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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Be Used By God — Honouring Women In God’s Mission And Lessons From Women In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025
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     | 1,883 views

    Some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This misunderstanding arises from a misinterpretation of certain biblical texts while ignoring the broader testimony of Scripture.

    Go! And Be Used by God — Honouring Women in God’s Mission Throughout history, God has called and empowered both men and women to serve His kingdom, proclaim His truth, and lead His people. Yet, some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Antidotes For Anger

    Contributed by James Dina on Sep 24, 2020
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     | 5,813 views

    Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Cease from anger because it rests in the bosom of fools.

    ANTIDOTES FOR ANGER Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools (Ecclesiastes 7:9) Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned (Gautama Buddha). Cease from anger because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Persistent Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025
     | 571 views

    Persistent faith is the unwavering trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. It is the kind of faith that refuses to give up, holding on until there is a manifestation of the promise.

    THE POWER OF PERSISTENT FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1-8 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, James 1:6-8, Mark 10:46-52, Matthew 15:21-28, Romans 4:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Persistent faith is the unwavering trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Song Of Strength: We Shall Overcome Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jul 13, 2025
     | 316 views

    "No matter the trials we face, our spirit rises. This is for every heart still holding on—believing in a better tomorrow. We shall overcome… together."

    SERMON TITLE: A Song of Strength: We Shall Overcome MAIN TEXT: John 1:5 (NIV) "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." INTRODUCTION Beloved, there are songs that stir emotion, and there are songs that resurrect hope. "We Shall Overcome" is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Unseen Power Of Palm Sunday SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 11,935 views

    Palm Sunday, often overshadowed by Resurrection Sunday, holds four key significances. It also poses a question - how do we react when Jesus enters our lives?

    Palm Sunday is often overlooked because it is overshadowed by Resurrection Sunday. However, it holds significant importance for four reasons. Additionally, it is important to consider how we respond when Jesus approaches our lives. Palm Sunday is mentioned in all four gospels: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark ...read more

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    Already, But Not Yet

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 23, 2022
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     | 5,380 views

    What are the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God? Where are they located? Does knowing hold any significance for the believer? The kingdom was part of Jesus' message, and it should be a part of our message too.

    I have entitled our message this morning “Already, But Not Yet.” This sermon title may sound a bit strange; however, it will soon make sense. I am going to have us focus on the topic of the kingdom, and see if we can identify its location. Many of us will probably say, “Well, that’s easy! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tickle My Ears, But Don’t Scratch My Heart

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,058 views

    The Apostle foretells a day when Christians will deliberately turn their backs on sound doctrine, embracing error because it makes them comfortable and because the error is convenient.

    “The time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.”[1] There is an old saying that is sometimes heard among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angel Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 23, 2014
     | 3,569 views

    The children of God that see and hear, hold visions in their hearts know of the angels' presence and know of the spiritual realm---what happens in the spirit and WAIT for the manifestation here on earth as we wait for the harvest of God.

    Angel Prayer by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 23, 2014) “Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing not see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Every Action Has A Reaction

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,501 views

    Every sin we commit in our lives takes us down a wrong turn... can we get back on the streight and narrow?

    06/14/2002 Every Action has a reaction Have any of you ever been lost while driving somewhere? Maybe in a big city or something? I missed my turn in Little Rock the first time I traveled there after moving to Arkansas, it was late, it was dark, and I was tired. That was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church- God's Establishment Series

    Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    In this sermon we go back to what the Bible says about the establishment of the church. We should want to be the church Jesus died to establish.

    Kim Huffman 1/4/4 Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church Series #1 "THE CHURCH—GOD’S ESTABLISHMENT" MT. 16:13-19 INTRODUCTION: How would you define the role of the church in the world today? The church was born, she conformed, she became deformed, she was reformed but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek Those Things Above Series

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 29,306 views

    Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

    Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love That's Tough To Do

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    Who knows why someone chooses to be our enemy? And how do you respond to them when they do? The tendency is to strike back.

    Love That’s Tough to Do Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, IL Delivered on February 18, 2001 Mat 5:43 "You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 15,861 views

    Many are too busy to pray and worship God. This sermon encourages us to return back to the basics and keep prayer and worship the main thing.

    KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING By: Wah Lok Text : Luke 10:38 – 42 Verse 42 “One thing is needed and Mary has chosen that good part which will not be taken from her”. Introduction. There are many things in life which we consider important. Yearly, I would review my goals for the year and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Be Exalted

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Jan 25, 2009
     | 9,698 views

    David looks back upon his life and recognizes the faithfulness of God. His thanksgiving turns into praise and his praise turns into worship.

    King David’s life was a life in which we all can relate. David had great disappointments and great times of joy and happiness. He had inward and outward struggles, great sins and times of moral clarity and purity, He had loves and loves lost, but David recognized one constant and sure thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding Power In Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    The early church understood the key to spiritual power flowed from an active prayer life. The church needs to get back to the practice of prayer.

    Finding Power in Prayer Selected Passages from Acts Introduction I need Thee Every Hour Sweet Hour of Prayer I Must Tell Jesus What a Friend We Have in Jesus The hymn book is filled with wonderful songs about the subject of prayer and each one of these were a vital part of the church that I grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God