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  • Real Promotion Comes From The Lord thumbnail

    Real Promotion Comes From The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,763 views

    God's protection is unfailing, His deliverance is certain, and true promotion comes from Him.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into Daniel 3:15-30. You know, it's that famous passage about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego surviving the fiery furnace. It's a powerful message that reminds us that God's protection is unfailing, God's deliverance is ...read more

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    Christmas Message: Peace, And Goodwill Toward Men. Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 21, 2022
     | 2,804 views

    The message of peace and goodwill toward men is part of the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth, it is a time of God demonstrating great love and renewed strength.

    Christmas message: Peace, and goodwill toward men. written by Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, December 21, 2022 Reading: Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION The message of peace and goodwill toward men is part of the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth, it is a time of God demonstrating great love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
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     | 860 views

    Holiness is a fundamental characteristic of God, and as His children, we are called to reflect His nature in our lives. Living in holiness means being set apart for God, walking in purity, and allowing His Spirit to sanctify every area of our lives.

    LIVING IN HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14 1 Thessalonians 4:7 2 Corinthians 7:1 Romans 12:1-2 Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And See The Scapegoat: Christ Our Substitute - Leviticus 16:7–8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 397 views

    Hidden among the laws, rituals, and sacrifices of Leviticus, we discover some of the clearest pictures of Jesus Christ in all of Scripture.

    Go! And See the Scapegoat: Christ Our Substitute - Leviticus 16:7–8 Leviticus 16:7–8 (NLT): “Then he must take the two male goats and present them to the Lord at the entrance of the Tabernacle. He is to cast sacred lots to determine which goat will be reserved as an offering to the Lord and which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Made For Life, Not Legalism: Following Jesus Into True Rest - Mark 2:27 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 3, 2026
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     | 385 views

    We live in an age obsessed with performance. We measure our worth by what we do, how busy we are, and how well we keep up. And tragically, that same spirit can creep into our faith.

    Made for Life, Not Legalism: Following Jesus into True Rest - Mark 2:27 Introduction: When Rules Replace Relationship We live in an age obsessed with performance. Targets, metrics, productivity, image, hustle. Even rest has become something we feel guilty about. We measure our worth by what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Discipline PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,075 views

    This sermon explores Psalm 1, emphasizing the contrast between righteous and wicked paths, and the blessings of a life devoted to God's Word.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather to engage with the divine truth of God's Word. We are not merely spectators here, we are participators in the grand narrative of redemption. We are not just observers, but active participants in the unfolding of God's eternal plan. ...read more

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    Spitting Image

    Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    The question came to mind “Who do you want to look like?” Then he cut to the chase… “Who are you trying to look like.” That’s a good question…for all of us. We are all influenced to one degree or another, we all take our cues from someone Who

    Intro: The other day I stumbled across a website called myheritage.com. The site is a genealogical database designed to help people reconstruct their family history. That in and of itself is nothing new, but this one is different because it uses face recognition software to do so. The idea is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Spiritually Progressing Or Regressing?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,769 views

    Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal.

    Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To return to an earlier state of development, maturity or understanding. Why People Spiritually Regress - Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Love The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    Why is it that so few seem to understand Christ’s intention in the greatest commandment? Worshiping the Lord involves growing in maturity in four key areas.

    How to Love the Lord (Mark 12:28-30) "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus answered, "The foremost is, ’Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all our heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Fear (The 3 Hebrew Children)

    Contributed by Gregory Curtis on May 13, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 19,462 views

    II Timothy 1:7 tells us that God does not give us a spirit of fear. How can we keep from fear and anxiety? Three teenagers show us in Daniel chapter 3...

    NO FEAR II Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self discipline" Daniel 1:1-7 - Described as "young men" in verse 4. Probably 15-20 years old. - From wealthy, influential families. From stable, noble backgrounds. - Good looking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With The Lord

    Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    In this sermon I want to stress the fact that we might not know all the sheep of Jesus, but that Jesus knows all His sheep and that His sheep knows Him.

    There are many reasons why Jesus refers to us as His sheep, many times people act and behave like sheep,—it seems that we share some of the same characteristics with sheep. One characteristic of sheep is that they willingly follow the lead sheep. When sheep are taken to the slaughterhouse they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Other Face Of Fear

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,112 views

    There will be times when anxiety and fear will come into our lives, it is then that we have a choice to make. We can choose to focus on the problem and be overcome with fear or we can choose to focus on God and our fear will disappear.

    Theme: The Other Face of fear Text: Exodus 14: 11-12; II Timothy 1:7 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 22,2k6 Intro: What is Fear? A feeling of anxiety caused by the presence of nearness of danger, evil, pain etc. a feeling of uneasiness. Everyone knows what its like to be afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Missing?

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,709 views

    There is a key word in the above verse that I would like to center in on for a moment. This word is “fellowship.” The Greek is “koinonia.” Koinonia means association, community, communion, joint participation, intimacy, contribution.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske The Early Church was birthed in power on the day of Pentecost. Those who had waited for the promise of the Holy Spirit were blessed by a powerful visitation from the Lord. All who were present in the Upper Room were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues as the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    This Fast That I Choose

    Contributed by Donna Muise on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    The walk of faith is not for the faint of heart, but walk it we must if we desire to find the Lord’s favor.

    THIS FAST THAT I CHOOSE Isaiah 58:1-12 “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry….” The walk of faith is not for the faint of heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    There Is Friend That Sticks Closer Than A Brother

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 90,222 views

    This sermon emphasizes the faithfulness of Jesus in the life of the believer amid every circumstance.

    In this world, there numerous types of friendships. There is a faucet friendship that people turn on and off. There is fake friendship wherein folk will fake you out when you need them most. There is a fair weather friend that will remain so long as the weather is fair. There are get-over and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist