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  • John Gaston avatar

    Pleading The Blood

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 12, 2021
     | 5,037 views

    To “Plead the Blood” means to speak of the blood in prayer to God, to claim it as a protective shield against the enemy, or even as an offensive weapon against spiritual forces.

    PLEADING THE BLOOD Rev. 5:9; 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. “Now class,” she said, “if I stood on my head, the blood would run into it and I would turn red in the face, right?” “Yes ma’am,” the class murmured. 2. “Then why is it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "seeing Jesus Everywhere"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,230 views

    A sermon about seeing Jesus in the stranger, the hungry, the thirsty, the sick and the prisoner.

    “Seeing Jesus Everywhere” Matthew 25:31-46 If we were to go back and read the end of Chapter 24 and the entire 25th Chapter of Matthew we would see Jesus telling a parable about the importance of staying awake because the Master comes at an unexpected time, the importance of bringing extra oil ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Don't Quit, Learn To Play Hurt.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2024
     | 1,387 views

    Kindergarten teaches us live is not fair. Hurt is part of life and we must learn to thrive when hurt brings us pain and disappointments.. GOD HAS A PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR YOU.

    DON'T QUIT! LEARNING TO PLAY HURT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Butterflies do not fly in the rain. Their wings are so fragile. The droplets of water would destroy their wings. Sometimes the best thing we can do during a storm is find a safe place and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unified (Pentecost Of 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 21, 2024
     | 720 views

    This sermon is about unity and how it is important to the success of the Church in the world.

    UNIFIED Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1 - 11 Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/PYo0QYomuXY?si=zLx0JFcjOACckCV8 1 Corinthians 12:1-31  Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.  (2)  You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wake-Up, Clean-Up, Dress-Up

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,136 views

    Jesus is coming back soon. The signs of His Coming are almost all on display. Paul tells us in Romans 13:11-14 how this knowledge should be affecting our lives: we should Wake-Up, Clean-Up, Dress-Up.

    WAKE-UP, CLEAN-UP, DRESS-UP Rom. 13:11-14 MSG INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this old country farmer. He’s taking his nephew camping for the first time. His nephew had five degrees. He’s one of the smartest men alive. They set up their tent and quickly fell asleep. 2. In the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Value Of Community Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
     | 888 views

    No man is an island. We need each other and we are not designed to be alone in our walk with the Lord.

    Life Choice Series The value of Community Hebrews 10:23-25 Good Morning everyone, we are glad you have joined with us today and pray the Lord speaks into a specific area of your life today. There is an old saying by John Dunn “No man is an island” it comes from the 1600’s and means that people ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Voice

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,364 views

    John knew who he was; "I am the voice". A voice is temporary. A voice is fleeting. A voice is fading. John saw himself as a fading voice that is crying out in the wilderness. Each generation has a voice, and we are the temporary voice for this time for this place.

    In 1948, ...a remarkable religious phenomenon occurred... in the United States. It began in a tent ... near Hollywood California, ...under the preaching ... of a young evangelist. The crowds were sparse at first ... but as the preaching continued, ... the crowds began to grow. At first, ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Hour Is Closer Than We Think

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 1, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,946 views

    We all can agree that we are closer today for the return of Jesus than ever. Knowing this, the Apostle Paul gives us advice on what we need to be doing knowing that our time is limited. Join us in our study and find out how this applies to each of our lives.

    The Hour is Closer Than We Think Ephesians 5:15-18 Watch live at 6 p.m. on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-XSWLPmEz0 Every year it’s the same. Magazines and tabloids publish their year in review with pictures and stories recalling the people and events that made news over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Miraculous Mercy For Manasseh

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2025
     | 516 views

    Manasseh was the evil king who led Judah into total destruction. Yet the Bible records that after 55 years of evil, he turned to the Lord & God forgave him. This story is a picture of God's incredible grace! There's still hope!

    MIRACULOUS MERCY FOR MANASSEH 2 Kgs. 21:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUS: Conversion of ISIS Fighters 1. It sounds unbelievable. Like something out of a movie. But it’s true. 2. In recent years, organizations working in the Middle East have shared testimonies of former ISIS fighters—men who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Nov 21, 2025
     | 68 views

    God creates us for His purpose, and equips according to such a need

    I’m not asking for a show of hands, but do you feel called by God for a particular purpose, or even being given an increasing number of tasks, to fulfill God’s purpose in your life? Do you feel God has given you physical and/or spiritual gifts to achieve His purposes for your life? His gifts may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One Plus One = ? Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 46,241 views

    I begin this message with a story of the man I believe was used more than any other person in the 19th century for God. He was a layman, not an ordained clergyman. His name was D.L. Moody.

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING One Plus One = ? Acts 3:1-10 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: If you’ll open your sermon section to where the puzzle is, I conclude today the series of messages on: “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” We opened this month by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Parable Of The Faithful & Wise Servant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,099 views

    The Faithful & Wise servant vs. the Wicked Servant.

    In the next couple of weeks, Conrad Black’s venerable lawyer, Miguel Estrada, will enter a courtroom in Chicago to argue for his client’s bail pending his upcoming appeal. He won a unanimous decision in the Supreme Court for his client in a case that few predicted would even reach the nation’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Boast In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    1) Power: to free people from the world’s bondage, 2) Power: do what the flesh cannot do, & 3)Power: to bring salvation.

    I had an interesting event happen this week that perhaps you can relate to. In performing a martial arts drill I was instructed to hit a pad while an opponent was instructed to push me off balance. All went well until one of the pushes caused me to spin around and at the exact same time another ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fresh Start

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    1)PURSUING THE PRIZE REQUIRES A PROPER AWARENESS 2) MAXIMUM EFFORT 3) FOCUSED CONCENTRATION 4) PROPER MOTIVATION 5)PROPER RECOGNITION & 6) PROPER CONFORMITY.

    The Olympics are coming soon to Vancouver British Columbia. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events. They of course train in such a way as to be the best of the best. Their goal; an Olympic Gold Medal, and hearing their national anthem playing while their flag is raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Walk In Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2015
     | 9,155 views

    1) The Plea (Ephesians 5:1–2a), 2) The Pattern (Ephesians 5:2b), 3) The Perversion (Ephesians 5:3–4)

    The world claims to want love, and love is advocated and praised from every corner. Romantic love especially is touted. Songs, novels, movies, and television serials continually exploit emotional, lustful desire as if it were genuine love. Questing for and fantasizing about the “perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Other