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Eyes That See

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2014

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Jesus gave sufficient proof to all the people who were around then, of His power and compassion when he healed the right ear of Malchus, the servant of the high priest immediately by just a single touch. Glorious!

Eyes that see… Luke 22:50”And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus said, "No more of this!" And he touched his ear and healed him.” Jesus gave sufficient proof to all the people who were around then, of His power and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:50-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And Undaunted! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 2, 2021

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Jesus taught his disciples to be 'undaunted' and showed examples of how HE was undaunted. Listen!

Last year, in Grand Rapids, Cornerstone Christian University displayed on a well traveled highway, a billboard with the huge word, "UNDAUNTED", and you had to read the small print as you got closer, "Live your life with meaning!, and attend Cornerstone!" Undaunted living can ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Speed For Distinctive Success

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 19, 2025

based on 2 ratings

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The hand of God upon a man can work out success and breakthrough in a way, and at a time beyond human comprehension.

Divine Speed for Distinctive Success Study Text: Genesis 24:12 - 14 Introduction: Divine speed implies God granting believers supernatural acceleration to fulfill their destinies and overcome obstacles. It is a gift from God, enabling individuals to achieve remarkable feats and surpass ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Touched By An Angel

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 12, 2022

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Being encounter by angels.

Touched By an Angel Acts 12:6-10 I would like to try and preach from this text with today’s subject, “Touched by An Angel”. In every story, there are heroes and villains. The villain is the one that has that evil plan hatched in his mind only to destroy; an antagonist by nature and the adversary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Disobedience Of Jonah.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 3, 2005

based on 31 ratings

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It seems today people will disobey with both hands before they would be obedient with one hand.

The disobedience of Jonah. Jonah 1:3 08/31/05 When we think of Bible heroes, we think of Jonah. But we find as disappointing as we may find, we do find that our heroes failed at times. Maybe not as noticeable as did Jonah, but they do fail. But his failures should not discourage us but teach us ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Refuses To Do

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 4, 2006

based on 26 ratings

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Jesus wants to do for us and is limited if we block Him.

What Jesus Refuses to Do Matthew 12:14-21 Then the Pharisees called a meeting and discussed plans for killing Jesus. 15 But Jesus knew what they were planning. He left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them, 16 but he warned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Is Your Loyalty?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 9, 2004

based on 57 ratings

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This sermon is a call for churches to realize the importance of complete loyalty to God.

“WHERE IS YOUR LOYALTY?” 2 Kings 17:33 INTRO – Dr. Thom Rainer is Dean of Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. In an article entitled, “What do numbers tell us?” Rainer shares some eye-opening ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:33

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Solomon's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2005

based on 64 ratings

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Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a man who started out well but finished shamefully. Fifteen points.

Avoiding Solomon’s Slippery Slope (I Kings 11:1-41) Disobedience has many biting consequences. No one’s life gives us a clearer picture of this principle than Solomon’s slippery decline. Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Harvest Is Plentiful But The Workers Are Few. "

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 11, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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A sermon given to Winchester’s City-wide gathering of 8 churches (called "Mission Winchester") as the start of the build-up to a huge city-wide mission.

"The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." John 4:27-42, Luke 9:57-10:1. Mission Winchester City-Wide Celebration. 13/3/5pm ... Billy Graham had just finished a tour of the Florida East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Moses And The Stool Pigeon

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 25, 2002

based on 131 ratings

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Change in the congregations of America is difficult and is often resisted. This sermon looks at Moses as a model for transformation and change in a church.

The Story of Moses and the Stool Pigeon Exodus 13:17-18 Deuteronomy 8:1-16 In 1914 a very sad thing happened when Martha died. Martha was the last of passenger pigeons. One hundred years earlier the passenger pigeons covered the landscape. It was not uncommon for flocks of over one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18, Deuteronomy 8:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Be Powerful

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Living off accomplishments of the past will cause spiritual death.

Let’s Be Powerful Matt 16:15-19 Matt 16:15-19… Then he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man Who Would Not Listen

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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When God convicts us of our lifestyles, we choose to listen or not. The choice to listen will bring great blessing and rewards into your personal life, your family and your area of influence.

The Man Who Would Not Listen 2 Kings 14:11…Amaziah, however, would not listen Palm Sunday Jesus Shows Up It was Palm Sunday and Sue’s five year old son had to stay home from church, with a neighbor, because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Year's Revolution Series

Contributed by Christopher Perry on Feb 27, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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God went to any means necessary to show us His love, now He has called us to go to use any means necessary to show that love to our community.

New Year’s Revolution (By Any Means Necessary, part 2) (This sermon is my own adaptation of John Wesley’s "Almost Christian" sermon) Intro I have often wondered why Christianity has ceased to be popular. Why are all of our denominations in decline? Why is it that 95% of all churches in America ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

Where Are You God When Our Nation Seems To Be Moving Away From You? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 17, 2013

based on 4 ratings

| 6,139 views

Does God Judge a Nation? What role does the church play in our culture? What Does God's Word say about Last Days?

The Man of Lawlessness “Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Shape We're In Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

based on 6 ratings

| 4,820 views

This sermon takes a look at the shape of the church (particularly the Southern Baptist denomination) and encourages Christians to be about our Fathers business.

The Shape We’re In Text: Ephesians 4:7-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Every year the President of the United States stands before Congress to deliver his state of the Union Address. From one year to the next, what is said is often forgettable – it’s mostly talking points and the laying out of an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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