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  • Grant Adams avatar

    The New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021
     | 5,357 views

    We’ve talked about Heaven and how great it is going to be. Now what about the Holy city, New Jerusalem? What will this be like? How is it described in God’s word? Notice several things about this city.

    I. It’s People 1. This beautiful city will hold the redeemed people of all the ages. This is described in another passage in which several groups are said to be in this heavenly city. Hebrews 12:22-24. These include: a. An innumerable company of angels. b. The church. c. God. d. Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfecting The Saints

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 4, 2022
     | 2,395 views

    God demands holiness and perfection from his children. As saints of God, believers must strive to constantly abide in God's presence and depend wholly on him to attain perfection.

    TEXT: 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." GOD DEMANDS PERFECTION No matter how close you are to God, you must strive for perfection ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Obscurity To Prominence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 187 views

    This message will show you how to embrace your season of obscurity, prepare for prominence, and walk in the fullness of your calling when the spotlight finally comes.

    FROM OBSCURITY TO PROMINENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:37-44 Key Verse: “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Securing Divine Help Through Perseverance And Consistency Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2026
     | 43 views

    Divine help is sustained and released to believers who remain steadfast, patient, and consistent in faith, obedience, and righteous living.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH PERSEVERANCE AND CONSISTENCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:9 Key Verse: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” — Galatians 6:9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:36; James 1:4; Luke 18:1; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meeting The Exalted Christ Part Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 4, 2008
     | 4,154 views

    Have you seen Jesus Christ? The world is not going to see Jesus in us until we see Jesus ourselves. We must see Jesus for ourselves.

    Meeting the Exalted Christ Part II Revelation 1:12-18 Purpose: To describe Christ’s glory. Aim: I want the listener to be in awe of Christ’s glory and assured of His love. INTRODUCTION: Have you seen Jesus Christ? The world is not going to see Jesus in us until we see Jesus ourselves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Will The Church Survive Covid 19 And Why?

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 5, 2021
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    In the kingdom of God, the whole world, every continent, every foot and everything lost through the first Adam’s sin, will be reconciled to God through the Second Adam, Jesus Christ and that the instrument used to banish the gross darkness in the world is His Spirit filled Church.

    Sermon. Will the Church Survive Covid 19? Text: Revelation 1:1-20 Introduction: Of all the writing of the Bible, the book of Revelations is the only book that assigns a special blessing to those who read, hear, understand and keep the word of these sayings. The theme of the book is the mystery of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Similarities All The Way!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 9, 2019
     | 3,444 views

    In this message of sub-headings beginning with the alphabet “D” Yours Truly endeavours to bring similarities between the “Church of the bygone Covenant” (Acts 7:38 KJV) and the Church of the existing Covenant!!!

    SIMILARITIES ALL THE WAY!!! All these things happened to them as examples—as object lessons to us—to warn us against doing the same things; they were written down so that we could read about them and learn from them in these last days as the world nears its end-I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Tested By Suffering Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 12, 2025
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     | 295 views

    Peter instructs us to regard suffering as a test of our faith, one that we can pass by rejoicing in suffering.

    This morning, we resume our study of a letter written by the apostle Peter, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, sometime around 62-64 A.D. This is a general epistle, a letter written to believers scattered throughout five Roman provinces in northern Asia Minor; in what is today the country of Turkey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures - New Testament Part 10 – (1 And 2thessalonians) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022
     | 1,624 views

    Paul had to explain to the Thessalonians that they were NOT in the Tribulation just because they were having problems. The man of lawlessness had to come first, The Antichrist, before The Day of the LORD commenced. The Rapture must come first.

    THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES - NEW TESTAMENT PART 10 – (1 AND 2THESSALONIANS) THE NEW TESTAMENT REFERENCES TO THE DAY OF THE LORD The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire- Moses And The Burning Bush Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 14, 2014
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     | 19,329 views

    Moses and Burning Bush

    Fire - Part 1, Pastor Rob Ketterling All right. Well, we are starting our summer series a little bit early even though the weather is not agreeing with us. How many know that? It's like out there it was snowing on me the other day when I was mowing the lawn, and I thought, "This is May." I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News For Discouraged Believers

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,229 views

    Peter reminds discouraged believers of who they are. They are God’s people. AND PETER – after reminding them of who they are takes the next several verses to remind them (and us) of what it means to be God’s people… (Living God’s Way -part 1)

    Good News For Discouraged Believers Living God’s Way – part one 1 Peter 1:1-12 THIS MORNING - we are about to begin an exciting journey AND I am really pumped up and jazzed about it. YOU SEE – we are going to being doing something during the next 10 Sunday mornings that we only do about once a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maintaining A Heart Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 10,616 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle. This sermon is a variation on my "Pursuing Purity" teaching.

    Spiritual Disciplines Maintaining Integrity of Heart So fearful were the ancient Chinese of their enemies on the north that they built the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it, & so thick that nothing could break it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,545 views

    Are we growing, producing fruit? Maybe its time to check our connection to the VINE

    I am the Vine John 15:1-8 JN 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    What does it mean to bear fruit? We can only bear fruit if we are attached to the Vine.

    I am the Vine John 15:1-8 JN 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Humility, Suffering, Glory Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016
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     | 4,641 views

    We only see God's greatest work through us when we embrace humility & suffering. Only then we'll see His glory.

    Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to ...read more

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