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  • Robert Irvine avatar

    The Apostle Paul's Three Lessons While He Was In Prison

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 22, 2024
     | 1,534 views

    Paul didn't let his limitations stop him from sharing the good news about Jesus because he knew his circumstances couldn't limit the gospel’s power.

    Jesus, when he was about to ascend into heaven, to go back to His Heavenly Father, told His disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Trust God’s Perfect Plan - Psalm 84:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 23, 2025
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     | 417 views

    Have you ever walked through a season where life didn’t make sense? Where circumstances were painful, confusing, and even frightening? Times when you asked, “God, what are You doing?”

    Go! And Trust God’s Perfect Plan Psalm 84:11 (NLT): "For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right." Opening Prayer:: Heavenly Father, Thank You for the truth of Your Word. Thank You for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 6: The Breakthrough After The Quiet Season Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 23, 2026
     | 149 views

    The question we all eventually ask in the dark is: 'When does it end?' In this series finale, we discover that the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for might not be a change in our circumstances, but a change in us.

    The Question We've Been Waiting For We've spent five sermons learning how-to live-in God's silence. We've learned that God is hidden, but not absent. We've learned that silence is refinement, not punishment. We've learned that God withholds explanation to develop deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Victory Through Prayer

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 11, 2024
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     | 6,489 views

    Keep your prayer armour on in season and out of season. In good times and bad times, no matter the circumstance or situation, stay alert and prayerful, and great victories will come to you if you refuse to give up in the place of prayer

    There is mighty working power in prayer. Prayer avails much; prayer can do great things in us and for us, prayer can give us victory! The message version of James 5:16 says ‘The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.’ Prayer is something worth taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unshakeable Joy In A Shaking World - Advent Message

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 14, 2025
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    This is a message about joy, during Advent. It is about how it is that we can have joy that does not change in the midst of our circumstances, and how we can sustain our awareness of that joy through loving obedience to God.

    Sermon for Advent 3 - Joy - December 14, 2025 - What gives you joy? Name one thing. What are some examples of joy? Of course I’ve had times of great happiness in my life which come close to joy. Marrying my beautiful wife Barbara in 1987 was a great highlight. And then comes the challenge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing God's Personal Touch SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 3,130 views

    A personal encounter with God can transform our lives, bringing positive change and fulfilling our deepest expectations. Just as God visited Sarah, He can also visit us, altering our circumstances for the better.

    Divine visitation occurs when God, in His mercy, chooses to pay a visit to humanity. It is a time when heaven and earth collaborate, resulting in supernatural manifestations and the fulfillment of past promises and prophecies. Divine visitation brings about restoration, salvation, fruitfulness, ...read more

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    Appreciation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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     | 2,725 views

    To inspire a deep sense of gratitude for God's character, the gift of life He has given us, and His ceaseless provision and protection, and to encourage us to express this gratitude through constant rejoicing, prayer, and thanksgiving in all circumstances.

    Good morning, family. Today, we are gathered here to reflect on the awe-inspiring nature of our God and His immeasurable kindness to us. We want to delve into an attitude of sincere appreciation for who God is, gratitude for the gift of life He has given us, and thankfulness for His ceaseless ...read more

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    Abraham - The Father Of Hearing Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 2, 2022
     | 2,873 views

    How do we hear from the LORD. This sermon focuses on the life of Abraham and how he was able to hear God and then obey God.

    Scripture: John 10:1-5; Genesis 12:1-9 Theme: Hearing God’s Voice Title: Abraham – The Father of Hearing INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the next few weeks I would like for us to go on a little adventure together. It is an adventure that focuses on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Abraham

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,971 views

    The Holy Spirit gave Abraham great hope, buoyant expectations and an upbeat attitude about God’s will for His life, regardless of the outward circumstances. The Bible says, "Abraham was waiting expectantly and confidently as he looked forward to the city

    How the Holy Spirit Will Lead You as He Led Abraham (Gen 15:1-20) Illustration: Into the shell of an oyster a tiny grain of sand finds its way. "The intruder, though microscopic, is a source of irritation and pain to the soft body of the oyster. Unable to rid itself of the unwelcome pebble, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Source Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,530 views

    Most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. But the source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Learn where the real sources of joy come from.

    Where does joy come from? Probably most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. That would be a mistake. The source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Such thinking results in up and down Christians - dependant on the whims of the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Good

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    Evil is present in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance into long range good. However we need to realize that He is not working just to make us happy, but to fulfill His long range purpose.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A farmer went to his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. “First, the bad news...” “Well,” said the farmer, “I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years—I can’t pay that off, either. Not only that, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safe Am I

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,269 views

    In spite of David’s circumstances, David found comfort in the safety of the Lord. David realized that nothing could ever destroy the relationship that he enjoyed with God. In Psalm 4 David acknowledged his safety was totally the work of God.

    SAFE AM I PSALM 4 INTRODUCTION: David’s life was filled with pressure, pain, and persecution. In spite of the circumstances in which David found himself, David found comfort in the safety of the Lord. David realized that nothing could ever destroy the relationship that he enjoyed with God. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amram & Jochebed: Bringing Up Godly Children Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    In some circumstances, raising children can become a conflict-ridden roller coaster ride. Although we don’t know much about them, Moses’ parents did something right! (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

    Sermon Notes Amram & Jochebed: Bringing up Godly Children Exodus 2 (Fifth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: Which of these two statements are true? “Children are a great blessing to marriage.” “Children put a great deal of pressure on marriage.” Of course, both are true. Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Marks Of Maturity: A Leadership Checklist Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,191 views

    Spiritual growth and maturity is often accelerated under difficult circumstances. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (see 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10), he describes what spiritual growth looks like in the midst of “severe suffering.”

    1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #4 July 29-30, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne The Marks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,928 views

    Don’t let American society fool you. Godly submission is a very, very powerful thing. If you are able to apply this concept to your life. You will be able to live well, whatever your life’s circumstance.

    Note to Reader: This is the second part of the topic of submission. For the first part, see the sermon - Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission. As we move into chapter 3 this morning we find the Apostle Peter continuing his thoughts on living a Godly life in the midst of difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational