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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Demonstrate Power As Jesus Did

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    1. CONSISTENCY - Jesus practiced what He preached.

    1. CONSISTENCY - Jesus practiced what He preached. He said, Love your enemiesand do good to those who despitefully use you. Jesus forgave His persecutors because He knew that Ahis example would overcome all problems. 2. COURAGE - Jesus showed courage without being arrogant. In the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
     | 987 views

    Deciding to follow Jesus is a life-transforming choice. It is a journey that requires sacrifice, commitment, and perseverance.

    I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:24 Supporting Texts: Luke 9:23, John 12:26 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is a call to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. It’s a personal decision that involves a deep commitment to leave behind the old life and embrace ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2025
     | 1,055 views

    Life in the Holy Spirit is a journey of transformation, empowerment, and intimacy with God. Through the Holy Spirit, we gain freedom from sin, strength for daily living, and guidance in all our ways.

    Title: LIFE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:1-11 "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death." – Romans 8:2 Supporting Texts: John 14:16-17 Galatians 5:16-18 Acts 1:8 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Blame Game Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,257 views

    Message 2 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    The great British playwright Oscar Wilde once said, “I can resist everything…except temptation.” Has a truer statement ever been spoken? And what’s unique about temptation is that each person is tempted by different things. Some people are tempted toward materialism. Others are tempted to always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Decision In The Desert- First Sunday Of Lent

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 5, 2022
     | 2,516 views

    A paradigm for its own struggle in an alien environment.

    THE DEVIL IN THE DESERT “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test,” Jesus replied to Satan from Deuteronomy 6:16: but the rest of the verse says, “as you tested [God] at Massah.” Massah means testing and Meribah means contention. Psalm 95:8 says, “Do not harden your hearts as you did ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Will Uphold You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025
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    When God upholds you, no circumstance can defeat you. His divine help is always available, and His presence ensures that you are never alone. Whether you are facing trials, disappointments, or uncertainties, God’s unfailing hand is there to hold you up and keep you from falling.

    GOD WILL UPHOLD YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 41:13 "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 55:22, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 13:5 INTRODUCTION: Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Night Comes - Your Identity Is Secure In Christ - Matthew 26.31-56

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 18, 2025
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    Even when we stumble in weakness, fear, or failure, our identity remains secure in Christ. Through faith, obedience, and prayer, we discover that GOD’s grace, love, and faithfulness redefine our story.

    2025.10.19. Sermon Notes. When Night Comes – Your Identity is secure in Christ. Matthew 26.31-56 William Akehurst, HSWC Sermon Script: When the Night Comes - Your Identity Is Secure in Christ Matthew 26:31-56 Theme: Encouragement and Identity in GOD Big Idea: Even when we stumble in weakness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prepare To Plant Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
     | 5,568 views

    Message 11 from James exploring James' instruction to prepare our heart to receive God's implanted word being able to save our souls from temptation.

    Chico Alliance Church May 6, 2018 Pastor David Welch “Preparing to Plant” James provided instruction to his readers that would serve as a test of their faith. True faith manifests in specific ways. James wrote how a person who claims to live by faith should be living. His letter issues over 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Don't Follow The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,133 views

    Explores the Christian journey of sanctification and transformation, urging believers to live sacrificially and resist worldly influences for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, beloved. I greet you in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and the Sustainer of our faith. Today, we gather not as mere individuals, but as a family of believers, unified in our desire to know God more deeply, to grow in our faith, and to allow His Word to shape us and ...read more

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    At The Time When Kings Go Out To War...david Remained In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,187 views

    If we want to avoid sin, then be in the place where God has appointed you to be

    NR 30-07-06 In the spring when kings go out to war 2 Samuel 11:1-11:27 Have you ever thought what is meant in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said: “Lead us not into temptation….” (Mt 6:13) Have you ever asked any of these questions? i. Does God tempt us? ii. Is temptation a sin? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    This Is Getting Serious Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,514 views

    The first of six sermons from Jeremiah about the temptation and ramifications of sexual sin and how to begin to break free from temptation. This message focuses on adultery.

    For several weeks, I have been seeking the Lord about what our focus is to be for the next teaching series. I had several ideas rolling around in my head but none seemed to be ’right’. 1. Then out of the blue, during a prayer time, I felt led to turn to the book of Jeremiah, which hadn’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Are You Doing In Sodom? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,914 views

    Sodom represents the allurment of the world. It proved deadly for Lot, and it will just as surely destroy our lives if we venture close to the world.

    Our passage gives us a powerful lesson concerning worldliness. The key question from Genesis 14, “how close can you get to sin before it corrupts you?” The key verse, is Genesis 14:12. There we learn that while Lot first “pitched his tents near Sodom, now we read that Lot was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time For A New Commitment

    Contributed by Mike Woodham on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,029 views

    This is the beginning of a new year, a year when hopefully more people will make a commitment to God.

    Mark 12:28-30 28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 19, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 132,389 views

    To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength an

    To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Teaches Disciples To Pray

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    Pentecost 10(C) - Jesus teaches disciples to pray when he encourages the believer to Ask, Seek, Knock.

    JESUS TEACHES DISCIPLES TO PRAY August 13, 2006 - PENTECOST 10 - Luke 11:1-13 * * * * * * * * * Fellow-Redeemed, Saints in the Lord: Today the Lord wants to teach us. Last week Jesus invited us to come and sit at his feet. This week, he invites us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran