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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Clothed In Grace, Empowered By Love Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,454 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

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    From Gold Medals To Eternal Glory: Carlos Yulo's Journey And The Christian Path

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 5, 2024
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    This sermon talks about the celebration of a remarkable achievement in sports and to draw inspiration from it for our spiritual journey.

    Introduction Brothers and sisters in Christ, today's message will talk about the celebration of a remarkable achievement in sports and to draw inspiration from it for our spiritual journey. The story of Carlos Yulo, who brought home two gold medals from the 2024 Olympics, is a testament to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Baptism Of The Lord And Contemplation

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 9, 2026
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    It is meant to improve yourself in everything through the practice of Christian perfection, guiding your souls to more holiness by cooperating with God's grace given first to you in baptism.

    Instead of typical New Year’s resolutions to exercise, eat better and lose weight—the Church says just become God-like and you can do all that and much more. It is not that “you yourself are God,” but we are “gods by grace” (Aquinas) beginning with baptism as we have the indwelling of God in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Sign You're Looking For

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 5, 2025
     | 243 views

    This sermon warns against seeking signs from a hard heart, highlighting the hypocrisy of being able to interpret worldly things while being blind to spiritual truth, and ultimately points to Christ's resurrection as the only sign we truly need for faith.

    Introduction Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, desperately asking God for a sign? "Lord, if you want me to take this job, let the phone ring in the next ten minutes." "God, if this is the person I'm supposed to marry, have them wear a blue shirt tomorrow." We ...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
     | 854 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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    Evangelism (Becoming The Light In A Dark World)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2025
     | 521 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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    Jesus The Bridegroom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 9, 2025
     | 287 views

    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
     | 170 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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    Reflecting Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,390 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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    When God Became Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 782 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 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,000 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,374 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
     | 17,585 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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    The Transforming Power Of Light Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,368 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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    Sexual Immorality In The Church Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,270 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