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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Life's Short Stay Awake (The Parable Of The Serving Master)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 4, 2016
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,349 views

    The translation we heard states that the servants are waiting for the master a better translation describes servants who are expecting the master.Waiting is passive, much like waiting for a bus or a cab. Expecting denotes excitement, energy, enthusiasm.

    For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 1:10-20; Psalm 50:1-8,23-24; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 Bethlehem and Jerusalem are only 7 miles apart. Bethlehem ... the place of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The God Who Overthrows Wickedness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 22, 2025
     | 238 views

    God is a righteous judge who actively dismantles every form of wickedness, ensuring that justice is established and the righteous are vindicated.

    THE GOD WHO OVERTHROWS WICKEDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 7:9 “Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.” (Psalm 7:9, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:21; Psalm 37:12-15; Isaiah 10:27; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,447 views

    I. God speaks about our service (vs. 1-11): -Appointments, abilities, accomplishments. II. God speaks about His Sabbaths (vs. 12-17): -A serious thing, a sign, our strength.

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 10 Exodus 31:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 25, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Tonight we are near the end of Moses’ fifth meeting on Mount Sinai with the pre-incarnate Lord Jesus Christ. (1) *This fifth meeting lasted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Ready For Our Hard Goodbyes (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2018
     | 5,448 views

    God's Word has the power! 1. To give us Christian growth (vs. 32). 2. To inspire Christian giving (v. 33-35). 3. To soothe Christian grief (vs. 36-38).

    How to Get Ready for Our Hard Goodbyes (Part 3) The Book of Acts - Part 74 Acts 20:32-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 15, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Remember that Acts 20 was a pivotal time in the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul. In these verses Paul reflected on the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Broken Net Blessing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,062 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to actively evangelize and grow the church, trusting in God's promise of a bountiful spiritual harvest.

    Good morning, beloved ones. It’s always a joy to gather together in the name of our Lord, isn’t it? To come together as one body, one spirit, under one God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand adventure in faith, beckoned by the words of our Savior in the Gospel of Luke. ...read more

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    Jehoshaphat put God’s Kingdom in greater Spiritual order than at any time since Solomon. To ensure this order, he set “judges” in place and gave them principles to rule by: 1. Accountability to God (vs.6) 2. Integrity and honesty (vs.7) 3. Loyalty to God

    Take Courage Text: 2 Chronicles 19:11b... Take courage as you fulfill your duties, and may the Lord be with those who do what is right.” Jehoshaphat faces possible death that was diverted by God, he’s rebuked because of his alliances. Vs.2 of II Chronicles 19 say’s, And Jehu ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Spirit And Our Mission

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    The Holy Spirit is actively at work drawing the lost to God. We simply have to join him in that work.

    READ John 16:5-11, then Max Lucado from a Gentle Thunder, pp. 67-68. Jesus has let his followers know that God’s plan was coming to a climax and that he would soon return to the Father. But he wasn’t abandoning them, sending the paraclete, the Holy Spirit to take his place. Not just because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Contend For The Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,415 views

    Encourage believers to actively fight for their faith, discerning between right and almost right, and understand the importance of defending their faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I can't tell you how glad I am to see you all here today. We gather as a family, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, to wrestle with a passage that holds a deep and challenging call for each one of us. Today, we're going to dive into Jude 1:3. Jude ...read more

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    The Battle Is Not Yours PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,648 views

    Encourages us to trust in God's active participation in our battles, drawing strength, boldness, and contentment from truly knowing Him.

    Good morning, dear ones. Gather around, lean in, and let your hearts be still for a moment. In the quiet of this sanctuary, let us unite our spirits and turn our attention to the Word of the Lord. We find ourselves today in the midst of the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verses ...read more

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    A Rock-Solid Foundation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,253 views

    Emphasizes the importance of not just hearing God's Word, but actively applying it in our lives to withstand life's storms.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day the Lord has made and we're here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered in the house of our Lord, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us carries a purpose, a calling, a divine destiny that God has placed in our ...read more

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    Absolute Essentials Of Christianity - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,912 views

    The Bible - The Foundation of the Church - The Sufficiency and Authority of Scripture Vs Traditions of Man and Experiential Revelation

    The Bible The foundation of Christianity is the Bible. It is the only dependable source for humankind to know God's voice. It has the answers to all eternal questions. The focus of all Scripture is ultimately on Jesus. It is the blueprint of Heaven and the only reliable source of truth for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 759 views

    Explores the nature of faith as an active trust in God, the example of Jesus' unwavering faith, and the visible fruits of our faith.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today, united by our shared faith, and warmed by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In this sacred space, we are reminded of the deep well of wisdom that is the Word of God, and the transformative power it holds. ...read more

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    Preventing A Spiritual Firestorm Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2024
     | 480 views

    How much devastation and destruction has been wrought because believer's think nothing of listening passively to slanderous accusations against their spiritual leaders? The Apostle Paul was a victim of this as well.

    Paradise, California. Lahaina, Hawaii. What comes to mind when I mention those two towns? What do they have in common? Yes, wildfire devastation. Firestorms that destroyed nearly the whole towns. I think most of us remember the terrifying and incredibly speedy devastation that each of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Danger Of Despising God’s Servants Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 278 views

    This passage reminds us that God is not passive when His servants are dishonoured. Elisha had just begun his ministry, and heaven made it clear that no one was to mock what God had ordained.

    THE DANGER OF DESPISING GOD’S SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:23-25 Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 16:22; Psalm 105:15; Galatians 6:7; Matthew 18:6; Hebrews 13:17 INTRODUCTION: After Elisha received the mantle from Elijah and confirmed the prophetic transfer by parting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bound For Mt. Zion

    Contributed by Larrin Robertson on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,027 views

    There remains reasons to hope in the Lord's activity for the people of God. There will come a day of fellowship and peace for the people of God.

    Isaiah 2:1-5 Bound for Mt. Zion As evidenced on the day notoriously known to us as Black Friday, crowds can be dangerous. Impatience leads to jockeying for position, invasion of personal space, and as perennially demonstrated by sad nightly news video proof, knock-down, drag-out fights and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist