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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    I Belong To The Lord, Body And Soul!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2008
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     | 3,333 views

    JB Phillips translates Luke 1:38 like this, ’I belong to the Lord, body and soul. Let it happen as you say.’ Mary’s response of simple, humble faith challenges us to respond positively to the Lord’s call. How will we respond when he next calls us?

    When God first called you what was your response? When God next calls you to something new, something different, what will be your response? The key to this Bible reading is Mary’s response of obedience. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary said. “May it be to me as you have said” (1:38). JB Phillips ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Does God Require Of Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
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    Some have gotten so wrapped up in religion that they have forgotten what is important (even having the right intent). Paul said it best in challenging us to be a “living sacrifice” to God. It’s a matter of the heart – WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?

    INTRODUCTION 1. CHURCH PLAN For the last 4 weeks, we have been looking at many of the different parts of church ministry and relating it to the necessary ingredients of becoming not only successful in church but prepared and equipped to live a life outside the church that is available and prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John 8:2-11 The Stone Dropped: How Jesus Turned A Legal Trap Into A Call For Self-Examination

    Contributed by Ellick Wu on Jan 6, 2026
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    Now we come to study John 8:2-11. A familiar story about “The Woman Caught in Adultery” and the well-known phrase, “He who is without sin throws the first stone.” Let’s explore the Hypocrisy in the Temple that day, and challenge the judgmental spirit alive in our world today.

    Imagine the scene: The temple court is quiet, filled with people eager to hear Jesus teach. But the peace is about to shatter. Suddenly, a group of powerful religious leaders storms in, dragging a terrified woman to the center. They haven't come for justice; they've come to set a trap. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 Bags Of Dirt On 2 Donkeys

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2019
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    Naaman the healed leper had a very strange request for a souvenir from the prophet Elisha: he wanted all the dirt that two mules could carry. What did he want dirt for? The answer is quite remarkable and challenges even the most spiritual among us to live up to his example.

    2 BAGS OF DIRT ON 2 DONKEYS 2 Kgs. 5:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever noticed that things really DO look different from one generation to the next? 2. Janet Krogfus says that since she lives in rural Minnesota (way out in the country), she finds driving in the crowded city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church Is Holy Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021
     | 1,928 views

    If a letter came to your house addressed to "the saints" at your residence, how would you respond? Or, when you read the challenge anywhere in the Bible: "Be ye holy for I the Lord your God Am Holy!" how do you receive it?

    Ephesians 5:25 "... Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for it, that he might make it holy with His own blood, and present it to Himself pure and radiant, without any spot or wrinkle, holy and blameless." In the Bible account of Gideon you may recall that Israel was being menaced ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When You Pray - Do You Pass This Prayer Test? Series

    Contributed by Carlton Berry on Aug 11, 2022
     | 1,519 views

    What’s your prayer life like? Have you seen mountains moved in your life? We see little when we ask little. As James closes his writing He challenges the scattered church to pray in faith. Share a personal story of answered pray or one from history.

    When you Pray - Do you pass this prayer test? James 5.13-20 What’s your prayer life like? Have you seen mountains moved in your life? We see little when we ask little. As James closes hi writing He challenges the scattered church to pray in faith. Share a personal story of answered pray or one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024
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     | 929 views

    Isaiah 55:8-9 reveals God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of God's truth, which challenges our perspectives and leads us into alignment with His divine wisdom.

    Transformed by Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's ways are revealed to be higher than our ways, and His thoughts beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On Eagle's Wings

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
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    The phrase "on eagle's wings" symbolizes God's protection, strength, and ability to lift us above our challenges. Just as eagles soar high above the storms, we too can rise above life's difficulties through faith in God.

    ON EAGLE'S WINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 – "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Supporting Texts: Exodus 19:4 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "Shrewd Is Good:" The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 13, 2023
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    This week’s “Parables to Live By,” has been a mystery for many, and one of the most challenging so far. It’s the parable, “The Unjust Steward.” It’s a story that can easily come straight out of this week’s news. Come and find out why Jesus commends shrewdness.

    Parable to Live By? “Shrewd is Good:" The Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izRqMHh8ByA This parable has always been somewhat of a mystery to many and why it was even taught by Jesus, so I’ve done multiple studies on it, especially with ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Experiencing The Next Level Of Increase Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024
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     | 3,992 views

    Can you imagine increase in a desert and ways in the wilderness. How many of you are ready to go to your next level? How do we move our lives forward with God? How can we move to our next level of increase and fruitfulness? Our new year's challenge.

    Sermon - Experiencing The Next Level of Increase Scriptures - Genesis 1:28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Be Bold And Courageous

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 5, 2025
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     | 851 views

    As we go through the challenges of life our strength and courage to face them comes from God. On our part we are called to be strong and courageous to carry out the responsibilities God has entrusted to us, to live in obedience to God’s word knowing that God will never leave us or forsake us.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 1:6-9, Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Man Has Twisted, Contorted, Inverted, And Opposed All God’s Creation – Part 2 - Genesis Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023
     | 999 views

    We continue the study in Genesis chapter 1 to see how sinful and deluded man has overturned all that God set in place, inverting and destroying it. We especially look at evolution and God is Light. Man’s inversion of God’s order causes chaos and growing evil.

    MAN HAS TWISTED, CONTORTED, INVERTED, AND OPPOSED ALL GOD’S CREATION – PART 2 GENESIS CHAPTER 1 In Part 1 we looked at how man has taken what belongs to God and cancelled God out of the whole matter. The self-deceived in the world dismiss God and His creation and wallow in their own intelligence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ryan Sato avatar

    God's Upsidedown Courthouse: A Lesson In Faithfulness

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on May 4, 2005
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     | 4,040 views

    Today’s passage challenges us to think about the Christian discipline of prayer. How is your prayer life? How is our church prayer life? How do we measure a faithful prayer life? Jesus’ parable from Luke 18 offers us some freedom from guilt…and a call

    Opener: Please allow me to rant…I often wonder if we Christians take time to reflect on what we look like to the unbelieving world that is outside the four walls of our church…Sunday after Sunday. Why go to church…why be a part of the church community? – This is a question that I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Embracing Faith: Stepping Into The Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,830 views

    Delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even when we cannot see the destination clearly. Let us explore this theme together.

    Embracing Faith: Stepping into the Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Let The Wine Dry Up

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jan 14, 2025
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     | 1,497 views

    All of us are much like empty and broken pots. No matter how we plan or what we do, we always come up empty and short. Whether it is a marriage relationship or any other challenges, like Mary we need to seek the help of our Lord and believe before we can see.

    This morning I have chosen the gospel reading to share a message entitled “Never let the wine run out.” But before I get into it, listen to this: A priest was driving erratically on a county road and got pulled over by a local cop. As the cop went up to the car he immediately got a strong smell of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican