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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God's Answer To Our Family Problems Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 27, 2022
     | 2,093 views

    1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

    God's Answer to Our Family Problems The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 27, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19. We studied today's Scripture when we were going through the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and got to Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 24: The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2025
     | 1,167 views

    1. Psalm 27 is about winning (vs. 1-3). 2. Psalm 27 is about worship (vs. 4-6). 3. Psalm 27 is about wanting to please the LORD (vs. 7-12). 4. Psalm 27 is about waiting on the LORD (vs. 13-14).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 24: The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation Psalm 27:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 23, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake Annotated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Power Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025
     | 737 views

    To live in the power of the resurrection is to walk in the authority and victory that Christ has provided. It means embracing the fullness of life, experiencing transformation, and fulfilling God’s purpose.

    LIVING IN THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." – Romans 8:11 Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moving From Pain To Praise

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 8, 2025
     | 1,174 views

    Life is full of challenges, and sometimes, pain can feel overwhelming. However, as believers, we are called to move from pain to praise, trusting that God is working all things together for our good.

    MOVING FROM PAIN TO PRAISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:31-35 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:3, Romans 8:28, Habakkuk 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of challenges, and sometimes, pain can feel overwhelming. However, as believers, we are called to move from pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Overtaking Those Ahead Of You By Divine Speed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025
     | 1,049 views

    No matter who seems to have gone ahead of you in life, when divine speed comes upon you, you can overtake and even surpass them by God's grace.

    OVERTAKING THOSE AHEAD OF YOU BY DIVINE SPEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46 "And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel." Supporting Texts: Amos 9:13, Isaiah 40:31, Joel 2:7, Psalm 18:29, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Agapē-We Are Lavished With Love. An Advent Sermon. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 19, 2025
     | 150 views

    The love of God. It is given in the person of Jesus Christ. 1 John, tells us the purpose of his coming. What a lavish love this is that has been poured out upon us.

    Agape-we are lavished with love. An advent sermon. There are some truly magnificent things that can happen in a person’s life. I think of life itself, the meeting of those two cells that contain all the coded DNA required to form a fully-fledged human being, that turned out to be you, with your on ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Don;t Bail Just Keep Paddling

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 14, 2005
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    This sermon incourages people to hold fast to Jesus and not give up. We must learn to overcome fear by trusting in Jesus in the mist of our storms

    Things our kids teach us 1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4inches deep. 2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3. A 3-year old’s voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant. 4. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Peter 1:2-12

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,253 views

    From 1 Peter Series: What were some of the issues in Peter’s heart he had to overcome in order to be used by God in fulness?

    1 Peter 1:2-12 VCC July 26, 1998 Introduction Written by Peter Acts 4:13, described as unlearned and ignorant men This means that they did not go through formal religious training, NOT professional religious leaders He had simply been with Jesus for 3 years He simply had been baptised in the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom From Hopelessness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    To overcome a seemingly hopeless situation, you need to (1) get to the right person, (2) assume a right posture, and (3) maintain the right perspective.

    We thank God for Jesus Christ - who frees us from SIN and everything that comes with it. Our burden of guilt, of hopelessness, and a meaningless life - and we are no longer BOUND. This FREEDOM gives us renewed purpose for life, we experience a different kind of peace and joy in this freedom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freedom From Hopelessness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,312 views

    To overcome a seemingly hopeless situation, you need to (1) get to the right person, (2) assume a right posture, and (3) maintain the right perspective.

    We thank God for Jesus Christ - who frees us from SIN and everything that comes with it. Our burden of guilt, of hopelessness, and a meaningless life - and we are no longer BOUND. This FREEDOM gives us renewed purpose for life, we experience a different kind of peace and joy in this freedom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Equips Us For Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 25,051 views

    Ask the Lord to help you fight the good fight of faith in overcoming your sinful desires that oppose God’s purposes, plans and priorities.

    Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Equips us For Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6:10-20) Illustration: Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. --Ephesians 6:13 As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Douse The Flame Of Excuses Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,424 views

    Offering excuses will always limit spiritual growth. We look at people from the Bible and their excuses and how God helped them overcome their excuses.

    DOUSE THE FLAME OF EXCUSES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. Luke 14:18 And THEY ALL with ONE CONSENT BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSE. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "The Four Faithful Friends"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 36,018 views

    This story teaches us that we can make a difference in people’s lives ... and to overcome obstacles that keep us away from the power of God.

    “The Four Faithful Friends” Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TODAY, we want to look at a man whom Jesus healed. Luke 5:17-20 – all turn – READ 5:17 – Jesus was in a house, teaching a large group of people. The place was packed! Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    From Fear To Confidence

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    This sermon shows how we can overcome our fears by realizing that we don’t need to fear man because the Lord is with us.

    INTRO : We live in fearful times. We face the threat of anthrax, small pox, biochemical warfare, terrorism. (Magazine, T.V., newspaper) Americans are afraid for good reason : Qur’an on Jihad (Holy war) : 9:5 Then when the Sacred Months ...have passed, then kill the Mushrikûn (Pagans) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Satan Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    We, as Christians, need to remember that we are in a war, and we need to know who our true enemy is and how we can overcome him.

    September 15, 2002 Ephesians 6:10-19 ¡§The Great Satan¡¨ INTRODUCTION A little girl had misbehaved, and as a punishment, at supper time, her parents sat her down at a small table by herself in the corner of the dining room. The rest of the family paid no notice to her, until suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist