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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Resurrection Power (Easter) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
     | 1,851 views

    Easter is the celebration of the greatest event in human history — the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is not just a moment in history, but a manifestation of divine power that changed everything.

    THE RESURRECTION POWER (EASTER) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;" Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, Matthew 28:1–10, John 11:25–26, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Jones avatar

    She’s More Than Pretty—she’s Powerful!

    Contributed by Charles Jones on May 11, 2025
     | 706 views

    God isn’t impressed by your outer glow if your spirit is empty!

    Proverbs 31:30–31 (KJV): “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” She’s More Than Pretty—She’s Powerful! Subtopic: When Fear of the Lord Outshines the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Through The Word You Have A Work

    Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    Jesus is the word that , performs changes, establishes, heals, and delivers. From the beginning, God set it in order that His word would always rule. Now he is in us and we have to carry out his work!

    Through The Word You Have A Work! Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne 1 Peter 1:17-25 17. And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 18. Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Affirmed In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2018
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    In Galatians 2:1–10 Paul was “Affirmed in the Gospel”, as shown through 1) His Coming (Galatians 2:1–2), 2) His Companion (Galatians 2:3–5), 3) His Commission (Galatians 2:6–8), and 4) His Commendation (Galatians 2:9–10) that he was of one truth and one spirit with the other twelve apostles.

    The nature of work has radically changed. Moving away from a “job for life”, todays workers struggle with company reorganizations, changing customer demographics, labour laws, environmental regulations, trade pacts and on and on. All this comes on top of personal struggles. This week a congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Psalm 127

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,301 views

    Psalm 127. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Psalm 127 Reading: Psalm 127 ILL: • A man went to a psychiatrist with a worry problem. • "Every time I get into bed, " he said, "I'm convinced there is somebody under it". • "I can help", said the psychiatrist, • "But it will mean a session a week for a year, costing £30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Don Bradley avatar

    Just A Little Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,484 views

    A sermon addressing some misconceptions on prayer.

    JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS Matthew 6:5-8 Introductory Statement: I once saw a poster in an Adult Christian Education classroom that said, “Prayer is not the last resort.” I thought, ‘That’s true. It should be the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Steps Of A Good Man Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 30, 2020
     | 6,534 views

    Who has influenced your life? Would you agree that we are in need of those who can and do make a significant impact on others for the cause of Christ? Our current society needs those of influence.

    The Steps of a Good Man 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-3 As we consider the social climate of our modern society, we would have to agree that we stand in desperate need of leadership. Things have certainly changed in recent years, and much of that change has not been for the better. There seems to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Concern For Unity

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015
    based on 12 ratings
     | 15,266 views

    To establish that unity is possible only when all agree to follow the divine standard of God -- the bible, which brings unity to the body of Christ. This lesson encourages all believers to strive for "the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Jesus’ Prayer for Unity 2. Spirit’s Plea for Unity 3. Father’s Plan for Unity Remarks. 1. Unity is only possible when all believers respect and follow the divine will and word of God. Jesus prayed for unity, the Spirit pleaded for unity, and the Father has outlined a plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    To establish that another work of the Holy Spirit was to resurrect the body of Christ from the dead; and to be the quickening power in our resurrection on the “last day.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. Resurrection of Christ Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will discuss the Holy Spirit’s work in the resurrection of Christ. Jesus and our heavenly Father also, had a part in the “resurrection of Jesus’ body.” 2. It was the death, burial and resurrection of the body of Jesus that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donato Solano avatar

    God's Power In The Gospel

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    The gospel is God’s power to save men. We have the most powerful weapon against sin and its power. We have to spread the gospel for others to experience God’s power by believing in it.

    INTRODUCTION Oppositions to the Gospel may hinder our obedience or service. We may think that we cannot go on because the opposition is too much for us to handle. It will make us suffer more. But let these words from God strengthen us. I. THE GOSPEL IS POWERFUL, 8-9(Cf. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    A God Honoring Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,013 views

    Characteristics of a God honoring ministry

    1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction In our look at chapter 1, we found that the church at Thessalonica was quite a remarkable church. This was a church made up of people who were clearly saved, they were faithfully laboring for the Lord, they were both evangelistic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 15,142 views

    #3 in 10 Commandment Series

    #3 “WHAT’S IN A NAME?” TEXT: Ex. 20:7 Eph. 1:1-14 INTRO: How important are names? What kind of images are created when we hear names like: Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Benedict Arnold, Ted Bundy, or names like United States of America, Russia, Germany, Africa, etc. Obviously ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The 10:30 Mill Whistle Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    This is a sermon in the narrative style, built around the story of a mill whistle that would blow at an unusual time of day. This sermon was the first in a series about the Lord’s Prayer.

    The 10:30 Mill Whistle Matthew 6:9-13 Exodus 20:7 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami FL I grew up in a small Southern mill town named Ware Shoals, SC. The term mill-town doesn’t mean that you have a mill and a town; but rather that you have a mill ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Building A Legacy - Foundation Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2015
     | 9,755 views

    Message on the importance of foundation when building a family legacy.

    Title: Building the Right Foundation Theme: To show that to build a Family Legacy we must start with the right foundation. Text: Psalms 127:1, Matthew 7:24 – 27 Psalms 127:1 A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Nolte avatar

    Had It Not Been

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,606 views

    How terrible it would be had it not been for Jesus.

    “Had It Not Been” 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 53-57 David P. Nolte Back in 1995 I was working on the roof of the new Eastside Christian Church gym/office/classroom building. I hate heights but we could easily get off the roof in one of two ways. The right way was to go down the ladder which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ