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  • David Demola avatar

    Recognizing Your Dna: Destiny, Nature, Authority

    Contributed by David Demola on May 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,427 views

    Pastor Demola encourages Christians to live in full knowledge of their God-given destiny, nature and authority.

    Open your Bibles to Luke chapter 11. I want you to do me a favor today, will you? I need everybody to kind of get your right hand out, get your right hand out like this. Everybody get your right hand out. Got it out? This is what I want you to do. I’m putting my thinking cap on. Tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,359 views

    It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution.

    It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution. So, two thoughts on Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. Untie the colt and bring it here. As Rev. Dr. Jennifer A. Little noted, we can enter into this story in so many places. How about identifying with those sent by Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Glory In Persecution [rated - R]

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,290 views

    The time is coming when Christians will be persecuted right here. How do I know it? I have already traveled that road before. How will you deal with it? Let us not try to run and find a way to escape persecution but face it like Jesus did.

    Opening illustration: Video clip of persecuted Christians worldwide. Let us turn to 1 Peter 4 and check out what to expect while being persecuted for Christ. Introduction: In the nature of things persecution must have been a much more daunting experience for Gentiles than it was for the Jews. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Morticians To Missionaries

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,387 views

    When the women went to Jesus’s tomb, they went out to perform the duties of UNDERtakers, only to find that God had OVERtaken events. This sermon has both a salvation and a rededication application as well as application for believers going through trials.

    From Morticians to Missionaries Chuck Sligh April 5, 2015 (A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available by emailing me at chuchsligh@hotmail.com.) Adapted from a sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 24:1-12 – “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cap (Or The Roof) (Cont.) The Purposeful Preparation Of God’s People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    Last week we studied the principle of evangelization of the lost. I mentioned during the sermon that in its’ preparation I realized that there was another aspect of evangelization that I noticed in the passage of scripture just prior to my text.

    The Cap (or The Roof) (cont.) The Purposeful Preparation of God’s People John 1:29-37 Part 5 in the Series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Last week we studied the principle of evangelization of the lost. I mentioned during the sermon that in its’ preparation I realized that there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Keys To Effective Vigilance (I Am Vigilant, I Am Prepared For Eternity)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Aug 9, 2021
     | 8,805 views

    This world is full of Satan's schemes and activities to lure Christians to give up their faith. But in this sermon, we will see a perfect example set by Jesus in order to be effective in our vigilance against the enemy.

    Intro: Last week we were able to learn that Satan is only a voiceless roaring lion who wanted to set fear and worries in us by using his defenseless roar. That’s why, if we recall our theme this month “I am Vigilant, I am Prepared for Eternity” we are called to be watchful and be on guard always as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    I Am Going To Prepare A Place For You The Story Of A Nonviolence Defense Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,103 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, the rage of mankind is all of its own ...

    I AM GOING TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU The Story of a NonViolence Defense by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 9, 2021) “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Preparing For Easter-An Outline For 'i Am The Resurrection And The Life'

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 29, 2023
     | 1,139 views

    Jesus had received a message that a friend, Lazarus, was sick. He died, but Jesus raised him from the dead. This proved Jesus was "the Resurrection and the Life"!

    Introduction: Jesus had raised at least two people from the dead before this event, apparently just a short time before He died on Calvary. Here He proved the reality of resurrection when He raised Lazarus from the dead. The Message Jesus Received (verses 1-16) --Jesus and the disciples weren’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Illuminating The Path Of Advent Joy: Preparing For The Radiant Dawn Of Jesus' Birth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,915 views

    This season of preparation is not merely about marking the days until Christmas; it's about preparing our hearts to receive the radiant dawn of Jesus' birth, a dawn that brings with it the promise of eternal hope and joy.

    Illuminating the Path of Advent Joy: Preparing for the Radiant Dawn of Jesus' Birth Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New Living Translation) Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Forerunner And The Final Trumpet: Preparing For The Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 17, 2025
     | 186 views

    Two thousand years ago, God broke four hundred years of prophetic silence by raising a man named John the Baptist—a forerunner crying in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Today, the same Spirit is stirring the remnant Church to take up that mantle again.

    The Forerunner and the Final Trumpet: Preparing for the Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) October 18, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 1:67-80 Somewhere in the halls of our universities, in our capitol buildings, on the glow of our screens, and even inside our sanctuaries, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Testing & Persevering Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,142 views

    Trials test our faith and produce perseverance. We can find joy in trials because they shape us and draw us closer to God.

    Today, ,we're going to deep dive into the book of James. James, Jesus' half-brother and a big deal in the early church, wrote this letter to encourage believers who were having a rough time. James talks a lot about faith and actions going hand in hand. Let's see what he has to say about handling ...read more

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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Soul Care 105 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2023
     | 1,615 views

    Soul care is an important part of growing whole thru life’s trials. It’s about becoming mature in our walk with Jesus. It requires our attention and intentional care to be healthy and whole in dark times.

    Video Clip: Jesus Revolution the heart of the story! Soul Care 105: Soul Care in dark times Thesis: Soul care is an important part of growing wholistically in life’s trials. It’s about becoming mature in our walk with Jesus. It requires our attention and intentional care to be healthy and whole in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Refined In The Fire: Finding God's Purpose In Trials Job 23:10-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,092 views

    Job, a man of great suffering, provides us with a glimpse into the refining process that occurs amidst life's trials. Let us delve into Job 23:10-11 and discover how God works through our challenges to shape us according to His divine purpose.

    Refined in the Fire: Finding God's Purpose in Trials Job 23:10-11 Introduction: Today's scripture from the book of Job offers profound insights into the nature of trials and tribulations in the life of a believer. Job, a man of great suffering, provides us with a glimpse into the refining ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Irvine avatar

    Jesus Went On Trial And Noone Stood Up To Defend Him. Will You Stand Up And Be Counted?

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 30, 2024
     | 410 views

    The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus.

    The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,238 views

    Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal