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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Kingdom Service And Promotion

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2025
     | 679 views

    This message is a prophecy (Word from the Lord) delivered at our church that explains who we are in the kingdom of God and our responsibilities as its citizens.

    As I was thinking about this message, the Lord laid on my heart a prophetic word delivered at our church several years ago titled “Kingdom Service and Promotion.” When I look at the Church as a whole, especially those in leadership positions, I understand why this prophetic word floated up in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Hope: Transformed By The Truth Of Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,071 views

    In 1 Peter 1:3-4, the apostle Peter introduces us to the profound truth of our inheritance as believers in Christ.

    Living Hope: Transformed by the Truth of our Inheritance Introduction: In 1 Peter 1:3-4, the apostle Peter introduces us to the profound truth of our inheritance as believers in Christ. He writes, "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Securing Divine Help Through Patience And Waiting On God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2026
     | 190 views

    This message teaches how patience and waiting on God position believers to receive timely divine help, strength, and fulfilment of God’s promises.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH PATIENCE AND WAITING ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Witness Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,463 views

    The example, expectation and examination of witnessing

    WITNESS In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released and quickly rose to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is love.” The lyrics were very simple, “What the world needs now is love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Things You Don’t Expect A Vicar To Say: I Agree With Isis.

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 22, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,340 views

    Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Shocked? Read on....

    Things you don’t expect a vicar to say: I agree with ISIS. Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. - Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. - I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Let’s start with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Revival (Section 4) When A Revival Is To Be Expected (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019
     | 2,559 views

    When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of religion, then a revival is needed.

    Revival (Section 4) WHEN A REVIVAL IS TO BE EXPECTED (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Psalms 85:6 Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee? I. WHEN A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS NEEDED A. When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does Jesus Expect From Us If We Claim To Truly Follow Him?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
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     | 7,882 views

    God's offer to us is that we can experience a happy, meaningful life forever in His Kingdom! • And This is an experience you certainly don't want to miss!

    We have talked a lot about how when we become Christians that we are called to do things • We talked last week about the church • Its importance (Unity, Meeting together, The Importance of coming each week, The importance of putting Church First) • But is this all that we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Five Signs Of Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 17, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,164 views

    Growing up and Getting Better.

    Five signs of Christian maturity There are gauges to check your car, warning bells, GROOVES ON ROAD They’re here for Christians too So tonght we’re going to find out “HOW YOU DOIN’?” Ephesians 4:14-16 Here we have some gauges that Paul has set to see how we’re doing Are we advancing, Do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acquaint Thyself With God

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 26,802 views

    Becoming better acquainted with God.

    PP0559 DATE ACQUAINT THYSELF WITH GOD! Job 22:21. Job 22:21 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. (KJV) (Leave your Bibles open to this passage of Scripture please) INTRODUCTION: Spiritual anemia among Christians is destroying the local church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apollos Question

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,656 views

    Which is better Preparing or Participation?

    Acts 18:24-28 The Apollos Question Preparation Or Participation Which is better Preparing or Participation? - With water Balloons it is Preparing and not Participating - With life it‘s defiantly participation not preparing - Ex. - Education preparation is a drag - But participation in what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Best Part

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,491 views

    Which is better... service or intimacy?

    Choosing the Best Part Luke 10:38-42 You are very familiar with today's story... Jesus is visiting at the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. The Bible shows us that Jesus loved this family very much and loved to stay there as often as he had a chance. We know how much Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Single Vs Married

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 6,043 views

    Which is better - to be single or married?

    1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Single vs. Married 11/2/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I’ve almost made it! I’ve waded through the swampy water of chapter 7 and the dry bank is before me. Just one more slippery step to take, one more dangerous issue. Which is better: to be single or to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,273 views

    How to be a better SOLDIER for the Lord.

    Being A Good Soldier Robert A. Glass (2 timothy 2:3) All of our Veterans have served in military and many have served as soldiers. The duty of a soldier is to serve well, so that he may bring honor to himself, his platoon and his Country. Yes, all HAVE given some and SADLY, some have given all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,435 views

    Obligation is good. Love is better!

    The Heart of the Matter, Luke 10:38-42 Introduction My first staff position in a church was as the Associate Pastor of The Kirk Community Church in Dunedin, Florida. I normally arrived at church early but on this particular morning my wife and I had arrived just a few minutes before the worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    FOBO “fear of better options?

    28B I saw a tee-shirt that said “fomo made me do it” (Fear Of Missing Out.). Did the man in our Gospel today have that, or FOBO “fear of better options,” or FODA, 'fear of doing anything?' The man ran up, knelt down, and asked Jesus, “…what must I do to inherit eternal life?" It’s like, “What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic