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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Pentecost: The Evidence Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025
     | 456 views

    The coming of the Holy Ghost is not just a spiritual event but a transformational experience that changes a person’s nature, lifestyle, and power to live as a true witness of Christ.

    PENTECOST: THE EVIDENCE OF THE HOLY GHOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:14-16, John 16:13-14, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 INTRODUCTION: The coming of the Holy Ghost is not just a spiritual event but a transformational experience that changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lepers Changed Their Spots

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,510 views

    A first person account of the healing of the 10 lepers.

    I want to tell you about my encounter with Jesus (we call him Yeshua) I will never be the same after meeting him, although I do have some regrets. You see, I was a leper in Israel. Being a leper is a hard life. If you have unusual spots on your body you must go to the priests to be examined. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Who Is Wise Among You? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 156 ratings
     | 24,363 views

    James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anne Benefield avatar

    You Want Me To Follow You Where?

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,676 views

    Jesus wants us to follow Him to the places where we need to grow. It won’t be easy, but the reward is great.

    You Want Me to Follow You Where? Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; John 1:43-51 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 18, 2009 Introduction: Our scripture lesson today is found in the end of the first chapter of the gospel of John. You may remember that John’s Gospel begins with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Inconceivable Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    How powerful is your faith? A better question: How powerful is WHO you place your faith in?

    Is this logic true…. I believe I am successful – therefore I am successful. I believe I will prevail – therefore I prevail. I believe in God – therefore there is a God. If I believe in something strong enough, does my belief somehow shape the resulting situation, reality, event? We have all seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Raising Cain Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 17, 2013
     | 9,899 views

    A sermon based on the idea that it is possible to raise a pagan in a Christian home.

    Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 6 "Raising Cain" Genesis 4:1-15 Genesis 4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. INTRODUCTION: In today's message we see the birth of the first two human beings on earth through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    God Is All We Need

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2014
     | 9,690 views

    A heart-driven focus on God is able to get us through all kinds of life issues.

    1. [Attitude is important! As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in particular, "I'm the greatest hitter in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,038 views

    A introductory sermon on the Holy Spirit (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study)

    HoHum: A children’s Bible School class was learning the Apostles Creed. The teacher gave each child a portion of the creed to memorize and recite the next Sunday. The next Sunday’s class began and the first one recited, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be A Loser For Christ

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 1, 2010
     | 4,679 views

    Wear the label 'Loser' proudly, when it comes by confessing Jesus and following him as you deny yourself and take up your cross.

    Text: Luke 9:18-24 Theme: Be a Loser for Christ A. By confessing him with your words B. By following him in your life Season: Pentecost 5c -- God's Names Date: June 27, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Be-a-Loser-for-Christ-Luke9_18-24.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Fragrance Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 20, 2015
     | 9,110 views

    Jesus shows us clearly the result of forgiveness is love and worship. The woman who anointed Him anointed him with her future and her singleness. Ask yourself what is your fragrant oil.

    Intro: If you remember from last week Jesus went to place He shouldn’t be to talk to a woman He shouldn’t talk to. He used that woman to teach us what true worship is. Here we go again! It seems like Jesus is completely happy to tear down our ideas and presumptions about who should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Revival For The Word Of God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,208 views

    Psalm 119 reveals two things that are needed for revival (Material adapted from Paul J. Bucknell at: http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm119/Psalm119.156_Revival_Word-of-God.html)

    HoHum: O Holy Ghost, Revival comes from Thee; Send a revival, Start the work in me. Thy Word declares Thou wilt supply our need; For blessings now, O Lord, I humbly plead. WBTU: Psalm 119 is a psalm that will bring revival if we take it seriously. We often believe that we need nothing. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Look At The Difference

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,692 views

    Look at ourselves and see how we stand as a Christian.

    LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE Jude 1: 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Paul E. Davis avatar

    Job, A Different Kind Of Dad!

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Feb 15, 2015
     | 12,987 views

    Leading your family by God's Grace and by a foundation of faith

    Job 1:1-5 (NIV) In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred donkeys, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Letter To The Sardis Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 6,909 views

    Congregational leaders need to keep themselves and their members alive and zealously active by invoking and cooperating with the life-reviving Holy Spirit.

    Verse 1 - In each of the seven letters, Jesus introduces Himself differently to each church congregation. He does this because, in each case, the way He introduces Himself is relevant to the situations of each church congregation and the message they need to heed. Jesus introduces Himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come Rule Again In Our Lives, O Lord Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,749 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 63 verses 1 through 19

    Isaiah 63: 1 – 19 Come Rule Again In Our Lives, O Lord 1 Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah, This One who is glorious in His apparel, traveling in the greatness of His strength?—“I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” 2 Why is Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel