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  • Rev. Dr. John Varughese avatar

    Healing Centered-Trauma-Informed Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 13, 2025
     | 446 views

    Prioritizing the role of church community in trauma recovery. Dr. john Varughese Faulty of Counseling Psychology & Mental Health Evangel College and Seminary www.ecsus.org

    DEFINITIONS: 1. Psychological/Mental Health Trauma: A profound emotional and psychological response to distressing events that feel overwhelming or difficult to cope with. It can stem from incidents such as accidents, natural disasters, war, violence, abuse, neglect, or the loss of a loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are We More Wicked Now Than In Times Of The Past? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022
     | 2,320 views

    How wicked is our current world when compared with the past? We will look at the advance of evil in this world to try to answer that question. To help us, we will look at some quotes from an ancient document called "The Epistle of Barnabas". We are in wicked times.

    ARE WE MORE WICKED NOW THAN IN TIMES OF THE PAST? In this address we are going to consider our current world and contemplate the question, “Are we more wicked than in the past?” We will look at a portion from the ancient “Epistle of Barnabas”. This message relates to the last days of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Old Land Marks SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023
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     | 1,165 views

    Encouraging people to appreciate men who have great faith and have done extraordinary things.

    Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together on this beautiful morning, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new day, a new opportunity to immerse ourselves in the boundless wisdom of God's Word. We are here to engage in a spiritual journey, a pilgrimage of ...read more

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    He Was Born To Be PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 673 views

    This sermon explores Jesus as the Revealer of truth, the Conqueror of sin, and the Reconciler to God, encouraging us to experience and testify to His life-giving power.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the shared ground of our faith. We are all here, gathered in His name, ready to hear His word. Let's start with the words of the scripture, from 1 John 1:1-3: "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, ...read more

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    Come Back Home PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,401 views

    This sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the themes of rebellion, remorse, and redemption in our relationship with God. Key

    Beloved friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome! I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the unending grace and love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow in understanding of the ...read more

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    Are You Thirsty? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 666 views

    This sermon explores God's perfect love, His transformative grace, and the hope for transformation through the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you today, gathered in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are perfectly loved by a God who sees us, knows us, and desires to transform us by His grace. Today, we are going to turn our hearts ...read more

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    The Challenge Of Making Godly Choices PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 771 views

    This sermon explores the importance of godly wisdom in making choices that honor God, reflect His character, and advance His kingdom.

    Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you with the love and warmth of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today under the banner of His grace, in the fellowship of His love, and in the pursuit of His wisdom. We come together as active participants in the unfolding story of our faith, as we seek ...read more

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    Discerning The Times

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,871 views

    What time is it in a spiritual sense ? This sermon looks at what year, month,dat and hour it is.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Chron 12:32 and Ephesians 5:17-18. We are to discern the times we are living in. If we do that rightly it will effect the way we live our lives. We will be like a housekeeper that works diligently keeping the house in order as we expect the master’s return very soon. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Insufficient Faith Starts With An Inadequate Knowledge Of The Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    People who suffer because of inadequate faith should begin to grow in their initimate knowledge of Jesus Christ

    Insufficient Faith Comes From an Inadequate Knowledge of the Truth (Acts 19:1-7) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION

    BIG IDEA: THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION I. (:10-14) THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE A good model can make a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Shall Supply All Your Needs Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,778 views

    GOD CAN BE TRUSTED TO PROVIDE ALL MATERIAL NEEDS FOR THOSE WHO PARTNER IN THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL

    BIG IDEA: GOD CAN BE TRUSTED TO PROVIDE ALL MATERIAL NEEDS FOR THOSE WHO PARTNER IN THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL INTRODUCTION: Paul and the Philippian believers were partners in the ministry of the gospel I. (:10-16) CONTENTMENT AND COMMENDATION EXPRESSED TO SUPPORTERS A. Contentment -- The Lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Conversion

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    The power of God is revealed in the conversion of Saul

    The Power of Conversion Acts 9:1-9 I. Saul’s Mission A. Saul wanted to destroy the church 1. Saul states his threats a.) Saul makes his disgust of the church known b.) Saul designs a plan to eliminate the church 2. Saul was eager to persecute the Christians a.) Saul approached this issue with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Keeps Secrets?

    Contributed by Jimmy Davey on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,854 views

    Mathew 16 teaches us how spiritual discernment lets us judge false teachers, about the good and bad of secrets and our faiths saving message.

    Matthew 16 Main focus: The Holy Spirit I. 16:2-4, The Pharisees and Sadducees were living in the flesh, thus Christ serves that they have no comprehension of the spiritual realm. They have no spirituality themselves. Sign of Jonah = a sign of judgment: as the Son of Man was judged so shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    234 - Why Water Baptism? (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 11,973 views

    Three undeniable truths about water baptism.

    Sermon Study # 234 – Why Water Baptism (part 1) READ > Acts 8:26-39 (KJV) Key Passage: Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Acts 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Me, Why Now?

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    Trying to get a grip on the hardships of life.

    Title: Why Me Why Now? Text: Philippians 4:10-13 Do you know someone whose life is falling apart? ‒ The business man who’s business is great until the market goes south. ‒ The college kid who has a career in baseball ended with a torn ligament. Introduction: Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ