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  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    Look Who's In The White House

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    AMERICA HAS WITNESSED ONE OF ITS MOST HISTORICAL MOMENTS WITH THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA. OBAMA’S RISE IS NOT METORIC, BUT DIVINE.

    LOOK WHO’S IN THE WHITE HOUSE GENESIS 41:37-41 BETTY WRIGHT – NO PAIN, NO GAIN PAIN – INTERWOVEN – FABRIC OF SUCCESS STORY OF SUCCESS, PAGES HIGHLIGHTED IN PAIN GENESIS 35:16-20 (JACOB & FAMILY – BETHEL TO BETHELHEM, WIFE RACHEL . . . BEN-ONI (SON OF MY SORROW) BENJAMIN (SON OF MY RIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will You Desert Him? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,748 views

    In the moment of conflict, his disciples deserted him. But Jesus wasn’t alone at the cross. John tells us of others who were there.

    - What Will You Do With Jesus? - Will You Desert Him? Introduction John 19:28-30 - the last moments of Jesus’ life. 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chasing David

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,599 views

    At first Saul loved David, until he started seeing him as a threat to his throne. And from that moment he plotted to kill him.

    CHASING DAVID "5 So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved wisely. And Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul’s servants. 6 Now it had happened as they were coming home, when David was returning from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Marching Orders (A Father's Day Sermon, June 15, 2014).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 1,879 views

    This was indeed another significant moment in Jesus’ journey with His disciples because of the commission that He gave them. This is what we call that Great Commission.

    GOD’S MARCHING ORDERS Text: Matthew 28:16 – 20 During the week of Easter, we were watching some of the Easter movies that they had on a network known as Up (for uplifting). One of the movies (I think it was a movie called “Barabbas,” if I am not mistaken) portrays Jesus in the Garden of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Belief In Afterlife And The Ascension Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 24, 2020
     | 2,111 views

    If the Harvard professor really believes that his existence is extinguished at the moment of death, what does he make of today’s solemn feast of the Ascension?

    Ascension Sunday 2020 What if you see? Recently, a prominent obviously atheist Harvard professor tweeted, “belief in an afterlife is a malignant delusion, since it devalues actual lives and discourages action that would make them longer, safer, and happier.” The problem with such a statement, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Stop Building A Case Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,706 views

    One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment when you learn how to stop privately building a case against your wife.

    Constructing the Case One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment when you learn how to stop privately building a case against your wife. Most men will admit that they have a negative sentiment or a privately held cynical belief about their wives. And these don’t just pop up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015
     | 8,863 views

    Love must be supernatural. In other words, it must be demonstrated in the worse possible moments to the most unworthy subjects, when we feel the worse. Or it is not of God.

    The Power of Love Ephesians 3:14-19 Corrie Ten Boom in the book, Reflections of god’s Glory (page 69), wrote, “In Africa a man came to a meeting with bandaged hands. I asked him how he had been injured. He said, “My neighbor’s straw roof was on fire; I helped him to put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimacy With The Father

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 31, 2013
     | 7,917 views

    The worlds definition of intimacy is not the same as God's. Intimacy means creating an authentic connection. It has more to do with shared moments than sexual interactions.

    PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Today we are going to talk about intimacy. The meaning of intimacy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have You Seen My Joy?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,615 views

    What happened to the joy and the passion? It may have not seemed like this, but the devil started trying to steal them, the very moment of your salvation!

    Have you seen my Joy? Illus. By Chris Jordan A little girl once went to visit her grandmother in the country. Things were fine until Sunday. This lady went to a very old-fashioned church that kept the Sabbath by forbidding all work, fun, playing. The little girl woke up Sunday and started right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where To Look When It Hurts The Most?

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,679 views

    In our darkness moment when earth has no answer; we must always look up to Christ who is seated at the right hand of God.

    I. Look with Focus into Heaven.( Stephen looked steadfastly to heaven). II . Look at an Opened Heaven. (He saw the heaven opened) III.. Look at the Glory or Presence of God.(He saw the Glory of God) IV. Look at Jesus Standing at Attention. (He saw Jesus Standing on the right side of God) V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Speaks Of The Essence Of His Love

    Contributed by John White on Aug 17, 2018
     | 7,449 views

    The essential nature of a child of God and a follower of Jesus Christ is love. This is the essence of the statement made by our Savior on that momentous night before His crucifixion.

    Jesus Speaks Of The Essence Of His Love JOHN 13:34-35 " A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." The essential nature of a child of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 5, 2025
     | 275 views

    John’s Gospel. Here, we encounter a mesmerizing moment of devotion, a simple yet profound act of love performed by Mary, the sister of Lazarus

    Beloved family , grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather this sacred morning to partake in communion, I invite you to immerse yourselves in the rich, poignant story found in the twelfth chapter of John’s Gospel. Here, we encounter a mesmerizing moment of devotion, a simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Waiting On God’s Timing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 342 views

    Waiting on God’s timing is not easy, but it is essential. Saul's story teaches us that a moment of impatience can undo a lifetime of calling.

    WAITING ON GOD’S TIMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Habakkuk 2:3, Lamentations 3:25-26 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest tests of spiritual maturity is the ability to wait on God’s timing. In a world driven by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shame, Slander, And The Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 134 views

    This chapter reminds us that even in moments of shame and slander, God remains in control. People may plot, accuse, and betray, but the purposes of God will not be thwarted.

    SHAME, SLANDER, AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 16:1-23 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 3:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Genesis 50:20 INTRODUCTION: As David fled Jerusalem during Absalom’s rebellion, he encountered betrayal, false ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Personal Call To Communion Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025
     | 294 views

    Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake:

    Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake: 1. Communion is an Invitation, Not Just an Ordinance Often overlooked is that Jesus didn’t just institute communion—He invited ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God