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  • Thomas Giddens avatar

    An Encounter With God

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jan 20, 2013
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    We can have a supernatural encounter with God

    An Encounter With God Text Acts 2:1-4 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3Then there appeared to them divided ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Threats To Christian Homes In The Digital And Post-Modern World Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 18, 2024
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    Our homes should be sanctuaries of faith, love, and godly values, yet they are often under siege from various influences that can undermine our spiritual foundation.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to discuss a topic that is increasingly relevant and pressing: the threats to Christian homes in the digital and post-modern world. Our homes should be sanctuaries of faith, love, and godly values, yet they are often under siege ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No More Excuses!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024
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    Jesus shows us the importance of radical obedience through the encounter with three would-be disciples that offered excuses for not wanting to immediately go with Jesus.

    IN THE WALT DISNEY MOVIE, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES A CHESHIRE CAT UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE THEN ASKS THE CHESHIRE CAT, “WHICH ROAD DO I TAKE?” THE CAT RESPONDS, “WHERE DO YOU WANT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Good Soldier Of Christ

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 23, 2025
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    Every believer is enlisted as a kingdom soldier, commissioned to please the Lord and defend His cause.

    A Good Soldier of Christ Study Text: 2 Timothy 2:1 - 4 Introduction: - Believers in Christ are in a spiritual warfare. The devil, the world, and the flesh are the real enemies confronting them. - These spiritual enemies are out to destroy the testimony and effectiveness of the believer. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pursuing Destiny With Determination Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
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    Reaching your God-ordained destiny requires more than wishful thinking—it demands determination, discipline, focus, and faith.

    PURSUING DESTINY WITH DETERMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27, Genesis 37:5-11, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Destiny is God’s predetermined plan and purpose for an individual’s life. It is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why We Should Seek God Early Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
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    The call to seek God early is one of urgency, wisdom, and intimacy. God invites us not only to seek Him but to do so earnestly and promptly.

    WHY WE SHOULD SEEK GOD EARLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 8:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Isaiah 55:6, Lamentations 3:25-26, Mark 1:35 INTRODUCTION: The call to seek God early is one of urgency, wisdom, and intimacy. God invites us not only to seek Him but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Return To The Secret Place Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
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    Returning to the secret place is essential for anyone who desires a deeper walk with God. It is the place where strength, wisdom, and divine encounters are birthed.

    A RETURN TO THE SECRET PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:6 "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015
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    Principles and practices that will help us to finish well.

    Perhaps, like me, you were first attracted to the idea of becoming a disciple of Jesus because you thought that was the road to an easier life. In my case, I was led to believe that if I just prayed a certain prayer to Jesus, that would keep me out of hell one day when I died. That sounded like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Picture

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 28, 2018
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    We mustn’t take our eyes off the big picture; keep the Main Thing the main thing!

    The Big Picture February 25, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We mustn’t take our eyes off the big picture; keep the Main Thing the main thing! Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 ( Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we have so great a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narrow Is Heaven's Door

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022
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    The narrow door is open. The narrow door will shut.

    NARROW IS HEAVEN’S DOOR (Outline) November 6, 2022 – Pentecost 22 – LUKE 13:22-30 INTRO: Someone in the crowd asked Jesus the question of the ages. “Lord, are only a few going to be saved?” Such a question makes us wonder. What about me? Am I part of the few to be saved? We always to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is Fasting? Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Apr 24, 2006
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     | 5,072 views

    Many students graduate from their faith when they graduate from high-school. Why? This sermon addresses that question and shows how the spiritual discipline of fasting can help keep students from falling away from God when they are suddenly on thier own

    This lesson was developed for a senior high student ministry and was presented in PowerPoint format. If you would like the original PPT file (about 1 meg without video clips), click on “all sermons by Robert Fox” at the top of this page, then click on the “contact” link and shoot me an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus - For The Rest Of My Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006
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     | 4,651 views

    Final sermon in the Following Jesus series

    Following Jesus – For the Rest of my Life December 11, 2005 Mark 8:34 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Functioning Biblically Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 8, 2010
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     | 4,853 views

    When every person begins to play their postion in the body, you will have a church functioning biblically.

    The Church Functioning Biblically Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:4-6 P.S. When every person begins to play their postion in the body, you will have a church functioning biblically. INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTARTION: When Everyone Plays Their Position- Chip Ingram 30years ago, the Miami Dolphins embarked on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Your Calling?

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2010
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     | 25,825 views

    Have you failed or fallen in ministry? God wants you to review, renew and rest in your calling.

    WHAT IS YOUR CALLING? Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local race. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Weight Around Your Neck Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 24, 2008
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     | 4,162 views

    Part 2 in series Getting Free, this message deals with the Apostle Paul’s treatment of the sinful nature, explaining how it is that we can be Christians yet still held back by attachment to sin.

    GETTING FREE Sermon Two: The Weight Around Your Neck Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers February 24, 2008 Last week I made the case to you that it’s a normal part of the Christian life to continue to struggle with sin. If I didn’t make that case to you well enough last week, I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist