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  • William Baeta avatar

    How To Receive The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,013 views

    “Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it” Mark 10:15.

    Theme: Worldwide Communion: How to receive the Kingdom of God Text: Job 2:1-10; Heb. 2:5-12; Mark 10:13-16 An important topic Jesus taught about during His life concerned the Kingdom of God. The Lord’s Prayer shows the priority Jesus gave to the Kingdom when He taught us to pray, “Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Leader Is Always Better Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes fail. Su

    God’s Leader is Always Better Micah 5:2-9 Intro People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Vision For His Church

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 12, 2009
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     | 6,067 views

    A church must seek change in order that it continue to be relevant John Stott promotes this while holding on the 4 essential marks

    ***NOTE*** I have to confess that at a late hour the night before preaching this sermon the ’goat’ ate my sermon and 11 months of sermons in a folder on my computer. I had to re-write it late that night. I was desperate so I used more of John Stott’s words than was in my original script. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Working! Satan Is Too Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 19, 2013
     | 7,859 views

    Nehemiah 4:7-23, discussion of when God is working in an individual's life or a church's life, Satan is at work as well.

    God’s Working! Satan is Too Nehemiah 4:7-23 Throughout our study of the book of Nehemiah, we’ve seen a common theme develop within the first 4 chapters: when God is working, Satan is working double-time to discredit the work of God and His servants. Nehemiah was a servant of God who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Dries Tears Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 460 views

    The God who dries tears does not merely console—He restores. He knows the depth of every tear you've shed and has already made provision to turn your sorrow into songs.

    THE GOD WHO DRIES TEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 56:8 Supporting Texts: Revelation 21:4, Isaiah 25:8, John 11:35, Psalm 30:5, 2 Kings 20:5 INTRODUCTION: Tears are a language of the soul. They speak of pain, loss, disappointment, and deep emotion. In the Bible, God is not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Intervention In Dry Situations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025
     | 461 views

    No matter how long your situation has remained dry, the power of God can breathe new life into it.

    GOD’S INTERVENTION IN DRY SITUATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Joel 2:25-27, Romans 4:17, Psalm 126:1–6, Job 14:7-9 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when everything feels dry—hopes seem lost, strength is gone, opportunities are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Tribute To God's Plan Of Redemption PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
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     | 1,195 views

    Explores God's grace, love, and redemption plan, urging believers to deepen their understanding of God's Word.

    Good morning, dear friends! I trust you've come with hearts open and ready to receive the Word of our Lord today. We gather in this sanctuary, not as strangers, but as a family bound by the love of Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform ...read more

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    The Great Priority

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,392 views

    Jesus’ great priority was to proclaim the good news that God’s kingdom is at hand. When we pray the words that Jesus taught us: “Your kingdom come, your will be done,” that is when we align our priority in life with his great priority.

    [Sermon preached on 21 January 2018, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Do you ever feel busy? Do you ever feel that you have more to do than you manage to get done? Do you ever feel that your day, your week, your month, or your year is too short? — I certainly do. Or do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Your Identity Is Essential Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2023
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     | 5,476 views

    Our world teaches that people can be whoever they identify themselves to be. The Word of God teaches you are who God says you are.

    Your Identity is Essential Genesis 1:26-31 Rev. Brian Bill October 7-8, 2023 Parents, I want to give you a heads-up that parts of the sermon may not be appropriate for younger children. If your child is not ready to hear about sexuality and gender matters, feel free to step out while I’m praying. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do During Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,299 views

    Trials teach us spiritual toughness in order to hang in there when there are no answers.

    Ravi was born in 1953 in India into a family of wealth as they were in the second-highest caste, lower only than the priests. Destined for comfort and great opportunities, he was a devout Hindu. The village rejoiced with the family at his birth, especially since male children were seen as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 5,182 views

    What gives us our identity is not color or culture. But “chosenness.” Christians are not the white race; they are the chosen race. Christians are not the black race; they are the chosen race.

    “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Simple Choice: Sin Or Obedience? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 20, 2023
     | 1,318 views

    In spite of our sin, we need to realize how God still desires to be with us. He loved us so much that He was willing to rescue us with death of His son because He created us for Himself and has not given up on us.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 8 A simple choice: Sin or Obedience? Genesis 3:1-13 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week’s big ideas: - 1. Our purpose in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025
     | 404 views

    Life in the Kingdom is the highest and most fulfilling kind of life. It is a life marked by righteousness, peace, and joy through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    LIFE IN THE KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:33, John 3:3-5, Colossians 1:13, Philippians 3:20, Luke 17:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding God’s Will For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,279 views

    Finding God’s will for our life is the most important thing we can do in this life.

    WHY IS IT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT WE CAN DO IN THIS LIFE? Two reasons, we need to know and do God’s will… (1) For God’s sake. That is God created each and everyone of us for a purpose. And when we stand before Him on the judgment day we will give account of our lives if we did or did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan For Mothers

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 13, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,794 views

    1. When it comes to guilt, know that God can use you as a parent in spite of your imperfections. 2. When it comes to fear and worry, know that God is in control. 3. When it comes to stress, rest in the fact that you are doing the will of God.

    She went to a PTO meeting one evening. Her husband and daughter decided that they would do something special for mom, so they cleaned up the kitchen. They put away all the food, wiped all the counters, washed all the pots and put the dishes in the dishwasher — they even remembered to rinse! ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist