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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    I Choose To Trust

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 8,351 views

    THIS IS THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF CHOICES. AS WE AGE WE REALIZE WE DON'T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO DO THINGS THAT WE ONCE HAD AND MUST PRIORITIZE WHAT WE DO. WHAT IS IMPORTANT IN OUR WALK WITH THE LORD.

    I CHOOSE TO TRUST MATTHEW 8:23-28 I THOUGHT I WOULD BRING A FRIEND TO HELP ME WITH THE MESSAGE TODAY, OR AT LEAST THE PICTURE OF A FRIEND. THIS IS MY GIRL SOPHIE (SOPHIE IS MY CAT), AND SHE’S BEEN A BLESSING TO LESLIE AND ME SINCE 2012. ONE THING ABOUT SPOHIE THAT MAKES ME SAD THOUGH, IS THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldness In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 20,554 views

    17th in First John Series

    BOLDNESS IN PRAYER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRO: One of the areas where the Lord wants us to have boldness is in prayer. Notice that he mentions confidence, or boldness, along with the subject of prayer. Prayer and Bible study go together. When we read the Bible, God talks to us; when we pray, we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missed Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,939 views

    Exposition of Acts 24:22-27 about Felix’s missed opportunity to hear the gospel and be saved

    Text: Acts 24:22-27, Title: Missed Opportunity, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/31/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Use Judas as another biblical example of one who had immeasurable opportunity (do a slideshow of the 12 disciples that the parents can recite with their children) B. Background to passage: Remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King David And The Law Of The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,740 views

    King David found out that the law of the harvest applied to everyone, even the King!

    King David and the Law of the Harvest 2 Samuel 12 1. Illus. of getting ticket in Charlotte • Doing lot of construction. Rush hour. Dark and poorly lit. • Bottom line? Speed dropped from 65 to 55 without us noticing. • Policeman pulled us over. “Did you know you were doing 68 in a 55?” • We told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    The Choice Is Yours... Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 10, 2008
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     | 16,455 views

    32nd Sunday Ordinary Time, Year A Joshua 24:14-24 & Matthew 25:1-13 Making a choice to serve God for the "long hull" is the most important choice of our lives.

    The Choice is Yours… Choose Wisely Joshua 24:14-24 & Matthew 25:1-13 One of the greatest abilities that separates humans from the rest of God’s creation is our ability to recognize alternatives, to weigh options and their possible consequences and then to make a informed decision. As we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Webb avatar

    Don’t Settle For Good And Miss God!

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 2, 2018
     | 6,704 views

    Are you slipping and sliding around in the same old mud? We must hold nothing back, and never hold something so close to our heart that keeps us away from the promises of God

    Following God requires a life of obedience. Being obedient does not just happen all at once. Our life journey is a process and we are all in different places in our journey. If you are like I am I get frustrated with the process at times when there are delays. Have you ever been stalled in traffic, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Triumphing Over Afflictions

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 14, 2021
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     | 11,258 views

    Afflictions are normal experiences of the believers, but God has promised and made provisions for the believers to be delivered from afflictions.

    Triumphing Over Affliction Study Text: James 5: 13 - 16 Introduction: - Prayer is the only Scriptural medicine prescribed to overcome afflictions. Whatever the affliction, be it poverty, hardship, struggling with your business, sickness and so on, do not get worried, but channel all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    She left everything in Sodom, including her heart, and that killed her.

    REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE Luke 17:32 32 Remember Lot’s wife. Gen 19:17-26 17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. 1. Escape for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting To The Point Where Your Obedience Meets Your Transformation”

    Contributed by Roshelle Deas Roberson on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,462 views

    Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf.

    Theme: Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf. When God acts people listen and experience the move of God in a way none could imagine. Ephesians 4:23, 24 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    (Section 3) Prayer And God's Work & (Section 4) The Principle Of Praying Thrice Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 23, 2019
     | 5,050 views

    When God works, He does so with specific law and definite principle.

    LET US PRAY by Watch Nee III. PRAYER AND GOD'S WORK Isa. 62:6-7 A. When God works, He does so with specific law and definite principle. God's primal principle is that He wants man to pray. There was once a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tomorrow

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
     | 8,350 views

    DON"T PUT IT OFF UNTIL TOMORROW

    Tomorrow (James4:13-17) Intro It is reported that Colonel Rahl, commander of the British troops in Trenton, New Jersey, was playing cards when a courier brought an urgent message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. Rahl put the letter in his pocket and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Break Forth

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2025
     | 1,822 views

    To "break forth" means to suddenly emerge, burst out, or experience a supernatural release. In Scripture, it often signifies a divine intervention that causes a person or situation to shift dramatically.

    BREAK FORTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:1-3 Supporting Texts: Micah 2:13, Psalm 30:5, Genesis 1:3, Acts 16:25-26 INTRODUCTION: To "break forth" means to suddenly emerge, burst out, or experience a supernatural release. In Scripture, it often signifies a divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In God’s Purpose For Your Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
     | 578 views

    Every human being is created with a divine purpose. God does not create anyone without a reason.

    WALKING IN GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4–10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28–30, Proverbs 19:21, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 46:10, Psalm 138:8 INTRODUCTION: Every human being is created with a divine purpose. God does not create anyone without a reason. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Remember Me, O Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025
     | 1,012 views

    When we say, “Remember me, O Lord,” we are not reminding a forgetful God but appealing to His covenant, mercy, and faithfulness.

    REMEMBER ME, O LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:19 Supporting Texts: Genesis 30:22; Nehemiah 5:19; Psalm 106:4; Luke 23:42–43; Isaiah 49:15–16 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when we feel forgotten—by people, by systems, and sometimes even by God. Yet the Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Men Say No, God Says Yes

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 438 views

    Man may shut doors, deny opportunities, or declare failure over your life. But those are not the final words. When God says yes, it means acceptance, restoration, honour, favour, and fulfilment. His yes overrides every “no” spoken over your destiny.

    WHEN MEN SAY NO, GOD SAYS YES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 55:8-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:31, Numbers 23:19, Psalm 118:6, Acts 5:29, Genesis 50:20 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with limitations and disappointments from people. Doors close. Opportunities are denied. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God