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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Yield Him Fruit Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 12, 2021
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     | 2,987 views

    Today may you be astounded by the character of God, warned by the failure of the people of God, and encouraged to yield God fruit because Jesus expects yielded fruit.

    ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: YIELD HIM FRUIT MARK 12:1-12 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 12:1-44 [6:16] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.12 PARABLE 1 (p) Once upon a time there was a flamingo herder who lived in a land where flamingos were the most prized animal one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pursuit Of Purity

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jun 10, 2021
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    God says we are to keep ourselves pure. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that would defile us. We are to be like Him.

    1 Timothy 4:12-Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 5:22-Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure. Christian believers are called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Regular Riot Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2020
     | 2,724 views

    Pagan society and the Gospel do not mix. If we stay true to the Word, we can expect opposition. This opposition highlights that we are in the midst of a spiritual battle.

    A Regular Riot (Acts 19:21-40) 1. Sept. 1 2020 (UPI) -- An American Airlines pilot preparing to land in Los Angeles reported an unusual encounter at about 3,000 feet with a "guy in a jetpack." A recording of the conversation between the pilot and air traffic control Sunday evening at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Buff Is Your Wallet?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016
     | 7,327 views

    Updated 04-08-24 A proper attitude about finances and giving of tithes and offerings is expected of us by Scripture, deepens our faith, and is part of worship.

    HOW BUFF IS YOUR WALLET? 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 | #buffwallet THREAD: HOW BUFF IS YOUR WALLET? As we begin today, I would like us to read together the Scriptures that we will focus on. We are looking at just two verses in the book of 1 Corinthians. 1 Corinthians was written by a man named Paul. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Courageous

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 3, 2023
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    Just like the runners in the Boston marathon, Christians should expect that there will be, at some point, opposition that will test us—our endurance, perseverance, and our principles.

    Has anyone here this morning ever ran a marathon? A marathon is always measured at 26.2 Miles. Have you ever heard of heartbreak hill? In the Boston Marathon, at mile 20, the runners come to what is called heartbreak Hill. Heartbreak Hill is the final incline of the Boston marathon. Even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2023
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    While we would never encourage a church to be "woke," there is a biblical expectation that we will practise Scriptural diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as demonstrated by Jesus.

    “[Jesus] came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, ‘The Spirit of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have Faith The Lord’s Direction?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
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    How many of us can say we 100% follow the direction of the Holy Spirit? That is what we are expected to do. So how many follow?

    The interpretation of the Scriptures that have been developed by the Church and handed down to the generations says that Yeshua did not show much emotion. In this passage, the translation of the word pneuma (“spirit”) says that Yeshua’s feelings were hurt that the Pharisees came to Him demanding ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Praying...not Preying! [part One]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
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    “Prayer without expectancy is unbelief in disguise” “Our Daily Bread” October 1, 2008 – Matthew 7:11

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 1, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying!” [Part One] John 16:23-33 A father took his young son to town one day to run some errands. When lunchtime came around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Silent Number Two

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2022
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    As you wait: Practice patiently, practice confidently, practice courageously, practice diligently, practice dexterously, looking forward for victory with daring expectancy. Anybody listening?

    The SILENT Number 2 Exodus 17:9 So Moses said to Joshua, "Choose men for us and go out, fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will station myself on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand." Thomas Cup Final 2022: India has defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia to win the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praising The Lord All The Times

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 25, 2023
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     | 9,451 views

    As believers, we are expected to cultivate the habit of praising the Lord all the times, because the Lord deserves our praises and He is worthy to be praised all the times.

    Praising the Lord Always Study Text: Psalms 34: 1 - 3 Introduction: -. Praise is your verbal and physical response to the greatness of God. It is the recognition and acknowledgment of who God is. -. Praising God usually has two dimensions: Thanksgiving and Worship. - Thanksgiving is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crazy Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022
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     | 4,471 views

    We have to have crazy faith. the kind of faith that will go to the extreme to see God do something amazing. we have to have a heart of expectation.

    Crazy Faith Mark chapter 2:1-12 Introduction- Good morning everyone, welcome to Rosedale Church… We are glad you’re here. What if a couple minutes with the Lord could change your life- would you take time to do it? Believe it or not some would say no or they would say yes and come up with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Had One Job

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2025
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     | 1,768 views

    God gave clear instructions to the Priests about what they were expected to do. This included not offering incense which did not meet God’s specifications.

    TITLE: YOU HAD ONE JOB SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 10:1-3 You had one job is a phrase used to express one’s frustration that someone or something has failed at the main or sole task they were responsible for, especially when that task seems very easy or fundamental. You had one job is a popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
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     | 87 views

    God’s power and presence remain active today, inviting us to trust Him in hardship, pray boldly, and expect miracles even in ordinary moments.

    Some days faith feels thin as fog. You stand at the kitchen sink with a coffee cup and a knot in your stomach. You sit in the waiting room and study the floor tile as if it could talk back. You lie awake and watch the red glow of the clock turn minutes into miles. In moments like these, we need ...read more

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    April: My Month Of Supernatural Lifting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025
     | 600 views

    Supernatural lifting is a divine promotion that comes from God and not from human effort. In this month of April, May God lift you beyond your expectations!

    APRIL: MY MONTH OF SUPERNATURAL LIFTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 75:6-7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, 1 Samuel 2:8, Genesis 41:38-44, Daniel 2:21, Proverbs 4:18 INTRODUCTION Supernatural lifting is a divine promotion that comes from God and not from human effort. It is when God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How We Can Grow For The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2018
     | 10,025 views

    1. Embrace each other (vs. 1). 2. Encourage each other (vs. 2). 3. Expect some changes in our plans (vs. 2-3). 4. Enlist more helpers (vs. 4-6). 5. Examine God's Word (vs. 7-8; 11). 6. Expect great things from God (vs. 7-12).

    How We Can Grow for the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 71 Acts 20:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 25, 2015 INTRODUCTION: *Dr. Wray Ivey was one of my mentors, and an outstanding man of God. In the late 1970s and early '80s, Wray was our pastor at First Baptist Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist