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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent Spiritual Joy, Even Ecstasy: Gaudete Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 12, 2017
     | 5,090 views

    St. Augustine used a famous expression--the "joy of truth," gaudium de veritate. 

    Advent 3B A professor was asked by one of his students, “What is the meaning of life?" The usual laughter followed, but the professor said "I will answer your question." Taking his wallet out of his hip pocket, he fished around in a leather wallet and brought out a very small round mirror, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Dec 12, 2017
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     | 4,344 views

    Many of you have been through rejection, abuse, torment, hurt & pain. You are not living in the trap of the incident you are living in the trap of the big three; Offense, Bitterness and Unforgiveness. How do i deal with each one of these in my life?

    Dead Man Walking Matthew 18: 21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. The 3 biggest enemies of the soul of mankind are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Restores My Soul - Psalm 23:4

    Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 1, 2023
     | 1,881 views

    Restoration - Brings peace today (Restorative Justice)

    Psalm 23:3 [NIV] he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. [King James ] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake Restoration - Brings peace today (Restorative Justice) In a worldly sense - Restoration ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformed By Truth: Trust In The Lord Forever Isaiah 26:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024
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     | 1,088 views

    Isaiah 26:4 calls us to unwavering trust in the Lord. This verse, rich in assurance and promise, encourages us to anchor our lives in the eternal strength of God.

    Transformed by Truth: Trust in the Lord Forever Isaiah 26:4 Introduction Today, we will explore the powerful message of Isaiah 26:4 and how it calls us to unwavering trust in the Lord. This verse, rich in assurance and promise, encourages us to anchor our lives in the eternal strength of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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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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     | 1,203 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
     | 1,056 views

    “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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    Jesus The Bridegroom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 9, 2025
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    Jesus, as the Bridegroom, demonstrates covenantal, sacrificial, and unending love for His Church, seeking to sanctify, purify, and glorify His people.

    JESUS THE BRIDEGROOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:25-27 Key Verse: “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning From Jesus' Many Names Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
     | 192 views

    Jesus has so many names so we may know Him better.

    A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 1:1-20 1. Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). • To know Him better • Self-revelation of His nature and work • To reflect God’s immensity • God the Father never gave His son a name He didn’t deserve 2. There are over 700 names, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2024
     | 860 views

    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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    Building For The Lord Series

    Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Nov 12, 2024
     | 1,252 views

    God chooses those who should build for him hence you should count yourself privileged if you find yourself approved to build for him. For king David, it was a no no but King Solomon, it was an express approval even before birth. Our God is sovereign.

    An event has happened again in my ministerial life that made me to put this piece down as a source of assurance and encouragement for every believer to know that God's plan supercedes every man's plan no matter what. For over 30 years of my ministerial life and by the grace of God, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Evangelism (Becoming The Light In A Dark World)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2025
     | 541 views

    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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    Walking In Resurrection Power (After Easter) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025
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     | 931 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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    Reflecting Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
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     | 1,405 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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    Shadows Of The Approaching Day.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2024
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     | 648 views

    "For by one offering He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified" (Hebrews 10:14).

    SHADOWS OF THE APPROACHING DAY. Hebrews 10:1-25. The Law is but a “shadow” of “good things to come” (HEBREWS 10:1). As such the Law, though good in itself (cf. Romans 7:12), serves only as a schoolmaster pointing us to Jesus (cf. Galatians 3:24). The round of sacrifices represented here by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clothed In Grace, Empowered By Love Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,470 views

    Let's explore God's overwhelming love and constant presence in our lives. Our focus is on how understanding and experiencing these truths can transform us.

    Clothed in Grace, Empowered by Love Introduction: Today, we are diving deep into the Word of God to explore His overwhelming love and constant presence in our lives. Our focus will be on how understanding and experiencing these truths can transform us. Our journey will take us through several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal