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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Blood Is Thicker Than Water

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 68,384 views

    God’s first and last thought is the welfare of his children! The Provision of the Cross is an act of covenant. It is not a half-job effort to fix things. It is a plan that would never turn back!

    At some point or another you may have used this familiar phrase - Blood is thicker than water. The context in which we use it is to describe the meaning that blood-related families are more important than anyone else. R’ Richard Pustelniak, congregational leader for the Jewish community called ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Sanctification Process

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2018
     | 10,052 views

    This message examines God's side and the believer's side of the sanctification process using Phil. 2:12-13. Without the grace of God operating in our hearts, all our efforts. . . .

    10.14.18 TEXT: Philippians 2:12-13, “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”1 I. IN THOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Mining Some Truths!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 28, 2012
     | 2,304 views

    Like the Master wrapped a message around an event which caught public attention (Luke 13:5), an effort is made here to weave some truths around a global event

    Mining some truths… August 5th 2010. For a bunch of thirty three men it was going to be a routine “day in the office”. Only that their office was good 2000 feet below the Earth’s surface, their “office cubicle”… ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Responding To Rejection And Hostility Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 38 views

    Rejection, especially after genuine efforts to do good, can be deeply painful. But 2 Samuel 10 shows us that our response matters more than the offence itself.

    RESPONDING TO REJECTION AND HOSTILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18-21, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 35:1, Isaiah 54:17, Proverbs 26:4-5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 10 presents a significant lesson in how acts of kindness can be misinterpreted and even met ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    4 Stages Of Christian Growth

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 8, 2025
     | 422 views

    Every believer is called to grow from spiritual infancy to maturity in Christ. Spiritual growth is not automatic; it requires intentional effort in studying God’s Word, prayer, service, and obedience.

    4 STAGES OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen." Supporting Texts: Hebrews 5:12-14, Ephesians 4:13-15, Colossians 2:6-7, 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking God With A Passionate Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 131 views

    God desires to be found by those who seek Him with a passionate heart. He is not far from us, but we must make a conscious effort to pursue Him with undivided devotion.

    SEEKING GOD WITH A PASSIONATE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Clay Was Marred... God Is Not Finished...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 1, 2023
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     | 2,356 views

    We know the often life becomes marred clay... Life is more than junk and garbage. People are valuable to God. People are not disposable. We need to exert greater effort.

    #1 THE CLAY WAS MARRED… GOD IS NOT FINISHED… TRUST THE PLAN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) What does heat and hot water do to butter? To a tea bag? To an egg? WE NEED MORE THAN BAND AIDS… THE MASTER! THE CLAY! THE LESSON OF THE REVELATION: GO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fountains Free Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,553 views

    Shepherds live(d) a harsh life in the Negev. Water was key to the survival of the flock. Living water was key.

    1. Superman Vs. Batman There was an interesting article in Time magazine some time ago. It was about Superman -- and it seems this superhero has fallen on hard times lately. Even though, as a cartoon character he is the icon of DC comics he trails behind Batman in popularity. At DC Comics, Jim Lee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Are You Building Your House Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 23,984 views

    Are you really building your house on the Rock of Jesus and His Word or on the sinking sand of human opinion?

    INTRODUCTION • I want to speak to you today about something that is very important. What God’s word has to say to us today can help keep us from doing something that we will regret. • How many of you here today have been involved in building a house? • What is one thing that you do not want to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Jubilee Has Come. The Jubilee Assured The People Of Old That God Cares.

    Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,773 views

    There is hope for the hopeless

    OUR JUBILEE HAS COME (A Sermon delivered by Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, General Secretary of Christian Council of Ghana on Sunday January 26, 2014 during the Launching of the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Ghana Police Church, Accra). Key Bible Passages: Ps 48:14 & Matt 4: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jehovah-Tsidkenu - The Lord Our Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,709 views

    Our righteousness comes not from our own efforts, but from the Lord Himself, and we should look forward to His promise of safety, security, and a day when all will be made right with hope and joy.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful, hope-filled promise from the book of Jeremiah, a promise of safety, security, and a day when all will be made right. We'll be focusing on Jeremiah 23:5-6, where it says, "The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will raise up for ...read more

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    Answer Number One: The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 3, 2015
     | 8,137 views

    There is really one answer to a divided church and that is THE CROSS. It is the cross that reveals the love of God.

    Up to this point in the first chapter of 1 Corinthians we have been discussing the divided church. There is really one answer to a divided church and that is THE CROSS. So that is our focus this evening. Paul emphasizes in verse 17 that words of human wisdom are not the answer for a divided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

    Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Oh To Be Great Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,734 views

    This message explores the God given desire to be great. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    ("Invincible" – Movie Clip from ScreenVue featuring the Philadelphia Eagles open try-out) Oh, to be great! Each and every morning, before the sun comes up, grown men punish their out of shape bodies on the basketball court at the YMCA in an effort to live out a dream of greatness. How many men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Running On Empty?

    Contributed by David Sweet on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,162 views

    An expository sermon on Colossians 2:6-15 concerning Christian fullness in the triumphant Christ.

    Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15 I. Introduction The church at Colossae was started by Epaphras, who was a fellow Colossian and a preacher in Laodicea, Hierapolis and Colossae. The letter reveals that the Colossian believers had a great faith in Jesus and love for their fellow believers. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ