Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    It's Harvest Time

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,575 views

    This sermon urges all Christians not to delay soul-winning activities. Now is the time to introduce Christ to people all over the world

    John 4:35-37 speaks of Jesus response to His disciples who marveled at Him after He spoke with the woman at the well. In verse 35 Jesus made them realize that we often think and say that harvest time is still in the future, but the truth is that the time of harvest is now. Go ahead, say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Ark, Anger, And Acceptance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2010
     | 5,608 views

    We who are successful want instant gratification, but must know that God’s timing may be different, and that it is important to do something that enables others to succeed. In prayer we learn that we are accepted and so our efforts have meaning.

    Success brings with it its own set of problems. If you get used to being successful, you soon expect it, and then if it eludes you, that can be very hard to take. I know that I am speaking this morning to reasonably successful people, by and large. Most of you, when you face a challenge, are able ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011
     | 3,765 views

    Second message in a series through Colossians

    OPEN: So last week we started our journey through this wonderful book named Colossians. And I've got to tell you this is an absolutely wonderful passage of Scripture to dwell on. - Get a handle on this book and it will produce in you that which God has planned for you. It will grow on you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Noise

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,386 views

    God meticulously works out every single aspect necessary for your life. If you trust Him, there would be no flaws, no confusion and no delays!

    No noise! 1 King 6:7 “And the temple, when it was being built, was built with stone finished at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.” God meticulously works out every single aspect necessary for your life. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Toxic Living

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.

    Opening illustration: Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Four Days Late

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2021
     | 6,239 views

    When Christ delays answering our pleas, how shall we respond? God is merciful, even when it appears that Heaven in silent.

    “Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 211 views

    Life often brings seasons of pain, delay, and uncertainty, but as believers, we are never without hope. Hope is our anchor in the storms of life.

    HOPE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 42:11, Lamentations 3:21-23, Hebrews 6:19, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Edmondson avatar

    Stupid Mistakes People Make With Their Money Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    We have a tendency of doing stupid things with our money. Here are just a few.

    Stupid Mistakes People Make With Their Money Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 1 For those of you that have been at our church for some time, there is no need to make this disclaimer, its really for those who are not regular attenders here. Whenever we talk about money at our church, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Balancing The Books

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 2, 2019
     | 7,766 views

    Where is God’s justice and judgement? Why does God delay His judgment? Why doesn’t He vindicate His people now? Is He unable to, or does He not care? Some had seized on the ‘delay’ in the appearance of God’s judgment as an excuse to ignore or reject the idea of God’s judgment.

    A Study of the Book of 2 Thessalonians “Balancing the Books!” 2 Thess. 1:5-12 Does it pay to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Covid Revival

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 25, 2020
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     | 5,392 views

    As horrible as this pandemic it, it may well be the eye salve to allow the Church to see the path back to its real mission.

    Jonah 3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 2 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Time To Seek The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 249 views

    We are in a critical hour—an hour when the true worshippers must rise and seek the face of God. Revival will not come to those who are passive, distracted, or indifferent. It will come to those who cry out, break up their fallow ground, live in righteousness, and seek the Lord with all their hearts.

    THE TIME TO SEEK THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 10:12 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalm 63:1-2, Jeremiah 29:13, Amos 5:4, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: We are living in a generation distracted by pleasures, pursuits, and pressures. Yet, in the midst of all this noise, God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Tackling Temptations Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,969 views

    The third in a series walking through the book of James. This message deals with the issue of temptation, and how to grow in our ability to have victory over it.

    (EARLY IN THE SERVICE) I need all children, ages 4 through 10 who like marshmallows to come up here. Okay kids. This is the deal. I have a marshmallow for you. And I’m going to ask you to take this back to your seat, and hold on to it for a little while. Now, if you can hold on to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Giving Up Billy Mcfarland

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 1, 2010
     | 3,334 views

    a sermon on sacrifice

    Giving Up Billy McFarland A sermon on sacrifice TCF Sermon August 8, 2010 When I was about five years old, I lived in Pittsburgh, PA, where I was born. We lived in one of those classic eastern row houses - you know, where the houses are all attached to each other kind of like a duplex, except ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,910 views

    Four times the words formed on David’s lips—“How long?” Pursued relentlessly by Saul, David wondered what was delaying the chariot of God.

    March 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Psalm 13 (NKJV) 1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Come To Jesus Now, Tomorrow Might Be Too Late

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025
     | 321 views

    Salvation is an urgent decision. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, and delaying may lead to eternal loss. Jesus is calling you today to surrender your life to Him.

    COME TO JESUS NOW, TOMORROW MIGHT BE TOO LATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 6:2 "For He says, ‘In the time of my favour I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favour, now is the day of salvation." Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God