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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Satan’s Assistant Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 17, 2014
     | 8,600 views

    A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 21

    Revelation 9: 1 – 21 Satan’s Assistant 1 Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit. 2 And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. So the sun and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus Keeps Secrets?

    Contributed by Jimmy Davey on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    Mathew 16 teaches us how spiritual discernment lets us judge false teachers, about the good and bad of secrets and our faiths saving message.

    Matthew 16 Main focus: The Holy Spirit I. 16:2-4, The Pharisees and Sadducees were living in the flesh, thus Christ serves that they have no comprehension of the spiritual realm. They have no spirituality themselves. Sign of Jonah = a sign of judgment: as the Son of Man was judged so shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009
     | 5,880 views

    A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

    The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Friend?

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 29, 2024
     | 3,835 views

    As Christians, we should choose true friends wisely, recognizing the characteristics of fake friends, and seek God's wisdom to discern the difference between the two.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for all of us – friendship. We all know the saying, "You are the company you keep," and the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of choosing our friends wisely. Our focus today will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

    Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Trumpeter

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 2, 2025
     | 299 views

    Every believer is called to be a voice—not an echo. Whether you are a pastor, intercessor, evangelist, or worshipper, you are a divine trumpeter sent to your sphere of influence. Let your life, your words, and your convictions declare the sound of heaven.

    THE TRUMPETER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 33:1-7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:1, Joel 2:1, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Revelation 1:10, Revelation 8:6 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, God raises voices to serve as trumpeters—messengers who sound the alarm, declare His word, and warn His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Open Doors Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,260 views

    The Bible gives truths to help us discern God's will for us. Yes, we are to live by faith. However, our faith is to be based from Biblical truths that are eternal.

    Title: Open Doors of Opportunity Theme: God Does Not Contradict His Word Series: Three Foundational Truths to Grasping Gods Will Introduction: The greatest frustration to many people is the inability to determine God's will for them. Many find themselves in circumstances which are unpleasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Steps To Effective Evangelism

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    Pray that God will transform your hearts and give you the strength, discernment, wisdom and courage to preach the Gospel message to the world with clear, concise and Spirit-led words!

    Five Steps to Effective Evangelism Colossians 4:2-6 One of the greatest miracles a person can embrace in one’s lifetime is to be born of the “water and the Spirit” (John 3:5). While learning how to walk, ride a bike, starting one’s first job, getting married, and having children are life events ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Get Up Or Give Up?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,602 views

    When we articulate our past, we are getting ready for a repeat performance. The choice is ours ~ rehearse the past failures OR the past victories. David chose not to continue living in the past. Will you also take that step?

    Opening illustration: A young gentleman walked into the church that we were attending and ministering at in Massachusetts. He had decided to finish his life that night. His life had been in the fast lane, nothing had come out of it. He had been in numerous relations and being a lorry driver he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Quiet Games - Pt. 1 - The Silent Treatment Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,382 views

    God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

    Quiet Games Pt. 1 - The Silent Treatment I. Introduction It is a scam. A ploy. I am convinced it is nothing more than a well disguised trick to get a momentary respite and break from the barrage of sound that emanates from a classroom full of rowdy 2nd graders. I am talking about my least favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    How To Pick A Prophet Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,685 views

    Too many people say they speak for God. How can you know who really is? The occult is not the answer. God through Moses gives us two tests for discerning real prophets from false ones. And we find that Jesus is the greatest prophet of all!

    Deuteronomy 18:14-22 How to Pick a Prophet Prophets with a Purpose: Week 3 We are in a five-week series called “Prophets with a Purpose.” We began with Samuel, the great priest and prophet of Israel. Last week we looked at Jonah, the reluctant prophet. And today we’ll discuss two of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Samson Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 6, 2022
     | 8,985 views

    This sermon focuses on the extraordinary but sad life of Samson. A man who had the potential to be a great spiritual leader, but his disobedience and lack of self-control prevented him from becoming the person God had intended him to be.

    If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to try to follow along, we are actually going to be looking at a number of chapters starting with Judges 13:1. As many of you know, we have been going through a series called Extraordinary People of the Bible. The lesser known people of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    £480,000

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    Why have I given this sermon this title? And could God have given you more gifts, skills and abilities than you realise?

    So - I am in my car sitting at the traffic lights, I rev the engine,the traffic lights are red, orange, GREEN. I take the break off, foot on the accelerator… and go no where. Can you guess why? [take answers] The car is not in gear. You can have a perfect car that can do 0 to 60 in 5 seconds ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    A Right Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 29, 2019
     | 4,434 views

    In today’s continuation of our series “ Red Letter’s” we will pay special attention to: 1. The Necessity of Discernment 2. Having the Right Perception of Jesus 3. The Encouragement from Jesus to Keep Our Spirits Right & 4. The Cost of Discipleship

    Introduction: In today’s continuation of our series “ Red Letter’s” we will pay special attention to: 1. The Necessity of Discernment 2. Having the Right Perception of Jesus 3. The Encouragement from Jesus to Keep Our Spirits Right & 4. The Cost of Discipleship I. Luke 9:37-42: Discernment ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Gps Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 6, 2021
     | 3,581 views

    Postmodernity has given birth to the idea that all spiritual views are simply different roads that lead to God. We have created a confusing web of “spiritual paths” for those on a quest to know God. John gives a process for gaining and maintaining our bearings while on our spiritual journey.

    GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system that was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It permits land, sea and airborne users to determine their three-dimensional position, velocity and time anywhere in the world. The accuracy of it far exceeds anything that we have seen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational