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  • John Gaston avatar

    Praise As A Weapon

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 15, 2025
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     | 2,047 views

    In Heaven, all preachers will be out of a job, but not praisers. Now, praise can change your focus, change your circumstances, change your enemies' position, and change those around you. Every Christian ought to be a Hallelujah from head to foot!

    PRAISE AS A WEAPON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE #1 a. Samantha Couchoud’s father was on a business trip and approaching a security checkpoint at the airport. The National Guard shift was rotating, and a guard, in full uniform, was in line in front of him. b. As with everybody else, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformed By Truth: Running From God’s Call Jonah 1:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2024
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     | 1,123 views

    Jonah 1:3 offers a powerful lesson on obedience, fear, and God's relentless pursuit of us even when we try to flee from His calling.

    Transformed by Truth: Running from God’s Call Jonah 1:3 Jonah 1:3 (NLT): "But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the Lord. He went down to the port of Joppa, where he found a ship leaving for Tarshish. He bought a ticket and went on board, hoping to escape from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Return For Revival

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024
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     | 1,774 views

    The invitation was to live in the ways of God. It was an invitation to come back to the ways that the people knew were right. When Hosea uses the words “let us”, he speaks in clear terms here to communicate that those who needed to return to the LORD were not alone.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “RESTORED.” Israel had wondered far away from its place of origin. As if a child lost in a store, she is drawn away by delights of the eye, sensual insights and an overwhelming urgency to seek her own way. She awakens; finding herself tossed into the gutter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing To Meet The Master Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 6, 2020
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     | 5,180 views

    Much had changed since Naomi and Ruth left Moab for Bethlehem. Ruth had found favor in the eyes of Boaz, but yet she lacked security for the future. She made preparations for a meeting that would change her future.

    Preparing to Meet the Master Ruth 3:1-6 We can’t begin to imagine the excitement Ruth and Naomi must’ve felt at this time. Moab had dealt very bitterly with them, leaving little hope for the future. Upon returning to Bethlehem, God had shown Himself mighty in their situation and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Place At His Feet Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 13, 2020
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    The journey from Moab had been difficult and filled with uncertainty. However, Bethlehem offered great favor and abundance for Ruth and Naomi. Ruth has prepared for a meeting that would changer her life forever. She would have a meeting with one able to redeem.

    A Place at His Feet Ruth 3: 7-18 It is impossible to fully understand the emotion and anxiety Ruth must’ve felt at this moment in her life. She had left the devastation of Moab, in search of a new beginning, in a strange and foreign land. We can only imagine what she might have thought in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Subversive Christianity Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 30, 2020
     | 2,039 views

    This is Talk 1 in a 13 talk series from Colossians. Alternative philosophies, learning thankfulness, a letter to our church.

    I’d like to read to you a letter written from prison written in 2004. From a father to a son …. “Hi my boy. Thankyou for coming to see me. It made me feel so good to see you that it hurt because I really do miss you. I am proud of you, Nolan. Please be good at school and listen to your mother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sparing Mercy Of God

    Contributed by James Dina on Aug 31, 2020
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    God, in his Mercies and Compassion, spares, preserves and saves sinners from being consumed by His Wrath. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed by temporal Judgments.

    THE SPARING MERCY OF GOD “It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) Mercy is compassion that forbears ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "We Preach Christ Crucified” 1cori 1: 23 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 2, 2020
     | 2,468 views

    Today everything is business – one main marketing strategy – give what the customer wants – fulfill his needs and aspirations

    “We preach Christ Crucified” 1Cori 1: 23 Introduction: Today everything is business – one main marketing strategy – give what the customer wants – fulfill his needs and aspirations. Satisfy the customer. Thus business men change products. But Gospel preaching is unique, same, never changes, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Preserving Work Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 24, 2021
     | 2,452 views

    The Father had a significant role in the past aspect of our salvation. Christ had the prominent role in our present salvation, and the Spirit holds the primary role in the future aspect of our salvation – sealing and preserving believers.

    The Preserving work of God Ephesians 1: 11-14 Over the past couple weeks, we have been discussing the role of the Trinity regarding our salvation. We have considered the sovereign work of God the Father and the redeeming work of Christ the Son. As we conclude this powerful passage, we will examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline For Mothers Of Messiah: Rebekah Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 30, 2025
     | 276 views

    Rebekah had been married to Isaac for twenty years, but they had no children. This outline has some notes about Rebekah's past and then after she and Isaac were married. She had the privilege to be a mother of the Messiah!

    An Outline for Mothers of Messiah: Rebekah Introduction: Sarah was one of the first believers in the LORD who was barren, not able to bear any children. She wasn’t the last one, either, as Rebekah had the same problem. But, like Sarah, Rebekah remained true to the LORD and stands in the line as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Appropriate Reaction

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025
     | 194 views

    Our freedom comes with a price. We are no longer our own. And the only appropriate response is to do what God wants from us in return.

    Hostages have been much in the news these days, for good reason. The most horrific fate is that of the Israelis kidnapped in October 2023. Many have died; some are still in captivity. Only a merciful God can heal the wounds of the ones released. May that same merciful God bring about the release of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Beyond Silver Cages

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025
     | 100 views

    God still speaks within every culture’s understanding, restoring forgotten truth and inviting each generation to move from knowledge to personal encounter.

    (THE GOD WHO SPEAKS OUR LANGUAGE) Opening Scene — Susa, Iran The ruins of the ancient palace lay scattered across the valley floor at Susa — low mounds of sunbaked earth and broken brick, the faint tracing of walls and courtyards that once belonged to Darius’s royal residence. You could still ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God Speaks My Language

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025
     | 115 views

    God continually reveals Himself within the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual framework of the people He seeks to redeem.

    (A Reflective Message) --- Opening Scene — Susa, Iran The ruins of the ancient palace lay scattered across the valley floor at Susa — low mounds of sunbaked earth and broken brick, the faint tracing of walls and courtyards that once belonged to Darius’s royal residence. You could still see ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Faith In Midst Of War Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 258 views

    This is the 5th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

    Series: Called To Promise [#5] FAITH IN THE MIDST OF WAR Genesis 14:1-24 Introduction: Welcome to this message in our series, "Called To Promise." Today, we look at Genesis 14:1-24, where we see how Abram trusted God during a time of war and chaos. Even though there was fighting and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stir Up The Gifts PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,601 views

    Encourage believers to recognize, stir up, and utilize their God-given gifts for His glory and the service of others.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to explore a message from the Apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy. As C.S. Lewis once said, "God doesn't want something from us. He simply wants us." So let's dive into this message, knowing that God wants to work in and through us as we discover ...read more

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