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  • Patrick Nix avatar

    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 5,624 views

    A god is a person/thing occupying the place of preeminence. It is anything/one that dominates your thoughts and emotions (accepting worship) or anything/one that controls your actions (demanding service).

    God’s People, a People of gods God has been calling Jacob to something greater than he can imagine – but change must first happen. Genesis 32 records his point of surrender as he wrestled with the Angel. He was given a new name – yet it didn’t stick, yet. In ch. 33, Jacob is finally able to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting The Christ On The Margins

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
     | 4,187 views

    Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

    Twenty-something years ago, I was at a weekend meeting a few miles out of Taupo. When we had finished our business for the Saturday, a few of us drove into town to have a look around, and at some point, I left the others, so I could patronise one of the local watering holes. I soon found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Punishing Rod Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 27, 2022
     | 860 views

    When we merit correction or discipline, how can we or why do we grumble and complain about what type of "ROD" that God utilizes on us?

    Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:20 Now the prophet asks a second question. How can God allow such a godless nation to be allowed to bring judgment upon His children? Granted Judah has been wicked, but how can God use another wicked nation to punish them? Although this is hard to understand, Habakkuk waits on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Today Counts Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2016
     | 5,751 views

    When you discover your life purpose, you are playing an important part in lifting up His name, advancing His kingdom and accomplishing His will.

    A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016
     | 4,607 views

    Why we believe in Christ's resurrection

    A. HISTORY: CREDIBLE OBSERVERS AND A RELIABLE RECORD B. WHY WE BELIEVE IN CHRIST’S RESURRECTION 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Mar 7, 2025
     | 958 views

    Today, I want to share with you three powerful truths about the power of the cross: 1. The Cross Exposes the Foolishness of Human Wisdom 2. The Cross Demonstrates the Power of God’s Love 3. The Cross Guarantees Victory Over Sin and Death

    The Power of the Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Introduction Good morning, beloved! Today, I want to talk about the power of the cross—a message that the world often ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The God Who Transforms Mockery Into Miracle Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
     | 214 views

    Mockery may be loud and public, but the miracle God is preparing for you will be louder and undeniable. The same mouths that laughed will testify of God’s goodness in your life.

    THE GOD WHO TRANSFORMS MOCKERY INTO MIRACLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:6-7 "And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the Lord had shut up her womb. And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the Lord, so she provoked her; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Making Of A Godly Leader: David’s Journey Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
     | 324 views

    Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, forged in obscurity, tested through adversity, and crowned with divine approval.

    THE MAKING OF A GODLY LEADER: DAVID’S JOURNEY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72, 1 Samuel 17, 1 Samuel 24, 2 Samuel 5:1-4, Acts 13:22, Luke 16:10 INTRODUCTION: Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Restoration Of The King Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 209 views

    This chapter is a divine encouragement that no matter what rebellion, loss, or betrayal has occurred, God is still able to restore His anointed.

    THE RESTORATION OF THE KING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 19:1-43 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:7, Jeremiah 30:17-19, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: After the defeat and death of Absalom, David mourned deeply. His grief was so overwhelming that it cast a shadow ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Oh, Really?

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,315 views

    Malachi was a prophet of God who prophesied in the last days before the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. You and I are living in the last days before the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Oh, Really? Malachi 1:1-14 Malachi is the final book in the Old Testament. Malachi has the last say in the Old Testament times. Malachi is kind of a transitional book. Between Malachi and the Old Testament we move into the New Testament. It is Malachi, the prophet of the Lord, who is used by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stuart Blount avatar

    Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Uniqueness Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    Joseph, a unique character, with many challenges in his life can teach us how our uniqueness in Christ is not to be hidden.

    Setting the scene: 17 year old Joseph is the favoured son of Jacob. His favour is acknowledged in his ¡¥richly ornamented robe¡¦. He is the 2nd youngest son of Jacob¡¦s favourite wife ¡V Rachel. He has 10 older brothers who envy him, even hate him. Joseph had been chosen by God in a dramatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    The Real Meaning Of Christmas (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 24, 2011
     | 3,864 views

    The Jews tried to keep Christ contained within their law, while the Greeks sought to turn Him into a philosophy; the Romans made of Him an empire; the Europeans reduced Him to a culture, and we Americans have made a business of Him. God may thunder His co

    The "Real" meaning behind Christmas (Part 3) The seven sayings of Christ on the cross are seven windows from which we are able to look into the very heart and mind of God! Gentle Readers, The Third word that Christ spoke from the cross was The Word of Affection "Now there stood by the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Pray Humbly

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 21, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    if we pray with an open heart, it will be heard and we will be forgiven

    Last week we heard about the persistent widow, who by constantly praying and badgering an unjust judge, got the justice she deserved. And we were reminded that because of God’s love for us we can pray for justice in our own lives and it will be delivered. Today we heard another scripture that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Vison Of Obadiah Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2020
     | 4,808 views

    To learn the meaning and message of the prophet Obadiah

    Let’s break some new ground and learn what God has for us to know from Obadiah. I. The man Nothing is known about this prophet outside of his name. Although there are 10 men by the name Obadiah named in the Old Testament, scholars are in agreement none of them was this man. Many prophets share a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Cave Of Adullam"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 50,766 views

    Those who would experience Christ’s victory in this life must gather to Him outside the ’camp’.

    C. H. MacKintosh pointed out that there are three rests spoken of in Scripture. The first, is the rest which we, as sinners, find in the finished work of Christ to take away the penalty for our sins. The second is a rest we are called to at the present, which, as saints, we find in being ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox