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  • Paul Dayao avatar

    Sealed: God's Unbreakable Promise Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 13, 2025
     | 336 views

    This sermon explains that when believers hear the gospel and trust in Christ, they are sovereignly sealed by the Holy Spirit, which marks them as God's authentic, secure, and permanent possession.

    Introduction When we make a significant purchase or enter into a serious agreement—buying a piece of land, for example—we don't just rely on a verbal promise. We want something official. We want a document, a title, a notarized deed of sale. We want to see that official stamp, that seal. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognize The King!

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 13, 2011
     | 5,520 views

    Palm Sunday is a time when we see Jesus enter into Jerusalem, BUT, did the people really see Jesus for the King He is, or the King they wanted Him to be?

    RECOGNIZE THE KING (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have often wondered how many people would recognize Jesus if He were to walk amongst us today? Now I know that Jesus is “with us,” but that is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does It Mean To Inherit The Kingdom Of God? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,411 views

    This sermon explores how to inherit God's kingdom, see through saints, and feel Jesus's presence, emphasizing God's unending love and grace towards us.

    Good morning, my cherished church family! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, ready to hear His word and grow in our faith? I'm tickled to see all your smiling faces today. Before we get rolling, I want to share a quote with you. It's from Philip Yancey, a Christian ...read more

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    When Is The Party In Heaven At It’s Loudest?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 10, 2011
     | 3,412 views

    If we have ever temporarily lost a child whilst shopping or at the beach, or lost a precious belonging, we will begin to grasp how God feels towards lost people.

    In October 1984 my brother-in-law Alasdair got lost. As a family they had visited Venice – long before I knew them – Sandy and Valerie my in-Laws, Moira my wife who was 14 at the time, and Alasdair who was 11. They were at St. Mark’s square, Venice – at the same time as Queen Elizabeth the Queen ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,632 views

    A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members.

    A Mother’s Love Thesis: A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members. Humor Illustrations: Hilarious Words of Motherly Wisdom from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Endure The Contradcition

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 10,483 views

    This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. {This Sermon Has been REVISED}

    -----------------------------*The Book of Hebrews*------------------------------------------------------------------- The 12th Chapter------------------------------------- 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 34,886 views

    We have all made mistakes in our walk with God. None of us are perfect. This sermon will help those who desire a new beginning in the Lord.

    A New Beginning JOHN 8:1-11 1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In My Name

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,367 views

    Jesus said whatsoever you ask in my name I will do it. We must ask it wrapped up in His name.

    Scriptures: Genesis 25:21-25. “And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she [was] barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If [it be] so, why [am] I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    No More Excuses Series

    Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,422 views

    God is tired of our excuses when it comes to our service and all other areas of life.

    “No More Excuses” Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Response Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2014
     | 6,468 views

    This message focuses on how our first response to situations will often prove or disprove our confessions of walking in faith.

    First Response Scriptures: Eph. 6:12; Prov. 3:5-6; Acts 2:14-16; Gal. 2:11-14 Introduction: Last week I woke up to find that our heater for our home was broken. Later that day I was told by my daughter (who was actually vacuuming) that the vacuum cleaner was broken. The first words that came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Profile Of A Spiritual Champion Series

    Contributed by Stan Coffey on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,630 views

    In II Timothy 4:7-8 we see a spiritual champion that has been there, one who has succeeded, one who has come to the end of his life and has always been a champion for Christ. For additional sermons in this series, refer to www. 4reallife.org

    GOD’S OLYMPICS “Profile Of A Spiritual Champion” Part 1 Today I speak to you on “The Profile of a Spiritual Champion”. What is a spiritual champion? What does a spiritual champion look like? Of course in II Timothy 4:7-8 we see a spiritual champion that has been there, one who has succeeded, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Of The Lord

    Contributed by Solomon Onwude on Jun 29, 2017
     | 8,096 views

    Sometimes, all we need to do, is to live our lives bearing the end in mind; the end that the lord wants for us, not our own end but the lords…

    James 5:11New International Version (NIV) 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Mine today, is a message of hope! Many of us, if not all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Anybody Can Become Somebody In God's Hand

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016
     | 9,761 views

    The story of Joseph proves that everyone has a shot at being someone great - at starting all over when in God's Hand. And one thing I do not understand is just how God does it. How He takes the low-borns and makes them heroes? Relax in God's hands, folks.

    ANYONE CAN BECOME SOMEBODY IN GOD'S HAND GENESIS 41: 39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: 40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    I Have A Vision!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 1, 2022
     | 2,532 views

    The assemblies of the Lord must recognise the marks of the false prophet and the false teacher. They must guard themselves against succumbing to the alluring message that leads to destruction of the congregation.

    The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying, and say to those who prophesy from their own hearts: “Hear the word of the LORD!” Thus says the Lord GOD, Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,535 views

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational