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  • Robert Irvine avatar

    Masturbation, The Spiritual Battle Against The Flesh

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 24, 2024
     | 3,338 views

    Some say that the Bible does not mention masturbation or self-gratification or “solo sex,” as it’s sometimes called. They say that it is silent on the subject and that the Bible does not state whether or not masturbation is a sin.

    I was asked about masturbation and what I thought of it. He then offered up, “Why is masturbation classed as a sin?” “I’m on Christian sites where people are saying that it’s all wrong and that you shouldn’t being stuff like that but surely God wants us to love either with a partner or ourself.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Desire Tomatoes Or Oak Trees? Patience?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,773 views

    Let us study persistence and patience. One of the problems in the church is impatience. Russia thinks in terms of decades. China thinks in terms of centuries. The church expects instant gratification and overnight success.

    DO WE WANT TOMATOES OR OAK TREES… GET UP AND TRY AGAIN?! A GOOD TEAM: PERSISTENCE AND PATIENCE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You can have tomatoes in one season. A mighty oak is just a nut that stood its ground for decades! TEXT: Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,404 views

    Sin is powerful and deceptive and will hold a tight reign on you, but we can overcome

    “The Power of Sin” Introduction: Does anyone struggle to live the Christian life? Do you ever look at the Scriptures and see that your life just doesn’t match? Do you ever wonder if the Christian life really can work? Do ever feel like you do things that you really do not want to do? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying In The Interval

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,251 views

    Sometimes when we pray the answer is delayed. This message explores the interaction between prayer and angels.

    Daniel 10:9-14 KJV Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. [10] And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. [11] And he said unto me, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking Barriers With Favour

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 330 views

    Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance.

    BREAKING BARRIERS WITH FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12, Exodus 3:21, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Proverbs 3:3–4 INTRODUCTION: Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Destroys Yokes Of Limitation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025
     | 313 views

    Yokes of limitation are real, but they are not final. They may delay, oppress, or restrict, but they cannot outlast the power of God.

    THE GOD WHO DESTROYS YOKES OF LIMITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:1, Psalm 107:14-16, Judges 6:1-16, Luke 13:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Limitations are invisible boundaries that prevent people from fulfilling their divine destiny. These yokes come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Repent Or Perish

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
     | 507 views

    Now is the time to turn to God. Tomorrow is not promised, and delayed repentance can lead to eternal regret.

    REPENT OR PERISH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 13:1-9 "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." – Luke 13:3 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 18:30-32, Acts 17:30-31, 2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 3:8-10, Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: Repentance is a central ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Man Of God Who Poisoned The Church

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Apr 24, 2017
     | 11,570 views

    No One Enriches Hell More Than False Pastors. And as Christ delays, they increase more and more.

    2 KINGS 4:38-41 38 Elisha returned to Gilgal and there was a famine in that region. While the company of the prophets was meeting with him, he said to his servant, “Put on the large pot and cook some stew for these prophets.” 39 One of them went out into the fields to gather herbs and found a wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why We Are Not Healed (Outline)

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    God can and often heals, but not all are healed. Indeed healing is just delaying the ultimate healing.

    II Chronicles 7:14 Proposition: You must allow God to be GOD! (Let Him be all that He can be!) I. Because of our sin. A. John 5:1-3, 14 Impotent man. Acts 5 Ananias & Sapphira B. II Chron. 21: 9-20 Jehoram 18,19 (Idolatry - bowels fell out) Isa 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Blocker: But What God Has For You, Is Still Coming!

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 6, 2025
     | 1,660 views

    The devil may delay what God has declared—but he cannot deny it.

    Text: Daniel 10:1–21 (Key Verses: 12–13) Here we have a glimpse into an Unseen War Daniel 10 pulls back the curtain on a reality many believers overlook: the spiritual realm is real, active, and contested. It reveals a world where angels and demons battle over nations, destinies, and divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Turns Setbacks Into Platforms For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 64 views

    God can transform every difficulty, delay, or disappointment into an opportunity for greater testimony and ministry impact.

    GOD TURNS SETBACKS INTO PLATFORMS FOR MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 28:1-10 Key Verse: “Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.” — Acts 28:10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28; Philippians 1:12; Genesis 50:20; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Saints Don't Stop Praying

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,463 views

    Whenever believers are depressed over life's situations, those are good times to enter the sanctuary of God.

    SAINTS DON'T STOP PRAYING Luke 18:1 The old Saints use to sing a song in the church titled " Saints Don't Stop Praying" recently made popular by the late Bishop G.E.Patterson the words to this song are below: Saints don't stop praying for the Lord is nigh Don't stop praying He'll hear your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Disappointments May Be His Appointments Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 7 ratings
     | 32,738 views

    The story of Jairus teaches us that when we face grief, we never should never lose sight of the fact that Jesus gives hope whenever there is death.

    INTRODUCTION In the past few miracles we’ve seen that Jesus has power over danger. He calmed the scary storm. He has power over demons; He transformed a scary man. Jesus has power over disease; He healed the woman with the scary sickness. In this miracle we’re going to see that Jesus has power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Late-Coming And Irregular Church Attendance

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
     | 580 views

    God ordained the gathering of believers for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Church attendance is not optional for serious Christians; it is a divine instruction and a spiritual necessity.

    THE DANGER OF LATE-COMING AND IRREGULAR CHURCH ATTENDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 122:1, Luke 4:16, Acts 2:42, Proverbs 8:17, Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION: God ordained the gathering of believers for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hindrances To Divine Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 440 views

    There are spiritual, behavioural, and environmental factors that can hinder the flow of divine increase. Recognising these hindrances is crucial if we want to walk fully in God’s blessings.

    HINDRANCES TO DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:4 Supporting Texts: Haggai 1:5-7, Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:12, Matthew 13:58, Deuteronomy 28:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is God’s will for His people. He delights in blessing His children and causing them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God