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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Do You Have Faith The Lord’s Direction?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
     | 955 views

    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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    "tomb Visitors On Resurrection Sunday"

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 4, 2021
     | 2,956 views

    This message deals with the accounts of those first visitors who came to the tomb of Jesus expecting to find the body of Jesus, but instead have an encounter with an angel of the Lord.

    TOMB VISITORS ON RESURRECTION MORNING Matthew 28: 1-8, 9-10; John 20:1-9, 11-18 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJykUX0tKMI INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to go back in time over 2,000 years to the scene of a graveyard. 2.) This ...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
     | 2,894 views

    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
     | 2,657 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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    Praising The Lord All The Times

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 25, 2023
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    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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2023
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     | 3,648 views

    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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    How Buff Is Your Wallet?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016
     | 7,233 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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    "Praying...not Preying! [part One]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
     | 6,300 views

    “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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    Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019
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     | 8,804 views

    In this sereies on Thessalonians, we discover that the church in Thessalonica was an energetic church, an elect church, an evangelistic church, and expectant church. In other words, they were a mighty church!

    Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/9/2015 A man reportedly approached Charles Spurgeon one Sunday morning and said, “I’ve visited many church these past few years and all of them seem to have problems. So I keep going from church to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Getting To Know God - Part 7 - The Lord Is A Warrior - Veterans Day 2019 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 9, 2019
     | 4,530 views

    The LORD is a Warrior. What does that mean? Should that frighten us or should that give us a feeling of comfort? Does He expect us to be warriors, too?

    Getting To Know God - Part 7 – The LORD is a Warrior - for Veterans Day 2019 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Escalation Of Difficult, Hard Times...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2020
     | 4,779 views

    Can we see we are in a season of ESCALATION of difficult, hard times? We need to not only be ready, but we need to expect and thrive in perilious times.

    ESCALATION --- DIFFICULT TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HARD, DIFFICULT TIMES APPEAR TO BREED DIFFICULT TIMES… 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 Timothy 3:1 (MSG) Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Silent Number Two

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2022
     | 1,742 views

    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

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Crazy Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022
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     | 4,358 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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    Courageous

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 3, 2023
     | 2,359 views

    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

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    April: My Month Of Supernatural Lifting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025
     | 516 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