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  • David Tack avatar

    Abraham's Hope, Perfected In God

    Contributed by David Tack on Apr 3, 2024
     | 811 views

    How is a lost person, being dead in sin, to cross over into a state of being made alive? By embracing Abraham's mind set, found in Romans 4:18.... transitioning from a SELF-hope [impossibility] to a GOD-hope [expectation]!

    OUR TEXT Abraham’s Hope in God, Perfected in God Romans 4: 18, 20-22. [Abraham] (18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken [Gen 15], So shall thy seed [offspring] be…. Picking up in vs (20) He staggered not at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Vine

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023
     | 1,763 views

    The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

    The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sermon – When Deception Seems To Be The Order Of The Day

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 5, 2025
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    Truth has become confusing at best or a matter of interpretation at worst. Deception is the order of the day in our world today. David finds himself surrounded by deception. Let's learn form his plan of action.

    Sermon – When Deception Seems To Be The Order of the Day Scripture - Psalm 12:1-2 “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3-4 May the Lord cut off ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Government Of The Promised Son, Part 2 (Isaiah 11:1-9)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 6, 2024
     | 618 views

    Isaiah presents a series of prophecies that pertain to the person and role of God's Messiah. In Chapter 11:1-9, he describes the character of the future kingdom where the creation will live at peace.

    "THERE shall come forth a Root from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of its roots. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. His delight is in the fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
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    In today’s world, many Christians are like Lot’s wife—divided in their commitment to God, longing for the pleasures of the world while trying to walk the path of righteousness. The story of Lot’s wife teaches us about the dangers of spiritual complacency, disobedience, and attachment to the past.

    REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:32 "Remember Lot’s wife." Supporting Texts: Genesis 19:15-26, Matthew 24:37-39, Hebrews 10:38-39, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Peter 2:6-9 INTRODUCTION The warning given by Jesus in Luke 17:32 is one of the shortest yet most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Jehu Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
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    Jehu was an instrument of God’s judgment, fulfilling prophecy and cleansing Israel of Baal worship. However, his partial obedience and reliance on violence tainted his legacy.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JEHU – KING WHO DESTROYED AHAB’S HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 10:28 "Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel." Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 9:1-37, 2 Kings 10:1-36, Hosea 1:4, 1 Kings 19:16-17 INTRODUCTION Jehu was a military commander anointed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,294 views

    The importance of obedience to God, the promise of His presence in our lives, and the cost of disobedience, using the story of Elijah and Elisha from 2 Kings 2:1-12.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of 2 Kings 2:1-12. Let me read this passage for us: [Read passage] As C.S. Lewis once wisely said, "Obedience is the road to freedom, humility the road to pleasure, unity the road to personality." Let's pray: Dear Lord, we ask You to ...read more

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    Breakthrough Insights Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 12, 2020
     | 8,512 views

    In 2020 we are looking for a Breakthrough in our lives – a breakthrough from Covid 19, from divisive politics, from societal division and dissension in our society – but to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 – 20 vision into the spiritual realm and see through God’s eyes.

    Video Transitions: Video 1: Story behind the song God of the Breakthrough! Sermon: Breakthrough insights! Series: Breakthrough 2020! Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for a Breakthrough in our lives – a breakthrough from Covid 19, from divisive politics, from societal division and dissension in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Asa's 50-Word Prayer

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 16,122 views

    Asa's one verse prayer consisting of 50 words teaches us valuable lessons about proper prayer.

    “Asa’s 50-Word Prayer” 2 Chronicles 14:2-12 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - 2 Chron. 14:2-12 B. When we are overwhelmed by circumstances, and there seems no way out, what should we do? C. In our text we learn about “Asa’s Prayer” during just such a time. D. Asa was the 3rd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 12,506 views

    Truth Sets you free!

    FREEDOM John 8:31-32 KJV "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." On July 4th we celebrate the birth of a free nation. Our founding fathers recognized that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Declaration Of Dependence

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 484 ratings
     | 22,781 views

    We celebrate our independence from foreign rule on July 4th, but let us also celebrate our dependence upon God!

    A Declaration of Dependence Ps 33:10-22 10 The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. 11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 21,029 views

    God has given us His wonderful grace and that is simply amazing

    Amazing Grace Titus 2:11-14 Introduction When Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, he was stopped by a policeman and charged with speeding. Graham admitted his quilt, but was told by the officer that he would have to appear in court. The judge asked, "Guilty, or not guilty?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In The Light Of The Lord

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    Darkness can hide a lot of things, but it cannot remove the one thing we need to have taken away...a guilty conscience.

    1The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 3And many people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Perhaps We Are Too Comfortable.

    Contributed by Jesse Kipper on May 19, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,236 views

    Perhaps we are too comfortable to share the Holy Spirit with others. First preached at Arley United Methodist Church.

    Our scripture about Pentecost can be broken down into three parts: the Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples, the reaction of the Jews in Jerusalem, and Peter’s response to the Jews. Pentecost was held seven weeks or fifty days after Passover and was a celebration of the Ten Commandments being ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stewardship Requires Tithing Series

    Contributed by Bob Groves on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 284 ratings
     | 19,579 views

    This sermon encourages believers to tithe and give offerings to the work of the lord to fulfil the vision of the church.

    Prov. 3:5-10 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to your navel, and marrow to your bones. Honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal