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  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Do Not Limit The Holy One Of Israel (Part 4): Fear Is A Spirit That Limits Our Dependence On God In Times Of Trouble (Teach)

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
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    Biologists say fear is the first & only universal emotion expressed in man and animals. We come into this world stamped with fear and those fears are multiplied as we grow. 365 “Fears Nots” are mentioned in the Bible. So how do we overcome destructive fear & trust God for breakthroughs?

    DO NOT LIMIT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 4): FEAR IS A SPIRIT THAT LIMITS OUR DEPENDENCE ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE (TEACH) 1. 1 Samuel 28: 3 Now Samuel had died, and all Israel had lamented for him and buried him in Ramah, in his own city. And Saul had put the mediums and the spiritists out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 7 - Wait On God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 24, 2024
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    Are we waiting on God for His timing in every area of our lives? If we do not listen to God, wait on Him, and allow the Spirit of God to lead us every day we can make decisions that we will regret later.

    We read in Genesis 12:4, When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him. (GNB) When Abram was seventy five years old, in obedience to what the Lord told him to do, he departed from Haran. When God spoke to Abram, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    The "Now’s” Of The Bible

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
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    The little word "now" is a very interesting word. The word means, "at the present moment of time; or without any further delay." The Holy Spirit moved the writers and translators of the Bible to use that little word quite often throughout the Bible.

    Intro: The little word "now" is a very interesting word. The word means, "at the present moment of time; or without any further delay." The Holy Spirit moved the writers and translators of the Bible to use that little word quite often throughout the Bible. The word “now” is used exactly 1355 times ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Urgency Of His Mission And Ours Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 3, 2007
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    This is the final sermon in a series based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with that of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:18-19. The mission calls of immediate obedience without delay.

    The Urgency of His Mission and Ours --Luke 4:14-21 and II Corinthians 6:1-2 As we have discovered, our Lord clearly defines His mission in Luke 4:18-19. Four points stand out. Just as Jesus did, we His Church must: 1. Bring good news to the poor 2. Proclaim release to the captives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    Relentless For Justice

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 22, 2009
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    Will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. -Luke 18:7,8 (NRSV)

    Relentless for Justice Read Luke 18:1-8 Luke 18:1-8 (NRSV) Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2015
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    God Talks about the Timing: 1. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 2. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 3. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *It was two days before the cross. Jesus had just finished condemning the Jewish religious leaders for stubbornly rejecting Him as the Messiah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul’s Charge Concerning The Offender Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2018
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    After explaining in general terms why he had delayed his trip to Corinth (see 1:12-2:2), Paul addressed the specific confrontation that most likely had led to his decision to cancel his visit.

    April 4, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.2: Paul’s Charge Concerning the Offender. (2:5–11) 2nd Corinthians 2:5-11 (NKJV) 5 But if anyone has caused grief, he has not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sunitha Justin avatar

    Faith And Patience: Inheriting The Promises Of God

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jan 3, 2025
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    Faith gives us the vision to see God’s promises, and patience gives us the strength to wait for His perfect timing. Together, they helps us remain anchored during the storms of life and focused when the answers seem delayed.

    Even as we start the new year, we probably have mixed emotions. On one side we are grateful to God for the year 2024 for God has given us life and protected us throughout this year. On the other side, we might be perplexed about the year 2025. Is the year 2025 going to be better than 2024? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Is Not Finished With You Yet

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
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    No matter where you are in life, God is not finished with you yet. He has started a good work, and He will surely bring it to completion. Even when things seem delayed, difficult, or discouraging, trust that He is working behind the scenes.

    GOD IS NOT FINISHED WITH YOU YET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11 Isaiah 43:18-19 Job 42:12 Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    All Things! Really? All Things? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2017
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    When Paul writes "for those who love God all things work together for good," he writes to encourage Christians not to be discouraged by trials. "All things" urges us to look beyond the moment to see the glory that is to be revealed.

    “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Woods avatar

    Your Dream Is Still Alive

    Contributed by Michael Woods on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    The viccitudes of life and the vestiges of our past sometimes have a way of stagnating, delaying, and even detouring our dream. This message will give you a right now hope that your dream is still alive and regardless of what your circumstances God can a

    “Your Dream is Still Alive” Psalms 126:1-6 Message By: Dr. Michael L. Woods, Sr. Thesis: The difference in where you are now and where you are going is the realization and manifestation of your God-Ordained dream. In short, your future is literally locked up in your ability to dream! However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    God, Why Don't You Do Something Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    This sermon examines Jesus’ delay in coming to the aid of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In it we see Martha’s struggle with disappointment culminating in a powerful expression of faith. A video clip from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is used to help communic

    God, Why Don’t You Do Something? Fortifying the Foundations # 25 John 11:1-37[1] 12-28-03 There were obviously a lot of people who wondered why Jesus hadn’t done something to help his friend, Lazarus. Verse 37 “But some of them said, ‘could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jim Mazzulla avatar

    Jesus - You're Too Late!

    Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    Here’s the situation Mary and Martha call on Jesus to come pray (heal) their sick brother Lazarus and Jesus says. “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby”. Then Jesus delays his coming to

    This is not my typical writing style but I believe the Lord gave me this spiritual meaning to let many of you know that if God has spoken life to you regarding something, then know that it is not over no matter how bad, or impossible the situation looks. Let this devotion minister to you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Brewster avatar

    This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

    Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    This last lesson in this series encourages the believer to ressurect their hope in things they have given up hope in in terms of those things that God has promised them. Though He delays it shall come to pass at the appointed time. Just as it did in the r

    This may be the death of me, but it won’t be the end of me. Day3 John 11:11,34-44 You shall rise again For the past two nights we have been examining this text in the book of John. We have discovered on the first night how that we are ever evolving and changing into what God would have us to be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Surely There Is An End.thine Expectation Will Not Be Cut Off

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 78,176 views

    1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF SICKNESS 10. END OF SCARCITY

    SURELY THERE IS AN END PROVERBS 23:18 For surely there is an end ; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. OUTLINE 1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal