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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Always Go Well Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 2, 2022
     | 2,760 views

    2022 is another challenging critical year with the variant of Omicron. There may be many long-term goals pending, modified, cut short because of the difficulties, defeats, and failures we faced for the last two years due to the Pandemic turning into an endemic living with Corona

    Theme: Always go well Text: Deuteronomy 12:26-32 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Illustration: In the middle of a sermon, a man in the congregation got up and walked outside. The wife went up to the pastor after the sermon to apologize for her husband's rude behavior. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is Truth? A Battle Of Worldviews Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021
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     | 2,923 views

    So I prayed, “Lord, please help me understand my faith.” This led to a journey of discovery and learning that transformed my walk as a Christian.

    I prayed a short prayer one day, as I began my first semester at Liberty University. I knew I loved Jesus, but I didn’t really understand how it fit into everything in my life. I felt like I didn’t really know the full implications of my faith in areas like society, law, personal conduct, history, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Live As A Consistently Growing Christian

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,439 views

    Brass tacks, let's talk practical application. What are the most common practices that underpin a legitimate growing Christian faith? I consider in my own life, how I can be a real, genuine follower of Jesus.

    Brass tacks, let's talk practical application. What are the most common practices that underpin a legitimate growing Christian faith? I consider in my own life, how I can be a real, genuine follower of Jesus. Not just a faker, or a part time believer. What does it look like where the rubber ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    The Nicolaitans And The Synagogue Of Satan Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 18, 2020
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     | 3,673 views

    Two lessons appear within letters to the Churches of Revelation (Asia Minor) to teach us valuable truths to strengthen our faith and resolve to holiness.

    THE BOOK OF REVELATION CONTAINS AN UNMISTAKABLE AND CLEAR MESSAGE TO EACH OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES. THE LETTERS CONTAIN A MIXTURE OF CRITIQUE, COMMENDATION, CRITICISM, EXHORTATION, AND CALLS TO REPENT AND CHANGE. WHETHER IT WAS PRAISE OR REBUKE, ALL THE CHURCHES HEARD THE CHALLENGE TO “LISTEN TO WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Test: You Are At The Wrong House? Who Me?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2020
     | 3,123 views

    Let us conderside the dangers of SELF-DOUBT. Gideon focused on the mess of his day and he refused he was a mighty man of God. Self-doubt is a terrible test that can hinder miracles.

    THE TEST: YOU ARE AT THE WRONG HOUSE? WHO ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you read about the man that told his Momma, I refuse to go to church today? You can’t make me go. The last time I went someone hurt my feelings and they are mad at me and I am mad at them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Trolls And Jesus

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 12, 2020
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     | 4,214 views

    The trolls may pull us down with their words, but we need to rely on his Spirit to win over them.

    The Trolls and Jesus Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have a very interesting text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 22:15-21). Now, let us listen to the text. “The Pharisees went off and plotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Think Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 10, 2019
     | 3,036 views

    When we are discouraged, or we knowingly or unknowingly begin to discourage others, let us stop and take back the control of what we are thinking. Let us think Encouragement

    Think Encouragement Today is Mother’s Day. Thank God for mothers. Without them where would we all have been? It is usual for children to do something special for their mothers on Mother’s day. So this particular mother was delighted when her children told her that she could stay put in bed late ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Deceived

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2019
     | 6,175 views

    Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end.

    Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end. Not One Stone Luke 21:5-6 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Being Thankful For God's Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018
     | 6,825 views

    We are a few days away from Thanksgiving, hopefully a time that we are grateful for the things that God has done for us.

    Being Thankful for God’s Grace Ephesians 5:19, John 4 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we are a few days from Thanksgiving. A time many will gather with family and hopefully give thanks for the things God has done for us. If we just gather and we do not give thanks, it would not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Lesson (S) From Christmas Season

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 7, 2019
     | 4,333 views

    Gleaning lessons' from Christmas season even whilst viewing it from different angles'...

    LESSON(S) FROM CHRISTMAS SEASON Yes… opening ceremony of a grand event (even of the earthly realm) say Olympics signaling the imminent arrival of the exciting sporting action is always celebrated with pomp and gaiety (with special songs thrown into the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be Strong And Work Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2019
     | 12,229 views

    The people were discouraged at the modest structure of the new Temple as they started rebuilding it. God assured them of His presence, His promise, and His power. The future glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.

    Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They rebuilt the altar and started work on the Temple but the local Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged they stopped work for some 16 years. Nothing was done to God’s house while they busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019
     | 6,074 views

    Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

    YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019
     | 4,732 views

    Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

    YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Ask A Hard Thing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2019
     | 7,553 views

    Do we seek the DOUBLE PORTION of God's Spirit? What does the double portion cost? We must consider the lesson of settling for less than the best? Temporal or Eternal? Do we desire the MANTLE OF GOD?

    YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Henson avatar

    True Beauty Protects Vs False Beauty That Destroys

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,649 views

    Beauty and wisdom draw us to Christ. False beauty, the kind that breaks covenants and leads astray, draws us to destruction and death. This is a combination of two Devotional meditations on Proverbs 2:9-15 & 16-18

    Proverbs 2 9. then you will understand right and justice and equity and everything good. 10. when wisdom comes into your heart, and knowledge into your soul, it’s delightful (beautiful); 11. good plans will keep you; understanding will guard you, 12. to keep you from the evil person who ...read more

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