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    He Chose The Nails Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 4, 2026
     | 70 views

    In the Passion story, the nails seem like a small detail. Just hardware. Just instruments. Just metal. But the nails of the cross were the HINGE OF HISTORY. They were the point where DIVINE LOVE MET HUMAN REBELLION. They were the moment where ETERNITY TOUCHED TIME.

    TAGLINE: The nails did not hold Jesus to the cross—His love did. But those nails still preach a gospel we dare not ignore. PLAY THE VIDEO “PASSION: WASN’T THE NAILS.” OPENING ANALOGY — “The Three-Inch Decision” A carpenter once said, “A nail is small, but it decides everything.” A house stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crown That Broke The Curse Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 26, 2026
     | 172 views

    He wore the crown of punishment—to free you from judgment. He wore the crown of pain—to heal your wounds. He wore the crown of persecution—to stand with you in rejection. He wore the crown of suffering and sin—to give you salvation.

    BIG IDEA: Before Jesus wore the crown of glory, He chose the crown of thorns—so the curse on us could be lifted forever. PLAY THE VIDEO: “THE CROWN OF THORNS” OPENING ANALOGY — “The Crown No One Wants” Imagine being invited to a coronation. You expect velvet, jewels, gold, applause. But instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift We Receive, The Life We Live Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2026
     | 182 views

    The God who saved you is the God who shapes you. The Christ who redeemed you is the Christ who renews you. The Spirit who sealed you is the Spirit who strengthens you. Salvation is received in a moment. Salvation is revealed over a lifetime.

    BIG IDEA: SALVATION IS RECEIVED IN A MOMENT BUT REVEALED OVER A LIFETIME. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: THE HOUSE AND THE HOME Imagine someone giving you a fully paid-for house. The deed is in your name. You didn’t earn it. You didn’t negotiate for it. You simply received it. But receiving a house is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Love That Found Us First

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2026
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    Valentine’s Day magnifies a truth every human heart already knows: we were CREATED FOR LOVE, ACHE FOR LOVE, and are SHAPED BY THE LOVE WE PURSUE. However, the Bible’s definition of love—not a feeling, not a holiday, not a romance, but a revelation.

    TAGLINE: GOD’S LOVE IS NOT A REACTION TO OUR GOODNESS - IT IS THE RESCUE OF OUR BROKENNESS. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: THE EMPTY CHAIR A hospice chaplain once told the story of an elderly man who kept an empty chair beside his bed. When asked why, the man said, “My daughter thinks it’s for visitors. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Saves And The Soul That Waits (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2026
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    David’s prayer from the middle of disorientation. He is not writing from a throne but from tension — enemies around him, guilt within him, decisions before him. He is a man who needs direction, clarity, and divine intervention.

    TAGLINE: Clarity is born where God’s saving character meets our surrendered waiting. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: A climber once set out to scale a mountain known for its unpredictable fog. The path was narrow, the cliffs steep, and visibility often dropped to just a few feet. Because of this, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cry Of A Disciple (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 24, 2026
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    David’s prayer from a place of tension—surrounded by enemies, wrestling with internal weakness, and longing for divine direction. He prays, “Lead me… teach me.” NOT “inform me,” NOT “inspire me,” NOT “remind me.” LEAD ME. TEACH ME. SHAPE ME. FORM ME. This is discipleship in its purest form.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Marcus was trying to make a major decision about a job offer. The salary is higher, the city is attractive, and everyone around him says, “This is obviously the right move.” But something inside him feels unsettled. He can’t explain it. He isn’t sure if it’s fear, wisdom, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teach Me Your Paths (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 8, 2026
     | 170 views

    Life’s journey is filled with twists, turns, and unexpected challenges—many of which leave us feeling disoriented or confused. At times, we find ourselves wondering which way to go or how to move forward with clarity and purpose.

    OPENING THOUGHT: The principle that to learn something new, one must first unlearn what has been previously assimilated is both a challenging and transformative approach to knowledge acquisition and personal growth. This paradigm suggests that past learning can act as a barrier to understanding new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show Me Your Ways (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 2, 2026
     | 266 views

    Life often presents us with moments of confusion—challenges that feel insurmountable, decisions unclear, and paths obscured by doubt. Yet, this verse reminds us that clarity is not found in more human reasoning, but in surrendering to God’s instruction and following His ways.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Are we Listening?” INTRODUCTION: David’s words in Psalm 25:4, "Show me Your ways, O Lord," reflect a soul yearning for divine guidance in the middle of uncertainty. Life often presents us with moments of confusion—challenges that feel insurmountable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stepping Into A God-Given Vision

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2025
     | 325 views

    Every God-given vision eventually brings you to a crossroads. Not a place of confusion—but a place of clarification.

    INTRODUCTION: Every God-given vision eventually brings you to a crossroads. Not a place of confusion—but a place of clarification. • Crossroads are where God confronts drift. • Crossroads are where God recalibrates direction. • Crossroads are where God restores vision. Jeremiah 6:16 is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stepping Into The New Year

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2025
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    The literal suggestion to "refresh yourself" can be viewed as a metaphor for our spiritual life. Often, we seek refreshment and rejuvenation in worldly comforts or recognition, which may momentarily satisfy but do not truly fulfill the deeper needs of our soul.

    1. REFRESH YOUR HEART 1 Kings 13:7 "The king said to the man of God, ‘Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.’" In this narrative, King Jeroboam attempts to entice the man of God, who has just challenged the idolatrous practices at Bethel, with hospitality ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Year-End Inventory 2025: Reflection And Renewal For God’s Glory

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 26, 2025
     | 2,378 views

    Before we rush into the next year, we must pause and look back. What did 2025 teach you about God, about yourself, and about the people around you? Did you walk faithfully with Him? Did you experience seasons of joy, sorrow, or doubt?

    INTRODUCTION: As we approach the end of another year—2025—we are often filled with mixed emotions. Some of us are grateful for the victories we’ve experienced, others may have regrets and hope to leave the failures behind. The Bible encourages reflection. As written in Lamentations, we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas: Our Savior Is Born

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 20, 2025
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    God's greatest gift was delivered in the humblest of settings, revealing His love for humanity in a way that transcends time. This Christmas, as we reflect on this passage, may we embrace the quiet beauty of the nativity and open our hearts to the Savior born for us that holy night.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: "A small cathedral outside Bethlehem marks the supposed birthplace of Jesus. Behind a high altar in the church is a cave, a little cavern lit by sliver lamps. You can enter the main edifice and admire the ancient church. You can also enter the quiet cave where a star ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Revival

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 19, 2025
     | 270 views

    Revival is about bringing life to the spiritually dead, renewing what is weary and restoring what is broken. Christmas is the ultimate example of God initiating this revival through the coming of Jesus Christ.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Everything seemed dead in the world for around 400 years, and it seemed like the world was about to end but suddenly there was a baby’s cry that woke up Bethlehem and also the king and the magis that lived far beyond Israel. This cry revived not only the people then but the ...read more

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    Unto Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2025
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    Nearly 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah proclaimed a message of hope that we still hold tightly to today, a truth that shapes not only our holiday season but every moment of our lives. This miraculous child, Jesus, has changed everything.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1962, missionaries Don and Carol Richardson encountered the Sawi people of New Guinea, a tribe still practicing head-hunting and cannibalism. Amidst cultural clashes, the Richardsons faced considerable challenges, including witnessing 14 tribal conflicts right outside their ...read more

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    The Mission Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2025
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    The prophet Isaiah vividly described the coming Messiah as a great light to those walking in darkness (Isaiah 9:2), a righteous branch that would sprout from David’s line to bring justice and peace (Isaiah 11:1-10).

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Covert mission in the Middle East “OMAN FOR CHRIST.” INTRODUCTION: Between the poignant echoes of the last Old Testament prophecies and the opening narratives of the New Testament, there lies a significant period of silence—around four centuries where heaven seemed quiet, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational