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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (36 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,637 views

    In chapter twenty-four Tertullus, the Roman lawyer that represented the Jews that wanted to kill Paul, stated to Felix these opening remarks

    in Acts 24:2, “And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,” As we stated previously, those were nice words, but none of them were true, they were simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,391 views

    We need to fervently pray and ask God to open the flood gates of Heaven and bless us with His divine rain.

    Introduction: The phrase "Let It Rain!" is a plea for God to send a spiritual rain onto our world. Just as April showers bring May flowers, we need the refreshing rain of God's presence in our lives. Rain has various benefits in the natural world, such as quenching thirst, cleansing, softening ...read more

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    Sowing Seeds PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,202 views

    To emphasize the importance of being like the good soil, open and ready to receive God's Word and produce a fruitful spiritual harvest.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into one of Jesus’ well-known parables – The Parable of the Sower. We're going to explore how different types of soil receive seeds and the results that follow. As we delve into this, let me share a quote from Christian professor, Peter Kreeft, ...read more

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    God Is Calling Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 939 views

    Encourage believers to recognize God's call in their lives, respond to it with faith, and be open to receiving His blessings as they follow His lead.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Isaiah. As A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan only the things we can do by ourselves." Let's not limit ourselves to what we can do alone, ...read more

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    Let's Be Honest PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,193 views

    This sermon explores the Christian call to a higher standard of honesty, beyond not lying, and opening up to God's reality, perspective, and standards.

    Hey, everyone! So glad to see all your lovely faces here today. We're here to share, to learn, and to grow in faith together, right? Well, I'm pretty excited about what we're going to talk about today. It's something that's as essential to our Christian walk as breathing is to life. We're talking ...read more

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    Christmas: Let It Be According To Your Word PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 606 views

    This sermon encourages us to emulate Mary's humble obedience to God, trust in His blessings, and openness to His divine promises.

    Greetings, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, let's take a moment to appreciate the grace and love that binds us together. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a ...read more

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    God Provides Provision PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,667 views

    This sermon explores God's divine provision and guidance, encouraging trust in His promises and openness to His provision in unexpected places.

    Good morning, beloved. As we gather together in this sacred space, I can't help but feel a sense of shared anticipation, a collective yearning for the comforting words of our Lord. Today, we set our hearts and minds on a passage that speaks to the very core of our faith, a passage that serves as a ...read more

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    Knock, Knock PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 661 views

    Encourages openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance, embracing its mystery, and understanding the transformative power of being born anew in the Spirit.

    Welcome, dear family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together, united in spirit and truth, to seek wisdom from the Word of God. It's a joy to be in your presence, a joy to stand before you as we open our hearts and minds to the divine whispers of the Holy Spirit. We are here to ...read more

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    Jesus Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 17, 2020
     | 3,655 views

    Seated at head of the Passover table sits … Yeshua … Jesus. Sitting there, who do the Disciples see? like His Father, Yahweh, Jesus is “an infinite flower opening its petals” Like His Father, Yahweh, Jesus is like “an infinite flower opening its petals”

    In the beginning … before there was anything … there was … Elohim … our strong creator God who created the heavens and the earth. Sending out His Spirit, He sang the universe into existence … the galaxies, the stars, the planets. With a word He filled this planet that He created with life … all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Can You See The Signs?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,179 views

    Tesla song-signs, signs, everywhere signs. There are signs everywhere; some literal and some spiritual. It pays to heed both kinds. Ace of Base song-I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes. Hopefully when we see the sign from God it will open up our eyes.

    CAN YOU SEE THE SIGNS? INTRODUCTION: Tesla song Signs-signs, signs, everywhere signs. Ace of Base song I saw the sign-I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes. There are signs everywhere; some of them literal and some of them spiritual. It pays to heed both kinds; especially the spiritual. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of New Beginnings

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    This is an evangelistic message on our "Kickoff Sunday" as we were opening a new building... Many unsaved friends and family were present.

    The God of New Beginnings Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 1, 2004 (Kickoff Sunday) “20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Gal. 2:20 17 Therefore, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Believers Look To The New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,951 views

    EASTER 6(C) - Believers look forward to the New Jerusalem because the gates are open and God’s glory shines in it.

    BELIEVERS LOOK TO THE NEW JERUSALEM REVELATION 21:10—14, 22, 23 MAY 25, 2003 REVELATION 21:10-14, 22,23 10And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11It shone with the glory of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let It Rain!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 70,030 views

    Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us.

    Let it rain! Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us. Scripture Texts: James 5:16b-18 “…The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    James, The Brother Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,367 views

    With the discovery of the James Ossuary and its arrival in Toronto, we’ve decided to crack open James. This is a biographical sermon about the man

    Saint James – Who Was This Man? January 5th 2003 Acts 15:1-35, 21:17-26 The Ossuary Back in October, this amazing and almost unbelievable discovery came to light. A French scientist/historian had made the discovery of an ossuary with the inscription “James son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Desperate Times - What Would You Do?

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    This sermon is designed to challenge traditional church thinking regarding waiting for "open doors", faith requirements to healing, and the true illness of the lost.

    (This first paragraph was actually a list of bullet points to comment on, and transition through into the beginnning of the message. They will not have a flow like the remainder of the transcript that follows after this opening paragraph) Tonight I want to challenge your thinking. Let me begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan