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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Prayers From The Deep - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 13, 2019
     | 6,845 views

    Like the prodigal son, Jonah came to himself in his moment of despair. He cried out unto the Lord, desiring renewed fellowship with Him. Seeking to flee the Lord's presence cannot delay the inevitable.

    Prayers from the Deep (Part 2) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 In our last study we began the most familiar portion within the book of Jonah – his being swallowed by the great fish. Again, I want to emphasize the dominant theme conveyed throughout the book – the absolute sovereignty of God in all His dealings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When You're Waiting Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,663 views

    When you’ve been wronged, wait on the Lord’s return and do what’s right.

    What to Do When You’re Waiting James 5:7-12 Rev. Brian Bill April 6-7, 2019 How many of you find it difficult to wait? Listen to these stats. • Each year we spend around 13 hours on hold. • The average person spends six months of their life waiting in lines. To bring it closer to home, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reason Comes Home Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025
     | 141 views

    Reason returns to peace when intellect kneels beside humility—uniting thought and wonder, truth and love, to rediscover meaning beyond knowledge.

    The word reason used to sound like a promise. It meant light after darkness, knowledge after superstition, progress after fear. It built microscopes and libraries, engines and empires. It made us believe that if we only learned enough, we could cure every sickness and silence every war. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Surrender Or Die

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    Facing the consequences of sin. Hunkering down behind denial and other defensive walls only delays and compounds the consequences. Surrendering and facing the music (through Realization, Repentance, Restitution) is the path to peace and life.

    I. SURRENDER OR DIE A. That’s The Unpopular Message Jeremiah Gave To Jerusalem 1. Idolatrous & disobedient nation 2. Consequences to be faced a. Jerusalem surrounded by enemy Babylonians b. King of Babylon = referred to as “My Servant” - 3 times (see Jeremiah 25:9; 27:6; 43:10) 3. Life = ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 2, 2013
     | 10,319 views

    When all hope seems gone, believe in Jesus even if your friends despise him; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

    William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Activating Your Divine Potential

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025
     | 360 views

    You are not an accident. You carry untapped greatness. What the world needs may already be inside you. Until you rise and activate your divine potential, generations may suffer delay.

    ACTIVATING YOUR DIVINE POTENTIAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:19, Matthew 25:14-30, Proverbs 18:16 INTRODUCTION: Every individual is created by God with inherent gifts and potential. However, many people live far below ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord Of The Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 709 views

    The Lord of the Breakthrough is not a mere title—it is a revelation of God's nature. When we recognise Him as such, we understand that no limitation is final, no delay is permanent, and no opposition is too great.

    THE LORD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 14:11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:2-3, Micah 2:13, 2 Samuel 5:20, Psalm 114:1-8, Acts 12:6-10 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with barriers—physical, spiritual, emotional, and situational—that seem impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am A Divine Project

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 1,296 views

    As a divine project in God's hands, you are on a journey of transformation, growth, and fulfilment. The challenges, trials, and delays you face are not signs of abandonment but proof that God is still at work in your life.

    I AM A DIVINE PROJECT 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 64:8, Romans 8:28, Psalm 138:8, Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Patience Is Developed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 51,210 views

    We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.

    JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Locust Buffet

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,352 views

    God spoke to Joel to tell the people to renew, return to the Lord and rend their heart. The same message applies to us today. What are the Locust storms in our lives. Are we living whole-heartedly for god or is it time to return?

    In 1915 a plague of locusts covered Palestine and Syria from the border of Egypt to the Taurus Mountains. The first swarms appeared in March. These were adult locusts that came from the northeast and moved toward the southwest in clouds so thick they obscured the sun. The females were 2.5 to 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 5:7-11 Message 18 – Disobedience; Division; Study Of Leaven; Stumbling Blocks Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024
     | 997 views

    What does the scripture teach about leaven? The Galatians, through disobedience had departed from Christ, and Paul has confidence they will return. We look at stumbling blocks and returning from sin. What is the offence of the cross?

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 5:7-11 MESSAGE 18 – DISOBEDIENCE; DIVISION; STUDY OF LEAVEN; STUMBLING BLOCKS We continue this vital study of Galatians so that our faith is secured in the realities of faith, and not pushed around by the whims of men and false teaches. These Galatian Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    They That Wait Upon The Lord: The Rewards For Waiting

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 38,838 views

    Waiting Is A Problem For Most Of Us. The world has a problem with waiting but the Christian should be different. In this very fast-paced world, things are set up for maximum speed and efficiency, but we must wait on God & His Timing. Why? Because God always has a due season...

    THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD: THE REWARDS FOR WAITING Isaiah 40:25-31: 25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Joy And Crown Of Boasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 115 views

    Even when separated or hindered, God’s presence unites and sustains us, making our love and faith in Christ endure until His return.

    If you’ve ever waved goodbye at an airport gate or watched a taillight fade down a long highway, you know the quiet ache of separation. We stand on porches and in parking lots, with a smile on the lips and a lump in the throat, and we whisper, “Until later.” Our hearts carry faces and names. Our ...read more

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    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 624 ratings
     | 81,827 views

    Second in a series on Matthew 24 & 25. This message focuses on the theme of being prepared for Christ’s return since we do not know when it will be.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Prepared - Matthew 25:1-13" A well known Christian wrote, "the last days are upon us. Weigh carefully the times. Look for Him who is above all time, eternal and invisible." That was not written by a modern prophecy expert. It was written by a man named ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Preparation For Eternity

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022
     | 2,369 views

    We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns.

    We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns. It’s not hard to tell that we are getting closer to the end of the church year. Matthew 25:1-13, which is known as the Parable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God