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  • John Lowe avatar

    Two Masters Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 31, 2022
     | 4,302 views

    No one can serve two masters, particularly those whose orders are directly contrary to one another: otherwise, if they were the same or both agreed, both might be served, but this is rarely the case and seldom done.

    Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:24 (Two Masters) 24 "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. No one can serve two masters, particularly those whose orders are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Understand The Times, And Leadership In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 17, 2020
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     | 8,079 views

    A leader is not born, and not made in times of crisis, but are revealed to the world when crisis struck. Today's crisis has revealed a lack of leadership in the church.

    In today's world, knowing what to do in times of crisis can give a nation or a person the needed advantage to overcome adverse situations. But a shortfall of not knowing what to do can spell more trouble, anxiety, and fear in the midst of uncertainty and a wanting leadership. And this true in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Connections For A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 8, 2026
     | 136 views

    This sermon reveals how God uses divinely orchestrated relationships to move His people into a greater tomorrow.

    DIVINE CONNECTIONS FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Key Verse: “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20; Ruth 1:16-17; 1 Samuel 18:1-4; Acts 9:26-27; Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Persistence For A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 8, 2026
     | 159 views

    This sermon reveals how steadfast persistence positions believers to experience God’s promised harvest and a greater tomorrow.

    THE POWER OF PERSISTENCE FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:9 Key Verse: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” — Galatians 6:9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:36; Luke 18:1-8; James 1:12; Proverbs 24:16; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting For God’s Signal To Move Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2026
     | 61 views

    This message teaches that divine timing requires patience and obedience, and waiting for God’s signal ensures the right steps are taken for fulfilment of His plan.

    WAITING FOR GOD’S SIGNAL TO MOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:6-12 Key Verse: “And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.” (Genesis 8:12) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 37:34; Habakkuk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Clean Me Up, Lord

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2025
     | 156 views

    As we commemorate all Christians who have died and are not yet enjoying the Beatific Vision, we look forward to our own passage from this life and our hope that we can quickly be cleansed and admitted to the divine presence.

    Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 2025 One of the important concepts that our culture has lost over the past hundred years is that of an “intergenerational covenant.” We see it peeking through from time to time in the headlines, most recently in terms of our multi-trillion-dollar national ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How To Overcome Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2004
    based on 220 ratings
     | 23,558 views

    Jesus taught us to pray, "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." Discover the key components, the reasons for and the means for overcoming temptations.

    The Terror of Temptations 1 Corinthians 10:13: "For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin, no matter how it comes or where it leads) has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man (that is no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Over To The Other Side!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,760 views

    This is a reminder to a born again christian who have received a wonderful breakthrough that all victories are for a divine purpose.All we achieve is for a purpose!

    “1And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.2And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,3Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:4Because that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strife

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,621 views

    Strife is a "work of the flesh" that must be avoided by Christians. This is a Biblical study on how to overcome this fault and ways to assist others with this problem.

    GALATIANS 5:19-20 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, STRIFE,... It is a fact of life that we are always going to come in contact with people who have opinions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keys To Steadfastness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,803 views

    Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

    Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Taught That Sometimes Things Must Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 63 ratings
     | 58,132 views

    Sometimes the Lord allows conditions to get worse so He can make us better. No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our p

    No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our perspective. The Lord is far more interested in developing our character than in seeing us succeed in our jobs. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,260 views

    Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

    1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 304 ratings
     | 34,392 views

    Jeremiah wrote, "From them shall proceed the voice of thanksigiving and the sound of those who make merry and I will multiply them and they not will be diminished." (Jer 30:19)God does not want more grumps but grateful people to give Him greater glory, ho

    Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this most boring job in the world." That same reporter asked another mason on the other sided of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dreamer's Nightmare Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    This is about dealing with obstacles in the way of our dreams.

    Potiphar’s Wife: The Dreamer’s Nightmare by Reverend A. L. Torrence, Pastor Text: Genesis 39: 1-20 I. Who was Joseph? Many of made be familiar with the story of Joseph. Either we read about him in the bible or we saw the music, “Joseph and the Technicolor dream coat.” Joseph was the favorite son ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran