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  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    When God Fills The Church

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2024
     | 1,166 views

    Introduction: In the dedication of Solomon’s Temple, we witness a profound moment where God’s presence descends like a cloud, filling the house of the Lord with His glory. This event is more than just a historical account; it is a powerful reminder of what it means for God to fill His church today.

    25 August 2024 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Dedication of the Temple 8 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the ancestral houses of the Israelites, before King Solomon in Jerusalem, to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Re-Examining Our Practice Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 28, 2024
     | 2,849 views

    Follow the commands of the Lord. Do not add or subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God

    The majority of Ghanaians, around sixty percent, claim to be Christian. In a few months, we will be voting to elect a new president and new members of parliament. The campaign has already started and we are being told that not all that we hear is really the truth. Are Christians not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Underestanding Anger Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018
     | 3,823 views

    30th in a series on Ephesians dealing with the issue of anger.

    Understanding Anger” Ephesians 4:26-27 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Who Have You Been With

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    How do people know who you have been spending time with.

    WHO HAVE YOU BEEN WITH. Place Allendale Baptist Date September 2001 Acts 4: 5-13 INTRODUCTION Mom always asked two questions when I went out. Where you going? & Who are you going with? When I come home, she would ask who’ve you been with? She would always check my story to make sure it was the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tenth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
     | 3,758 views

    The Tenth Command of God calls us to be honest with Wife and do not desire anything in your life.

    Tenth Commandment: Thou shall not covet anything of thy neighbor - Ex 20:17 Introduction:. Buddhism taught craving is the cause of all sufferings. Philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) declared that human desire is the fundamental motivation of all human action. Immanuel Kant ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Asking According To Jesus' Direction Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019
     | 4,325 views

    Prayer acknowledges our limitations to help ourselves.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer acknowledges our limitations to help ourselves. 2. Our many needs motivate us to pray. 3. We don’t need to be told to pray, Jesus directed us to proper prayer by His example and directions. 4. The Greek word used of Jesus’ prayer is proseuchomai (pros toward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Merciful Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 29, 2010
     | 4,750 views

    Believers have the wonderful privilege of showing God's mercy to others-and the responsibility.

    Living A Merciful Life Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION Landing on the bleak Massachusetts shore at Plymouth in December of 1620, the Pilgrims had to endure a desperate winter. It was a winter filled with hunger-a winter in which about half of them died. As luck would have it though, there was an Indian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Filled!"

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    This sermon concludes part one of a series on who we are in Christ based on Ephesians 1-3. It focuses on the magnitude of God’s love for us and Paul’s prayer that we be filled to overflowing with the knowledge of this love.

    “FILLED” “Empty” or “Full”? Which would describe you this morning? Perhaps that’s not fair. You may feel half-full and are quite fine with that. I thought my tank was better than half full this week until I realized it was nearly empty. My Dad instilled in me a quirky ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Cleansing Your Conscience

    Contributed by Tommy Oliver on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,134 views

    A Clear outlined message on how to have a clean conscience

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: The story is told of a man that consulted a doctor "Ive been misbehaving Doc, and my conscience is troubling me". he complained, " And you want something that will strengthen your willpower? asked the Doctor. "well no said the man I was thinking of something that would weaken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Undefiled Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,415 views

    Pure religion lives out as an outworking of the grace of God in us!

    “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 Introduction The story is told of an evangelist overseer of an African Church, was talking about following the “pure” path, and the “pure” path only. It was night, and a crowd of natives sat around the campfire. A native dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Loyalty Is A Virtue

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 10,087 views

    Eliezer

    LOYALTY IS A VIRTUE (GENESIS 24:1-27) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strenthening Your Grip Before A Crisis Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    Crisis will happen because it is part of our lives. We must therefore be ready before it hits us. This topic shows us how to strengthen ourselves to face the adversities of life.

    Whether we like it or not, we will face pains, hardships and crisis in various forms and magnitude. Everyday we don’t only face outward hassles but we also have to deal the struggles within us. For us to have a sure guarantee of winning over these obstacles, we need to strengthen ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Zophar, A Foe Or Friend?

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,852 views

    How can you have a right relationship with God?

    Zophar, a Foe or Friend? Job 11 FCF: How can I have a right relationship with God? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Christian’s mediator, you can enjoy sweet fellowship with God. I. Acknowledge your sin! 11:1-4 Job is confronted with his alleged sin. A. Is Job’s character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    Experiencing True Change

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on May 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 369 views

    True change is a deep transformation that does not originate from external influences such as other people, locations, or material possessions.

    Rather, true change arises from deep within the individual—the inner self. It is through the Holy Spirit's transformative power, coupled with the teachings found in the Word of God and the sacrificial love demonstrated by the blood of the Lamb, that a person can truly experience significant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Danger Of Covetousness In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 199 views

    This teaching is a strong reminder that covetousness, especially among God’s servants, is dangerous and destructive. Ministry must never be a cloak for material gain.

    THE DANGER OF COVETOUSNESS IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:15-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Matthew 6:24; Acts 8:18-23; Proverbs 15:27; Hebrews 13:5 INTRODUCTION: The healing of Naaman the Syrian was a glorious moment that revealed the power and mercy of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God