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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Relentless Quizzer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    God wants us to be both discerning and selectivist as a matter of habit.

    The Relentless Quizzer (I Thessalonians 5:21-22) Intro 1. The hardest courses I took during my time at Moody Bible Institute was New Testament Greek, 16 hours, 4 courses. 2. One of my teachers was Mr. Wise and Greek quizzes: I think it was 14 days in a row. 3. In some ways, God calls us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letter To The Preacher

    Contributed by Olafenwa John Ishola on Dec 30, 2013
     | 3,600 views

    A message to those who have taken it upon themselves to spread the word of God.

    He died on the cross of Calvary for our sins and the third day, He rose up again. Before ascending to heaven, He gave a charge to all his disciples and that charge became the last commandment of God. It is written in Matthew 28: 18 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of Daily Devotion

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 500 views

    In a world filled with distractions and spiritual dryness, daily devotion is like fresh manna for the soul. It is the consistent, intentional practice of seeking God's face through prayer, worship, and the study of His Word.

    THE POWER OF DAILY DEVOTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 119:105 Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:8, Mark 1:35, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 50:4, Matthew 6:6 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with distractions and spiritual dryness, daily devotion is like fresh manna for the soul. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Is The Last Hour - The Wicked One Comes! Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019
     | 3,292 views

    It is the last hour!

    Introduction: In Disguise It is often difficult to understand why people give in to certain temptations. From our vantage point, their problem should be easy to handle. We may even wonder how Adam and Eve could have been so foolish as to have thrown aside all that God had given them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust God And Close The Book

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2016
     | 5,145 views

    often times in life and ministry there is nothing you can do, it is out of our hands... THEN WE MUST TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK.

    THERE IS A TIME FOR US TO CLOSE THE BOOK AND TRUST GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We need to learn THE APPLAUSE OF MEN IS SO SHALLOW AND SO VAIN. Applause is vanity? It fades so quickly. We call Jesus' 7th entry into Jerusalem the TRIPUMPAL ENTRY. They were applauding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fighting Against The Adversaries Of Greater Tomorrow

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 26, 2025
     | 294 views

    Every man or woman destined for greatness must confront and overcome adversaries that seek to hinder divine advancement.

    FIGHTING AGAINST THE ADVERSARIES OF GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 4:1-9 Key Verse: “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.” — Nehemiah 4:9 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 16:9; 1 Peter 5:8-9; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Dark Night Of The Soul Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2022
     | 3,213 views

    In this “Dark Night of the Soul” we see the relationship between prayer and action through three things: Through 1) His Sorrow Matthew 26:36–38), 2) His Supplication (Matthew 26:39–45a), and 3) His Strength (Matthew 26:45b-46).

    Matthew 26:36-46. [36] Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. [38] Then he said to them, "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Joseph - The Hero That Ran Away Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 25,286 views

    We often think of heroes as those who run to the fight... but often heroes are those who engage in "organized retreats".

    OPEN: One of my favorite stories from Revolutionary war involves the "Battle of the Cowpens". Toward the end of the Revolutionary war, the British General Cornwallis had captured Savannah, Charleston and Camden in South Carolina - and in the process he had defeated and imprisoned much of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,194 views

    For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

    THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Woman, The Child And The Dragon Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    Week 28 in a Wednesday evening study

    WEEK 28 “The Woman, the Child and the Dragon” Date: February 12, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 12:1-6 Introduction Chapters 12 & 13 introduce us to the 3 key characters in the unfolding of the last half of the Tribulation. They are: The dragon- Satan The false Christ The false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week 28 "The Woman, The Child And The Dragon" Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    Week 28 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 28 “The Woman, the Child and the Dragon” Date: February 12, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 12:1-6 Introduction Chapters 12 & 13 introduce us to the 3 key characters in the unfolding of the last half of the Tribulation. They are: The dragon- Satan The false Christ The false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Foundation Built On?

    Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,249 views

    This sermon deals with the very foundation of Christianity.

    What is your foundation built on? Luke 6: 47-49 (47)Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: (48) He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Helmet Of Salavtion

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    What is the Helmet of Salvation and how to put it on?

    Title: The Helmet of Salavtion Text: Ephesians 6:17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, Introduction This morning I will be sharing with you on the Helmet of Salvation. The Roman soldier’s helmets were made of thick leather covered with metal plates, and others were of heavy moulded or beaten ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forget The Things Of The Past Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,111 views

    A sermon on how a believers are expected to move forward... forget the things of the past and finish the race.

    “Forget the Things of the Past” Philippians 3:12-13 (ESV) Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Longer Orphans Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 1, 2018
     | 21,247 views

    The Risen Christ empowers us to change. The change of condition demands a change of conduct.

    Researching your family tree can be a fun and rewarding hobby. For one Minnesota man, it was a life-changing experience. Marty Johnson knew he was the product of two young college students who had a brief affair. Neither parent was prepared to deal with raising a child, so Johnson was given up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other