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    Reflecting Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 1,200 views

    Embody and reflect Christ's Divine Light, guiding others towards His love and grace amidst life's darkness. Key

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family, bound together by the unbreakable bonds of faith, hope, and love. Today, we set our ...read more

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    Transformed By Truth: The Rock Of Salvation 2 Samuel 22:47 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024
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     | 971 views

    The foundational truth of God as our Rock of salvation, urging believers to anchor their faith in Him and proclaim His praise to the world. The application and call to action encourage a life marked by steadfast devotion and evangelistic zeal.

    Transformed by Truth: The Rock of Salvation 2 Samuel 22:47 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful imagery of God as our rock and salvation, drawing insights from 2 Samuel 22:47. This verse encapsulates the profound truth that our God is worthy of praise and adoration, and through Him, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Combat Boots

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 4, 2024
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    “feet shod with the kind of shoe created for the Gospel of peace.”

    General Douglas MacArthur wrote that there are 4 things necessary to win any battle. One is strength-- We hear Mark 3:27 in our Gospel, “no one can enter a strong man's house to plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder the house.” Jesus explains that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B- Servant Leadership. Blah-Blah-Blah

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2024
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    Once you accept the cup. Then your path to glory is by your service.

    Servant leadership. Blah-blah-blah. and so on; and so forth. Ever since Robert Greenleaf coined the term, there has been so much information out there on servant leadership that is too academic, or filed with unpractical generalizations like servant leadership is not command and control, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Walking In Resurrection Power (After Easter) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025
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     | 630 views

    Walking in resurrection power is the believer’s true post-Easter experience. It is not theoretical; it is transformational. It means living as Christ lived, overcoming as He overcame, and doing what He commissioned us to do. The resurrection was not just for celebration—it was for mobilisation.

    WALKING IN RESURRECTION POWER (AFTER EASTER) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:10 “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.” Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11; Ephesians 1:19-20; Acts 1:8; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Stand Ye Gazing?

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 31, 2025
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    Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen.

    “This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11b, NKJV Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen. But we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Evangelism (Becoming The Light In A Dark World)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2025
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    Evangelism calls us to shine brightly as lights in the world, reflecting God’s love through our actions, stories, and relationships. Let’s explore how to overcome obstacles and illuminate our communities.

    Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Became Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
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     | 636 views

    This sermon explores the divine identity of Jesus as the Word, the Creator, and the light of mankind, emphasizing our need for Him for eternal life.

    Hello, dear friends. It is a privilege to gather with you again today, to stand in this sacred space where we seek solace, find fellowship, and grow in our faith. Isn’t it wonderful that we have this opportunity to come together, to pause from our daily routines and reconnect with our Creator? ...read more

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    The Hour Has Come PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024
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     | 868 views

    This sermon explores sacrificial submission and selfless surrender, encouraging believers to release their lives into Christ's hands for spiritual growth and eternal life.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space of reflection and revelation, where we gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to dig into the fertile soil of His word. We come together, not as strangers passing in the night, but as a family, bound by the love of Christ and the shared pursuit of ...read more

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    Reference Points, Part Three Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 15, 2006
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     | 8,030 views

    Jesus is the critical reference point of our lives, providing the primary point of reference for our lives, our attitudes and our behavior

    Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake Part III TCF Sermon August 13, 2006 Have you ever run a race? Have you ever been in a swimming race? Have you ever played basketball, football or tennis, or baseball or soccer? What’s one thing that helped you know you were going where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Uncertainty Principle Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,294 views

    Faith is expecting the unexpected.

    The Physics of Faith: The Uncertainty Principle 03.11.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series titled The Physics of Faith. Over the next four weeks we’re going to explore four dimensions of faith: expecting the unexpected, seeing the invisible, believing the impossible, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 57

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,149 views

    Psalm 57 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Psalm 57 verses 1-11 Ill: • England’s most famous outlaw, has to be the legendary hero of the 12th-century; • The courteous, swashbuckling outlaw Robin Hood. • Who, in modern versions of the legend, • Is famous for his robbing the rich to feed the poor & ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sexual Immorality In The Church Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,011 views

    A biblical view of how to handle sexual immorality in the church.

    Sexual Immorality in the Church 1 Corinthians 5 I’ve wrestled with two different and opposing intuitions. I’m talking about when you see a friend making a big mistake that could really hurt them and others. Have you ever felt a nudging that you were supposed to say something? Then on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Transforming Power Of Light Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,703 views

    What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

    The Transforming Power of Light Series: Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival November 9, 2011 Video Clip: "Monsters Inc." That scene from Pixars "Monsters Inc.", kind of summed up for me every fear I had as a child. How many of you believed that there was a monster under you bed? I did! ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Armageddon Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 27, 2022
     | 3,149 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 12:1-9 explores the war recorded in Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah's account of the Battle of Armageddon. Timeless principles are applied to the congregation.

    Our study of Zechariah brings us to the Battle of Armageddon. Zechariah 12 gives very interesting details about that end-time event. Before we get into those details, I want to set the stage for the Battle of Armageddon from other texts in Scripture. I. THE END-TIME SETTING FOR THE BATTLE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic