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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    The Mighty Wind Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2025
     | 418 views

    From creation and life breathed into Adam to Mary's conception of Jesus, we can be assured that the Mighty Wind of God, His Holy Spirit, can ignite within us the power to do mighty things for God's glory.

    PENTECOST! WE KNOW IT AS THE “BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCH” WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS GIFTED UPON BELIEVERS. HOWEVER, FOR THE JEWISH PEOPLE, THE CELEBRATION OF PENTECOST WAS MUCH DIFFERENT. WE MARK THE DATE 50 DAYS SINCE EASTER, BUT FOR THE JEWS, IT HAS BEEN 50 DAYS SINCE PASSOVER. THE JEWISH PENTECOST ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Rise Of False Doctrines And Prophets Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025
     | 421 views

    False doctrines and prophets are a sign of the last days. They exploit, deceive, and destroy spiritual lives if unchecked. But God has given us His Word, His Spirit, and the gift of discernment to overcome these dangers.

    THE RISE OF FALSE DOCTRINES AND PROPHETS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 4:1 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:15-23, Galatians 1:6-9, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Acts 17:11, Jude 1:3-4 INTRODUCTION: In these end times, one of the greatest threats to the Church is not persecution from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Integrity In An Age Of Internet Fraud Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 262 views

    Fraud and internet crime may offer temporary wealth, but they lead to eternal loss. What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul? (Matthew 16:26).

    INTEGRITY IN AN AGE OF INTERNET FRAUD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 11:1, Ephesians 4:28 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 19:11, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Matthew 16:26, 2 Corinthians 8:21, Romans 12:17 INTRODUCTION: We are living in an age where digital crime—popularly known as “Yahoo-Yahoo,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can Everybody Get A "win"?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2025
     | 101 views

    As if to confirm our duty of self-reflection, St. Luke’s Gospel focuses on Christ’s parable of the wasteful steward.

    Friday of the Thirty-first Week Integral Our Introit today begins with a plea of someone afraid of being abandoned. “Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation.” Psalm 38 is attributed to King David, perhaps because it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Every Idle Word

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Jan 29, 2026
     | 64 views

    If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember what you said

    “EVERY IDLE WORD” Truth, Memory, and the Cost of Lying SCRIPTURE READING: “Bad people trip over their own lying lips. Good people don’t have a lip problem.” (Proverbs 12:13) (Stephen Miler’s Casual Version of Bible) PROLOGUE Have you ever noticed that some of the people that influenced your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gates Of Hell

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 8, 2025
     | 441 views

    In a place known for wicked pagan worship, Jesus teaches us that we are to be on the offense.

    Jesus was a few short weeks from the time that He would be crucified. He knew that the time was near that He would be letting His disciples loose to spread His message and build the foundation of the church. He took them to an area known as Cesarea Philippi. Cesarea Philippi sat at the foothills ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fake News Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 10, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,438 views

    If you want to do well in an era of “fake news,” first, don’t believe everything you hear. Instead, consult the Lord about everything; keep your word and confront the lie.

    This last week, as I was preparing for this message, I came across some very interesting research. In His book, The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, Dan Ariely says, “Over the course of many years of teaching, I have noticed that there typically seems to be a rash of deaths among students' ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Seek Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 28, 2024
     | 1,407 views

    James contrasts two kinds of wisdom - earthy wisdom and wisdom from above.

    James: Practical Faith  James 3:13-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-27–2024 Unwise In 1912, a French tailor, Franz Reichelt, climbed 200 feet up the Eiffel Tower. He was going to prove his invention worked. His friends thought this was unwise and begged him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment For Disobedience PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 94 views

    This sermon calls us to reject deceit, embrace truthfulness in our relationships, and return to God, who heals and restores through honesty and integrity.

    “The time is always right to do what is right.” —Martin Luther King Jr. Friends, I’m glad you’re here. Pull your chair a little closer. Let your heart take a deep breath. In a world swirling with spin, slogans, and slippery half-truths, your soul longs for the steady voice of God. You were made to ...read more

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    Man Proposes, God Disposes Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,735 views

    In the Beginning, Part 7 of 7.

    MAN PROPOSES, GOD DISPOSES (GENESIS 11:1-9) “I will not believe anything that I do not understand,” said a man in a hotel one day. His friends with him agreed with him. “Gentlemen,” said one who sat close by, “on my ride this morning I saw some geese in a field eating grass; do you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Flies On Us

    Contributed by David Moore on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,869 views

    To show the ways in which believers are tempted to compromise our distinctiveness

    No Flies On Us by Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland Text: Exodus 8:20-32 Introduction: We have all heard that old joke “Waiter what’s this fly doing in my soup?” “I believe it’s the breast stroke sir.” All of us have enjoyed the series of “fly in my soup,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Considering God’s Choice

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 27,625 views

    God’s criterion for choosing His servants is far different from man’s in that man tends to look only at the cover of a man, while God looks at the core of a man.

    Text: I Sam.16: 1-5, 13a Intro: If you were going to choose someone to do an important job, what would be your criteria? Would they have to have the finest educational background, be a picture of vigor and health, and exude charisma, or would they simply have to be able to do the job, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sin God Hates Most Of All

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 246 ratings
     | 58,793 views

    Sowing discord among the bretheren is the sin God hates most of all;is caused by pride; and is seen in the church at Corinth.

    Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every church will have problems. The church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,171 views

    When things seem to be going well.....BEWARE....this is exactly the time when satan lulls us into a sense of false security...only to spring his wicked traps.

    BEWARE ILLUSTRATION: Look at the beautiful bird sitting on the tree limb...soaking in the sunshine...singing such a beautiful song. This bird seems so, at peace, with everything. She seems to have a full belly and a beautiful day awaits her...BAM...CRASH! 1. The lights go out...the cat got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Recieving The Riches Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 25,971 views

    The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

    A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ