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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Resetting Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 7, 2021
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     | 14,589 views

    This Sunday’s Message Begins our “Reset Your Life” series. In our message, we’ll look at our need to hit the reset button in our lives that will reset us back to God’s original design, that is, to our initial state and to move towards a whole new plan, purpose, and future especially designed by God.

    Resetting Your Life Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3UiieDq1Jk There’s an old saying, “Desperate times call for desperate measures.” With the pandemic and its high mortality rate coupled with a worldwide financial crisis and social upheaval, there seems to be an understanding amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Go! And Embrace The Power Of Reconciliation - Romans 5:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 392 views

    Explore a profound truth that lies at the heart of our faith—the power of reconciliation, and the depth of God's love through Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Embrace the Power of Reconciliation - Romans 5:10 Introduction: We gather today under the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to explore a profound truth that lies at the heart of our faith—the power of reconciliation. Our guiding Scripture is Romans 5:10 (NLT): "For since our friendship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lessons I Learned From Seeing Our Church Move From The Church House To The Parking Lot Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 20, 2020
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     | 4,000 views

    I remember in the beginning of March coming together and having church in the church house. And then here we are in the middle of April having church in our parking lot. We journeyed from the church house to the parking lot. It was not a long journey, but it was a journey.

    Introduction I remember in the beginning of March coming together and having church in the church house. And then here we are in the middle of April having church in our parking lot. We journeyed from the church house to the parking lot. It was not a long journey, but it was a journey. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Is Impossible

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002
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     | 10,430 views

    The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible.

    Introduction: The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible. God is showing us that as he initiates the impossible, he gives favour for the impossible, he understands our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Responsibilities Of A Father

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,787 views

    Fathers should provide leadership, love and a legacy.

    Responsibilities of a Father Ruth 4:1-22 SHOW VIDEO: What makes a good parent? There are three primary responsibilities of a father. I want to share with you these responsibilities and urge the fathers here to take these on. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FATHER LEADERSHIP (4:1-5) Men should consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Am I Going To Let God Guides Me All The Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 25, 2020
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     | 6,081 views

    Life is a journey from here to there. We talked about that last week as I told you about the lessons I learned as we moved the church service from the church house to the parking lot.

    Introduction: Life is a journey from here to there. We talked about that last week as I told you about the lessons I learned as we moved the church service from the church house to the parking lot. And one of the things that I said is that in a God initiated journey from here to there, God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standin' In The Need Of Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    It’s easy for us to focus on ourselves and our alleged abilities. It’s far better to realize that we are constantly in need of the sustaining presence of God’s grace.

    Passage: Judges 6:25-32 Intro: There is an old spiritual that we all know. Very simple. 1. “It’s me, it’s me oh Lord, standin’ in the need of prayer” 2. this is not a song celebrating selfishness, but the recognition of need 3. its amazing how easily pride worms into our hearts, how we begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Does The Bible Say About Divorce And Remarriage?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,686 views

    This message looks at the major passages in the Bible on this difficult subject.

    - “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive, but there’s less of you.” - Margaret Atwood. We will look at what the Old Testament has to say about divorce and remarriage, then what Jesus has to say, then what Paul has to say. We’ll follow up with how that all comes together in specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Time Its Personal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 871 views

    Jesus desires a personal, transformative relationship with each of us, as demonstrated in the story of the Samaritan woman.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we journey into the heart of a story that portrays the power of personal encounters, the transformative response of an individual, and the profound impact of a personal relationship with Jesus. We dive into the story of the Samaritan woman, a tale that ...read more

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    Be Involved For God - I Am Involved I Am Prepared For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Oct 14, 2021
     | 5,180 views

    How do we get ourselves involved for God? It is a matter of knowing the level or our involvement. This sermon talks about our current level of involvement and how to be involved the way God wants us to be.

    It is also our 1st week in this month of October with the theme “I Am Involved, I Am Prepared for Eternity”. Now some of us may not know that this is also the anniversary month of the whole JIL Church Worldwide. And for 43 years God has been faithful to this ministry because many people are also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    But God Only Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    Another look at the BUT GOD’S of the Bible

    I. THE INITIATIVE THAT WAS SHARED (3) A. Their COMPASSION IN THE INITIATIVE B. Their CONFIDENCE IN THE INITIATIVE II. THE INGENUITY THAT WAS SUCCESSFUL (4) A. The DIFFICULTIES THAT WERE ENCOUNTERED B. The DETERMINATION THAT WAS EXHIBITED III. THE INSIGHT THAT WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Servanthood

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,718 views

    Jesus is our example in everything. One area in particular He gives us an example – that of servanthood.

    TEXT: Isaiah 42:1 TITLE: SERVANTHOOD (Jesus our Example) Jesus is our example in everything. One area in particular He gives us an example – that of servanthood. The entire story of Jesus is the story of a servant. The suffering servant of Isaiah 53 was a “righteous servant”: “He shall see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Maximize Your Potential :be All That God Wants You To Be

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 32,856 views

    This sermon is about how beleivers can make their lives to be useful to the Kingdom of God and live very fruitful lives in this world.

    MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE OUTLINE 1.INCLINATION 2.INSPIRATION 3.INFLUENCE 4.INNOVATION 5.INITIATIVE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.INTERCESSION THE MESSAGE MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE 1.INCLINATION Romans 12:6-8 We can maximize our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gregory Norton avatar

    Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Speaking In Tongues As Evidence Series

    Contributed by Gregory Norton on Nov 27, 2011
     | 4,486 views

    We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.

    Introduction Much earlier in ministry, I thought that I would never come to place where I would preach: I believe that conversion is by calling on the name of the Lord but without the required evidence/sign of speaking in tongues. Some teach that an ‘initial evidence’ of speaking in tongues is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Will You Rsvp Or Decline? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 611 views

    This sermon explores the parable of the Great Banquet, emphasizing the importance of accepting God's invitation and prioritizing His call over worldly excuses.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share the timeless truth of God's Word. As we gather in this sacred space, let us prepare our hearts to receive the divine message that awaits us in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 14, verses 15-24. The renowned Christian ...read more

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