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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Living Life With The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 19,934 views

    1.RELATIONSHIP 2.REFINING 3.REST 4.REVELATION 5.REQUESTS 6.RESISTANCE 7.RELEASE

    LIVING LIFE WITH THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OUTLINE 1.RELATIONSHIP 2.REFINING 3.REST 4.REVELATION 5.REQUESTS 6.RESISTANCE 7.RELEASE THE MESSAGE LIVING LIFE WITH THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1. RELATIONSHIP The Lords wants to provide us a relationship with the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Now, We Finish The House We Started! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
     | 2,964 views

    After a time of sifting and refining, our church takes on a renewed vision and a stronger determination to become a Church With A Purpose.

    Now, We Finish the House We Started Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Isaiah 55:10-13 (10) For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (11) So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Now, We Finish The House We Started! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
     | 1,865 views

    After a time of sifting and refining, our church takes on a renewed vision and a stronger determination to become a Church With A Purpose.

    Now, We Finish the House We Started Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Isaiah 55:10-13 (10) For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (11) So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church On The Move

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 15, 2025
     | 171 views

    A great persecution arose against the church

    The Church on the Move Acts 8:1-17 There is a Yiddish proverb loosely based on Psalm 2 and James 4 that says, "We make plans and God laughs." This illustrates the truth of how we make our plans; however, unexpected events and things from the LORD alter those plans. Before going back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,308 views

    A sermon on the eighth Beatitude - Blessed are the persecuted.

    Today we come to the last of the 8 Beatitudes. I began this investigation with a bit of trepidation two months ago, and now I feel a bit of sadness as we wrap up this study of the Beatitudes. But I trust that we will be referring back to these Beatitudes as we continue our study of the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying Against Your Enemies

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,230 views

    Praying for those who persecute you.

    PRAYING AGAINST YOUR ENEMIES BY JERRY FALWELL I have never preached a sermon on praying against your enemies or praying about your enemies. As a matter of fact, I have never heard anyone preach this kind of sermon about enemies. Last Sunday I said in jest, “I pray that they (the terrorists) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Love...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 9, 2012
     | 3,378 views

    To persist in Love...even when persecuted...

    Why “Love”… Ouch! My Dad developed a frozen shoulder condition and boy we took him from one hospital to another with no avail, till the “Magnet therapy” did the trick. In this sermon, I intend to touch upon a particular type of “shoulder ...read more

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    Bear Witness Boldly Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 2, 2013
     | 4,743 views

    Persecution, boldness, our message, courage

    BEAR WITNESS BOLDY Revelation 10 & 11 (p 866) July 14, 2013 These two chapters can be hard to understand. How can they help me in my Christian Life… first notice the main characters: Read Revelation 10: 1-11, John is the featured character in chapter 10…but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving The Coming Days

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 19, 2015
     | 5,980 views

    Christian persecution and how to survive it.

    “Surviving the Coming Days” Matthew 24:6-13, 24 October 13, 2015 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Price Of Peace

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,475 views

    Jesus warns his followers that the consequences of following him will be painful and disruptive, and that they’d better be prepared for it.

    The disciples were confused. When the Messiah came, peace and righteousness would reign from one end of the earth to the other. All the prophets agreed. And if Jesus was the Messiah as they were all now pretty sure he was, he would be the one who brought it about. He would be the Prince of Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Anatomy Of A Storm PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 910 views

    Explores God's power and justice in life's storms, emphasizing that these trials serve to refine us and draw us closer to Him.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather together, even if it is in spirit and not in person, as we open God's word and seek His wisdom. Each time we come before the Lord, we come with open hearts and minds, ready to receive His divine instruction. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Thank God For The Fire!

    Contributed by Dwight Mcconnell on Feb 25, 2017
     | 25,319 views

    As believers we must learn to rejoice even while going through, trusting the Word that the fire is meant to refine you.

    Here we find a particular passage of scripture that we all have at some point heard the story of the 3 hebrew boys, Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego. Again I like to reiterate that the stories of the bible are real & true not just fairytales. In this particular passage what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,794 views

    In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

    Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming A Vessel Of Honour Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
     | 1,523 views

    God is searching for vessels that He can use for His divine agenda. He is not looking for perfect people but for those who are willing to be purified, set apart, and surrendered to His will.

    BECOMING A VESSEL OF HONOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:21 "If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work." Supporting Texts: Romans 9:21, 1 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sanctification

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 31, 2025
     | 494 views

    Sanctification is a key doctrine in the Christian faith that refers to the process of being made holy. It is God’s will for every believer to be set apart from sin and dedicated to His purposes.

    SANCTIFICATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication." – 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Supporting Texts: John 17:17, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 6:19, 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God