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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    A Graveyard Revival

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 30, 2013
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    We don’t know how this man got into the condition that he was in. A person that is degraded and weakened by sin will open themselves to the devil.

    TITLE: A GRAVEYARD REVIVAL SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 5:1-8 What an exciting text hidden in the midst of the New Testament. This narrative is shared by three (3) of the synoptic gospels. The writer Mark provides us with the most detail of all the writers. • Matthew gives the account 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Messenger And Giver Of Hope! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 1, 2015
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    Mark sets the scene of Jesus in a strange place, in a strange situation with a couple of strange outcomes. The result is that Jesus shows he is open to all people.

    Hope found in Jesus. Ever been the stranger in a situation, maybe the people you are visiting know you are coming, but still you are the stranger. Maybe there’s something you want, maybe there’s something you’re expected to provide. There could be uncertainty, there could be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Kingdom And Chaos

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 10, 2019
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    1st Samuel opens with contrasting narratives - the corrupt religious leaders who are taking advantage of people and a faithful family who is serving God.

    Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 1 – Hannah and Samuel January 13, 2019 1st Samuel opens with contrasting narratives – the corrupt religious leaders who are taking advantage of people and a faithful family who is serving God. Elkanah is faithful. Eli and his sons are corrupt. The Kingdom is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Footprints Left No Trace!

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 25, 2013
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     | 12,742 views

    We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. God closes the way to our past and opens the way to a new and better future.

    His Footprints Left No Trace! “Your way went straight through the sea; your pathways went right through the mighty waters. But your footprints left no trace!” Psalm 77:13-20 (CEB) Intro: We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. I recently saw an Insurance company ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pretenders

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 15, 2014
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    Without dissimulation. That simply means open, transparent, and honest. Whether is be in love or business, that is what God expects from us in all of our dealings.

    PRETENDERS Gibeonites --Joshua 9 motivated by fear pretension cannot be equated with love. The deceit was used to make a league with Israel. The vow was unwise, but it was considered official and had to be honored. A wrong relationship now has become obligatory and thus, will have its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Even When Man Has Passed His Final Judgement, Dont Be Silent

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 15, 2018
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    When we open our mouths to praise, worship and honour God as we pray to Him, He moves into our situation to liberate us.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: EVEN WHEN MAN HAS PASSED HIS FINAL JUDGEMENT, DONT BE SILENT Acts 16:25-29 King James Version (KJV) 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Prayer To Be Spared: Hezekiah In His Palace And Jesus In Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 22, 2021
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    God was especially gracious to Hezekiah, but, by offering only limited grace to Jesus, He opened a floodgate of grace for those who believe in Him.

    The Prayer to Be Spared: Hezekiah in His Palace and Jesus in Gethsemane (2 Kings 20:1-11, Luke 22:39-46) 1. You can learn a lot about human nature by reading complaint blogs. One blogger wrote, “Today, I got pulled over for a traffic violation. Thinking I could get away with it, I spoke with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faithful Turncoats Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
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     | 891 views

    The gift of salvation is the door opened to a relationship with God for people who know they’re separated from God and don’t want to be.

    The country once called Zaire is gone. It’s hard to believe how fast it happened, isn’t it? The suffering has been terrible, but 7 months is an incredibly short time for a civil war to begin, run its course, and end, especially a country the size of Zaire. I mean, the Republic of Congo. It’s as big ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Encounter With Jesus On The Emmaus Road.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2022
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    It is necessary that we have a personal encounter with the risen Lord Jesus, and allow Him to open up to us the true meaning of the Scriptures concerning Himself.

    ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS ON THE EMMAUS ROAD. Luke 24:13-35. A man named Cleopas and his travelling companion were on their way back from Jerusalem, walking the seven miles to a village named Emmaus. Their conversation was very much taken up with concerns about the death of Jesus. A stranger drew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Four Horsemen Of Revelation 6 Part I

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 19, 2023
     | 1,540 views

    The opening of the scroll by Jesus, the Lamb of God I give my permission for this sermon to be used and copied as long as it is used to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.

    THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF REVELATION 6 – PART I Let’s stand together and open our Bibles to Revelation 6 as we continue our series on Bible Prophecy with today’s message, “The Four Horsemen of Revelation 6.” Revelation 6:1 Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and I heard one of the four ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Solution To Most Arguments Among Christians Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 15, 2023
     | 1,350 views

    This sermon series looks at Romans 14. This opening sermon examines the big picture of how Christians should handle these issue we disagree on.

    A FACT OF LIFE: There are going to be disputable matters Christians disagree on. - Romans 14:1b, 2, 5a. - Verse 1b introduces the term “disputable matters.” Now Paul has a lot to say about this and we are going to unpack this chapter over the next five weeks and detail the major points he makes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favour For Supernatural Promotion

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025
     | 101 views

    Favour is a spiritual currency that opens doors no man can shut. It lifts from obscurity to visibility, from the back to the front, and from lack to abundance.

    FAVOUR FOR SUPERNATURAL PROMOTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 1:9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Esther 2:17, Genesis 39:21, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52 INTRODUCTION: Promotion is not always the product of hard work, connections, or qualifications—it is ultimately determined by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Nothing Is Impossible Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 23, 2024
     | 523 views

    The God who opened closed wombs is the same God who can cause a virgin to conceive the Son of God, because nothing is impossible with God.

    Luke 1:26–56 ESV In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brother To Prodigal Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 924 views

    Explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing God's unconditional love, the joy of reconciliation, and the importance of being open to the surprises and lessons each day brings.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! I hope this day finds you full of joy and peace. Today, we're going to delve into a familiar parable that Jesus shared, one that beautifully illustrates God's unconditional love and the joy of reconciliation – the story of The Prodigal Son. [Read passage] As ...read more

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    When Joy Is Our Song PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 773 views

    This sermon encourages us to receive God's message of joy and assurance through Jesus Christ, like the humble shepherds, with open hearts and minds. Key

    Welcome, my dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as a family, bound by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We stand here, not as solitary islands, but as a unified body, our hearts beating in rhythm with the divine melody of God's love. Today, we ...read more

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