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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Apostolic Boldness

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,488 views

    Peter and John possessed a boldness in the face of hostility that inspires and motivates us to be faithful in our witness.

    Apostolic Boldness Acts 4:1-31 WHEN GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH was Vice President of the United States, he represented our nation at the funeral of former Soviet Communist leader, Leonid Brezhnev. He was deeply moved by the silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Ark I Saw Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 28, 2019
     | 3,863 views

    Jesus, as Noah, is about an odd task, building a church community of servants in an often hostile culture.

    1. Some of you have been to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY Ark Encounter is a Christian religious and creationist theme park that opened in Grant County, Kentucky in 2016. The centerpiece of the park is a large representation of Noah's Ark based on the Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Creates Sea Life And Fowl On Day 5

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Nov 28, 2022
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    God created fish and birds to teach us about His infinite wisdom and glory. We can learn life changing wisdom by studying fish and birds. God designed some animals as prophetic Types to teach us important spiritual lessons

    Genesis 1:20-23 Day 5: God Creates Sea Life & Fowl “& God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature (Heb. = living soul) that hath life, & fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. (21) & God created great whales, & every living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution And Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 346 views

    Persecution is not a sign of defeat but a confirmation that we are on the right path. When we face opposition in evangelism, we must not be discouraged but rejoice, knowing that we are partaking in Christ’s sufferings. The gospel is unstoppable, and no amount of persecution can hinder God’s plan.

    PERSECUTION AND EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:11-12 "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Anger And Temper Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
     | 356 views

    Anger is a fire that must be managed before it burns down everything around you.

    DEALING WITH ANGER AND TEMPER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:26-27 "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 14:29; James 1:19-20; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Colossians 3:8; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
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     | 441 views

    Bitterness is a weight that God never intended us to carry. It corrupts the heart, poisons relationships, and hinders destiny. But through Christ, we have the power to overcome it.

    DEALING WITH BITTERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:15 (KJV): "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:31, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Attackers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
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    Many times, attacks come when we are making progress in our walk with God or stepping into new levels of breakthrough. The enemy fights hard to resist those who are determined to fulfill God’s purpose. However, the Bible assures us that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).

    DEALING WITH ATTACKERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 35:1-8, Exodus 14:14, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Ephesians 6:12, Romans 12:19 INTRODUCTION Every believer will face attacks in one form or another. These attacks may come from people, circumstances, or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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     | 11,829 views

    Delayed Obedience is Disobedience

    Delayed Obedience is Disobedience Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee, a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Key To A Happy Life Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 137 ratings
     | 16,596 views

    Part 1 in a study through the 119th Psalm

    The Key to a Happy Life Part 1 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Psalm119 Date: January 26, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:1-8 Introduction I once heard of a story about a preacher who was to preach in view of a call at a church as the new pastor. As he toured the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Like The Chameleon

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,262 views

    The chameleon is an unclean creature. Christians should avoid its characteristic of changing opinions to suite our environment.

    THE CHAMELEON When the new nation of Israel was getting ready to go into the land that God had promised them, their leader, Moses, gave them instructions on how they should live as God’s people. God wanted them to prosper, but for this to happen, they had to avoid certain animals that could harm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 14, 2020
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     | 7,399 views

    Laodicea is nothing more than a “room temperature” church. It has become just like its environment

    The Letter to the Church in Laodicea Rev. 3: 14-22 The book of Revelation is often viewed as a strange book full of mysterious symbols that are difficult or impossible to understand. Yet the Bible states just the opposite! The word "revelation" means "to unveil" or "to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Speed Limits And Stop Signs

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 7, 2021
     | 3,222 views

    We must stand firm in God’s righteousness, especially in the political environment of "offense."

    Speed Limits and Stop Signs March 7, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must stand firm in God’s righteousness. Focus Passage: Romans 1:18-32 Especially v 32 Supplemental Passage: God created man in His own image, in the image of God He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Activism: Can Christianity Survive The New Cultural Attitudes?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,316 views

    The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11.

    Can Christianity survive the modern cultural attitudes? The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11. We've put up with a lot in the United States. Many decisions have been made, and many changes have occurred in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    10. The Question Of Natural Evil Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,757 views

    Dark forces in opposition to God ruled the natural world outside the Garden of Eden

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE – 10 – THE QUESTION OF NATURAL EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Behind The Scenes Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 18, 2025
     | 364 views

    Esther tells the story of God working behind the scenes to raise a Jewish girl to be queen in ancient Persia.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Today we begin a new four-week series from the book of Esther. • This four-week series explores the story of Esther. Through understanding the book’s backstory and context, we can see that Esther is not a fairy tale but an understanding of how God can work behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ