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  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Abounding Hope

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,617 views

    Hope is a very powerful force for good and that hope comes from the Lord. And patience is the trust we hold this hope in.

    Quotes: “Hope is a waking dream.” - Aristotle “Hope, Smiles from the threshold of the year to come, Whispering 'it will be happier'” - Alfred Tennyson “Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Meaning Of It All.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,737 views

    We remember the Lord's death each time we partake of the communion. It is a perpetual remembrance, until He comes. Christ has died, and Christ will come again. But meantime, Christ is risen.

    THE MEANING OF IT ALL. Luke 24. It is reported in all four Gospels that the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ took place on the first day of the week, when the Sabbath was over. Not only was it the dawn of a new day, it was the dawn of a new week. Not only was it the dawn of a new week, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Advent Sermon: He Will Do What Is Promised (Sermon 1 - Faith)

    Contributed by Rev. Dustin Parker on Nov 29, 2015
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     | 6,621 views

    The first sermon of Advent at Concordia Lutheran Church. It is the title and theme of the series

    He Will Do What is Promised (Faith) Jeremiah 33:14-16 † Jesus, Son, Savior † May the grace of God, that incredible mercy, and peace that resides in you because of the Holy Spirit, sustain you until His imminent return! The Time Is Close You wondered with every passing car, whether the guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
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     | 2,538 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-III—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 10 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Is Jesus God? The Old Testament Answer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018
     | 3,965 views

    A message showing how the Old Testament was looking for God to come to earth as a human being.

    IS JESUS GOD? THE OLD TESTAMENT ANSWER “For to us a child is born ... and His name will be called wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isa. 9:6f) Jesus does not just reveal God. He is God. When we look at the Old Testament it gives hints and express ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Coming King Palm Sunday 2012

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,094 views

    Jesus presents Himself as King to sit on the throne of our heart.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The predicted coming. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Zech. 9:9). 2. The New Testament coming. As they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Servant Characteristics

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 26, 2022
     | 1,215 views

    The message of redemption has two essentials: First, that it is in Christ. Second, is that the message of redemption has to be told.

    The message of redemption is based upon two things, two essential things. Two things God finds necessary in saving a lost and dying world. Salvation runs on two tracks, and each is just as important as the other. 1. The first is this: a. The redemption that is in Christ. b. The fact that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 2, 2020
     | 5,967 views

    Our sufferings in our life can not compare to the Glory in store for us Christians.

    Many of you have heard of the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”. This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fullness Of Time

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 2, 2021
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     | 3,651 views

    The birth of Christ did not happen all of the sudden. From the beginning of creation, this plan of God of sending His Son into the world was revealed. In Galatians, Paul describes a moment in history when everything was in place and the stage was all set for Christ to be born.

    But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law. Galatians 4:4 What does fullness of time mean? It is like eagerly waiting for something and suddenly the time comes very appropriately. Like a ripe apple ready to be picked. In this context ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Have We Been Chosen For A Specific Purpose?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2023
     | 1,240 views

    You may never know when you will be picked, or chosen, to do or be in a position of prominence. The outcome of that said choosing will depend upon the state of your heart.

    In this chapter, the king chooses a new queen. In Chapter 1, King Ahasuerus, had a party to show off his queen, Vashti. She refused so the king banished her and stripped her royalty. After banishing Vashti, the king sent officers out to gather fair young women of all the lands to choose a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Sound Out! Do We Have Hope?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2025
     | 151 views

    Is hope a verb? Or is it a noun? Hope is essential to our daily living. We must sound out to evaluate our hope patterns.

    SOUND OUT: DO WE HAVE HOPE? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol..com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) IS HOPE A VERB? IS HOPE A NOUN? *HOPE: optimistic state of mind, a feeling of positive outcome, a confident expectation in the promises and character of God, the object of desire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Lessons From The Wise And Foolish Virgins

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 1,044 views

    The parable of the wise and foolish virgins, as recounted in Matthew 25, illustrates the importance of readiness and vigilance in the Christian life. It serves as a metaphor for the coming of Christ and the necessity of being prepared to meet Him.

    LESSONS FROM THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 21:20, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    "Why Am I Here?” Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 10, 2025
     | 396 views

    Peter was asked to return to Caesarea and speak to Cornelius the Roman Solder.

    “Why Am I Here?” Acts 10:24-33 In the last message we found Peter in Joppa. Many received the truth of the Gospel message, believed and were saved. There were visitor that came by and requested that Peter return with them to see Cornelius, who was a Roman Solder, a Centurion. Peter meanwhile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    What You Carry Into The New Year Matters Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025
     | 809 views

    This sermon highlights the spiritual principle that what believers carry into a new season: whether past successes, failures, baggage, or attitudes, determines the outcome of the year ahead.

    WHAT YOU CARRY INTO THE NEW YEAR MATTERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Crossover: Leaving The Past And Embracing The Future Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 28, 2025
     | 184 views

    Guidance on releasing past setbacks and disappointments to fully embrace God’s plan and future blessings.

    CROSSOVER: LEAVING THE PAST AND EMBRACING THE FUTURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God