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  • Stephen Smith avatar

    The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smith on Jun 1, 2020
     | 6,244 views

    A message that examines the close parallel between the ancient Hebrew wedding ritual and the marriage of Christ and the Church.

    Pt 7: The Rapture of the Bride (part 2) The Hebrew Wedding and the Rapture As I pointed out in my last message ('The Rapture of the Bride pt 1'), there appears to be significant misunderstanding concerning the nature and purpose of the Lord's 'parousia' ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Lesson 27 - The Believer’s Present Relation To Satan: Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018
     | 6,570 views

    The closing portion of Paul’s letter contains his account of this conflict of the Christian with the forces of evil.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/11/18 Lesson 27: The Believer’s Present Relation to Satan: Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suppose You Were The Devil

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 30, 2022
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    One of the alarming things that is taking place today in America is the amount of businesses that are closing down daily.

    Some are closing: (1) Due to Covid 19 (2) Some due to the shipping of jobs to other countries (3) Some due to inflation (4) Some due to supply If this trend continues some fear there will not be enough businesses for the citizens of this country to find a place of employment to feed their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All The Way To The End Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2023
     | 931 views

    Today’s readings from the NT close out both the book of Acts and the Gospel of John.

    Saturday of 7th Week in Easter 2023 Today’s readings from the NT close out both the book of Acts and the Gospel of John. The apostle John was almost certainly the disciple who lay against Christ’s breast at the Last Supper, and here, right at the last paragraph of his Gospel, he repeats what can ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking For God In The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 20, 2017
     | 8,919 views

    The sermon focuses on the unimpressive sign the angels point to: a baby in a manger. Not much that's flashy about that. What are the ways that God comes into our lives that don't initially look impressive but are important and meaningful.

    That’s All You’ve Got? Taken at face value, the angel’s sign is pretty unimpressive. - Luke 2:12. - Luke 4:17-21; Luke 4:41; Luke 5:14; Luke 13:18-21; 1 Corinthians 1:26-30. - We get entranced by the Christmas story and the swaddling clothes and manger and don’t see it for what it is. In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something Always Happens When We Call Out To God. Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2023
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     | 2,729 views

    Whatever our circumstances, something always happens when we call out to God. Calling on the Lord is a fundamental part of a thriving relationship with him. We should always make it one of our regular spiritual disciplines then we will begin to see God respond in ways we could have only imagined!

    Whatever our circumstances, something always happens when we call out to God. We can see how God responds when His people need Him by looking at the words some of them wrote about their own experiences in both the Old and New Testament. Here are six things that you can expect to happen when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Key Lessons From Peter And John In The Hours Before The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2020
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    1. We see Peter following the Lord(vs. 15). 2. We see Peter's friends (vs. 16). 3. We see Peter failure (vs. 17-18; 24-27). 4. We see Peter finding out that failure isn't final.

    Key Lessons from Peter and John in the Hours before the Cross The Gospel of John John 18:12-18; John 18:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 9, 2018 (Revised May 18, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18, as we continue looking at the Lord's final steps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Sustaining Your Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 2,935 views

    Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

    "What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Sermon:  Death Is Not The End Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 820 views

    Death, as painful as it may seem, is not a permanent separation. It is but a transition to a far better place for those who die in Christ.

    Funeral Sermon:  DEATH IS NOT THE END By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (KJV) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Intimacy With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 349 views

    Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life.

    THE POWER OF INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 63:1-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 5:24, Exodus 33:11, Daniel 11:32, John 15:4–7, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life. It is more than religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Altar Of Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025
     | 249 views

    Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit.

    THE ALTAR OF INTIMACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:7-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 6:12-13, Psalm 91:1 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit. One of the most powerful biblical symbols of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You A Follower Of Jesus

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 4,750 views

    The biggest threat to churches today is fans who call themselves Christians but they aren’t interested in following Jesus. They want to be close enough to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them. Adopted from "Not a Fan"

    Are you a Follower of Jesus • For a lot of us as Christians we dismiss this question because it almost feels redundant or unnecessary. When it comes to life people generally fall into 2 categories 1. The Jesus Fish on the back of the car group • These are the people who think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Turning Your Failure To Success Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 9, 2017
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     | 26,907 views

    Failure doesn't mean you will not succeed, it only means you have to work harder. Many that gave up didn't know how close they were to success. If they realise how close they were to success they won't giving up.

    Luke 5:1-11KJV “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lewis Martin avatar

    Eyes That See

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on Apr 7, 2025
     | 563 views

    Jesus tells a parable in Luke 16 that pulls back the curtain—revealing what happens when we live with closed eyes and closed hearts. It’s the story of a rich man, a poor beggar named Lazarus, and the eternal consequences of spiritual blindness.

    Sermon: "Eyes That See" (Luke 16:19-31) Scripture Reading (Luke 16:19-31 - NLT): 19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. 20 At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. 21 As ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene