " the showing forth of our Lord JESUS AS A baby to the Wise Men or Magi.

    THE SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 7th SUNDAY OF JANUARY, 2001, The LESSON:.....Isaiah 60: 1-6 The Gospel:....... Matthew 2:1-12 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GO D AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2019
     | 5,630 views

    Paul says, “Seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence."

    11/13/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us (1 Thess. 5:12-13) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV) 12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Great Gifts For His Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2024
     | 1,594 views

    1. Flow out of His grace (vs. 7). 2. Came because our Deliverer went the distance for us (vs. 7-10). 3. Are given according to God's perfect wisdom (vs. 11, 15-16). 4. Are given for great purposes (vs. 12-16).

    God's Great Gifts for His Church Ephesians 4:7-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 6, 2024) BACKGROUND: *How do you describe God? There are many great ways we can find in His Word, but today we will focus on the fact that God is a great giver. James 1:17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Superman: The One And Only Son Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    Everything that Superman aspires to be in imaginary tales, Jesus is in reality—and so much more. The story of Superman is really a parable for the life of Jesus. This is part of a youth series called: Jesus Is My Superhero!

    The Last Son of Krypton Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare You know the story. Everyone who hears it can never forget. Once, long ago, a rocket ship dove out of the sky and landed on the humble property of Jonathan and Martha Kent. What happened next would change their lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Limitless Love Lasts Longest Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    From the restricted worship of the Old Covenant to the all encompassing love and universal saving grace of Jesus, the writer to the Hebrews shows why Jesus is able to offer Limitless Love to a lost and dying world.

    HEBREWS 9:18-28 LIMITLESS LOVE LASTS LONGEST I. LIMITED ATONEMENT: Hebrews 9:18-23 A. Legalistic. B. Laborious. C. Labyrinthine. II. LATTER ATONEMENT: Hebrews 9:23-27 A. Luminary. B. Last. C. Locales. III. LIMITLESS ATONEMENT: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Intimate And Living Connection Between Baptism And Eucharist.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “The intimate and living connection between Baptism and Eucharist.” John 1: 29-42

    Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “The intimate and living connection between Baptism and Eucharist.” John 1: 29-42 In a cascade of testimonials, John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Incarnate Word" Series

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    This sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Incarnate Word of God from John 1:1-14.

    Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Incarnate Word John 1.1-18 In the opening scenes of the musical Camelot, King Arthur appears standing in a field dressed in the clothes of a common peasant. To look at him, one would have no idea that he is a king. In fact when Guinevere first meets Arthur, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread... Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 101 ratings
     | 41,905 views

    This is the fourth sign the Gospel of John gives us revealing the identity of Jesus. The feeding of the 5000 is more than a miraculous feeding.

    GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD… When I hold a hockey puck in my hands, it’s just a hockey puck. But when you place that hockey puck in the hands of Team Canada…aaahhhh, it’s just a hockey puck. It should have been a thing of beauty. Put a paintbrush in any of our hands and you might just paint ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite