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  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    A Faith Journey - 2 Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,172 views

    Part 6 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

    God rewards the generous faith of the Shunnamite woman. Let us look into five more marks of her faith. It may well describe our faith as well. A Tested Faith “And when he had lifted him and brought him to his mother, the child sat on her lap till noon, and then he died” (2 Ki. 4:20). The miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Pilt avatar

    What Changes In Your Life When You Have Faith

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on May 8, 2019
     | 7,239 views

    The impact of faith on your life.

    What Changes in Your Life When You have Faith 1) Your confession • Say to the mountains – Mk 11:23 (present) 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2020
     | 1,560 views

    7 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VII —1John 3:16b-19(3:10--4:21) Attention: There will always be people who attempt to place all belief systems ‘in the same basket’ as it were. Claiming that all of them—Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, etc.— are ‘chasing after’ the same things, albeit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uplifting Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,714 views

    If you want God to lift you up in worship, then come humbly, come sincerely, and come believing God.

    Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a typical American family driving home from church one Sunday. Dad was fussing about the sermon being too long and sort of boring. Mom said she thought the organist played too loudly during the second hymn they sang. Sis, who was a music major in college, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Ready..set..."Rest"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    We may not always realize it, or be ready to accept it...but when He tells us that He will do it... you better believe God always stands ready in every situation..to deliver us and to deliver his promises that he's made to us

    Ready..Set..."Rest" When were young were taught growing up..about competition and about striving and doing our best... And we learned about playing sports and games… Were taught that everyone gets ready, everyone gets set to participate... and everyone exerts their self and tries their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Christ's Second Coming

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025
     | 682 views

    The second coming of Christ is an event that will forever change the course of human history. As believers, we are called to be ready, to live in constant anticipation, and to prepare ourselves spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.

    PREPARING FOR CHRIST'S SECOND COMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom." Supporting Texts: Mark 13:32-37, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 2 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Petter Kringberg avatar

    Joseph As A Role Model

    Contributed by Petter Kringberg on Dec 12, 2022
     | 2,061 views

    A sermon for Advent 4, Year A

    “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit” ? In Nomine + ? Joseph and Mary were, for lack of a more accurate word, engaged. Most scholars believe that Mary herself was around 15 years at the time. They didn’t even live ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 16, 2023
     | 1,772 views

    Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

    Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 10.03.21 Message… “In the 1960s, the Russians sent the first cosmonaut into outer space. He circled the earth, and when he came back down, he did a press conference and said, “I searched the heavens, and I looked for God, and I did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Missing The Best While Looking For The Rest

    Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,344 views

    What do we expect to find when we go to the House of the Lord? God has so much more in store for those who will reach out in expectation and receive what He wants to give.

    Missing the Best While Looking for the Rest Sunday, July 25, 2010 AM By Pastor James May What did you come to church looking for this morning? You got up this morning, knowing that today would likely be a rainy day because of the remnants of a tropical storm that were coming into the area, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Through The Promises Of Jesus 2nd Coming Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2019
     | 4,996 views

    Joy is found in believing the Promises of God from the Bible and as we progress to the New Year there is a sense of expectation about the future for most. But there should also be an expectation and excitement about the possibility of Jesus second coming in 2020.

    Opening video illustration – If Jesus returned today – by skit guys. Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    A Change Agent For Christ / Catalyst

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,425 views

    When Jesus said Ye are the salt of the earth He was making a proclamation and expectation. He is expecting for us to start something, to ignite a fire in people, to be the catalyst transforming the stinking mess of the world to burn for reconciliation with God.

    A Change Agent for Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Earlier this week I posted on my FB page I GOT A TESTIMONY and I told how God orchestrated an encounter this week with 2 young men as I came out of Dollartree, one of whom was a Muslim. The encounter ended up with prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Finding Fulfilment In An Empty World Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    The Beatitudes are meant for all Christians. Jesus expects us to manifest all of them. They are not learnt traits, but the fruit brought forth by the grace of God in our lives.

    [I’ve taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.] Read the Beatitudes, and there you have a description of what every Christian is meant to be. • It is not merely the description of some exceptional Christians. • Jesus does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    How Patience Is Developed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 51,161 views

    We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.

    JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Not Sudden, Sudden Move Of God

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,925 views

    We dream and we dream big, then God does not do the way we expected Him to, when we expected Him to, but God is still moving, His not sudden move comes all of a sudden.

    THE NOT SUDDEN, SUDDEN MOVE OF GOD? THERE IS A WORD FROM THE LORD FOR YOU, THE COVENANT IS FOR YOU AND YOURS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, FEAR NOT, ABRAM: I AM THY SHIELD AND THY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Jesus” Is The Only Answer!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,067 views

    Listen up this morning, as a child of God you can expect and you have the right to expect, His strength and His Glory to shine through you and on you, on everything you touch! The question is, do you?

    Jesus is the Only Answer! Everywhere you look, all through out history, there have been men and women, who have inspired mankind! David did, Caleb did, Moses and Joshua, Peter, Paul and Mary mother of Jesus...How about Ruth and Esther? How about the women with the Alabaster box, filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational