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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Prepared And Watchful Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,311 views

    This is the 47th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#47] PREPARED AND WATCHFUL Luke 12:35-48 Introduction: Today’s Scripture calls us to check our readiness and stay alert as followers of Christ. Jesus reminds us to be watchful, prepared, and faithful in how we serve, because His return is near but unknown. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can These Dry Bones Live?

    Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 25, 2025
     | 346 views

    Can These Dry Bones Live? explores Ezekiel 37, offering hope to weary believers in life’s valleys. This sermon declares that God meets us in dry places, revives through His Word, restores connection, and breathes new life so what seems dead can rise again.

    Church, we did not gather today by accident or obligation. We did not come simply because the doors were open or because the schedule told us to show up. We came because somebody in this room needs a fresh word, a fresh wind, and a fresh work from God. On the outside, we look fine. We are dressed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing God’s Plan Strong Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026
     | 126 views

    God’s ultimate desire is not only that you start well, but that you finish His ordained plan with faithfulness, strength, and eternal reward.

    FINISHING GOD’S PLAN STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Acts 20:24; Hebrews 12:1-2; Matthew 24:13; Philippians 3:12-14; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Securing Divine Help Through Endurance In Trials Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2026
     | 73 views

    Divine help is activated in the life of believers who endure trials with faith, patience, and perseverance, emerging stronger, wiser, and fully aligned with God’s purpose.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH ENDURANCE IN TRIALS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Key Verses: "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Securing Divine Help Through Finishing Strong Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2026
     | 32 views

    Divine help is preserved, multiplied, and released when believers remain faithful, steadfast, and committed until the end of their God-given assignments.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH FINISHING STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:8; Hebrews 12:1-2; Galatians 6:9; Matthew 24:13; Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Active Faith

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,447 views

    Active Faith is a a faith that shows itself in our actions.

    Active Faith James 2:14-26 There is an old story that tells of a man who was traveling on his donkey when he came upon a small fuzzy object lying in the road. He dismounted to look more closely and found a sparrow lying on its back with its scrawny legs thrust upward. At first he thought the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How To Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

    How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation 1. COMMIT yourself to the goals of scripture. Stick with certain key verses that will guide, assure, convict, and provide insights into important decisions that you will need to make. When I learned how to commit my way to the Lord, my thoughts starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sower Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,250 views

    Which type of soil is your faith planted in? For many I am afraid that they are not planted in the good soil.

    “Parable of the Sower” Introduction It seems odd to me that all Christians respond differently to God’s Word. It is weird to me that we can all come to church and hear the same sermon and even sit in the same pew, but some take something away from it and others don’t. We all respond differently ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Outcast To Acceptance Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
     | 6,526 views

    WHEN TRANSFORMATION MOVES US FROM OUTCASTS TO ACCEPTANCE.

    Outcast to Acceptance John 4:4-42 March 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION Transformation Stories. People have been posting their transformation stories on line and some this week shared forward to me a transformation stories. Each Friday night after work, Ole would fire up his outdoor grill on the shore of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,813 views

    How Genuine Faith Reveals Itself in Our Speech

    JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS TAMING THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION Turn, if you would, in your Bible to James chapter 3. We now turn our attention to one of the most practical matters that James deals with in his letter to the Jewish Christians scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    Spiritual Fatherhood Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,556 views

    "This sermon explores the importance of spiritual fatherhood in the Kingdom, emphasizing the impact of a father’s guidance on spiritual and financial well-being. It highlights the biblical foundation for spiritual fatherhood and its connection to aligning with God’s financial principles."

    Introduction In the spiritual journey, God’s design for His people is not to walk in isolation, but to thrive in the context of family—a spiritual family where guidance, mentorship, and accountability are not just beneficial but essential for growth. The concept of spiritual fatherhood is central ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 20, 2014
     | 6,951 views

    An examination of the deceitfulness of wealth. Paul warns against succumbing to the pursuit of money.

    “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    David & Bathsheba Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 20,359 views

    Here we discover, once again, the two central elements in the way God deals with his people. Here we find God’s justice and mercy going hand in hand as he deals with a failed leader.

    Someone asked me the other day, "Why do we have to have all these stories from the Old Testament. They’re so gruesome!" Well, the reason we have to hear these stories is because they’ve been put here to tell us about God. You see, these aren’t just stories about David, or Saul, or Samuel. They’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Put On The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 14,104 views

    PENTECOST 15(B) - Put on the full armor of God realizing enemies will attack but believers will stand.

    PUT ON THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD Ephesians 6:10-20 - August 28, 2005 - Pentecost 15 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Are you ready for battle? Are you ready to rumble? That is what Paul reminds us of today. In our Christian living and in this world our life is a battle. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Credible Christian Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,484 views

    The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.

    If you were here 2 weeks ago you may remember that I posed the question, ’What is the church here for?’ That might sound like a straightforward question at first, but I think you’ll find if you ask a range of people what they think the Church should be doing, you’ll get a range of answers. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican