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  • Gbemisola Fafowora avatar

    Does Faith Matter?

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,092 views

    In today's world, do we need faith and what do we do?

    Matthew 15: 21 - 28 The NKJV version A Gentile Shows Her Faith Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Power Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 3, 2024
     | 1,003 views

    A sermon "putting it all together," prayerfully going through each piece of the armor together.

    Stand: The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:18-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 6-2–2024 F-16 Fighting Falcon This is a picture of an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Its wingspan is 32 feet and it measures 49 feet long. The top speed is 1,500 mph (Mach 2 at altitude). Its range is more than 2,000 miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking, Seeking And Knocking God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,228 views

    Genuine prayer focuses on those things that are on God’s heart, not on our personal needs and desires.

    [“O Lord, Won’t You Buy Me a Mercedes Benz” video] The way that we pray says a lot about what we think about God. Unfortunately, Janis Joplin, and a lot of other people for that matter, view God as someone who exists to do their bidding and give them what they want – kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Prayers

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 11, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 21,662 views

    WE SEE THE PRAYER OF ABRAHAM SHOWS PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER, THE PRAYER OF JOSHUA SHOWS POSTURE IN PRAYER,AND THE PRAYER OF JABEZ SHOWS PETITONS IN PRAYER.

    POWERFUL PRAYERS GENESIS 4:25-26 Since that day in history, some 10,000 years ago, Christians have been bombarding heaven with their prayers. Some had been short prayers, some long prayers, some for self, some for others, some out of sorrow, some out of praise, some private , some public, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tenants Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014
     | 10,990 views

    The fifth in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this four-point expository sermon explores the parable of vineyard tenants, focusing on the property, patience, persistence and punishment of God.

    PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE TENANTS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/2/14 Most of us are pretty familiar with product warning labels. It seems like almost everything has a warning label on it today. I recently came across some actual warning labels that really make you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Reaching Forth In The New Year

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 4, 2015
     | 14,456 views

    This sermon is about setting goals for the new year, making a plan to realistically achieve those goals and having persistence to follow your plan to the end.

    Reaching Forth in the New Year Chuck Sligh January 3, 2010 (AM) / January 4, 2015 (PM) TEXT: Philippians 3:12-14– “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love That Never Gives Up Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,029 views

    Learn how God’s unfailing love can inspire us to love others persistently, hopefully, and powerfully, even in the midst of challenges and hardships.

    Introduction: Dear friends and families, "Love and Family" - are two concepts that often go hand in hand. We often hear phrases like "blood is thicker than water" or "family is not defined by blood." These sayings remind us that love is at the core of any family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelising Family Members Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 579 views

    Evangelising family members is a vital part of our Christian responsibility. Though it may be challenging, persistence in love, prayer, and godly living will yield results.

    EVANGELISING FAMILY MEMBERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:31 Supporting Texts: Joshua 24:15, 1 Peter 3:1-2, Luke 8:39, John 1:41-42, 2 Timothy 1:5 INTRODUCTION One of the greatest challenges in evangelism is reaching out to family members. Many believers find it easier to share the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Faith-Defier Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 44 views

    Jesus celebrates bold, persistent faith from unexpected people and expands grace beyond boundaries, bringing healing into homes that feel far away.

    INTRODUCTION Some people seem to come to Jesus from the “right” backgrounds. Grew up in church. Know the songs. Understand the language. Fit neatly into the system. Then there are others. The ones who never quite know when to stand up or sit down. The ones who aren’t sure if they belong. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    I'm Struggling, But I'm Going To Keep Pushing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    This sermon encourages us to continuously seek God, understand our struggles, progress in our faith, and persistently press forward in our spiritual journey.

    Good morning, family! It's so good to see all your smiling faces here today. We're gathered together to dig deep into the Word of God, to find comfort, inspiration, and guidance for our daily lives. You know, sometimes we come across passages that really speak to us, that seem to echo the very ...read more

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    Who Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 459 views

    Explores proclaiming Christ's praises, perceiving His truth, and persisting in faith amidst opposition, emphasizing Christ's all-encompassing, all-sufficient grace.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you today, as we gather together in our Father's house, under the banner of His love, to bask in the beauty of His Word and to celebrate the life we share in Him. Today, we turn our attention to the Gospel of John, a book that is ...read more

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    Leaving Home PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 771 views

    This sermon explores the pilgrimage of faith, emphasizing the importance of trusting God, submitting to His will, and persistently following His lead in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has orchestrated this moment for us ...read more

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    Forward Momentum PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 984 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persist in their faith journey, striving towards spiritual maturity and heavenly citizenship, guided by the teachings of Philippians 3:12-21.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we have come together, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to delve into the riches of God's word. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and grace. As we gather in ...read more

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    Jesus Stood Still

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 246 ratings
     | 42,612 views

    Jesus stands still where ever desperate sincere faith reaches him, and when he stands still miracles happen.

    Jesus Came to Jericho and left Jericho (This is an illustration of what I said this morning, that if we do not prepare ourselves for his presence, He will come and go, and We will not receive anything. One blind man by the name of bartemaeus was willing to reveal his emptiness, He was willing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Pray? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,836 views

    We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.

    Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational