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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Roll Up Your Sleeves Kind Of Love.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 12, 2023
     | 1,367 views

    According to therapist, Dan Wile, “Marriage takes sacrifice, hard, work, and the ability to put up with disappointments and cope with frustration.”

    A Roll Up Your Sleeves Kind Of Love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-8aNLT A recent e-mail asked readers to reflect on the following questions: Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name the last five Heinemann trophy winners. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. Name ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The First Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
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     | 5,290 views

    Jesus Christ is the first gift of Christmas

    The First Gift of Christmas Isaiah 9:6, Romans 15:5-17 December 25, 2011 Morning Service For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Leaving The Old Behind And Pressing Forward (New Year Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 637 views

    Encouragement to release past failures, regrets, and setbacks to fully embrace God’s plan for the new year.

    LEAVING THE OLD BEHIND AND PRESSING FORWARD (NEW YEAR SERMON) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    And The Lord Settled It Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
     | 1,128 views

    The phrase "And the Lord settled it" reflects the assurance we have that God is capable of bringing peace, resolution, and finality to our situations. In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, God's promise is that He will settle our affairs, bringing clarity and divine order.

    Title: AND THE LORD SETTLED IT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:89, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 54:14 INTRODUCTION: The phrase "And the Lord settled it" reflects the assurance we have that God is capable of bringing peace, resolution, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stewardship-Will Our Lives Count For Much?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 15,730 views

    This is a stewardship message dealing with what kind of person will we be as we go through life. The principles of sowing and reaping are examined.

    Will Our Lives Count For Much. 10/05/97 Eccl 11:1-6 Luke 19:1-10 Text Luke 6:20-38 In the end, how long you lived is not going to be nearly as important as how well you lived. Jesus is going to show us today "its not the duration of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,376 views

    The Triumphal Entry

    If I were to ask you if you ever felt out of place, or like you didn’t match the expectations that people had of you, how many of you could relate to that statement? I know that I certainly can! And this looks different for everybody. For some people, it’s the big things. Maybe your parents had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crisis Managers

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,106 views

    How often are we caught unawares by circumstances out of our ignorance. Are we prepared for the Lord’s coming?

    CRISIS MANAGERS LUKE 12:39-40 “But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he could not have let his house be broken into. You must also be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” A member in the church was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bride

    Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,236 views

    Jesus is coming soon, Are you ready as a bride? Are you missing something? Is bible, the word of God missing from your hearts? Are you a pure and holy bride?

    The Bride (Revelation 21:1-2) Pentecostal brides (Indian Pentecostals) are expected to have a certain standard and dressing to attend weddings. The saree is usually white. I think I have never seen a Pentecostal wedding where bride wears color sarees for the main ceremony. They are expected to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Jezebel Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,334 views

    There are three battles and devil knows that he can not win first two, so he will try to win the third one- that is the battle between you and Devil...

    Facing Jezebel 1 King 19:1 1 AHAB TOLD Jezebel all that Elijah had done and how he had slain all the prophets [of Baal] with the sword. 1.Elijah’s personal battle began at the gate of Jezreel A. He came to Jezreel and did not want to enter the city B. Pride affected his life. 1 Kings 19:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Family 101 (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009
     | 3,739 views

    Family 101/Day to Day

    Family 101 (Part 3) Day to Day He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much. —Luke 16:10 Running a successful family is a combination of faithfulness in four different areas: routines, schedules, kids, and harmony. Each of these areas has a key word that helps keep you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Duty Consciousness

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,525 views

    “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matt. 25:23

    Theme: Duty consciousness Text: Zeph. 1:7, 12-18; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Matt. 25:14-30 Today’s Scripture reading from the gospel of Matthew belongs to what is referred to as the Olivet discourse as it was delivered as Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. Addressed to His disciples it was intended to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Daylight, The Saving Time Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,153 views

    Those of us who are in Christ have great privileges, like a heads-up knowledge of end time events; nonetheless, with great privilege comes great responsibility.

    Daylight, The Saving Time I Thessalonians 5:5-11 1. Some people have it all wrong. 2. A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light. The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Filling Our Tank With The Spirit"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,534 views

    Being filled with the Holy Spirit and letting him lead our lives.

    “Filling Your Tank With The Spirit" Did you ever run your vehicle close on fuel? As you drove you watch the gauge and wonder how far will it go. And the whole time your sweating it and hoping that you can make it to a station. You suddenly start thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Noel Schreuder avatar

    Live With Hope

    Contributed by Noel Schreuder on Oct 20, 2022
     | 3,171 views

    Many times we hope that God will change our circumstances, will calm the storms of life, and when it doesn't happen as we hoped, we easily become despondent and even pessimistic.

    LIVE WITH HOPE “Hope. What is hope?” asks Jo Black (an Afrikaans singer from South Africa) in his popular Afrikaans song with the same name. This song became an overnight success and reached the number one spot almost as soon as it was released. Why? Because it is something we need so much in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Being Faithful?

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 2,763 views

    A template for us to see if we are being a faithful or unfaithful servant to the Master.

    Are you being faithful? Matthew 25:14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ