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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Bartimaeus: Mercy And Faith

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 24, 2024
     | 1,530 views

    The encounter of the "blind beggar" (Bartimaeus) with Jesus teaches us the importance of seeking mercy and living out our faith!

    JESUS IS ON HIS WAY TO JERUSALEM WHERE HE WILL GIVE HIS LIFE AS THE ATONING SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS. HE IS FOCUSED. HE IS ON A PASSIONATE MISSION GIVEN TO HIM BY HIS FATHER. ALONG THE WAY, HE CONTINUES TO SHOW THE LOVE OF THE FATHER TO CHILDREN, THROUGH HEALINGS, TEACHINGS, EXPELLING DEAMONS, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Journey From Brokenness To Wholeness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 384 views

    The woman with the issue of blood teaches us that no matter how long an issue persists, one encounter with Jesus can end it completely.

    A JOURNEY FROM BROKENNESS TO WHOLENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 5:25-34 Supporting Texts: Matthew 9:20-22; Luke 8:43-48; Isaiah 53:4-5; Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION: The story of the woman with the issue of blood is one of the most powerful portraits of faith, desperation, healing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Responding To God's Announcement PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
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     | 870 views

    This sermon explores God's faithfulness, His perfect timing, and the transformative power of humble obedience, as exemplified in Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad you have chosen to join us today as we gather around the Word of God, as we open our hearts to the divine whispers of His wisdom and love. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand narrative, a story of divine ...read more

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    God's Way Is A Highway PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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     | 1,156 views

    The sermon encourages perseverance on the path of holiness, trusting in God's guidance and divine plan, despite obstacles and difficulties encountered along the way.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today in this sanctuary, a haven of hope and healing, where we come together to lift our hearts to the Lord, our Divine Driver. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound passage in the prophetic book of Isaiah, a ...read more

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    Sometimes, You Have To Climb A Mountain! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,277 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering Christ, applying His teachings in everyday life, and sharing His message in the modern world.

    Beloved congregation, there is a certain, undeniable warmth that fills our hearts when we gather together in this sacred place, a sanctuary where we come to seek God's face, to hear His voice, to know His will, and to be transformed by His Word. We find ourselves standing on the precipice of ...read more

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    Robed In Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
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     | 958 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering God, as seen in Moses' radiance and Jesus' transfiguration, and its relevance to our Lenten journey.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in this grand narrative of faith. We are here, not as casual observers, but as eager seekers, ready to encounter the divine in a fresh and profound way. We are about to embark on a ...read more

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    We Would Like To See Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
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     | 964 views

    Explores seeking Jesus, experiencing divine encounters, and embracing transformation through understanding and applying the teachings of John 12:20-36.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be with you again, here in the house of our Lord, where we gather to share in the warmth of fellowship, the comfort of His Word, and the nourishment of His Spirit. We are not merely here today; we are here together, unified in purpose and love for ...read more

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    Insurance For Your Issues PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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     | 1,136 views

    This sermon explores the healing power of faith through the story of a woman's encounter with Jesus, encouraging us to reach out to God in faith.

    Welcome, beloved family of Christ. I am so glad to see each one of you here today, eager and ready to delve into the beautiful truth of God's Word. We find ourselves, once again, in the presence of His grace, a grace that is as constant as the sunrise, as enduring as the mountains, and as boundless ...read more

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    A Reflected Glory

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    What is amazing, as Moses came down from the mountain, is that he was unaware that his face was, literally, sending out horns of light (Exodus 34:29).

    A REFLECTED GLORY. Exodus 34:29-35. In discussing the nature of the resurrection body, the Apostle Paul comments, ‘There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon’ (1 Corinthians 15:41). In the Epistle to the Hebrews, we read that Christ Jesus is ‘worthy of more glory than Moses’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Pigs Fly Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018
     | 6,171 views

    We take a look at Jesus and His encounter with the demonic called Legion. Through this encounter maybe we can find out what Jesus wants with us and how sometimes finding freedom can make us uncomfortable. We also can find that we need a relationship with Jesus in order to change

    In today’s Scripture we find Jesus in the country of Gerasenes, where He encounters a man possessed by many demons. I think this guy would have probably been a frightening site, he ran around the tombs naked and cut himself with stones, we are told that when they tried to chain or shackle him he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' First Miracle

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2022
     | 2,743 views

    What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of God in John 2:1-11.

    Prelude What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Purpose: Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Plan: Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Will Be Called Peter Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018
     | 9,399 views

    This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

    Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Sovereign Symphony Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 22, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    Many different instruments playing several different parts make up this symphonic masterpiece. If one were to play a non-melodic part alone, it would sound strange and unappealing. It is only when the entire symphony is played out together that the geni

    God’s Sovereign Symphony Esther 6: 1-14 Preached Wednesday, May 21, 2003 Introduction: A master composer like Mozart or Bach writes a work that utilizes melody, harmony and rhythm. Many different instruments playing several different parts make up this symphonic masterpiece. If one were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Bones For Living Souls Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on May 26, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 22,983 views

    That strange story about the dead bones of Elisha and the man coming back to life, is a picture of a creative God who will try to get the attention of His coldhearted people anyway... Elisha and the prophets of God, and all God’s people in general, includ

    We come here today pay our respect to _____________________ and to comfort members of the family and friends. We belong to a larger family, the family of believers in Jesus Christ, the conqueror of death. And this is the hour when our belief in Him is tested. This is the moment when our declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Proclamation Of Hope

    Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,248 views

    Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There are a lot of things that we hope for, and a lot of things that we wish for. The

    “The Proclamation of Hope” Hebrews 10:19-25 November 30, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal