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  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Reflection A.2 / Coronavirus - First Response / Prayer Brought An End To A Plague

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020
     | 2,216 views

    Three examples of God's people praying in response to a plague

    Some Christians are asking why we’re experiencing this pandemic. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times? Interesting questions! But I started yesterday on the subject of prayer and I want to continue with that theme a little longer. First and foremost, we as God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Religious Freedom In Jeopardy? A Look At The First Amendment And What The Bible Has To Say.

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2020
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     | 5,175 views

    During the current global viral Pandemic, it was apparent that some churches were not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens.

    During the current global viral Pandemic, it is apparent that some church Pastors are not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens, and some have even vowed not to permit "any dictator law" to stop services, and have encouraged worshippers to meet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With Jesus: Making Him First In Our Lives. Matthew 6:33

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 11, 2024
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     | 942 views

    A message about walking through life with the Lord being first.

    Walking with Jesus; Making Him First in our lives. Stand with me and hold your Bible up and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thirty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, C- What Is Our Sycamore Tree?

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 2, 2022
     | 1,819 views

    “It isn’t necessary for [others] to like me to save my life, and I don’t need to like them for me to be saving their lives.”

    The Guinness Book of World Records keeps track of some very unusual records. The 1999 edition contains one entry titled, “The longest time living in a tree.” It seems a man in Indonesia named Bungkas went up a tree in 1970 and has been up there ever since. He lives in a crude tree house made ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    10 Things Satan Attacks First When God Is About To Lift You Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Nov 20, 2025
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     | 378 views

    When God is about to lift you, Satan cannot stop the blessing—but he will fiercely attack 10 key areas of your life. Discover these 10 battle zones, with Scriptures and prophetic insights, so you can discern warfare as a sign that your elevation is near.

    10 THINGS SATAN ATTACKS FIRST WHEN GOD IS ABOUT TO LIFT YOU When a divine elevation is near, the realm of darkness becomes unusually restless. Satan cannot stop God from blessing you, so he attempts to disconnect you from the conditions that birth the blessing. These are the first areas he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    First Sunday Of Lent, Year C--Assume The Power, The Devil Told Him

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 7, 2025
     | 431 views

    An image or fantasy is presented to me...

    Satan tries to drive a wedge between Jesus and his Father. “If you are the Son of God,” Satan begins two his temptations. Same with us, with baptism, “If you are a child of God.” Doubting baptismal identity. Lent is a time of self-appraisal and accountability. When we remember and reflect on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Introduction To Joshua (Part B) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 6, 2010
     | 5,238 views

    Sermon 2 of the series. In our first sermon, we saw that Israel has a new leader. Now we find them ready to inherit a new land. This is a land very important to Israel. And it is a land that is very important to God. Was then, still is! Let's look at what

    THE BOOK OF JOSHUA (Introduction: Part B) Calvary Baptist Church July 20, 2003 I wish to thank Warren Wiersbe for much of the material in our study today. I highly recommend to you without reservation His Be Series, now being collected as the Bible Exposition Commentary, His Expository ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride Before The Fall Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 224 views

    This chapter is a warning about the dangers of pride, misplaced confidence, and shallow obedience. God desires humility, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion — not partial or superficial obedience that fades in the face of success.

    PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 14:1-29 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:6; 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1:3-4; Jeremiah 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 14 presents the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the consequences of his pride and unwise choices. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Need Of Intensive Prayers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025
     | 913 views

    Prayer is the life-wire of every believer. It is not merely a spiritual exercise but a divine lifeline through which we commune with God, enforce His will on earth, and overcome the forces of darkness.

    THE NEED OF INTENSIVE PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Supporting Texts: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pride

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
     | 713 views

    Pride is one of the deadliest sins that often hides behind a mask of self-confidence or success. It is an exaltation of self above others and, more dangerously, above God.

    PRIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." Supporting Texts: James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5, Isaiah 14:12-15, Daniel 4:30-37, Philippians 2:5-8 INTRODUCTION: Pride is one of the deadliest sins that often hides ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Pursue What Matters! Proverbs 21:21 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 730 views

    This sermon challenges us to shift our pursuits from temporary desires to eternal treasures. Will you go and pursue what truly matters?

    Go! And Pursue What Matters! Proverbs 21:21 Introduction: The Pursuit of What Truly Matters Life is filled with pursuits. People chase after wealth, success, recognition, and comfort. But in the grand scheme of eternity, what truly matters? Proverbs 21:21 gives us divine wisdom about the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choices Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012
     | 6,542 views

    God is steady in his dealings with us. He does not deceive us or try to draw us into sin. We make the choice to stand with God or give into temptations.

    1. Politician A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has called me a liar. I want you to know that I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe or say." Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Divine Words Grow With The One Who Reads Them Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2012
     | 3,149 views

    The culture of death cannot win true arguments with the Truth, so they change the topic. But if we study the Scriptures with faith, they become more and more our prayer.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent Verbum Domini The wicked and adulterous generation that our culture has become is heartily in favor of the words of Jesus here–it’s about the only ones they ever quote–“Judge not, and you will not be judged.” They believe that if one loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Happy New You!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013
     | 4,855 views

    The changes we want to make to improve our lives come from our relationship with God through his Son, not the year in which we are living. However, as we begin a new year we often think of the changes we need to make.

    1. The beginning of a New Year is a time to reflect on where we have been and where we want to go with our lives – we make plans to change – weight; jobs; education; etc. 2. 2012 Average Plastic Surgery Costs For a new you: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) $5,130 Buttock augmentation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sign Of Changing The Water Into Wine Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,319 views

    Jesus begins His ministry with the changing of Water into Wine, which points to a greater reality later in His ministry.

    The Sign of Changing the Water into Wine John 2:1-12 In John 1:50 Jesus said: “You will see greater things than these!” Three days later, Jesus and his mother, Mary, go together, along with His first disciples, to a wedding in Cana and witness the first miracle or sign of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist