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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Invitation

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2020
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     | 7,490 views

    What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14.

    What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. Matthew 22:1-2 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham- No Child, No Problem--Or So They Thought Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2021
     | 3,877 views

    The LORD had promised Abram and Sarai a child. After ten additional years, and no child, they decided to help God out. The results weren't exactly what they expected.

    Introduction: Genesis 15 has the story where Abram asked God a question after God had told him, “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Gen. 15:1, paraphrased). Abram’s question was “What will You give me? I’m childless, and the only heir I have is Eliezer of Damascus (Gen 15:2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Joy Of Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022
     | 1,952 views

    Don’t allow your way of thinking or your expectations to distance you from God. Lift your heart to Him right now and surrender your life to Him.

    As we all know, today is Palm Sunday. Today is the day that Jesus Christ made His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem. And today marks the beginning of the last week our Lord was on the earth. At this point in time, Jesus was very well known. Many people spoke of His popularity and fame. In other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News In An Unexpected Place Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
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     | 18,895 views

    In this message, we will see how the birth announcement of the King of Kings wasn’t delivered to the rich or royal, but it was instead delivered in the least expected place. It was delivered to some lowly shepherds.

    When people send out baby shower invitations, they primarily mail them to family and friends. I once saw a really funny movie, a comedy, where a couple sent out fake shower announcements when they weren’t really going to have a baby. They were in debt and needed some money to pay off their bills, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Simple Matter”

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 15, 2023
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     | 2,156 views

    As God gives freely to the unworthy, so he gives richly, like himself, more than we are able to ask or think. His gifts outdo our requests and expectations.

    2 Kings 3:9-18 “A Simple Matter” January 15, 2023 The Division King Jehoram of Israel was not an honorable man. “He did evil in the sight of the Lord” Though he was not like his father Ahab or his mother Jezebel because he put away the sacred things of the false god Baal, we are told that he still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempering Our Understanding Of Miracles

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 21, 2023
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    Miracles do happen. However, not all the time. Faith can be shattered by the expectations of miracles occurring. Not all prayers can be answered. Tough lesson I learned early on.

    Tempering our Understanding of Miracles John 11:1-45 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Are We To Teach Our Children To Obey God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 27, 2023
     | 709 views

    To enable every age to learn how to obey God and to set their expectations in him, God directed that his laws and acts be instructed to children and that they ought to be passed from age to age.

    Monotheism is the faith in only one God. It was an unmistakable component of the Hebrew religion. Numerous old religions trusted in a large number of divine beings. However, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the God of the entire earth, the only genuine God. This was a significant knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When God Crosses His Hands

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 17, 2024
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     | 7,963 views

    One commentator writes about God’s crossed hands of blessing -- sometimes God chooses to bless that which we don’t expect Him to bless in our lives.

    TITLE: WHEN GOD CROSSES HIS HANDS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 48:14 As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father JACOB/ISRAEL who by now can hardly see because of his advanced age. He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    No Greater Reward

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 14, 2024
     | 1,241 views

    Even during our time here on earth, we can already expect a reward from the Great Rewarder. So, what kind of reward can He give now?

    “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: ‘Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.’ But Abram said, ‘O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?’ And Abram said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedication To The Work Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025
     | 637 views

    Dedication to the work of the Lord is not an option; it is a divine expectation. In a generation where many are lukewarm or distracted, God is raising committed vessels who will abound in His service with passion, endurance, and integrity.

    DEDICATION TO THE WORK OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:11, Colossians 3:23-24, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 6:10, Revelation 3:15 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with distractions and declining spiritual fervour, the call for unwavering ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Envision: The Great Commission

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,303 views

    Jesus doesn’t send us into this world, lost world without any resources. He doesn’t expect us to accomplish this Great Commission in our own power.

    Opening illustration: When Jesus spoke these words directly to His disciples, and indirectly to us, He was giving the church her marching orders. He was telling exactly what He expected us to do in His physical absence. The disciples took the Lord’s command seriously. They went into the world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    No One Will Take My Place

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025
     | 567 views

    God has a divine assignment for each of us, and He expects us to fulfil it. However, when people fail in their calling, God can replace them with someone else.

    NO ONE WILL TAKE MY PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 "And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ready At Any Moment: Living Awake For The Returning King - Luke 12:40 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 13, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 518 views

    History is not random, time is not endless, and life is not merely about getting by until retirement. There is an appointed moment when the Son of Man will return—and He expects His people to be ready.

    Ready at Any Moment: Living Awake for the Returning King - Luke 12:40 Introduction: Living as Though Today Matters Church, we live in an age of notifications, deadlines, diaries, and distractions. Everything clamours for our attention. Yet Jesus speaks a word that cuts through the noise of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Craig avatar

    The Doctrine Of Persecution: Suffering For Righteousness’ Sake –biblical Call To Stand Firm In Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Craig on Jan 20, 2026
     | 112 views

    In a world where over 380 million Christians—one in seven believers worldwide—face high levels of persecution and discrimination, this message confronts the reality that suffering for Christ is not optional but expected.

    The Doctrine of Persecution: Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake Introduction Over 380 million Christians—one in seven worldwide—face persecution daily. Owning a Bible risks execution. Gathering for worship invites imprisonment. Refusing to deny Christ can cost everything. Persecution is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace-Givers

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,286 views

    We have been given grace by God. But now what? Did you know He expects us to pass that grace onto others? Learn how to be a better grace-giver.

    INTRODUCTION Al Masters lives in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. He is married and he had a little boy and a small business. He considered himself very blessed. And then, just before Christmas, quite some years ago, his little boy was killed by a 15 year old driving without a license. Al Masters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist