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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Strong And Prepared

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2010
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    Remembering and being thankful for all God has done enables us to be strong and prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

    Colossians 1: 10 – 20 / Strong and Prepared Intro: One day as a Pastor was walking down a country lane he saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his truck. The boy was hot and sweaty and looked very upset. The Pastor stopped and urged the young man to stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Great Signs From Heaven

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2010
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    We are called by Christ Jesus to live for today, hope for tomorrow and rest on the promise that Christ is coming in His due time. We cannot fear the future because it is in God’s hands. We cannot fear today because it is in God’s hands. So live and wa

    Luke 21: 5 – 11 / Great Signs From Heaven Intro: Whisper to one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” --- Caution them to not tell anyone what they have been told. --- How many of you are even slightly curious about what I shared with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Guidelines For Christian Character.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2013
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    Some guidelines for the Christian life AFTER citizenship of the kingdom of heaven has been granted.

    GUIDELINES FOR CHRISTIAN CHARACTER. Psalm 15:1-5. Moses came down Mount Sinai from the presence of the LORD bearing two stone tablets on which were written God’s commandments. Finding the children of Israel already distracted by idolatry, he broke those stones, symbolic of the fact that God’s law ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Is Calling…

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 25, 2020
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    Advent is a wonderful opportunity.

    Christmas Is Calling… Scripture: Isaiah 63: 16-17, Isaiah 63:19, Isaiah 64: 2-7, 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9, Mark 13: 33-37. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Advent is a wonderful opportunity. It comes every year, and we let it slide by without noticing it. It is the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Total Commitment

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2019
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    How committed are we to Jesus? Are we willing to carry our cross? Have we counted the cost of discipleship? Are we willing to make the sacrifice? Let’s examine our cross, our cost and our sacrifice as disciples in Luke 14:25-33.

    Are we willing to carry our cross? Have we counted the cost of discipleship? Are we willing to make the sacrifice? Let’s examine our cross, our cost and our sacrifice as disciples in Luke 14:25-33. Our Cross Luke 14:25-27 A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, 26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things Possible With God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2019
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    How many times do we need to see or hear God asking us to do some good thing for the spread of His kingdom?

    Tuesday of the 20th Week in Course 2019 St. Bernard of Clairvaux If there is a critical message in our Scriptures today, it is something we see here and there in both Old and New Testaments: “with God all things are possible.” St. Luke records the angel Gabriel saying it to Mary in a double ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Cool! Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2019
     | 2,878 views

    A priest was once kneeling as a congregant at Mass and noticed a little five-year-old child in the pew behind. . .

    John 6 “Cool” It’s pretty well known among Catholics that Flannery O’Connor, one of the 20th century’s greatest authors, once was invited to dinner when she was young and unknown by a more famous writer at the time, Mary McCarthy. The conversation was a bit stilted due to O’Connor’s fabled ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fourth Sunday Of Easter: "they Recognize His Voice"

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 28, 2023
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    The Lord is my pace-setter, I shall not rush.

    Burt Kettinger tells about a small church in Rocky River, Ohio, just west of Cleveland where he grew up. This church had a small restroom behind the pulpit that had a door right behind the pulpit for the convenience of the pastor. There was also a door on the other side of the same restroom that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Battle Is God's

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Dec 14, 2018
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    Great testimony require steadfast and immovable faith, God allows the trial of our faith to qualify us for those miracles and breakthroughs.

    THE BATTLE IS GOD'S 2 CHRONICLES 20:15 He said, Hearken, all Judah, you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you King Jehoshaphat. The Lord says this to you: Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Sometimes the things that worry us are those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Bridge To Cross Or A Barrier

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Jun 16, 2018
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    Father's Day 2018, time for father's to take charge. A bridge can be a barrier or a route to safety which is it for you?

    Fathers, by the time you’re grown and became husbands and now dads you have encountered many changes. Life hasn’t always been kind. Careers may not have gone as you had planned. You have came upon many obstacles and bridges to cross. How many times have you fought off the distractions? How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    Don't Look Back

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,397 views

    Obedience is an important factor that should be taken serious when walking with God. Partial obedience is as good as disobedience . When God gives an instruction, He wants us to follow it as it is given even when you think it doesn't make sense to you.

    AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: DON’T LOOK BACK TEXT: GEN 19:12-17, 23-26. The determination to turn from the character that annoys God is a big sign of spiritual growth. This highlights that you care about how God feels about you. Obedience is an important factor that should be taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter To The Church In Sardis Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
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    Sardis church is a famous one but the Lord does not find her work as complete

    Sardis was a wealthy center of commerce in Asia Minor at that time. The first gold and silver coins were said to have been minted in Sardis. Who is addressing the church? “… him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars…” (vs. 2) Their Deeds/works: “you have a name that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Consistent Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
     | 444 views

    God honours those who believe Him against all odds. Your consistent faith builds spiritual strength and positions you for divine intervention. Even when the answers delay, don’t quit. God is faithful.

    THE POWER OF CONSISTENT FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:35-39 Supporting Texts: James 1:6-8, Luke 18:1-8, Romans 4:20-21, Mark 11:22-24, Habakkuk 2:4 INTRODUCTION: Faith is not just a one-time act; it is a lifestyle. Many begin their journey of faith with zeal and passion but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping A Hunger For God Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
     | 184 views

    Victory over feelings and emotions.

    “ But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7, NKJV). A. CLEAR ANY BLOCKS TO SPIRITUAL WALKING WITH GOD 1. Worries: “Do not worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Peril To A Palace Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 108 views

    From Peril to a Palace

    Acts 23 v 12 - 35 From Peril to a Palace The Plot It's Source - 12 when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, It's Sincerity - and bound themselves under a curse, It's Solemnity - did anathematize themselves, YLT saying that they would neither eat nor drink till ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness