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    A Friend To The End PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 810 views

    To explore the power of friendship, loyalty, and faithfulness, and how we can apply these principles in our own lives.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from Acts 16 that speaks volumes about the power of friendship, the strength of loyalty, and the blessing of faithfulness. Before we dig in, let's hear from beloved Christian author, C.S. Lewis, who said, "Is any pleasure on Earth as ...read more

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    Encountering The Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2025
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    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
     | 472 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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    The Fisherman’s Benediction Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 6,048 views

    The fisherman’s benediction. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 5 verse 10-11. Quote: Life’s lessons (and ages at which the person learned them) • Lending money to friends and relatives causes them to get amnesia. (32) • You shouldn’t leave your fork on the plate when you reheat food in the microwave. (13) ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Examining Our Suffering Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 10, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,102 views

    Suffering for the Christian must be seen in the perspective of eternity. The glory of the Lord lies ahead. It is suffering & then glory. Not to have the suffering means not to have the glory.

    1 PETER 4: 12-19 [Renewing Hope Series] EXAMINING OUR SUFFERING [2 Corinthians 4:11-18 / Psalm 31] What do you do when the rug is pulled out from under you? Do you panic? Do you get angry? Do you doubt the Lord¡¯s love for you? Do you trust God to get you through the tough times? Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Christian Suffering Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 11, 2015
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     | 28,211 views

    A sermon examining the reason that God's children face suffering, trials and tribulations in this life.

    Understanding Christian Suffering I Peter 1:6-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife have been hit by unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just ...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
     | 7,755 views

    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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    Secrets To Joy In The Midst Of Trials (1 Peter 1:6-9) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 15,350 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-9

    Secrets to Joy in the Midst of Trials In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beatitudes 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,598 views

    Believers are puttering around wondering why their Christian life isn’t working – it’s simple, they have sin attached beneath the surface of their lives that needs to be removed.

    Two brothers, Harry and James, were playing right before bedtime, and somehow Harry hit James with a stick. Tears and bitter words followed and they were still angry as their mother prepared them for bed. Mother said, "Now James, before you go to bed you’re going to have to forgive your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,929 views

    It is easy to focus on the struggles we face and lose faith. Our culture is rapidly changing, and we must be prepared to stand. Our only hope is abiding in Christ and in His Word.

    Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified You are not Alone 1 Peter 1: 1-2 The first epistle of Peter provides great insight for the believer. In this letter, Peter provides great spiritual instruction regarding our relationship and security in the Lord, our daily walk with Christ, and the glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire Power !

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    What does John mean when he says Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit "and with fire."

    Fire Power! Oct 11, 2009 Scripture: Luke 24:13-34 - Emmaeus Rd 1 Cor. 3:10-14; Rev 3:14-22 Exodus 19:16-19; 24:15-18 Read: Rev 3:14-22 Read Text: Matthew 3:11 John was a great preacher. Maybe the greatest preacher of his day and yet he said, “There is one coming after me whose sandals I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2025
     | 516 views

    In Mal. 3:17 God calls us His jewels. All gemstones began as lumps of carbon & were worthless, but under great pressure and heat, they became extremely valuable. We must be cut, sanded, grinded, and tumbled.

    SANDPAPER CHRISTIANS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When President Cleveland's second child was born, the doctor asked Cleveland for a scale to determine the baby’s weight. Cleveland searched through the house without success. 2. Finally, he remembered that he had an old scale in the basement ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Burning With Desire Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,043 views

    A sermon on Luke 3:16-17 on Holy Spirit fire and hell fire. (Some quotes are taken from Sermon Central sermons. Thank you!)

    Sermon for 3/24/2002 Luke 3:16 Introduction: A. Bill Taylor will read Luke 3:7-9, 16-17 B. French Gunter will read Mark 9:42-48 C. Jenny Mosier was working at the Northside Church of Christ as the Children’s Minister. She was there and lightening struck the steeple. The building burned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How God Sees A Broken Contrite Heart

    Contributed by David Austin on May 23, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 25,260 views

    The best way back to God after a life rebellion is to be broken,

    HOW GOD SEES A BROKEN CONTRITE HEART If rebellion is the worst place you can be spiritually, and it is, to have a heart that is broken and ready to receive direction from God is right where God wants you. It is the best place to be spiritually. Psa 34:18 The LORD [is] ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,638 views

    James 1:3 speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we face.

    Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound passage of Scripture found in James 1:3. This verse speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal