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  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Signed, Sealed And Delivered

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 24, 2022
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    Believers are letters signed with blood of Jesus, sealed by the Holy Spirit of God and delivered to the kingdom of God. We are purchased by the blood of Jesus, sealed till the day of reckoning by the Spirit and translated from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light.

    TEXT: Colossians 1:12-14 "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: in whom we have redemption through his blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    God Of All Creation

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 4, 2020
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    In this world torn by pandemic, tragedy, and violence, we turn back to the beginning, to what God created us to be. Order out of disorder, light out of darkness, all of us made in God's image

    Looking back over the last few weeks, perhaps the best word we can use is chaos. We have seen chaos as a disease struck our nation. We have seen chaos as hospitals have been overwhelmed and more than 100,000 have died. We have seen chaos as businesses closed and people lost their jobs. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is The Matrix?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
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    The most important question of our age may be: What is the matrix? In light of the rise in secular humanism, and the growing concerns over political, economic, and banking corruption worldwide, one must wonder... What is going on here?

    The most important question of our age may be: What is the matrix? In light of the rise in secular humanism, and the growing concerns over political, economic, and banking corruption worldwide, one must wonder... What is going on here? Why is the depravity so pervasive? What is causing this rise ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    The Yoke That Gives Us Rest

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 15, 2020
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    When we understand what Jesus meant when He said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” then we will be able to access the peace and quietness that comes with knowing that we are not battling the things in life by ourselves.

    We’re going to begin with a poem that I’m sure you have either heard or heard of it. It’s Footprints In the Sand by Mary Stevenson “After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand…. I noticed that at many times along the path of life, especially at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The End Of The Beginning Vs The Beginning Of The End.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2021
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    Sin has tried to snuff the light of Jesus from the beginning of time. After CALVARY Jesus has brought about the end of sins' dominion. Good Friday seems terrible, but the resurrection turns history around.

    THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (If you cover each point this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our God Reigns Supreme! Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 4, 2021
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    Isaiah moves on to greater heights as the time of desolation begins to fade into oblivion in light of the glory which is to come. As the Good News is announced, a new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people.

    ISAIAH 52: 7–12 OUR GOD REIGNS SUPREME! [REVELATION 19:5-9] Our passage in Isaiah moves on to greater heights as the time of desolation begins to fade into oblivion in light of the glory which is to come. The reference to the beautiful … feet of him that brings good tidings (Isa 52:7) is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 11, 2020
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    In the midst of this pandemic, where do we find hope? What do we have to grasp onto to steady us? Where is our light in all of this darkness? Where is our anchor, our lifeline in this storm? In the Bible.

    Well … I don’t have to tell you, the whole world as we know it is undergoing something I’ve never seen in my lifetime … and I hope that I will never see anything like this again in my lifetime … however long that might be. In two months, everything has been turned upside down and inside out as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Love Came Down Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2020
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    Love came down from Heaven at Christmas 2020 years ago to bring us Hope and to light our way through the darkness and lead us into the presence of Love – which is the greatest Christmas blessing of all times.

    Video Transitions from Announcements: 1. Love came down by Kim Walker Smith 2. Skit Guys, Advent Hope! Series: Love Came Down Thesis: Love came down from Heaven at Christmas 2020 years ago to bring us Hope and to light our way through the darkness and lead us into the presence of Love – which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Collins avatar

    20 The Deep Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020
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    This devotion is about the prayer of repentance by Jonah from the belly of the great fish. This is the 20th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

    Jonah 2:1-9 - Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2 And he said: “I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction, and He answered me. “Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice. 3 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the floods ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    I Am! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2023
     | 1,921 views

    Jesus is light—trust Him to guide you. Jesus is life—trust Him to free you. Jesus Lord—trust Him to rule you. It’s the only way your life will make any sense.

    Steve Brown talked about a man who asked a mail-order company to send plans for a birdhouse. Instead of sending him the plans for a birdhouse, they sent him plans for a sailboat. He tried to put it together, but it just wouldn't work. He couldn't figure what kind of bird was going to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jason Martin avatar

    Jesus: Your Miracle, Your Move – A Philosophical Reflection

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Apr 7, 2025
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    What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it something deeper—an awareness, an understanding of truth, reality, and purpose? What do we do when we cannot perceive the truth?

    *** Use responsible and make adjustment based on your audience. Let the Holy Spirit minister through you. Note. I used some additional notes. You can build on this outline. Be blessed.**** Introduction What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Had I Known: The Sinner's Regret

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
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     | 251 views

    The sinner’s cry at the end of life is one of regret, desperation, and hopelessness. But it is also a warning to those who are still alive. We have the opportunity to make the right choice now, to embrace Christ and live in light of eternity.

    HAD I KNOWN: THE SINNER'S REGRET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:19-31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:13-14, Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION: The story of the rich man and Lazarus offers us a powerful glimpse into the final reality of human choices. It serves as a sobering reminder ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Transforming Power Of Embracing Holiness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 13, 2024
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     | 1,739 views

    In a world often consumed by chaos and confusion, the call to embrace holiness stands as a beacon of light and hope, let's delve into Psalm 97:10 and discover how its transformative truth shapes our lives.

    The Transforming Power of Embracing Holiness Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of holiness as illuminated by the Word of God. In Psalm 97:10, we find a profound directive that sets the tone for our exploration. In a world often consumed by chaos and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Don’t Let Illusion Become Delusion - 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 16, 2025
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     | 260 views

    We scroll through illusions on screens, filter reality through opinions, & often chase shadows rather than light. But God’s Word warns us: don’t let illusion become delusion.

    Go! And Don’t Let Illusion Become Delusion - 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 (NLT): “This man will come to do the work of Satan with counterfeit power and signs and miracles. He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Apocalypse Soon Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    End time events ahead, signs of their nearness to occurring, and what we should do now, knowing what we know.

    Series: "Pursuing Answers" Message #9: "Apocalypse Soon" Walk into any bookstore in America, secular or Christian, and you will find rows and rows of books on prophecy, the end times. Turn on the radio or Christian television, and within minutes you’ll be able to hear some radio preacher or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist