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  • Sean Lester avatar

    How Powerful Is God's Word? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 6, 2016
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    This passage informs the hearer about the nature of God's word and prepares them for what is going to happen to people who expose themselves to it.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How Powerful is God's Word? For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12) Purpose: This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus - The Priest Of Priests

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 9, 2022
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    God has declared you a priest unto him. Although, we are flesh and blood with flaws and faults; God made Jesus our high priest in heaven to intercede for us. He knows all about our troubles struggles and weaknesses and is able and willing to help us fulfil our priestly roles effectively.

    TEXT: Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT) "So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.So let us come boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Jerusalem- Rebuilding The Gates (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 26, 2023
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    This is the 18th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#18] JERUSALEM- REBUILDING THE GATES (PART 4) Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 We have been studying how Nehemiah rebuilt and replaced the gates around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Cure- What's In It For Me Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2022
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    This is the 128th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 8th sermon from Romans. This is the 3rd and 4th week of Advent.

    Series: Action [#128] THE CURE- WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: Today is the 4th week of the Advent Season. The Advent Season is the 4 Sundays before Christmas. We look back to Christ’s 1st arrival and look forward to His 2nd and final arrival. Advent is a word that means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation Lesson #15 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 10, 2024
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    As we continue our study of the visions John received from Jesus Christ, we enter a group of ‘seven’ vials of the ‘last plagues’. These are described as ‘last’ because in them is filled (completed) the wrath of God.

    A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wait Here PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
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    This sermon encourages embracing patience, perseverance, and persistence as spiritual disciplines to deepen our faith and align ourselves with God's will.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to another day of divine discourse, another opportunity to gather under the banner of the Most High, to share in the nourishment of His Word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in a topic that, I believe, is vital for our spiritual growth and maturity. These are not ...read more

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    Strengthening Your Faith In Times Of Adversity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
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    Adversity is part of life, even for believers. Jesus never promised a storm-free life but a storm-proof one.

    STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 “Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Answers By Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025
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    When the Church returns to holiness, prayer, and bold faith, we will again see God answering by fire.

    THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:36-39 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:29, Jeremiah 23:29, Malachi 3:2-3, Acts 2:1-4, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life and ministry when we need more than words—we need God to show Himself. Elijah stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trial By Fire Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007
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     | 6,060 views

    These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

    This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why I Love The Church Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
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     | 2,484 views

    Description of the Church of Jesus Christ

    Why I Love The Church Part 3 March 19, 2000 AM – Danny L. Williams 1 Peter 2:4-8 Thursday evening I took my dog for a walk in a field behind our house. And I like those times when I can get away and just enjoy the air and see the sunset. Not to mention chase my dog and keep demanding for him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Foolish Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,751 views

    This church could not see itself as it really was.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  A young woman went to her preacher and said, "Preacher, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t help it. I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chad Wright avatar

    Live In Our Unchanging Inheritance

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    This sermon focuses on the comfort the resurrection gives believers and the motive it gives us to remain in and rejoice in our eternal inheritance in Christ.

    Dear heirs of eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord, Introduction: If you died tonight, are you sure that your family would be financially secure without you? Would your wife or husband have trouble paying the bills and debts which you have incurred? If you still have children at home, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lukewarm Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,839 views

    Encouraging the Church not to slam her doors in the face of Christ with complacency and spiritual blindness.

    HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A STRAIGHT RIVER? CANALS ARE STRAIGHT, BUT ALL RIVERS SEEM TO BE CROOKED. WE WOULD CALL THIS "MEANDERING." WHY ARE RIVERS CROOKED? THEY ARE CROOKED BECAUSE THE NATURAL TENDENCY OF A RIVER IS TO TAKE THE EASIEST WAY AROUND ANY OBSTACLE. SO RIVERS ARE ALWAYS CROOKED, AND THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    To The Church Of Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on May 23, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 23,983 views

    How does the Church of Laodicea compare to our Church? 7th in the series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Laodicea Last week we studied the Church of Philadelphia, an almost perfect church. Today we will look at the last church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most despised of the seven churches. Today we are looking at the lukewarm church of Laodicea. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nope, Not In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,378 views

    To share what will be absent from Heaven. Things that will not be there and for this we can rejoice and look forward to Heaven

    Nope, Not in Heaven Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Date: 21 February 2010 Purpose: To share what will be absent from Heaven. Things that will not be there and for this we can rejoice and look forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other