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  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    The Oil Stopped Flowing.

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020
     | 7,638 views

    We are spiritual vessels and we need a higher authority (God) to empower us to fulfil destiny.

    "When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.” But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing." When the widow came to the prophet to ask him for help, she did that because she knew she could not help herself, she believed that going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 35: Why God Says To Sing A New Song Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 21, 2025
     | 372 views

    God tells us to sing new songs... 1. Because we have new hearers (vs. 1-4). 2. Because we have new harmonies (vs. 4-6). 3. Because we have new hearts (vs. 1-3, 9-13). [1] Having new hearts means having new hope. [2] Having new hearts means having new holiness.

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 35: Why God Says to Sing a New Song Psalm 96:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 21, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today our focus is again on worship. And nothing is more important in Christian life than heartfelt worship of the LORD! God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    What Do You Have In Your House?

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,289 views

    The widow’s husband was a servant of God, he served the Lord fervently while he was living, but when he died he left nothing for the family but debt.

    The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Change In Religion Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,096 views

    What did Jesus mean when He told Nicodemus "You must be born again"? And what does His comment about being "born of the water and the Spirit" mean to us today?

    OPEN: A man was obviously lost. He saw a little boy was standing by the side of a road and a and pulled up beside him. “Sonny,” he said, “do you know how to get to town?” The kid said, “No sir, I don’t.” Then the man said, “Well do you know the way to route 20?” The little boy said, “No.” And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Completely Confident In My God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 6, 2022
     | 4,255 views

    Have you ever had a problem and you get to the place where you just almost start to shout at/to God? Do you want to argue with God a little bit? You say, “God, why don’t You do something?”

    It’s officially summer! The heat is on and the end is out. For many, this is the start of baseball season. A lot of you are big baseball fans – more so than me. I was a bigger baseball fan back when I was a kid collecting baseball cards. Share Your Baseball Stories We are majoring in the minor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O, To Be A Swallow Psalm 84 – A Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,854 views

    This beautiful Psalm written by one of the Sons of Korah and set to music, is a fervent desire to be with the Lord and in His presence. His whole being longs for the Lord, to be in His courts. It is a really edifying Psalm.

    O, TO BE A SWALLOW Psalm 84 – A Psalm of the Sons of Korah My Soul Longs for the Courts of the LORD - To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. (Probably a musical or liturgical term) A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. PSALM 84 VERSE 1: “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! Verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking It To The Mat Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,904 views

    How do we defeat Satan? It appears we do it by (as a Church) beating down the gates of Hell. But how exactly do that, and what is the objective in beating down those gates?

    When Joe Louis was in his prime he fought "Two-Ton" Tony Galento. Louis was favored to win because 2 Ton Tony loved to fight… but he hated to train. At the first part of the fight, Galento threw his Sunday punch and sent Louis sprawling to the mat. Louis was more surprised than hurt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Covering God With Our Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,986 views

    I can worship God anywhere... but Psalm 100 talks about "going someplace" to worship. Where should I "go" to worship, and how and why should I worship?

    I read the story about a couple named Mary and Jim and their dog 'Lucky.' Lucky was an unusual dog. Whenever company come for a weekend visit Mary and Jim had to warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rediscover The Power Of The Gospel In Revival Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,454 views

    What if God began to calculate your good deeds? How long would your personal tape be? What if He were to get a separate calculator out for the things you’ve done wrong, how long would that tape be?

    Every single Christian and every church will need revival. Revival is part of the pattern the Holy Spirit uses to reconnect you to the gospel.1 Revival and spiritual awakening is when a group of people rediscover the power of the gospel. Nearly every single person can look at church and conclude ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,321 views

    I will like to ask you as a child of God that what are your treasures? What do you place priority on? What do you place value on? Are your treasure based on the worldly possessions or do you mind the things of God.

    TEXT: MATTHEW 6: 19-21. 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Longing Of The Heart And Soul For God Alone: Message - Psalm 84 – The Sons Of Korah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,542 views

    Have you ever had a desire that is so strong you can’t get it out of your mind? You count down the days and then the hours. It is something special you are looking forward to. Then the time of departure arrives and you are so excited Well that is like the experience of this son of Korah.

    THE LONGING OF THE HEART AND SOUL FOR GOD ALONE MESSAGE - PSALM 84 – THE SONS OF KORAH Psalm 84:0 For the choir director - on the Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah PSALM 84 V 1 “How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! Psa 84:2 My soul longed and even yearned for the courts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowin' Where You're Goin' Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2016
    based on 15 ratings
     | 42,188 views

    Peter, James and John catch the biggest haul of fish they'd ever known... and then they just left their nets and boat to follow Jesus. Why would they do that?

    OPEN: Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the scientist – preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. He couldn’t find it in his coat pockets, in his briefcase, anywhere!! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection - The Devoted Women At The Tomb – Resurrection Message For Easter – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 29, 2023
     | 2,934 views

    It was Resurrection Sunday and a little group of devoted women were at the tomb to honour the Lord in burial, but He was not there. Sadness turned to shock which left the women perplexed and horrified. We will concentrate on this group of loyal women on that Resurrection Sunday.

    THE RESURRECTION - THE DEVOTED WOMEN AT THE TOMB – RESURRECTION MESSAGE FOR EASTER – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION TO RESURRECTION As I am sure you all realise, this Sunday is Resurrection Sunday. (This message was given on an Easter Sunday). All our churches will be empty for Good Friday and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Tree Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2020
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,558 views

    The Sycamores of the Middle East are highly prized. And it was one such highly prized and valuable tree who's limbs held a despised and sinful man. Why was he despised and what difference did Jesus make in his life?

    OPEN: The story of Zacchaeus only occurs in the Gospel of Luke. It seems to me that its possible that, as Luke interviewed people for his Gospel, he may have spoken with Zacchaeus - and the man’s story stood out to him. It’s also possible, given that Zacchaeus’ name is used here, that he was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Fire! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2021
     | 5,841 views

    Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

    Kathryn Leatherwood from Washington, Ohio, recalls spending a week with a roomful of VBS preschoolers. Many of them had been first-timers and attended with loud protests. Toward the end of the week, she noticed Jessica adjusting her colorful headband with a look of frustration. After quieting yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free