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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Usury & Extortion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2024
     | 993 views

    Why do western banks engage in usury and extortion? Why do Christians go along with it without trying to change this practice?

    One of the earliest principles of money lending is a law against usury. If you lend money to any of My people who are poor among you, you shall not be like a moneylender to him; you shall not charge him interest. (Exodus 22:25 NKJV) This is the exact opposite of how western banks operate today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A One Time Does It Sacrifice

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 6, 2022
     | 1,082 views

    We are given a depiction of Jesus as the High Priest. Also, a portrayal of Christ as the ultimate sacrifice for the sin humanity is given.

    The writer of this Scripture has given us a depiction of Jesus Christ as the High Priest, which is superior to the priesthood from the Old Testament. He also presents us with a portrayal of the sacrifice of Christ as far greater to the multitude of sacrifices offered by the old priesthood. Under ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whose Righteousness

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 30, 2024
     | 447 views

    The wrong righteousness is unrighteousness and hence righteous mess.

    Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. In my early Christian life I avoided sinners like the plague except to witness to them. Not that I disliked them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Healing At The Pool Of Bethesda Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025
     | 2,806 views

    John 5:1-8 tells the story of a paralysed man who encountered Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda. This event highlights God's compassion, the futility of misplaced trust, and the power of divine intervention.

    Title: THE HEALING AT THE POOL OF BETHESDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 103:2-3, Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: John 5:1-8 tells the story of a paralysed man who encountered Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda. This event highlights God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    My Second Year Of Ministry Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
     | 965 views

    Jesus' first year was emphasis on teaching, second year miracles, third year problems.

    Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. BEGINS AT PASSOVER, A.D. 28: JOHN 5 1. I kept the law. “I obeyed the Old Testament to attend the Festival of Passover at Jerusalem at the end of My first full year of ministry” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facts About Stress Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,453 views

    This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

    Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#1] FACTS ABOUT STRESS James 1:1-12 Introduction: We are going to begin a Sunday School Series about the letters written by Jesus’ Half Brothers. We will start with James. James is a practical Book of the Bible- It is fitting for today’s Church. This Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Different Kinds Of Sins

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025
     | 240 views

    This sermon explores the types of sins as revealed in Scripture and how we, as believers, must deal with them sincerely and scripturally.

    DIFFERENT KINDS OF SINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:12-14 Supporting Texts: James 4:17, Psalm 19:13, 1 John 1:8-10, Hebrews 10:26 INTRODUCTION: Sin is the great separator between man and God. From the Garden of Eden until now, sin has always been the root cause of man's ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    3. The Dying Thief Finds Paradise Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025
     | 178 views

    Three crosses stood on Golgotha. Two guilty thieves hung beside Jesus. One died forgiven. The other died lost. Their choice shows salvation's power and God's unlimited mercy.

    The Dying Thief Finds Paradise Introduction Three crosses stood on Golgotha that day. The middle cross held the Son of God. The other two held guilty men. Both thieves knew they deserved death. Roman law had caught them. Roman nails pierced their hands and feet. But something changed on those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise That Will Be Kept - Jeremiah 33:14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 172 views

    There are moments in the Christian life when faith feels hardest—not when God says “no,” but when God appears silent. Discipleship is shaped not by speed, but by trust.

    The Promise that will be kept - Jeremiah 33:14 Following Jesus When God’s Word Seems Delayed Jeremiah 33:14 (NLT): “The day will come,” says the LORD, “when I will do for Israel and Judah all the good things I have promised them.” INTRODUCTION: WHEN GOD’S PROMISES FEEL LATE There are moments in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    New Year Resolutions Of Biblical Characters Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 177 views

    A biblical guide to making purposeful, godly resolutions that align believers with God’s will for the new year.

    NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS OF BIBLICAL CHARACTERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 1:8 Key Verse: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat…” (Daniel 1:8) Supporting Texts: Joshua 24:15; Nehemiah 2:17-18; Luke 2:49; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Genesis 34 - Caveat On Depravity - The Rape Of Dinah Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 2, 2017
     | 13,740 views

    Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners. How do we respond to the cultural depravity around us when it touches our lives?

    Genesis 34 – CAVEAT ON DEPRAVITY Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows but openly parades in the streets in the guise of normality. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners but carry knives and guns and bombs shouting out their chanted slogans in the guise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Using What God Has Given Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 791 ratings
     | 363,002 views

    God gives each of special abilities and expects us to be faithful in using what we’ve been given. Instead of “hiding” our gifts we’re to invest them in kingdom service. There’s no getting around the fact that we are responsible for what we’ve been given

    Using What God Has Given A man from out east had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” His buddy told him that he had a really hard time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 26,582 views

    Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

    The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unprofitable Servants

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,377 views

    How is your servanthood?

    Unprofitable Servants We’re Number 1!!! We have the largest Sunday School! We have a dynamic ministry! Dr. Good-Words is the world’s leading authority on ________. We had the largest number of conversions and baptisms for the year! We support 500 missionaries! Our seminary has the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grinch Is Dead Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    Are you a Christmas grinch? Learn these simple steps towards reforming your grouchy ways.

    The ‘Grinch’ is Dead! 12/17/00 Video: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas I’ve got a confession to make this morning… A fact, that up to this pt. only my wife knew about… It’s not a part of my history that I am necc. proud of…but… it’s something I feel I need to make public at this time… I…I… was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan