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  • Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena avatar

    Spiritual Empowerment

    Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,266 views

    The Lord will ransom and redeem His own.

    INTRODUCTION Empowerment has something to do with ennoblement, resourcing, re-positioning properly for performance etc. Empowerment as a key component in human development takes place not only in spirituality but other areas such as academic (intellectual empowerment), economic (economic ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    #10 The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 23, 2020
     | 7,428 views

    Nobody likes a fake! Jesus was the “real deal”—truly the Son of God, and again He proved it when He forgave a paralytic his sins and healed him of his infirmity.

    #10 The Real Deal Series: Mark February 23, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warrior Angels Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 17, 2020
     | 3,998 views

    To overcome the forces of evil in your own life, believe that Jesus has already won the war and boldly declare your allegiance to Him.

    Just a little over a year ago (May 2019), Police in western Germany say divine intervention saved a speeding driver from getting a ticket. That’s because a pigeon photobombed a traffic enforcement camera at just the right moment. Just as the radar clocked the driver at 54 km/h in a 30km/h zone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Go! And Live In Perfect Love - 1 John 4:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 624 views

    Our mighty God, who is love itself. Love is at the very core of the Christian faith. What does it mean to live in the perfect love of God? How does His love drive out fear? Today, we will explore three key truths about God's love.

    Go! And Live in Perfect Love Introduction: Today we gather in the presence of our mighty God, who is love itself. Love is at the very core of the Christian faith, and today, we turn to 1 John 4:18 (NLT) for a powerful truth: "Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Armies Of Heaven Are Here Fighting For Me

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 259 views

    Every believer must understand that we are not fighting our battles alone. Heaven is fully aware of the challenges we face, and God has assigned His armies—mighty angels, heavenly warriors, and chariots of fire—to fight on our behalf.

    THE ARMIES OF HEAVEN ARE HERE FIGHTING FOR ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:16-17 (KJV) “And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advancing Beyond The Gate

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
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    Remaining at the gate is not God’s plan for your life. The lame man stayed at the gate for years, but one divine encounter moved him into healing, breakthrough, and glory.

    ADVANCING BEYOND THE GATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 (KJV) – “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Secret Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on May 30, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,358 views

    How helpless is man though he holds position, power, wealth and fame! Not knowing what is lying ahead, all he has are a loan from his creator God- leaving everything here on this side of the eternity when he departs this world.

    Live today! Never miss today’s blessings. God is a God of present tense. He calls Himself “ I am that I am”. Many of us dream of a better future when we can enjoy the life comfortably without the struggles we have now. It is only a human hope, with no sound base (Proverbs 19:21) . None of us know ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trusting God In Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,895 views

    Psalm 56:4 is a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God amid fear and adversity. King David wrote this psalm during a time of great personal distress, and his words resonate deeply with anyone who has faced fear and uncertainty.

    Trusting God in Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Psalm 56:4 (NLT): "I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?" Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 56:4, a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gaining Victory Over Sin

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025
     | 381 views

    This message is a call to rise above sin, to walk in the liberty Christ has purchased, and to stand firm in the righteousness that God freely gives. Victory over sin is your inheritance; you must learn to walk in it.

    GAINING VICTORY OVER SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:1-14 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:16-7, James 4:7, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: The greatest battle every believer must win is not external—it is the internal war against sin. Sin seeks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 44,550 views

    In this message we will learn from Elisha and his servant how to overcome fear. (Real People True Stories - part three)

    "DON’T BE AFRAID" TEXT II KINGS 6:8- 23 On summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Perfect Love

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,017 views

    Perfect love casts out fear. Peter’s love for the Lord helped him to overcome his fear of the wind and waves.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Up With Faith, Down With Walls Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,509 views

    TRUSTING THE LORD HELPS PEOPLE OVERCOME OBSTACLES. Here are two sets of consideration about the correlation between people, walls, and faith.

    November 27,1994 --PM UP WITH FAITH, DOWN WITH WALLS Hebrews 11:30-31 INTRO: Jericho was a city which had been promised to Israel by God Himself. Joshua¡¦s job was to take the city, but a large, imposing wall hindered progress. So many would face the wall and believe it impossible to conquer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preserving Power For God's People

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,459 views

    No people whose guardian is Jehovah God can be overcome while they are actively serving and obeying Him, for God preserves His people.

    Preserving Power For God?s People Text: Ps.34: 7; I John 4: 4b; II Kings 6: 15-16 Intro: The biblical accounts of God?s miracles performed through Elijah and Elisha are some of the most extraordinary and exciting found in the pages of God?s Word. The account under consideration today, Elisha ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Christian Way To Punish Your Enemies

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    The Christian not only pleases God when "he overcomes evil with good" but the Christian way for dealing with wrong is infinitely more effective.

    THE CHRISTIAN WAY TO PUNISH YOUR ENEMIES “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty give him water to drink. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head and the Lord will reward you.” Proverbs 25: 21-22 We often hear people talk about “getting even with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Power In Reserve

    Contributed by James May on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,963 views

    We have power in reserve, through the Lord Jesus Christ, to overcome every trial and persecution. God will see us through.

    Power in Reserve By Pastor Jim May It seems that there is never a day when we do not hear of someone who is having some problems. Just this week we have seen several of our own church family who have had some hard times. Two of the ladies have had to have surgery. I’m glad to say that both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible