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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Preach The Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    PAUL’S FINAL CHARGE TO HIS YOUNGER PROTÉGÉ: FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY BY PREACHING THE WORD (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MESSAGE IS POPULAR)

    BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL CHARGE TO HIS YOUNGER PROTÉGÉ: FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY BY PREACHING THE WORD (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MESSAGE IS POPULAR) I. (:1) THE EYEWITNESSES OF THE CHARGE: PAY CLOSE ATTENTION! (Maintaining sound doctrine is serious business) A. The Seriousness of the Charge – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Cornerstone Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,330 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    God is so faithful! He’s faithful to us as individuals and faithful to us as a church. And as long as we continue to be a church that’s all about [2] loving God and loving others, God will continue to bless us and show us His faithfulness. We show our love for God when we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Builds Ruins Again Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
     | 245 views

    No ruin is too broken for God to rebuild. Whether it is a life, a ministry, a dream, or a city, He has the power to restore and make it new again.

    THE GOD WHO BUILDS RUINS AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 9:11 (KJV) – "In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old." Supporting Texts: Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Way: In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling.

    The Way: In Prayer I. Introduction There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling. In Chapter Six of Acts, the Apostles gathered together all the disciples and let them know that others needed to be brought up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Are You Status Quo Oriented Or Harvest Oriented?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,606 views

    Are You Status Quo Oriented or Harvest Oriented? Criteria for being more harvest oriented in all aspects of your ministry outlook

    Characteristics of Maintenance Minded People Characteristics of Harvest Oriented People (Matt 9:36-38) Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into His harvest fields. Illustration:How Do You Look at It? A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Descended Into Hell Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,135 views

    Did Christ in fact descend into hell? This sermon examines the origin of the phrase "he descended into hell" in the Apostles’ Creed, possible biblical support for the phrase, and the biblical opposition to the descent of Christ into hell.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means when we say that “he descended into hell.” Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Errors Of Achan – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014
     | 3,939 views

    God is a faithful God but He hates one thing- the lifestyle of Sin. This three letter words tie the hands of God. It makes Him to be in opposition against one He should protect.

    THE ERRORS OF ACHAN – PART 1 JOSHUA 7:1 God is a faithful God but He hates one thing- the lifestyle of Sin. This three letter words tie the hands of God. It makes Him to be in opposition against one He should protect. It makes one beatable. Once sin is dealt with, victory and lasting result ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Errors Of Achan- Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014
     | 3,665 views

    God is a faithful God but He hates one thing. It is the lifestyle of Sin. This three letter words tie the hands of God. It makes Him to be in opposition against one He should protect.

    THE ERRORS OF ACHAN- PART 3 JOSHUA 7:1, 20-26 God is a faithful God but He hates one thing. It is the lifestyle of Sin. This three letter words tie the hands of God. It makes Him to be in opposition against one He should protect. It makes one beatable. Once sin is dealt with, victory and lasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Errors Of Achan- Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014
     | 3,553 views

    God is a faithful God but He hates one thing. It is the lifestyle of Sin. This three letter words tie the hands of God. It makes Him to be in opposition against one He should protect.

    THE ERRORS OF ACHAN- PART 3 JOSHUA 7:1, 20-26 God is a faithful God but He hates one thing. It is the lifestyle of Sin. This three letter words tie the hands of God. It makes Him to be in opposition against one He should protect. It makes one beatable. Once sin is dealt with, victory and lasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Travailing To Prevail

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 19, 2015
     | 28,582 views

    We are called to fervent prayers over any difficult situation in our lives. Prayer will open closed doors, pull down satanic oppositions and barriers and give victory on every side.

    TRAVAILING TO PREVAIL Study Text: James 5:16-18 Jam 5:16 Confess faults to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. Jam 5:17 Elijah was a man of like passion as we are. And he prayed earnestly that it might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Scudder avatar

    Responding To Eternal Glory Part I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,058 views

    Bible believers are sometimes criticized because they believe in heaven instead of facing the real world. The truth is the opposite. Heaven is more real than this present life because it is permanent and this life is temporary.

    Revelation 22:6-9 Purpose: To challenge believers to stay focused on God. Aim: I want the listener to worship God intently. INTRODUCTION: How can we be content in a world where there is so much suffering and pain, especially when it looks like it's only going to get worse? Even if the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    You Are A Slave The Question Is To Whom

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,984 views

    The Scriptures are clear: We are either a slave to sin or we are a slave to righteousness. The opposite of rejecting God is not a freedom to be in charge of your own life. If you are not a slave to Righteousness you are a slave to SIN!

    For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures that are read before the Message. The Scriptures assigned for today are: Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 89: 1-18; Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10:40-42. The following is a true story ... that I think speaks volumes... about us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Story Of Simon Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    If you make any effort to live for God, you will face opposition. If you’ve never run into Satan, it’s because you and he are traveling parallel in the same direction.

    In the early part of Acts, we are introduced to 5 brief biographies that I want to introduce to you now. If you enjoy reading a biography, then you’ll benefit from these short bios. Think of these five men as the Mount Rushmore of the early chapters of Acts, if you will. A week ago we saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory In The Valley – Confronting The Giants Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
     | 683 views

    Every believer will face giants. Some will be giants of fear, failure, delay, sin, or public opposition. But like David, we must run into the valley with confidence in the God who fights for us.

    VICTORY IN THE VALLEY – CONFRONTING THE GIANTS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 8:37, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will face a valley where a giant stands tall—defying faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Puts His Word In Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2026
     | 56 views

    This message reveals that when God puts His Word in your mouth, you can confront challenges, silence opposition, and release destiny because it is God’s Word, not your own.

    THE GOD WHO PUTS HIS WORD IN YOUR MOUTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 4:12 Key Verse: “Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.” (Exodus 4:12, KJV) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:9; Luke 21:15; Deuteronomy 18:18; Proverbs 25:11; Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God