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  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Peter

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,112 views

    The calling of Peter, what does it take to become a follower of Jesus?

    I’m not sure that’s exactly how it shook down, but it can’t be too far off! Jesus had ascended to heaven and the disciples were left there to make sense of it all, to carry on the proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ. They had no idea their efforts would turn into this (look around) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does The World Know It's Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 12, 2014
     | 5,563 views

    Good News, Great Joy, A Message to "All People"

    Does the World Know It’s Christmas? Luke 2:1-20 December 7, 2025 Introduction: 41 years ago I was fresh out of college, a brand new dad, and involved deeply in youth ministry...So, when Bob Geldof and Midge Ure wrote a song called, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in 1984 to raise money ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Which Moves God's Heart

    Contributed by Paul Woodhouse on May 2, 2022
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     | 3,961 views

    Can a prayer move the heart of God?

    Recently, my 7-year-old grandson Alonso told me that his daddy, my son, carries around a lot of money in his pocket. I asked him how much and he told me: $1,200! He turned to me, “Papa, how much do you carry in your pocket?” I said, “$20” and he replied, “That is so sad.” Sometimes we act like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Not The World

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Feb 13, 2022
     | 7,231 views

    You CAN NOT LOVE THE WORLD AND LOVE GOD AT THE SAME TIME

    Our relationship with God is the most important and critical relationship we can have in this life. It has no expiry date. Yet, you cannot take it for granted as if you will live for a million years. Like our other relationships, our relationship with God is a matter of personal choice. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Jesus Says, Follow Me

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 23, 2021
     | 2,910 views

    What Jesus tells Peter says a lot about each of us. There may have been a time when we did pretty much as we pleased, but the time comes when that is no longer the case.

    Alba 5-23-2021 JESUS SAYS, FOLLOW ME John 21:18-24 I was looking at actuarial tables the other day. They predict that for a child born this year life expectatancy for a male is 75 years. And life expectancy for a female is 80 years. But that is not the end of the story. The table continues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hearing God's Voice

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 17, 2020
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     | 13,740 views

    The phrase He that hath an ear let him hear appears 14 times in the Bible this is interesting because the number 14 is considered to be a symbol of salvation and deliverance. The 14th day of the 1st Hebrew month called Nisan is the Passover.

    Hearing God’s Voice By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. OPENING:- I want to start this message out by telling two brief stories. The first is:- There once was a man that whispered, “God, speak to me.” And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear. So the man yelled, “God, speak to me!” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Our Ultimate Ruler

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
     | 2,931 views

    THIS IS A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE THAT SPEAKS OF THE EXCITEMENT WE SHOULD HAVE AT THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, THE KING OF KINGS.

    OUR ULTIMATE RULER JOHN 18:28-38 THE BIRTH OF A ROYAL BABY IS ALWAYS AN EXCITING EVENT FOR THE NATION, AND FOR THE WORLD. I REMEMBER THE HAPPINESS THAT SURROUNDED THE BIRTH OF WILLIAM AND HARRY FOR PRINCESS DIANA AND CHARLES. A TOWN CRYER STOOD OUTSIDE BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND ANNOUNCED WILLIAM’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,913 views

    This is the 3rd study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study looks at how God’s plan is fulfilled.

    GOD’S PLAN Ruth 3:1-18 Do you ever get tired of waiting on God to do something? You know, sometimes it just seems like God needs a little “prodding” or a little help from us. In fact if we have good intentions, it is o.k. to jump in and help God, right? Of course we know the answer to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Supper With Sister Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,570 views

    I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week

    Introduction: I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week? I’ve been preparing sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should We Live? With Devotion.

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,310 views

    Finding the one thing that God wants us to do.

    38Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fevikwik Stuck!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2012
     | 2,293 views

    Did you know the tremendous impact the person you move with brings on you?

    1 Corinthians 6”17”But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” Did you know the tremendous impact the person you move with brings on you? Today as I was serving lunch to my school kids, I watched one particular boy eating his food very neatly and cleanly compared ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Chosen To Pray

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 5, 2013
     | 4,007 views

    Prayer is one of the greatest contributions we can make to advance the Kingdom of Christ. Feel the power of prayers and be blest.

    "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…" (Jeremiah 1:5) – since the Almighty being our creator knew us before we were even formed, why do we have to pray to Him submitting lists after lists of our needs & necessities? If God knows what we need, why do we have to bring our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Don't Be Terrified

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2022
     | 2,600 views

    Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church. He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at deception and endurance in Luke 21:5-19.

    Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at deception and endurance in Luke 21:5-19. Not One Stone Luke 21:5-6 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025
     | 594 views

    Spiritual dryness can be prevented by staying close to God, immersing in the Word, maintaining a strong prayer life, serving in the Kingdom, and resisting spiritual attacks.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 44:3 "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1-2 Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fanning The Flames Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
     | 632 views

    Just as a fire needs to be maintained to keep burning, we must fan the flames of the Holy Spirit in our lives to remain spiritually vibrant and effective.

    FANNING THE FLAMES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:3-4 "And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God