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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Hezekiah Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 3, 2023
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     | 4,418 views

    Hezekiah was an interesting fellow. On one hand, he was faithful and he trusted God. On the other hand, when given the opportunity to bring glory to God, he chose, instead, to bring glory to himself, with tragic consequences.

    March 04, 2023 Like Israel, Judah had 20 rulers: 19 kings and 1 queen. 12 were unfaithful - 3 had mixed results – only 5 did right. We begin today with the death of Ahaziah at the hand of Jehu. Upon his death, his mother, Athaliah, daughter of Ahab, declared herself queen of Judah then ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Concerning Christ And The Church.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 11, 2023
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    The whole Psalm.

    CONCERNING CHRIST AND THE CHURCH. Psalm 45:1-17. The mysterious word in the title of this Psalm, ‘Shoshannim’, may refer to a six-stringed instrument, or to the scattering of roses or lilies around the nuptial bed: what we might call confetti today. The word ‘Maschil’ may be a musical reference, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Everything For The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 7, 2022
     | 3,243 views

    Paul set two principles for the conduct of Christians: (1) Seek the good of others, and (2) seek to glorify God in everything we do.

    1 Cor 10:23-11:1 Do Everything for the Glory of God Finally, we have come to the end of the discussion on eating food offered to idols and the need to exercise self-control and not stumble another. • Paul wants the Corinthians to watch our conduct so that everything can be done to the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Come Together As One Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2022
     | 2,662 views

    The church comes together as one in the Lord's Supper, with no distinction of class or race, no division or faction. We remember not just our redeemed relationship with Christ but also with one another. The Lord's Supper is a corporate witness.

    1 Cor 11:17-34 - We Come Together as One From 1 Cor 11-14 Paul addresses the conduct of the Corinthians when they come together for worship. • 1 Cor 11:2-14 Keeping to Good Traditions • 1 Cor 11:17-34 Observing the Lord’s Supper • 1 Cor 12:1-14:40 Using of the Spiritual Gifts Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In The Mean Time...

    Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022
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    God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

    Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 6 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
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    There'll be great comfort in Israel's restoration. We have terms like "everlasting joy" and "joyful shouting" as the redeemed return to Zion, Messiah welcomes these as they arrive with, "Here I am". They'll know, peace, happiness and salvation.

    THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 6 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH We begin Part 6 and continue in the book of Isaiah looking at more scriptures dealing with the future restoration of Israel. I hope you can catch the great joy this will be to the Jews when the Lord calls His earthly people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfect Peace.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022
     | 1,869 views

    Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.”If there is one word that could be s tamped over our times, it is the word, fear.

    Perfect Peace. Isaiah 26:3-4NIV Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.” If there is one word that could be stamped over our times, it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Suddenly.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 25, 2022
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     | 4,443 views

    —Charles Spurgeon, “Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without the wind, branches without sap, and like coals without fire, we are useless.”

    Suddenly. Acts 2:1-8TPT One man stated, There is no comparison between the power of satan and the power of the Holy Spirit in you. The power of satan is like a little firecracker while the power of the Holy Spirit inside of you is like a nuclear bomb! —Charles Spurgeon, “Without the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Than Just Sending Cards Or Giving Chocolates And Flowers

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 12, 2022
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     | 3,432 views

    Americans spent $21 billion on Valentine's Day in 2021 to send cards or buy chocolates and flowers for their loved ones. God wants us to show our love more than that. As Christ always loves us, He wants us to love others every day!

    Opening: A husband always carried a photo of his wife in his wallet. Whenever he faced a difficult situation, he opened his wallet and saw the picture of his wife. When his friends saw what he did, they said, "You love your wife so much, don't you?" He replied, "When I saw my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Woman After God’s Heart.

    Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2022
     | 16,248 views

    The goal of God for women is to make us women after his heart. Women are very special and unique to God indeed.

    This article is to encourage women and celebrate the amazing role they place in society. I pray that as you read this article, you will become known as a woman who partnered with God to birth heaven on earth. Our case study is Anna the Prophetess. Why is she our reference point? What can we learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guard Your Heart (February 13, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022
     | 3,100 views

    Judahs’ sins were engraved on the tablets of their hearts (Jeremiah 17:1). What sins would be engraved on our hearts? Their sin was idolatrous because they were putting faith in mere mortals rather than God. How are we any different today?

    GUARD YOUR HEART Text: Jeremiah 17:5 - 10 Jeremiah 17: 5 - 10 Thus says the LORD: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the LORD.  (6)  They shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when relief comes. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Rescue Me.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 10, 2022
     | 1,913 views

    Our identity is meant to be entirely focused in Christ Jesus, and Christ Jesus alone. Any identity outside of the Lord Jesus Christ promotes shipwreck.

    Rescue Me. Colossians 1:13-14AMP Our identity is meant to be entirely focused in Christ Jesus, and Christ Jesus alone. Any identity outside of the Lord Jesus Christ promotes shipwreck. Our identity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Worldliness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 29, 2025
     | 346 views

    One of the greatest challenges confronting the modern believer is the subtle pull of worldliness. In every generation, the spirit of the world seeks to compete with the Spirit of God for the attention, affection, and loyalty of the believer.

    THE COST OF WORLDLINESS – Why Friendship with the World is Enmity with God By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:4 “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Rights Are Wrong

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 29, 2025
     | 84 views

    Just because you have a right to do something doesn't mean that it is right for you to do it.

    Just because our Scripture reading for this week was 1 Kings doesn't mean that it was easy to decide what to preach on. It's so full of illustrations of the use and misuse of power that I could probably spend the whole month before moving on to 2 Kings, which is just as rich with examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Won't Complain PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 902 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to live without grumbling or arguing, surrendering selfishness, finding satisfaction in service, and strengthening spiritual stamina through the Holy Spirit.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering. It's truly a privilege to stand before you today, as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a beautiful Sunday, isn't it? A day the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. It's a day to reflect on our ...read more

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