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    All Or Nothing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023
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     | 1,331 views

    Explore the essence of Christianity through understanding the greatest commandment, the cost of discipleship, and the reward of commitment, emphasizing that true faith requires obedience and living out our beliefs daily.

    Good morning, family! Today we’re exploring The Greatest Commandment, The Cost of Discipleship, and The Reward of Commitment. The words of A.W. Tozer ring true when he says, "True faith commits us to obedience." It's not just about saying we believe, it's about living it out, every single day. Now ...read more

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    The Day The Fire Fell Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 6,533 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Day of The Fire Fell Acts 2:1-2:4 You may be wondering why we are going so slowly through the book of Acts but I promise you that I have a good reason. You see, what is written in the book of Acts, as in the rest of the Bible, is extremely important to us, here at Elim Bible church and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone's In The Fire

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2004
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     | 34,558 views

    In the trials of your life understand that you are not alone Someone is in the fire with you

    Someone’s in the Fire Daniel 3: 19 – 25 & 29 Verse #25 – King James Version: He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God. Verse #25 - New Living Translation: Look!” Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Our Present Joy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,523 views

    After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

    1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Bring Trouble?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 25, 2006
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     | 6,881 views

    But if we believe that it is the Sovereign God who gave good things and bad things – adversity, or whatever trial and difficulty, should we not accept whatever He allows or even causes to happen in our life?

    “On another day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before him. And the LORD said to Satan, ‘Where have you come from?’ Satan answered the LORD, ‘From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it.’ Then the LORD said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Checking Your Heart - Examining Your Deeds The Great Commission Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 8, 2011
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    The Great Commission involves doing. The church cannot think that it can be a spiritual stronghold in a lost world without putting its faith to work.

    July 10, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Revelation 3:14-22 Subject: The Church – Part 1 of the Great Commission Series Title: Checking Your Heart – Examining Your Deeds I am beginning this morning a series on the Great Commission. You all know what the Great Commission is right? It’s Jesus command ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can The Lord Help Us In Times Of Affliction?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    The following are some suggested responses to afflictions: 1.

    The following are some suggested responses to afflictions: 1. Let the Lord take away the pain of your afflictions. Paul writes, "Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cup Of Suffering

    Contributed by Robert Ganglfinger on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,450 views

    The cup of suffering our Lord drank of has been passed down through time to each of us, and He has given us the example of how we should partake.

    INTRO: 1. Nobody wants to talk about suffering. a. Many people who are suffering don’t want to talk about what they are going through. 2. Suffering takes on many forms: a. It comes in the form of sickness. b. It comes at the hands of others. c. It comes at the hand of the enemy of our soul. d. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Romans, Part 14 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2011
     | 3,319 views

    Paul begins Chapter 5 with an affirmation of our being justified by faith through Jesus; and that even in the trials we are to persevere because it produces Christ-like hope within us.

    Romans, Part 14 Romans 5:1-5 Introduction - Eph 2:8-9, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” - We “hope against hope” and receive eternal life; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encountering The Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2025
     | 904 views

    The fire of God represents His presence, power, and transformative grace. When an individual encounters God's fire, their life changes dramatically, often empowering them for great assignments and ministry.

    Title: ENCOUNTERING THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:2-6 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 6:6-7, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 9:3-6 INTRODUCTION: The fire of God represents His presence, power, and transformative grace. When an individual encounters God's fire, their life changes dramatically, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advance While Bleeding

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025
     | 471 views

    This message encourages us to lean on God’s strength and keep advancing no matter what.

    ADVANCE WHILE BLEEDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking To Jesus: The Author And Perfecter Of Our Faith - Hebrews 12:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025
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     | 302 views

    The 21st-century world is louder than ever. And Scripture commands us not simply to run, not merely to endure, but to fix our eyes on Jesus.

    Looking to Jesus: The Author and Perfecter of Our Faith- Hebrews 12:2 Introduction: Fix Your Eyes Imagine a runner in the Olympic marathon. The stadium roars, the cameras flash, but the runner hears none of it. His eyes are fixed, his focus unbroken. Ahead lies the finish line—and glory. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faithful, Guarding, Powerful: Following Jesus Under God’s Protection - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 261 views

    We are living in anxious days. Headlines scream fear. Trust is fragile. Evil feels emboldened. Many believers quietly ask, “Will my faith hold? Will I make it? Is God really able to keep me?”

    Faithful, Guarding, Powerful: Following Jesus Under God’s Protection - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Introduction: Living as Disciples in an Unstable World We are living in anxious days. Headlines scream fear. Trust is fragile. Evil feels emboldened. Many believers quietly ask, “Will my faith hold? Will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Planted Today, Flourishing Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 5, 2026
     | 199 views

    God’s divine order for lasting greatness begins with planting before flourishing.

    PLANTED TODAY, FLOURISHING TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:12-14 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:7-8; Matthew 13:23; Colossians 2:6-7; Hosea 14:5-7; John 15:4-8 INTRODUCTION: God’s divine order for lasting greatness begins with planting before flourishing. In the Kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stepping Into God’s Plan Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026
     | 220 views

    God has a predetermined and purposeful plan for every life, and walking in obedience and faith positions believers to enter into its full manifestation.

    STEPPING INTO GOD’S PLAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Key Verse: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21; Psalm 37:23; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God