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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Do Well In Everything And Everyplace Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2021
     | 3,317 views

    How was your 2021? and What do you expect in 2022? For some, the year 2021 could have brought news on death, ailments, sickness, failures, hardships, and vulnerability. Look for the best in 2022.

    Theme: “Do well in everything and everyplace” Text: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 46 Introduction How was your 2021? and What do you expect in 2022? For some, the year 2021 could have brought news on death, ailments, sickness, failures, hardships, and vulnerability. It could have been days of hopelessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Division Over Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,781 views

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56.

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56. Fire & Division Luke 12:49-51 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Israel Identified Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 28, 2019
     | 3,793 views

    The Jews make a case for failure on God’s part to fulfill His promises. This is the first step toward Paul's argument concerning the righteousness of God in calling the Gentiles into the blessing of salvation.

    (31) Israel Identified Romans 9:6-13 6 But it is not that the word of God has taken no effect. For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, 7 nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.” 8 That is, those who are the children of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Reversing Negative Verdict

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025
     | 768 views

    Negative verdicts may manifest as medical reports, academic failure, job termination, family rejection, spiritual condemnation, or societal limitations. But God is the Judge of all the earth, and He has the final say.

    REVERSING NEGATIVE VERDICT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:15-17 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Colossians 2:14, Psalm 118:17, Zechariah 3:1-4, Romans 8:1 INTRODUCTION: Life sometimes presents us with verdicts—judgments, conclusions, or pronouncements—that are negative and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    In Christ All Will Be Made Alive

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2016
     | 3,443 views

    To show that in Second Adam - the LORD JESUS CHRIST, all who accepts Him as LORD, SAVIOR and MASTER are all made alive, meaning all who came from failure first adam.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your spirit alive? Yes. Romans 8:10 Romans 8:10 (Amplified Bible) But if Christ lives in you, [then although] your [natural] body is dead by reason of sin and guilt, the spirit is alive because of [the] righteousness [that He imputes to you]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are Destined For Greater Heights

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 779 views

    Being destined for greater heights means you are not permitted to settle in comfort zones or be defined by past achievements or failures. God has planted greatness in you and expects you to keep pressing forward.

    YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREATER HEIGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 4:18, Psalm 18:33 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with hills and valleys, but God’s desire is for His children to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Saul Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 416 views

    Saul’s life began with great potential but ended in tragedy due to his disobedience, pride, and jealousy. His story serves as a warning that leadership without humility and obedience to God leads to failure.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF SAUL – FIRST KING OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:   1 Samuel 13:13 "And Samuel said to Saul, ‘You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you. For now, the Lord would have established your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 4 – Judah Is Rejected And Trodden Down – My Great Pain – Chapter 1:11-15 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025
     | 293 views

    This section begins the lament – the utterance of sadness and failure. There are 9 verses of lament here and this Part deals with 2 of them. Was the LORD responsible for Judah’s suffering? It is a sad thing but sinfulness always brings misery and suffering upon the participants.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 4 – JUDAH IS REJECTED AND TRODDEN DOWN – MY GREAT PAIN – CHAPTER 1:11-15 Our study in this remarkable book continues as we try to understand the grief of the defeated people and of Jeremiah himself who was overcome by sorrow for is nation. The nation had its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Any Tendency To Act As A Judge?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,226 views

    Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low.

    What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, quoted in Homemade, February 1989. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do You Want Your Church, No Smoking Or Beware Of Flames

    Contributed by Tr Precht on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,329 views

    Our desire lies in our fire for God, how is your fire burning? Through the trials of our lives our desire is tested in great fires, How will you come out?

    There’s an old saying that goes “Where there is smoke, there’s fire.” Well how do you want church tonight? Do you want it "No smoking" or do you want a sign that says "Caution: beware of flames?" I was looking up what fire means and Strong’s concordance said that the word usage for fire was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • David Smith avatar

    No Yachting In Heaven (Revelation 21:1-6)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,989 views

    For the believing man or woman, is not just some test, wherein if we pass we get to escape from this life into a better life. Rather it is a war in which we have been ordere...

    Heaven: what is it, where is it, and are you in a hurry to get there? These are important questions, I believe, because I sense that there is a fair degree of confusion surrounding the Biblical concept of Heaven. Mind you, my daughter, Imogen, worked it all out some years ago, when my dad died. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    When Integrity Meets The Guilty Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,549 views

    This is the fifth in a series on the life of Joseph. His "test" here is how he will treat those who have treated him so horribly, now that he has power, position and privilege.

    Trinity Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Series: Character on Display When Integrity Encounters the Guilty Genesis 42 Most people love “rags to riches” stories -- especially if the people who suddenly come into wealth are the “good people“ in the story. One of my favorite “rags to riches” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Recognize God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 26,136 views

    This is the second sermon in the series "Communicating With God." This sermon gives Three most common ways God speaks, How to test the voice you hear and Why it is important to hear God speak.

    Communicating With God: How To Recognize God’s Voice Today we are going to continue our series “Communicating With God.” Last week we are looked at “How To Listen To God’s Voice.” We learned that listening is vital if we are to be doers of the Word. We must be receptive to God’s Word. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    Letter To The Church At Smyrna, Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,845 views

    Perseverance is trusting God no matter how painful or difficult your situation is.When our faith it tested understand it produces perseverance. Let us look at the perseverance of the Church at Symrna.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Series – Revelation: Letter to the Church at Smyrna Title – ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Mouser avatar

    When God Speaks

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Claims by some that God speaks to them must be tested by two things: the pattern of God’s speaking to individuals recorded in the Bible, and by God’s previous revelation through the Prophets and Apostles.

    When God Speaks Psalm 63, 1 Samuel 3:1 – 20, 1 Corinthians 6:11-20, John 1:43-51 It was interesting for me to survey how other preachers have treated the passages in today’s lectionary, particularly the Old Testament and Gospel lessons for today. There are a number of sites on the internet ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican