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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Filling A Fatigued Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,374 views

    The times in which we live are consuming our energy. There are ways to renew and revive an active faith, beginning with a focus on Jesus.

    1. Are you also feeling the fatigue that is associated with this time in which we are living? a. A few months ago streaming church services at home seemed to be the thing to do – if you are still streaming, how are you doing? b. How is “Sheltering in place” affecting you? Are you tired and tired of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
     | 7,934 views

    Being prepared for the coming of Christ

    LUKE 12:39-40 “ARE YOU READY? A) The word that I want to emphasize in this message is the word “ready.” * And the question that I want to ask you is this, “ARE YOU READY?” B) To be ready is to be available, and this is the attitude which we as Christians should adopt. * We should be ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationship Vs. Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,075 views

    ’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

    Relationship vs. Fellowship When God created humanity, He had two overarching purpose in mind: Relation and Fellowship. There is much confusion about these two terms, if you can grasp the truth of these two simple thoughts, you will be more firmly grounded in your intimacy with God. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025
     | 196 views

    Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

    The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Be Ready To Defend Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 643 views

    The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. Our faith should not only be lived out but also defended with wisdom and grace.

    Go! And Be Ready to Defend Your Faith Introduction: A Call to Stand Firm The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT) instructs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pleasingly Serve Him Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2021
     | 2,084 views

    The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a Farmer. These three professionals are involved in their field of work with an interest and involvement. They had done their duties pleasingly.

    Theme: Pleasingly Serve HIM Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Introduction: The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a Farmer. These three professionals are involved in their field of work with an interest and involvement. They had done their duties ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Live Everyday Fearlessly Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 24, 2021
     | 2,799 views

    We have 365 days in a calendar year. The phrase “do not be afraid” is written 365 times in the Bible. That's a daily reminder from God to live every day fearlessly.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 008 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. Luke 1:30-31 LIVE EVERYDAY FEARLESSLY We have 365 days in a calendar ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Is A Religious Sinner? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,105 views

    Here, the Gentiles are the individuals who sin, are separated from the law, while the Jews are the people who sin while under the law.

    Romans 2:17-29 depicts two groups of individuals, with an accentuation on the way in which their transgression connects with their insight into God's composed Law for the country of Israel. Here, the Gentiles are the individuals who sin, are separated from the law, while the Jews are the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ungodly Division

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 13, 2023
     | 1,397 views

    If there are not doctrinal issues, 99% of divisions are ungodly.

    Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Relevance Of Saint Ignatius In The Contemporary World Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 821 views

    The teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are still applicable today, providing ageless insight and direction for anyone looking for connection, meaning, and purpose in a world that is always evolving.

    The Relevance of Saint Ignatius in the Contemporary World Intro: The teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are still applicable today, providing ageless insight and direction for anyone looking for connection, meaning, and purpose in a world that is always evolving. Scripture Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Wisdom Of God

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024
     | 765 views

    Imagine you are walking down a beach and stumble an unusual looking bottle. You pick it up and poof, there is smoke and when it clears there is a Genie before you.

    Wisdom of God 1) Ps: 126 2) 1 Kings 3:1-28 3) James 3:13-18 Imagine you are walking down a beach and stumble an unusual looking bottle. You pick it up and poof, there is smoke and when it clears there is a Genie before you. You could be granted any wish, you just ask for it. What would you ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Exempted For Dominion Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 5, 2025
     | 150 views

    Dominion is the believer’s covenant heritage in Christ, and through divine exemption, we are empowered to reign in life above sin, oppression, and satanic forces.

    EXEMPTED FOR DOMINION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:26-28 Key Verse: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Exemption By Covenant Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 5, 2025
     | 151 views

    Divine exemption is guaranteed to those who are in covenant relationship with God, for His covenant is sure, unbreakable, and everlasting.

    EXEMPTION BY COVENANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:1-9 Key Verse: “And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.” (Genesis 17:7) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Strife, Seditions, Heresies

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2024
     | 750 views

    Common sins that are almost expected and accepted.

    Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Destinies Are At Risk Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 143 views

    When destinies are at risk, God always raises voices to speak up, stir action, and restore order.

    WHEN DESTINIES ARE AT RISK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 1:1-53 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7; Ecclesiastes 10:5-7; Isaiah 46:10; Revelation 3:7; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: The opening chapter of 1 Kings paints a scene of political unrest and family intrigue in the twilight of King ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God