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    Believers’ Promise

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Mar 5, 2025
     | 259 views

    II Peter 3:9 Human life is limited, we often fail to reach our standard as a normal human being.

    BELIEVERS’ PROMISE II Peter 3:9 Human life is limited, we often fail to reach our standard as a normal human being. One is considered to have reached that standard once one can live in the right path day by day. Apparently this normal standard is hard to obtain. Actually the standard set by Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time Of Divine Intervention Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 1, 2025
     | 557 views

    There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such times that the hand of God intervenes beyond human expectation.

    A TIME OF DIVINE INTERVENTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-3, Isaiah 43:18-19, Joel 2:25-27, Exodus 14:13-14, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peace With God: The Foundation Of Following Jesus — Romans 5:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 12, 2026
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     | 343 views

    The deepest problem in the human heart is not psychological — it is spiritual. The greatest conflict in the universe is not between nations. It is between sinful humanity and a holy God.

    Peace with God: The Foundation of Following Jesus — Romans 5:1 Introduction: The Peace Everyone Is Looking For In the 21st century, humanity is searching desperately for peace. People pursue peace through mindfulness, through therapy, through wealth, through relationships, and even through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 3,200 views

    We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Cultural Earthquake Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 331 views

    The coming cultural earthquake will shake human life as we know it.

    Don’t reject God who has spoken to us in the Word. Those who rejected God in the past did not escape His punishment, and you also will not escape if you do not listen and obey. God’s message is like an earthquake, because He promised, “Next time, I will shake not only the earth, but I will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time To Rebuild

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 36,715 views

    Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

    A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Love Our Enemies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 5,479 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us. Jesus said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6:27,28) Ask the Lord to fill you up with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Universal Forces

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
     | 3,084 views

    The big picture of what God is doing in the world, and the opposition arrayed against him, is played out for us in this parable and it's explanation

    Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Intro: Global impact of this hunk of ice that broke off of Antarctica. PP huge iceberg from space PP further out photo PP whole of Antarctica 1. we can get very nervous about things when we talk about global scale. 2. but talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Our Safety Net

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 18, 2012
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     | 6,811 views

    In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.

    Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Lion Lamb!

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 15, 2019
     | 5,718 views

    Jesus Christ is represented in the Book of Revelation by two animals, animals that are, in a sense, opposites: one gentle, one bold and vicious.

    Jesus the Lion Lamb! (Revelation 5:1-10) 1. A man named Sam is lying on his death bed and his wife is sat by the side of the bed holding his hand. He looks at her and in a weak voice said: "Mary! Do you remember 60 years ago when we got married? I'd just started that business venture ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fear Not, For You Are Valuable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,088 views

    Trust in God's provision, recognize our worth in His eyes, and courageously live fearlessly for Him, even in the face of opposition and challenges.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that will encourage and challenge us. As we begin, let's remember these words from Max Lucado: "Meet your fears with faith." With that thought in mind, let's turn our attention to Matthew 10:24-39: [Read ...read more

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    The Big Three Of Christian Living PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 725 views

    This sermon explores how we can emulate Stephen's unwavering faith, grace, power, and divine wisdom in the face of trials and opposition.

    Hello, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, where we can pause from the clamor of the world and tune our hearts to the gentle whisper of our Father. We find ourselves today in the company of Stephen, a man of God whose life was a radiant testimony of faith, a ...read more

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    If God Is For Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,480 views

    This sermon encourages believers to find strength and assurance in the truth that God's unwavering support makes them invincible against any opposition.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to reflect on the profound truth of God's Word. As we stand on the cusp of another week, let us pause, let us still our hearts, and let us open our souls to the divine message that awaits us. ...read more

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    Naughty Or Nice Christmas 2025: Choose A List

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 499 views

    The purpose of the birth of Jesus Christ was and is the salvation of the human soul.

    NAUGHTY OR NICE: CHRISTMAS 2025 CHOOSE A LIST REVELATION 12:1-17 #naughtyornice INTRODUCTION… Origin of N & N List, wiki/Santa_Claus_Is_Comin%27_to_Town Our Christmas series this year is called “Naughty or Nice.” If I am honest, it is just a gimmick to make a series of sermons. The idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Responsibility Of Freedom

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
     | 6,318 views

    As we move ever closer to the idea of freedom, we must confront the reality that the coin of freedom has two sides: and on the opposite side is responsibility.

    Sunday, November 9, 2008 “The Responsibility of Freedom Text: Galatians 5: 1 – 14 When Nelson Mandela, after 27 years in prison, won the election as President of South Africa, standing in the grand Stadium before hundreds of thousands of his people dancing, shouting, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist