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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "o Lord, Revive Thy Work"

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022
     | 3,917 views

    All over this great country of ours, CHURCHES have revival services each year. Many of these churches schedule them in the FALL and in the SPRING of the year.

    While it is good that churches schedule these services frequently, it is equally good that they recognize that before a church can experience a HOLY GHOST REVIVAL MEETING, they must know WHAT A REAL HOLY GHOST REVIVAL IS. A Holy Ghost Revival consist of at least three things, such as: 1. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Yoke: 2nd Symbol Of Christianity

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 28, 2022
     | 2,853 views

    Jesus requires this of you; you are not only to take up the Cross of Surrender, but also the Yoke of Continual Service with Christ in the Gospel work. You face life with Christ; bear each other's burdens; learn of His gentle nature & love.

    THE YOKE: 2ND SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY Mt. 11:29-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A FLYING DEAD DUCK 1. John McKay, of the NFL, tells a story illustrating the supreme confidence of University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant. 2. “We were out shooting ducks, and finally, after about three hours, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Honorable And Dishonorable Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2022
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     | 3,450 views

    2 Timothy 2:20-26 shows us how to serve God.

    Introduction Harry J. Heintz shared the following story: Recently I glimpsed the glory of finishing a task well. At Arlington National Cemetery, I saw the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. I had watched that ceremony several times before, always moved by its solemnity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Activity Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 1,263 views

    In this chapter, we see the activity of Ruth. What did she do when she came to a new land and what was her purpose?

    She Gleaned When the barley and wheat were fit to be collected, gatherers were employed to chop down the stalks and tie them into packs. Israelite law directed that the corners of the fields were not to be reaped. Likewise, any grain that was dropped was to be left for the gleaners, those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Acknowledgment Of Boaz Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 1,190 views

    As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate trouble.

    As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate troublesome occasions (1:8-9). In any case, when Naomi heard the report about Boaz, her hope for what's to come was reestablished (2:20). As was normal of her character, she considered Ruth first, empowering her to check whether Boaz would assume ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Having Faulty Tools

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 23, 2022
     | 1,148 views

    Elisha has succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2: I - I 8). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float.

    Elisha has succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2: I - I 8). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float. This incident shows how God cares for His children and how He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Family Is Causing Me Chaos! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 28, 2022
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     | 3,312 views

    Many homes operate in chaos because they don't know the answer to correct the problem.

    Introduction In today’s world, it seems that so many areas of our lives are lived in chaos. In fact, I have run across people in my ministry who lives are nothing but chaos. And for some, let’s call them the blessed ones, there may be just one or two areas of their lives that are chaotic. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preaching Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 2, 2022
     | 1,261 views

    Jonah fulfills his mission as he preaches at Nineveh.

    In verses 1-3: Jonah had disregarded God and opposed him; however, God actually showed him sympathy. At the point when we disregard God, he might chastise us, yet he will, in any case, show empathy and pardon us assuming we abandon our wrongdoings. Jonah fled from God, yet he was allowed a second ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unsown Seed Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,302 views

    Have we been obedient? Is the seed yet in the barn?

    This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. Many were debilitated ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Serving In The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2022
     | 3,196 views

    The church is at its best when we are all following our calling.

    SERVING IN THE CHURCH Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: C. Peter Wagner states in his book Your Spiritual Gifts on page 19: "Martin Luther permanently changed Christendom when he rediscovered the priesthood of all believers. Still, Lutheranism retained much of the clericalism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What God Ask- I Don't Think I Can Do It! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,069 views

    With all that God provides me to do what He wants me to do saying "No" to God is not an option.

    We have been talking the past several weeks about places in our lives where chaos might be found. If we are honest, we all have a degree of chaos in our life. Some more than others, and to be honest some whose life is totally chaotic. So far, we have looked in two areas of our life where we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Obedient

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 28, 2022
     | 1,002 views

    What is meant by having joy in serving? We are to be humble like Christ.

    This passage is comparative to Isaiah 53, the prophecy of the suffering servant. There are several characteristics of Christ that are brough about in this passage of scripture: 1. He has consistently existed with God. 2. He is equivalent to God since He is God. (John 1: I, Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Loving Jesus First

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022
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     | 4,064 views

    Martha was working in the kitchen to earn Jesus’ approval, while Mary was sitting in the living room listening to Him teach. But Jesus had no problem with Mary. Why? Because our love of Him must come before our service.

    The living room intimacy Mary enjoyed with Jesus will never come out of the busyness of Martha’s kitchen. Busyness . . . breeds distraction. - Joanna Weaver(1) One time a counterfeit bill made it into circulation and no one knew it was fake for quite some time. It was spent hundreds of times on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Is The Lord Really King Of Your Life?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022
     | 1,598 views

    A young boy faithfully attended Sunday school. He had been taught by the same teacher for a number of years.

    She had a way of telling stories, and she would always routinely end her stories by saying, "And the moral of the story is…" Every Sunday she would tell a Bible story and say, “And the moral of the story is…” As the young boy began to grow older, he was promoted to another class. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Do Not Say, "I Am A Youth!”

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 15, 2022
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     | 7,262 views

    This message looks at a teenager who was called by God. Jeremiah was like any other youth; no different than teenagers today. But the Lord was able to use him in an amazing way! God wants even those who are young to serve Him.

    I would like to begin our message with a short account concerning a great evangelist in recent church history. “Dwight L. Moody was once asked, ‘How many converts did you have last night?’ Moody answered, ‘Two and one half.’ The other person said, ‘Two adults and a child?’ ‘No,’ Moody replied. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist