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  • Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes avatar

    Repairing The Wickets

    Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Oct 31, 2021
     | 2,864 views

    What is a wicket? Opening or entrance made in a wall.

    Isaiah 58:12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls (wickets), Restorer of Streets with Dwellings. Introduction: Two of the best-known companies in this city have a slogan that catches my attention: 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Friendships Are Important - Friends Accomplish More - Alone Is Dangerous! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,126 views

    Friendship are important when they are with the right people, friends can accomplish more together than they can by their self and often times trying to go through life all alone is dangerous, both physically and spiritually.

    Introduction 1. Open your bibles please to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Hold this reference. 2. There are many passages that teach the importance of having friends. They teach that two are better than one in most all situations. 3. We will discuss some of the passages from the bible that will help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Time For A Miracle

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 19, 2019
     | 13,035 views

    God opens and closes doors to accomplish His will in our lives.

    Knock, Knock It’s Time for a Miracle Dr. Marty Baker /Joshua 3 / August 3, 2019 You know that I like to start with something funny, so a couple of months ago, I challenged you to send me your funny stories. Several of you sent me this story. Did you hear about the pastor that went out each ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Better Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,039 views

    If you truly want to become a better person, don’t depend on the law; depend on Christ, your powerful and perfect High Priest.

    In his recent book Soul Keeping, John Ortberg talks about being with friends at an open-air street fair when they spotted a mechanical bull that tries to buck people off. They guy operating the bull said, “Watching it isn't nearly as fun as riding.” So John told the bull operator that he wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • John McCormack avatar

    Knock, Knock

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    OPEN THE DOOR! LET CHRIST IN!

    KNOCK, KNOCK INTRODUCTION: JOHN, THE WRITER OF REVELATION, SENT SEVEN LETTERS TO VARIOUS CHURCHES. SOME CHURCHES WERE COMPLIMENTED; SOME WERE NOT. THE LAODICEA CHURCH WAS NOT COMPLIMENTED, RATHER, REBUKED (REVELATION 3: 15). SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: REVELATION 3: 20 (NKJV) BEHOLD, I STAND AT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Love And Hate

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    Our love of God, if deep and true, must needs exclude--and therefore hate--all things that draw us away

    “Love, love, love, love. Christian hear this is your call. Love your neighbor as yourself, for God loves us all.” Christians hear a lot about love. Today’s New Testament and Gospel readings are the standard texts on love, maybe throw in John 3:16 and 1 Corinthians 13, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,556 views

    We must stay as close as possible to the presence of God.

    “Living On The Edge” TEXT: John 5:1-11 I. At Certain Seasons There are two Greek words for time. “Chronos” from which we get chronological. It equals calendar time or quantity of time. In this passage however, the second word is used. “Kairos”. It deals with quality of time. Actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Surprise Behind The Door Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,100 views

    God specializes in surprises on the other side of a closed door.

    Have you ever been surprised by what’s behind the door? I told you last week that my older brother used to wait behind closed doors just to scare the heeby jeebies out of me. That was always a surprise. In fact, last week I did this thing where all throughout my sermon I opened and closed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experience An Epiphany

    Contributed by Sean Adams on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    Theme: What is an epiphany? A Close Encounter with the God-Kind

    Experience An Epiphany Theme: What is an epiphany? A Close Encounter with the God-Kind The Bible: Isaiah 6:1-8 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sunflower Focus

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,590 views

    A close look at the difference between a relationship with God and religion.

    SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,440 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 4 - Together Review – Do a test. What is the process? And so to fulfill that process we must begin by having a close encounter. We started this whole thing off by declaring that we want to be a 2 Chronicles 5 church where the glory of the Lord fills this place and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Most Difficult Word

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,267 views

    A simple message to encourage us to keep drawing nearer to God by deepening our personal, loving and intimate relationship with Him.

    WHEN IT COMES TO STUDYING THE BIBLE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW MIND-TWISTING CONCEPTS, STATEMENTS, AND WORDS SUCH AS "PROPITIATION," "BLOOD," AND "JUSTIFICATION." IF YOU THINK THOSE ARE RELATIVELY TAME, THEN TRY TO FULLY COMPREHEND THE BOOK OF REVELATION. BUT, SERIOUSLY, DESPITE THESE THINGS, I FEEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    Wheat And Chaff: Discerning God's Word In A World Of Noise

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 20, 2025
     | 196 views

    This is a sermon on a passage where God draws a clear and fiery line between His eternal truth and the dangerous deceptions of false teachers.

    Scripture Text: Jeremiah 23:25-40 (KJV) Introduction: A World of Competing Voices Good evening, my friends. We live in a world that is drowning in noise. We are bombarded every day by a thousand competing voices. Voices from our phones, from our televisions, from social media influencers, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Honours Those Who Honour Him Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 315 views

    Honour is a spiritual principle that draws divine attention. When individuals choose to honour God, whether through zeal, reverence, obedience, or service, they position themselves for divine promotion and favour.

    GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO HONOUR HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 11:6, 1 Chronicles 12:18 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:30, Proverbs 3:9, Romans 12:10-11, Daniel 1:8-9, Matthew 25:21 INTRODUCTION: Honour is a spiritual principle that draws divine attention. When individuals choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Henderson avatar

    "God's Family....better Together" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017
     | 12,055 views

    If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT we see God as the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very closely related.

    FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Family….Better Together” Acts 2:42-47 “I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood, joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this side; I’m a part of the family, the family of God.” Have you heard that before? I certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist