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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Weeds And Wheat

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2023
     | 1,112 views

    Sanctity is less about the evil we resist than the good we embrace.

    There was an interesting report in the news a while back. It was about an event designed for college kids. The purpose was to get them to take weeds seriously. One pundit called it “the World Series of weeds.” Agriculture students from universities in the U.S. and Canada competed in being able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Advent Is Approaching Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 19, 2024
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     | 2,347 views

    Advent is fast approaching. Advent is a time of deeper reflection, a sacred pause, and an opportunity to prepare our hearts for something far more significant: the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and the promise of His return.

    Advent Is Approaching Introduction As the days grow shorter and the crispness of the air reminds us that winter is near, a familiar sense of anticipation begins to stir. Advent is fast approaching. For the world around us, this season often means rushing headlong into the hustle and bustle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Look Unto Jesus And Live

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025
     | 368 views

    This message calls believers to fix their eyes on Jesus as the source of salvation, strength, direction, and eternal life, regardless of life’s distractions and challenges.

    LOOK UNTO JESUS AND LIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2, Numbers 21:8-9 Key Verse: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Challenges That A Christian Home May Face Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025
     | 102 views

    A Christian home must stand firm on Christ as its foundation to overcome pressures, preserve godliness, and shine as a light in a dark world.

    CHALLENGES THAT A CHRISTIAN HOME MAY FACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 24:15 Key Verse: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15b) Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 5:21–33, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian home is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choosing The One Needful Thing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 109 views

    This message emphasises the importance of setting spiritual priorities above distractions and focusing on the one thing that truly matters, intimacy with Christ.

    CHOOSING THE ONE NEEDFUL THING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:38-42 Key Verse: “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42, KJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:33, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 3:13-14, Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Word Of Exhortation Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 4, 2025
     | 27 views

    As we continue with the preaching of Paul, he begins to reveal Jesus in a way that the Jews would understand.

    “Word Of Exhortation Pt. 2” Acts 13:26-41 With Paul standing up as was the custom he began his Exhortation - a calling near, summons, (esp. for help), encouragement He spoke of the heritage from Abraham through David and then turned his attention speaking of John the Baptist and Jesus explaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Supreme Gamble

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 1, 2007
     | 2,973 views

    There is no resurrection before there is death

    Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, July 1st, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation 1 Cor 15:51 – 57 Invocation Michael Hollinger *Hymn #553 “Nearer My God to Thee” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #807 “My Country Tis’ of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twelve Can Do's For Life's Can't Do Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    Paul buoys himself and the Phillipians with a promise from God that encompasses twelve can do’s that are antidotes for the poison of "can’t do attitudes":

    Twelve Can Do’s for Life’s Can’t Do Attitudes (Phil 4:13) "I can do everything you ask me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power." (Phil. 4:13 - Living Bible) "I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,326 views

    Spiritual maturity comes not in some “new” teaching, but through a deeper grasp of the cross of Christ.

    Spiritual Maturity 1 Corinthians 3 For those of you who are new, we are in a series called Spiritual Wisdom in a Foolish World, looking at deep roots of our faith. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in ancient Corinth in Greece. The churches there were filled with immature people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Multiply Your Influence 100x Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,747 views

    The parable of the sower is a picture of the seed of the Word of God. There is amazing potential in that seed, but we must provide the right kind of soil for it to grow.

    INTRODUCTION This is the 40th message in the series I call “Parables and Miracles.” The word “parable” means, “to throw alongside.” A parable may be an analogy or metaphor where Jesus lays down a natural truth and then throws a spiritual truth alongside it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Twelve, Part 3

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,948 views

    This is part three of a seven-part series on Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on Andrew and Peter.

    It is amazing isn’t it? Just to be able to see these common men with an uncommon calling. That is what we have been looking at in this series, "The Twelve". We have been looking at twelve men that Jesus selected to be a part of his team, to be a part of his staff, to be a part of those that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's Your Mama? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,354 views

    God promised Abraham that he would have thousands of descendants. Abraham and Sarah showed a lack of faith when they launched the Hagar Solution.

    INTRODUCTION The term “who’s your daddy?” has become a part of our cultural vernacular. My golf buddy, Dean Cagle, yells it every time he makes a long putt, which is more often than I like. In fact, the guys who know Dean know him by that phrase. So, a couple of years ago when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quality Of His Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,754 views

    This passage is the heart of the chapter, and it should be studied in connection with Exodus 24:29-35. Paul did not deny the glory of the Old Testament Law, because in the giving of the Law and the maintaining of the temple and tabernacle services . . . .

    April 28, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.1.b: The Quality of His Ministry. (3:6-11) 2nd Corinthians 3:6-11 (NKJV) 6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,060 views

    2 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-II—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Everybody has a religion—right or wrong!...Everybody has a belief system to which they subscribe—right or wrong. Even atheists have a religion & are religious people. These may be Reluctant to turn, But by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War Horse

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 10, 2020
     | 4,141 views

    This is no kinder garden stuff, brace yourself up for power, we have been listening and watching too much of juicy sermons dripping with honey and candy that we have forgotten to train our hands for war, you are a war horse

    WAR HORSE Zechariah 10:3”My anger is kindled against the shepherds, And I will punish the male goats; For the LORD of hosts has visited His flock, the house of Judah, And will make them like His majestic horse in battle.” Above is the anchor scripture and theme for the seminar - WAR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal