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  • Brussy Soriton avatar

    Are You Robbing God?

    Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Sep 22, 2025
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    We often rob God through neglect of tithes, Sabbath, worship, health, and talents—but His grace restores us.

    ARE YOU ROBBING GOD? “Are you a robber?” A question that may sound harsh, even offensive, to many people. After all, who among us would consciously and openly admit that we are robbers? We often imagine a robber as someone carrying a weapon, wearing a mask, breaking into houses, or hijacking ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    An Undivided Heart Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 188 views

    God answers the cry for an undivided heart—guiding our steps, deepening our worship, and giving peace stronger than any enemy or fear.

    Introduction – When You’re Pulled in Every Direction Do you ever feel like your heart is being pulled apart? One moment you want to serve God wholeheartedly; the next you’re dragged by competing worries, desires, and distractions. You sit down to pray and suddenly remember bills to pay, emails to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Hope In A Hopeless World

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 14, 2024
     | 2,933 views

    Christian believers can have HOPE even in a HOPELESS World.

    INTRODUCTION: Quote: “We can live forty days without food, eight days without water, four minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope”....How do we understand and therefore respond to the kind of world we are living in today? Our world is experiencing an uncertain time, a defining ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Humility Of Christ - Christmas Message

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 30, 2022
     | 1,701 views

    One of the most astounding things about the Christian faith is the humility of God.

    For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. Luke 2:11-12 One of the most astounding things about the Christian faith is the humility of God. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware Of Covetousness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 17, 2021
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    Covetousness is described by Jesus as getting rich towards self, without getting rich towards God.. Christians are warned to take heed and beware of it.

    Beware of Covetousness Study Text: Luke 12: 13 - 21 Introduction: - A man interrupted Jesus in His sermon with the matters of inheritance and his brother, rather than listening to the sermon. - Jesus said to this man, “A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Philippians Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 10, 2021
     | 3,938 views

    Paul's emphasis on Joy/Rejoicing

    December 11, 2021 Philippi was a Greek city founded in 350 BC. In 86 BC, it became a Roman colony. Although a relatively small city, Philippi had 2 significant advantages: it was a major seaport and it was located on a major trade route. In about 52 AD Paul came to Philippi and a church was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Jesus Is The King Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 27, 2021
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    We have some stories around the world about how the Kings became gods of their tribes then became to their nations, for, ex., Zeus, King Rama, King Buddha became gods, and King Nebuchadnezzar established an Image in his likeness to be worshipped (Daniel 2).

    Theme: Jesus the King Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Greetings: Illustration: A pastor was greeting the believers after the Christmas service. He saw a young man, called Jim, Pastor told Jim: “Jim, it’s time for you to join the Army of the Lord. We need to see you every Sunday.” Jim replied: “Pastor, I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Just One Word.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2022
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     | 6,515 views

    This Roman officials faith would be labeled off the charts. He demonstrated complete trust in a word. Just speak the word…My servant will be healed.

    Just One Word. Matthew 8:5-10NLT The late Rev. Peter Marshall, great missionary to China, said these words, “If we all agreed to read one of the Gospels, until we came to the place that told us to do something, then went out to do it, and only after we had done it, begin reading again? I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Can Jesus’ Childhood Teach Us? (Luke, Part 1) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 23, 2022
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     | 2,986 views

    Even as a child, Jesus was fully human, but understand how special His relationship was with God. Today, we have the same opportunities to know God as well, if only we will devote ourselves to His business.

    Introduction - When we were last in the Gospel of Luke, it was a very familiar story • We discussed Advent (the waiting & revealing of the Messiah) • We also rejoiced at the birth of Jesus – God incarnate (Immanuel) - Today we’ll begin a study of Luke; this should take ~ 3 months (to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lie Of Lust. Be Filled.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 27, 2022
     | 1,014 views

    CS Lewis observed: if I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.

    The Lie Of Lust. Be Filled. Colossians 3:23TPT Lust is a lie, because it comes from the father of lies, satan—The lie is that more sex, more food, more power, more applause, or more money will satisfy our wants and needs. It won’t. Did you know the scientist have coined a term for this? They call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leadership Matters And Character Counts

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,413 views

    In this season of change, the Lord is doing His job. The question is, are we doing our job as the Lord commands? "Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Cor. 5:18, NKJV).

    Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let Your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Lord, You said, "Do nothing from rivalry and conceit" (Philippians 2:3). Help us maintain a servant attitude committed to one faith, one body, and serving one Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Heart Of A Mother.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 11, 2022
     | 3,859 views

    If you’ve haven’t realize by now, the heart—foundation and or, makeup of a mother is multifaceted. A mother’s love is deep. Her love can be emotional, but steady at the same time.

    The Heart Of A Mother. 1 Samuel 1:25-28TLB A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on Magnets and what they do. The next day in a written test, she included this question: My name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up things. What am I? When the test papers were turned in, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Your Faith Family Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 8, 2022
     | 2,076 views

    If Paul was obsessive about teaching the gospel of Christ, he was just as devoted to encouraging the church to love one another.

    Life Lessons From The Chief of Sinners Love Your Faith Family Acts 20:17-38 Introduction The amazing transformation of Saul the Persecutor to Paul the Apostle has so much to teach us about following Jesus. The Chief of Sinners teaches us: -Discern the hope found in Jesus -Accept the Truth when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mindset: Controlling Anger Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022
     | 1,789 views

    Using the story of Cain and Able this message deals with what happens when we have a mindset of anger.

    Introduction Opening Illustration “Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time.” -Hebrews 12: 15 Max Lucado begins Chapter 11 (“Revenge Feels Good, But Then . . .”) of You’ll Get Through This with the story of businessman ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lordship And Acceptance Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023
     | 1,753 views

    This message continues a series on Lordship, looking at the thought of whether we accept Him as Lord.

    LORDSHIP – SALUTE OR DILUTE LORDSHIP AND ACCEPTANCE MATTHEW 16:13-23 (NIV) WHEN JESUS CAME TO THE REGION OF CAESAREA PHILIPPI, HE ASKED HIS DISCIPLES, "WHO DO PEOPLE SAY THE SON OF MAN IS?" 14 THEY REPLIED, "SOME SAY JOHN THE BAPTIST; OTHERS SAY ELIJAH; AND STILL OTHERS, JEREMIAH OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist