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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Lay Hold Of Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 13,511 views

    To lay hold of our calling is to get an eternal perspective. Not to wait for heaven, but to press toward the prize.

    Lay Hold on Your Calling Philippians 3: 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    Five principles for dealing with the temptations we face.

    Ronald Meridith described in Hurryin’ Big for Little Reasons a quiet evening when he heard the sound of wild geese approaching in flight. He noticed the tame geese on his pond. “They heard the wild call they had once known. The honking… sent little arrows of prompting deep into their wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Forgive For Health

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    When we refuse to let go of our desire for revenge, when we refuse to forgive as God told us to do, we are really telling God that we don’t trust him to resolve the situation correctly, and that we can do his job better than he can.

    (Other Scripture passages) 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Psalm 32 or 32:1-8 Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Getting Over

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,529 views

    God wants us to be more than minimal. Acknowledge that Christ is Lord, make sure our witness is clear, go beyond quick thrills, and be faithful, and your faith will sustain you over the long haul.

    Too often, we choose "getting by", when we could choose "getting over". Too often, we try to skimp on life, hoping not to invest too deeply. That’s "getting by". But we could turn to a better answer. We could choose "getting over". "Getting by" and "getting over" are not the same thing. "Getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parting Words From Paul

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 21, 2011
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     | 13,651 views

    Knowing that he would soon face death at the hands of the Roman government, Paul issues some solemn commands to Timothy that were to guide him in carrying on the mission of spreading the Gospel of Christ.

    Parting Words from Paul Text: 2 Tim. 4:7 Intro: A dying person’s last words are generally considered very weighty. In fact, a person’s dying words are admissible as evidence in a court of law. For some reason, society seems to display great interest in a person’s final ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Messengers Of Mercy

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 22, 2022
     | 2,259 views

    How good looking are your feet? Are they feet that others would take pictures of and put out there for all to see? In today’s message, I’d like to share about the message God has given for us to take out to the world.

    Messengers of Mercy Isaiah 52:7 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzQJ0saz6cE So, I have a question. How good looking are your feet? Are they feet that others would take pictures of and put out there for all to see? Now, notice, I haven’t asked if your feet smell nice. That’s probably a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Qualities You Possess

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 9, 2026
     | 77 views

    Working through 2 Peter and Jude using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Qualities You Possess” 2 Peter 1:5-11 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Merciful Will Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 29, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,389 views

    God is holding back the establishment of His kingdom so that the multiplied billions may have a longer, & hopefully better, opportunity to hear the gospel, & come to repentance & faith in Jesus Christ.

    2 PETER 3: 8-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] GOD'S MERCIFUL WILL [Isaiah 55:6-11] After addressing the lost's mocking of God's Word and the Lord Jesus' seeming delay in returning to correct mankind in the previous verses (1--7), Peter goes on to speak about the restraint of the Lord in verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 13, 2020
     | 8,919 views

    The key question being asked by this parable is, “Are you ready to meet Jesus?” This question confronts us with four spiritual truths.

    Message Matthew 25:1-13 The Ten Virgins Let’s turn in our Bible to Matthew 25:1-13 and read the parable there. A marriage in first century Judea had three stages. 1) The marriage arrangement where families got together to discuss the idea of a son from one family marrying a daughter from another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Encourage Christians to always be prepared, keep their faith strong, and remain focused on Jesus Christ, as we do not know the day or hour of His return.

    Good morning, church! I'm thrilled to share God's word with you today. We're going to dive into Matthew 25:1-13. In this passage, Jesus illustrates the kingdom of heaven through the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Five of them were wise and five were foolish. As we walk through this passage, we'll ...read more

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    Breaking Barriers And Entering New Levels Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 14, 2026
     | 119 views

    This message reveals God’s call to break stagnation, overcome barriers, and boldly move into divinely prepared new levels.

    BREAKING BARRIERS AND ENTERING NEW LEVELS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6-8 Key Verse: “The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: Turn you, and take your journey…” (Deuteronomy 1:6-7) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking The Barrier Of Near-Success Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 14, 2026
     | 45 views

    This sermon exposes the mystery of near-success syndrome and reveals how divine persistence, obedience, and faith break the cycle permanently.

    BREAKING THE BARRIER OF NEAR-SUCCESS SYNDROME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:41-44 Key Verse: “And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand…” (1 Kings 18:44) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:6-8; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No More Story But Result

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 3, 2025
     | 232 views

    When divine instruction meets human obedience, long-standing struggles turn into undeniable results. God is not glorified in endless stories of failure but in visible testimonies of His power.

    NO MORE STORY BUT RESULT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 5:1-7 Key Verse: “And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.” (Luke 5:6) Supporting Texts: John 2:1-11; 1 Samuel 2:3; Isaiah 60:22; Habakkuk 2:3; Psalm 126:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus - Relevant For All Generations

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    In Jesus’ Beatitude on the plain, He appeases his followers with a promise of better things to come despite their current dismal condition.

    JESUS - RELEVANT FOR ALL GENERATIONS This past Sunday we were presented with the Gospel of the Publican and the Pharisee. This was the first of four Sundays that leads us to the doorstep of the Great Lent. This entire week is a fast free week. We are permitted to eat meat on Wednesday and Friday ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Worldliness

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    Cheap substitutes for the peace of God

    1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1Jo 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan