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    Go! And Proclaim The Risen Christ- 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 14, 2025
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     | 899 views

    Resurrection Sunday is the day when everything changed. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was empty. Death was defeated. And the risen Saviour stands victorious!

    Go! And Proclaim the Risen Christ- 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4 Introduction Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Today is not just any Sunday—it is Resurrection Sunday, the day when everything changed. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was empty. Death was defeated. And the risen Saviour stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Love Of God: Proclaimed, Proven, Practiced

    Contributed by Lester Potts on Feb 1, 2026
     | 256 views

    The writings of the Apostle John are a treasure trove of theological insight, and within his inspired words we find three definitive statements about the nature of God: “God is spirit” (John 4:24, ESV), “God is light” (1 John 1:5, ESV), and “God is love” (1 John 4:8, 16, ESV).

    The writings of the Apostle John are a treasure trove of theological insight, and within his inspired words we find three definitive statements about the nature of God: “God is spirit” (John 4:24, ESV), “God is light” (1 John 1:5, ESV), and “God is love” (1 John 4:8, 16, ESV). These sweeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fall And The Faithfulness Of God: Genesis Chapter 3 - By Pst Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 12, 2025
     | 149 views

    No sin is too deep for God’s mercy, and no failure is beyond His redemption. The God who sought Adam still seeks hearts today. When we respond to His call and return to Him, we find that His mercy is greater than our mistakes and His love stronger than our fall.

    The Fall and the Faithfulness of God Scripture Focus: Genesis Chapter 3 Introduction Genesis chapter 3 marks a turning point in human history. It moves from the beauty of innocence and harmony in the garden of Eden to the tragedy of sin and separation. What began as perfect fellowship between ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace Within Boundaries

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2022
     | 2,164 views

    The theme or our text is walking the extra mile, grace within boundaries.

    Grace Within Boundaries (Matthew 5:38-42) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Self-Awareness

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,250 views

    The philosopher, Socrates said, “man know thyself!” He taught that knowledge of self is the basis for true understanding of who we are to others. Self-Awareness according to Paul is so important that he uses it as the basis of comfort for Timothy.

    1 Timothy 1:12-14 (NKJV) "SELF-AWARENESS" October 9, 2022 Intro: After spending three years preaching at Ephesus, Paul left the church in the hands of a young preacher named Timothy, Acts 19. Timothy was a young man, in his first pastorate, and he had encountered his share of problems. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Like Elijah

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2024
     | 1,625 views

    Elijah was human but transcended his finitude and frailty through prayer. So can we.

    James 5:17-18 (KJV) Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Elias was a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hagar, The Runaway Slave Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 11, 2024
     | 1,915 views

    Hagar has long represented the plight of the foreigner, the slave, and the sexually abused woman. She was a Slave. She was abused by Sarah, and abandoned by Abraham. Appreciated by God.

    Theme: Hagar, the Runaway Slave Text: Genesis 16:5-16   Introduction: Hagar is both a minor character and an important figure within Genesis. She is an important figure within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Genesis 16, Hagar is introduced as an Egyptian slave woman who belongs to Abram’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith That Please God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,126 views

    To emphasize the power, necessity, and rewards of faith in God, and to encourage believers to not just believe in God, but to earnestly seek, trust, and walk with Him daily.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. Let's dive right into the word of God today from Hebrews 11:6, "And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." This passage carries a powerful ...read more

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    Contend For The Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,493 views

    Encourage believers to actively fight for their faith, discerning between right and almost right, and understand the importance of defending their faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I can't tell you how glad I am to see you all here today. We gather as a family, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, to wrestle with a passage that holds a deep and challenging call for each one of us. Today, we're going to dive into Jude 1:3. Jude ...read more

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    Arise And Shine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,496 views

    Encourage the congregation to seek God's wisdom and love Him consistently, so they can arise and shine as beacons of His love and faithfulness in the world.

    Good morning, family! I can't think of a better way to kick-start our time together than by diving headfirst into the rich wisdom of Proverbs. Proverbs 13:9 says, "The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out." It's a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and ...read more

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    No Compromise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,289 views

    To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more

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    Do You Believe? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,164 views

    Explore the coexistence of faith and doubt, and to reassure believers that even in moments of unbelief, we can turn to Jesus for hope and help.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that's as relevant today as it was over 2,000 years ago when it was first spoken. We're going to talk about faith, doubt, and the hope we have in Jesus. We're gonna draw our inspiration from Mark 9:24, “Immediately the boy’s ...read more

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    The Old Path PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,527 views

    Encourage the congregation to return to the old path of faith, love, justice, and compassion for it leads to eternal life and divine restoration.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather here today, we are reminded of God's unwavering love for us and his eternal promise of restoration. As we open our hearts and minds to the divine word, let us reflect on the profound wisdom of Jeremiah 6:16, "Thus says the LORD: Stand by the roads, and ...read more

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    The Rest You Need Is In Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 774 views

    Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness, Jesus, and God's promises, and avoid hardening our hearts to His voice, as we are encouraged to support each other in maintaining our faith.

    Good morning, church family! We’re diving deep into Hebrews 3:7-15 today, exploring the unfailing faithfulness of our God, the absolute necessity of trusting in Jesus, and the peace that comes from resting in God's promises. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Faith never knows where it is being led, ...read more

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    Be Encouraged PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,566 views

    This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to live in full confidence in God, use the power of encouragement, and trust God in all circumstances, remaining steadfast and unmovable in their faith.

    Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is all about living in full confidence to God, harnessing the power of encouragement, and trusting God in all circumstances. And what a timely message this is! In a world filled with uncertainty, we ought to have a firm foundation in our faith that allows ...read more

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