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  • David Radcliff avatar

    The Heavenward Lifted Soul

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016
     | 4,914 views

    Keeping your eyes on the Lord.

    THE HEAVENWARD LIFTED SOUL Psalm 25:1-l5 INTRODUCTION: These are days in which the Christian must draw near to the throne of God. Every day millions of people are taking tranquilizers to assure them of rest and ease. They take one tablet to keep them awake and another to make them sleep! However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fresh Start For The New Year

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Jan 1, 2023
     | 1,765 views

    If we will allow God to, He will do a great work in our lives. We must trust Him with all of our being knowing He knows what is best for our lives. He wants us to live an abundant, joyful life.

    Fresh Start for the New Year John 10:10 God wants us to have an abundant, joyful life. In order for that to happen, we must do some things to make it happen. We must also realize that Satan is constantly trying to rob us of that abundant life. He wants us to be bound up by things. He wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is Prayer So Important?

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
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     | 14,092 views

    The importants of Prayer cannot be under estimated.

    Prayer the food of life and ministry Why is prayer so important? Prayer is the way that God has decided to get things done. God will not move unless someone prays. John Wesley said that it seems that God can do nothing unless someone prays or ask Him. So what does prayer do. Prayer gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    After The Flesh Or After The Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 8, 2019
     | 3,816 views

    We have to walk after the Spirit so that in Christ Jesus we will fulfil the righteousness of the law

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *AFTER THE FLESH OR AFTER THE SPIRIT* Romans 8:3-4 King James Version (KJV) 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Blemish People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023
     | 1,019 views

    Jude now shares five analogies of what these false workers are like who sneak into the church. Hidden reefs, waterless clouds, twice-dead trees, raging waves, and wandering stars.

    Jude 1:12-13 - Blemish People “These are hidden reefs in your feasts of love. They feast with you without fear. They are shepherds feeding themselves. They are waterless clouds, swept along by winds. They are fruitless autumn trees, uprooted and twice dead. They are waves of the wild sea, casting ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jerusalem- A Hostile Environment Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024
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     | 2,075 views

    This is the 38th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#38] JERUSALEM- A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 A few weeks ago, we learned about using the right words to say. Tonight, we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter's Vision Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
     | 309 views

    Peter's Vision

    Acts 10:9 - 23 Peter's Vision 1. The Preparation for the Vision The Time - 9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, The Task - Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: The Test - 10 And he became very hungry, and would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Nourishment On Our Journey To The Mountain

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2024
     | 546 views

    That story always reminds me of the critical scenes in book 3 of Tolkien’s Ring Trilogy, when the lembas bread nourishes Sam and Frodo on their way to Mount Doom.

    Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Saint Paul was one of the greatest Christian thinkers of his day or any other day, and we see it clearly in his letter to the Church of Ephesus. He has just told us to put off our old nature, prone to selfishness and sin, corrupted by uncontrolled lusts for money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Real Reason For John's Martyrdom

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2025
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    Read carefully what Paul wrote to the Thessalonians

    Friday of the 21st Week in Course: Memorial of Martyrdom of St. John Baptist Today’s Gospel is so widely known and so memorable that most preachers focus on that tale of the Herodian plot to murder John the Baptist, the Elijah-like saint who went before Our Lord Jesus Christ. But to do that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Obstacles Or Closed Doors

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024
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    In moments of chaos and uncertainty, we often find ourselves standing before seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Just as the Israelites faced the Red Sea with fear and doubt, we are called to trust in God’s power to create new paths for our deliverance.

    >> Bible Reading: Exodus 14:10-18 10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Speed For Distinctive Success

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 656 views

    The hand of God upon a man can work out success and breakthrough in a way, and at a time beyond human comprehension.

    Divine Speed for Distinctive Success Study Text: Genesis 24:12 - 14 Introduction: Divine speed implies God granting believers supernatural acceleration to fulfill their destinies and overcome obstacles. It is a gift from God, enabling individuals to achieve remarkable feats and surpass ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Journeying With The Divine SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 769 views

    Exploring the essence of embarking on a spiritual journey with God, understanding His expectations, and living out Christian values.

    Walking with God is about aligning our lives with His direction and purpose. It means following His way, which is clearly marked and always the best way. Walking with God involves proceeding at His pace, making progress, sharing intimacy, and ultimately arriving at our destination. To walk with ...read more

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    Embracing God's New Beginnings SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 2,169 views

    1. Embracing a New Personality 2. Deepening Our Piety 3. Adopting New Principles 4. Pursuing New Goals 5. Receiving New Provisions 6. Gaining New Popularity 7. Experiencing New Power

    BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING Isaiah 43:18-19 "Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." 1. A NEW PERSONALITY 2. A NEW DEVOTION 3. A NEW SET OF VALUES 4. A NEW DIRECTION 5. A ...read more

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    God In Three Persons Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,192 views

    Trinity

    This morning I have to confess right up front that I feel like I am engaging in an impossible task. When we talk about the doctrine of the Trinity we are really talking about that which we find impossible to fully comprehend. It's not that I don't think the doctrine of the Trinity is true. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Godly Father In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 26,921 views

    If Enoch could live godly before his children in his world, we can too.

    June 10, 2001 Gen. 5:21-24 “Being a godly father in an ungodly world” INTRODUCTION - celebrate Father’s Day a little early this year since I am going to be gone next Sunday - How many of you dads remember the day that you first became a father? I don’t know what the circumstances were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist