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  • Gbemisola Fafowora avatar

    Casting Down Imaginations

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 11, 2021
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    In the world we are living today there is a lot of things going on that brings into our mind vain imaginations.

    We are living in a world that is rapidly changing and as the world is going through a process of change, we the body of Christ need to put on the whole armour God according to Ephesians 6: 11 - 18 that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 1 Peter 5:8 Records this amazing word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Faith Way.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2022
     | 1,382 views

    I Pastored an African-American lady in Cartersville, she was a sweet saint, her name, Ruby B. I would tell her something interesting about God, or maybe the Church, and Ruby would always respond, “It do, it do, it really do.”

    The Faith Way. James 2:14-19NKJV The book of James is one of the earliest books of the NT. James points out that true faith believes while serving others. (Real faith do). I Pastored an African-American lady in Cartersville, she was a sweet saint, her name, Ruby B. I would tell her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Did The Affliction Of Naomi Cause Ruth To Become Active?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 5, 2023
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    The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time.

    THE AFFLICTION OF NAOMI Ruth 1:1-22, (16) The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 36 – Hopeless People In A Desperate Situation. Great Sadness In The World - Chapter 4:17-19 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025
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    It is sad when people lose hope and just wait for their end. We look at the great sadness of the survivors in Judah after the Babylonian destruction. We examine repentance, and the seriousness of sin. What can we do for despairing people? Let us not turn away from honesty in this.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 36 – HOPELESS PEOPLE IN A DESPERATE SITUATION. GREAT SADNESS IN THE WORLD - CHAPTER 4:17-19 The next 4 verses move back to the details of the suffering of the survivors and we take this verse by verse - PART [17]. A HOPELESS SITUATION – DESTITUTE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 7, 2024
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    Two adversaries stand in array at odds against one another. When the battle is over, only one will stand in victory.

    Two adversaries stand in array at odds against one another. When the battle is over, only one will stand in victory. I enjoy the college football season. I have a few teams I follow. We know only one shall come away victorious at the end of the game. Such is the game of life. Everything on earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Compassion Of Christ

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2024
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    Living as Christ's followers in a world starving for love and compassion.

    “The Compassion of Christ” Matthew 9:35-38 A while ago, I was reading a story from a mainstream news outlet about a young couple who moved to Los Angeles, California looking for fame and fortune but quickly found themselves homeless and destitute. It was a moving story. In any event, when ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Great White Throne Of Judgement - What Is It? – Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2025
     | 538 views

    What are the books that will be opened at the great white throne, and what is the Book of Life? We continue our examination of this terrifying event that is nor for Christians, but for the unsaved. We look at who might be at this throne judgement.

    THE GREAT WHITE THRONE OF JUDGEMENT - WHAT IS IT? – PART 2 of 4 The unsaved and the wicked will all make an appearance before the great white throne where the books are opened and their lives are judged there. Sadly no one present at that judgement will escape the lake of fire. This message will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We All Fail PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,513 views

    Though we all fail, God's grace and redemption are always available to lift us up and guide us towards growth and success in our spiritual journey.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that touches each and every one of us – failure. We all mess up, stumble, and fall short. It's a part of being human. But the beautiful thing about our God is that He is always there to pick us up, dust us off, and help us move ...read more

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    Salvation Is God's Gift Of Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Salvation is a gift from God through His grace, not earned by our works, and we must humbly accept this gift to experience eternal life.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a truth found in the book of Ephesians. Before we read the passage, I'd like to share a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "You stand before God as if you were Christ because Christ stood before God as if He were you." This statement reminds us of ...read more

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    Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,526 views

    Emphasizes the importance of demonstrating faith through actions, not just words, and living out faith in daily deeds.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united in faith. We are here to share, to learn, to grow. We're here to lift each other up and to strengthen our bond with our Creator. We turn to the book of James today. James, a servant of God and of the Lord ...read more

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    The Danger Of Deviating From Divine Institutions. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 5, 2005
     | 3,401 views

    This Sermon is #28 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXVIII. The Danger of Deviating from Divine Institutions. Colossians ii,8. "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practiced For God’s Visitation-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 29, 2011
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     | 3,582 views

    2 of 2. John’s audience sought & received practical application in preparing for God’s visitation. How can we be practiced for God’s visitation? Practicing for God’s visit requires...

    PRACTICING For GOD’s VISITATION-II—Luke 3:10-14 Attention: People who are Practiced(experienced) at their job. Had done this before & were thus prepared. Need: If God were to come in absolute power, I don’t know that I’m ready for His arrival. I am unprepared for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom For The Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2019
     | 9,674 views

    Speak for those who can't speak for themselves.

    Wisdom For the Family Proverbs 24:11-12 Rev. Brian Bill January 19-20, 2019 It’s probably not appropriate for a Packers fan to bring up the “double doink” field goal missed by Bears kicker Cody Parkey in the closing seconds of their game with the Eagles a couple weeks ago…but I’m going to anyway. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Guardian Redeemer Of The Family Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 19, 2016
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     | 11,815 views

    In this study, we will learn of the dream of Naomi for a home where Ruth will be properly provided for. In the same manner, we dream of a home where Christ is our Kinsman Redeemer shielding our home from the enemy attacks.

    Today, we are going to study chapter three of the Book of Ruth. So, far, we have learned that Elimelech and his wife Naomi relocated their family from Judah to Moab. They had two sons, Mahlon and Kilion who married Moabite women named Orpha and Ruth. But at the course of time, Elimelech died and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 25, 2017
     | 4,899 views

    6 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

    JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-VI Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS We can but should never be--oblivious to the obvious. The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist