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  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    When, God, When? Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 16, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,939 views

    You have received a prophecy or a promise from God? Days, weeks, months and years have passed. When is it going to come to pass? This sermon is for everyone waiting for the promises of God.

    WHEN, GOD, WHEN? "And the Lord visited Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as He had spoken. 2 For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. 3 And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him—whom Sarah bore ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Encourages The Discouraged

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024
     | 2,060 views

    We see that a discouraged Elijah needs encouragement from God as he battles the prophets of Baal.

    God encourages the discouraged 1 Kings 19 Good morning everyone- We are glad that you are here to join with us. If you would turn in your bible or whatever devise you use to read the word of God to 1 Kings 19. We will look at what I believe is becoming more and more a problem with a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Steps Of Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,179 views

    As Christians, we must strive for an honest understanding of who Jesus is, take decisive action in response to His call, and deliberately share the Gospel with others, as modeled by the early disciples.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be with you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today, we'll be exploring a passage that illustrates three key elements of our Christian walk: honest understanding, decisive action, and deliberate sharing of the Gospel. As David Platt ...read more

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    Endure The Contradcition

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 10,465 views

    This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. {This Sermon Has been REVISED}

    -----------------------------*The Book of Hebrews*------------------------------------------------------------------- The 12th Chapter------------------------------------- 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Ready For The Second Christmas

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 23,292 views

    prepare for the coming of Christ

    December 1, 2002 Mk 13:32-37 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,357 views

    Exposition on Acts 20:1-16 regarding the ministry of encouragement and edification that Paul had to the early church

    Text: Acts 20:1-16, Title: Why Not to Sleep in Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: *They told me at the blood bank that this might happen. *This is just a 15-minute power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Galatians 4:21-31, Two Wives Are Too Many, Cast One Out Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,260 views

    Galatians 4:21-31, Two wives are too many, cast one out

    Two Wives Are Too Many; Cast One Out! Galatians 4:21-31 Jan. 2008 * Finding a mate for life can be a difficult task. Joke - One Wish A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled upon an unusual old lamp. She picked it up and cleaned it off, and suddenly a Genie appeared. The amazed woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sending Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,695 views

    Jesus sends out His disciples.

    13. Who is Jesus? November 14th, 2010 The Sending Our text this morning is extremely important for our Spiritual development. As we see how Jesus trains His disciples to be leaders in the kingdom of God. After a long stretch of relentless ministry things have finally slowed down enough for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Sending Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
     | 4,223 views

    Jesus sends out His disciples.

    13. Who is Jesus? November 14th, 2010 The Sending Our text this morning is extremely important for our Spiritual development. As we see how Jesus trains His disciples to be leaders in the kingdom of God. After a long stretch of relentless ministry things have finally slowed down enough for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Helping People - Our Method Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,729 views

    1 of 3 messages setting the vision for ministry at Meridian Christian Church. In three weeks we explore and examine the core values of MCC.

    8/5/07 – Helping People: Our Method Helping People Find The Way Home Helping People Have you ever thought about how some things just didn’t seem to belong together. For example a Karate Studio and Senior Home just don’t seem to fit well with each other. Or consider the idea of starting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let The Son Shine In!!! Series

    Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,547 views

    Even if the sun should disappear behind thick clouds so that we don’t see it for a while, the Apostle Paul tells us about another kind of Son light that shines on us and through us.

    Topic: Let the Son Shine in !! Scripture: Ephesians 5:8 Even if the temperatures don’t always reflect it, the position of the sun proves it. Spring is on its way! Yes, there may be lots of snow on the ground and the sidewalks covered with ice, but the sun keeps climbing higher and staying longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    He Lives

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. These words have been on the lips of believers for almost 2000 years. For a few dark days, it appeared that all was lost, as the disciples of Jesus, his closest friends huddled in an upstairs room,

    INTRO: Christ has died …… Christ is risen ……… Christ will come again. These words have been on the lips of believers for almost 2000 years. There is an air of assurance and confidence that all is well in the Christian church. Though for a few dark days, it appeared that all was not well, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    Peter was the only one who got out of the boat.

    Walking on Water Matthew 14:22-33 Romans 1:17 – “The righteous will live by faith.” Hebrews 11:6 – without faith it is impossible to please God While on this earth, Jesus was amazed by one thing – people’s faith. While on this earth, Jesus was limited by one thing – people’s faith. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fulfilling Friendships

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023
     | 3,135 views

    What do you think qualifies a person to be a friend? How can we be wise when it comes to choosing our friends? How can we build lasting and fulfilling friendships? God gives us insight about the qualities of true friendship in the Bible and especially in the book of Proverbs.

    If you were to think about your friends. How many close friends would you say you have? What about good friends, or acquaintances? According to Dunbar, prof of psychology at Oxford University who developed a theory about friendships, a person, on average, may have about 500 acquaintances, 150 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simple Directions Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022
     | 2,690 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Simple Directions” Luke 9:1-9 A sermon for 1/9/22 – First Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “1Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist