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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Benefits Of Speaking In Tongues Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
     | 922 views

    Speaking in tongues is a unique gift of the Holy Spirit, given for the edification and empowerment of believers. This supernatural language allows believers to connect with God in a profound way, edifying their spirit and deepening their prayer life.

    Title: THE BENEFITS OF SPEAKING IN TONGUES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 14:2 "For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries." Supporting Texts: Acts 2:4, Jude 1:20, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Part And Ours

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
     | 2,957 views

    partnering with God in evangelism

    God’s Part and Ours Becoming a Hospital – pt. 3 October 5/6, 2002 Intro: How long does it take to “convert”? And whose job is it to do the “converting”? I want to take a look at those questions this morning as we continue to take a look at what it means for us to become a hospital, meaning a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking The Truth In Love

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,723 views

    If you have a hunger for more, and want to be all that God has called you to be, then lets look to the Word of God to see some of the necessary steps that God has ordained for all of us to take in order to fulfilling that calling.

    Ephesians 4:15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head Christ God wants us to grow up in all things concerning Him, and there is a way that He has ordained for this to take place. If we look at this section of Scripture, we see that Paul is talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living A Questionable Life - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,101 views

    People have a preconceived idea of what a Christian is supposed to be or act like. They also have their understanding of what a local church is all about. How do we change the negative stereotype?

    Questionable Living – Part 2 (Col 4:2-6) Intro: A. When a person hears the word “Christian” they immediately conjure up something in their head – good or bad, they have a preconceived thought of what it means for a person to claim to be a Christian. People call some Christians “hypocrites” for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership That Just Won't Quit

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
     | 3,648 views

    These lessons from the life of Nehemiah will show leaders how to respond in the face of adversity.

    Leadership That Just Won't Quit I) When opposition struck, Nehemiah prayed Nehemiah 4:4-5 (NIV) 4 Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads. Give them over as plunder in a land of captivity. 5 Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thy Rod And Staff Lesson 8

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 18,628 views

    Depend on the Shepherd’s club to protect you and His staff to guide you.

    A. INTRODUCTION: TWO POWERFUL HELPERS 1. This word is not our home, there is little comfort, but the Lord has, “a rod and staff to comfort you.” 2. Usually, people think “rod and staff” are the same thing. But each is a different instrument. 3. The word “rod” is more than a stick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Escape From Secured Peg Situations.

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,724 views

    This sermon speaks about how to reverse hard and fast negative spiritual situations.

    Isaiah 22:25 20And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah: 21And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning To Practice His Presence Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,549 views

    A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

    0400: Learning to Practice His Presence Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 26, 2006 In season 5 of the series “24”, Jack Bauer has his hands full tracking down a nuclear missile before it detonates on U.S soil. Every minute of the show is packed with action. However, your name doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wm Darius Myers avatar

    Vision Tests Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
     | 2,790 views

    Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Determining calling by examining Passions, Gifts and Experiences.

    Vision Tests Focusing on a Personal Vision There was only one letter on the first eye-chart I ever saw. It was the letter “E.” I could see it just fine. It was big and bold. I actually knew other letters at the time, but not all of my classmates in Kindergarten did. So there was just the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heart Speaks To Heart

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2018
     | 5,813 views

    St. Luke records that when Jesus began his ministry, he proclaimed that He was sent “to heal the brokenhearted, and proclaim deliverance to captives.”

    Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Healing of the Heart When I was growing up in the fifties and early sixties, this Extraordinary Form Mass was everywhere the norm. So we heard this wonderful Gospel every year. But what is “dropsy”? Now we have the Internet and we can learn easily that dropsy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Let The Wind Blow Again

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 846 views

    Let the wind blow again! In a generation that is dry, distracted, and drifting, we need the mighty move of the Holy Spirit to stir us back to life, power, purpose, and intimacy with God.

    LET THE WIND BLOW AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:8 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:1-4, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Joel 2:28-29, Isaiah 44:3, John 7:37-39 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is often symbolised as wind in Scripture—a mysterious, powerful, and invisible force that brings transformation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Heavenly Languages Explained

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015
     | 3,000 views

    Many people are mystified about the gift set having to do with speaking in unknown (to the one who is speaking) languages. This message seeks to shed some light on this interesting topic.

    Heavenly Languages Explained Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 24, 2015 Today is Pentecost Sunday. This is a good time to remember what happened on the first Pentecost after the resurrection and ascension of the Lord, and to consider what these things means for us now. Let’s review Acts 1:1-14 so as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Heavenly Language

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 30, 2015
     | 4,299 views

    The proper uses of speaking in an unknown (to the speaker) language, both in private, and in public settings.

    Heavenly Languages Explained Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 24, 2015 Today is Pentecost Sunday. This is a good time to remember what happened on the first Pentecost after the resurrection and ascension of the Lord, and to consider what these things means for us now. Let’s review Acts 1:1-14 so as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Church Of Excellence

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,381 views

    Every football coach dreams of recruiting eleven of the greatest football players together on one team.

    If a coach could recruit such players, he would have one of the best teams in the nation. Every coach knows that he would have a winning team if he could recruit such players. We all know that the success of every team is based on recruiting. We learn that as a child. Illus: Remember, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Peary avatar

    Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    This is the seventh in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    CHANGING THE CLIMATE – PART 7 OF 8 The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit As you know I have been preaching a series based around Changing The Climate that we live in – changing the environment that we work in rather than the other way around. Jesus said in ACTS 1:8, "But you shall receive power when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal